…by Gene Luen Yang, “American Born Chinese” tells the story of Jin Wang (Ben Wang), a Chinese – American teenager who faces challenges brought on by American high school, all…
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150 years of Chinese American identity, as told by ‘The Fortunes’
…fight for America”: Chinese Americans. “I wanted to resist the duality implied by any hyphenated identity, like ‘Chinese-American,’” Davies said. “It’s always, you have to choose one. Are you Chinese…
Review: Tradition Mixed With Comfort in Hsiao-Ching Chou’s ‘Chinese Soul Food’
…short supply in “Chinese Soul Food.” Instead, if there’s a broad sensibility to Chou’s book, it’s what she calls the “intertwined regional traditions” found in many Chinese American restaurants today….
Trapped in a Chinese Prison
…arrange something here,” his daughter Maria Yoon pleaded. He already had one close call in 2002, when Chinese authorities raided his apartment and confiscated his passport. “He said, ‘No, I…
‘American Born Chinese’ Gives Growing Up a Magical Twist in New Trailer
High school is never easy, especially when you stand out like a sore thumb. But for Jin Wang (Ben Wang), the main character of Disney+’s upcoming fantasy epic “American Born…
Photographers Document Little-Known Stories of Mississippi Delta Chinese Americans
…“We knew there was a deeper story there, so we had to explore it.” “The Mississippi Delta Chinese” features about 16 members of the Chinese American community in the region…
Know Your Noodle
…she says. “My favorite Korean Chinese dish is kkanpoong saewoo (sautéed shrimp with garlic sauce).” Korean Chinese recipes may differ slightly, depending on the Chinese region a chef is inspired…
6 Ways China’s Booming Film Market Will Affect Your Movie-Going Experience
If you are a frequent filmgoer, you may have noticed that there is an increasingly prominent Chinese presence in Hollywood movies — Chinese logos are popping up everywhere and Chinese…
COVER STORY: Generation 3
…Park for more on this topic, pg. 44.) “I was born in Pasadena, California, and my father was born in Alexandria, Virginia. My mother was born in Seoul, Korea,” says…
‘The Chinese Exclusion Act’ Directors On How The Policy Resonates Today
…of freedom, equality and justice remain a recurring theme in the film. “There’s a long history of Chinese voices who resisted the injustice of the Chinese Exclusion Act,” Yu said….
A Generational Threat: The Disturbing American History Of Anti-Asian Discrimination
…Rock Springs and Hells Canyon. None of the murderers in those assaults served time, either. The corpses of Chinese immigrants who were murdered during the Chinese massacre of 1871 in…
No ‘White Savior’ In ‘The Great Wall,’ But A Chinese Heroine
…Friday, is the tale of Chinese heroism and camaraderie held up to the face of evil, led by a strong female warrior, more than anything else. Jing Tian, Matt Damon…
Is Panda Express Authentic Chinese Food?
…not authentic,” I complained to my parents, like I had any authority on what authentic Chinese-ness was supposed to be like. Me, the Chinese-Indonesian American girl who dropped out of…
Review: ‘Ghosts of Gold Mountain’ Takes A Hard Look At The Untold Story Of The ‘Railroad Chinese’
…these Chinese immigrants were slaves forced to lay down tracks across treacherous terrain and blast through formidable mountains. While it’s true that the Railroad Chinese worked on the tougher parts…
Exploring The Chinese Postnatal Tradition of Zuoyuezi: No Hair Washing, No Television, No Crying
For new Asian American mothers, the Chinese postnatal practice of zuoyuezi, or “sitting the month” – where bed rest is mandated, only certain foods can be eaten and you can’t…
