Category Archives: BEING ASIAN AMERICAN

Nine Facts About Asian Americans: 2010 US Census

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Susan

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in the United States, 46%. 57%. of Hawaii is Asian American. 1 in 8 people in New York City is Asian American. After Spanish, Chinese is the most spoken non-English language in the … Continue reading →

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The William F. Wu Collection at NYU

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Susan

So I was perusing Publisher’s Weekly when I came across a notice about an exhibit on Asian American images in U.S. Comics.  On display is the  William F. Wu Collection at New York University’s Bobst Library.  Sponsoring the exhibit is … Continue reading →

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Asian Eyes

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Susan

I found this video recently on CNN about Asians attempting to have plastic surgery done to look more Western.  I found it quite disturbing.  I find myself feeling sad for this little girl.  Click the image below to view the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Fairy Tales

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Susan

There are a number of fairy tales and folktales that have been adapted over the years into novels or movies.  Robin Mckinley is a fantasy author, who in addition to her own original works, is well known for such adaptations.  … Continue reading →

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Nian Gao or Chinese New Year Cake

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Susan

新年快樂 or Happy New Year.  I thought today I’d post my recipe for the traditional Chinese New Year cake also known as Nian Gao.  Enjoy. Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 pound Chinese glutinous rice … Continue reading →

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