The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: Japan Relief, Last of the Nisei Cougars
Cynthia Brothers - March 23, 2011
Wednesday March 23rd -- NYC
Japan Relief Fundraiser
Blog Archive: March 2011
Blog Archive: March 2011
Inside the Outsourced Economy: Exploring Indian Call Centers
Winston Chou - March 21, 2011
Undocumented immigration and outsourcing are perhaps the two most
frequently mentioned culprits of the job heist. The imagery of theft is
misleading, of course; undocumented workers aren’t “stealing” American
jobs so much as working ogrish caricatures of them. As for those working
outsourced jobs abroad? According to City University of New York
sociologist Shehzad Nadeem, their roles couldn't, paradoxically,
look more different from the very (American) jobs they’re meant to simulate.
Hyphen TV: The Land of Candy Bars and M&Ms
Dianne Choie - March 21, 2011
The college study-group-cum-surrogate-family that is the cast of Community continues its second season with (Ex-)Señor Chang (Ken Jeong) as a strange new permanent addition. Though, I can't say I hate the odd dynamic his presence adds to the group, particularly with the development of his possibly being the father of fellow student Shirley's child.
Alternative Media Events at SFIAAFF 2011
Nicole Wong - March 21, 2011
Through social events, mixed genre presentations and thought-provoking panels, this year's SFIAAFF presented a dynamic showcase of the Asian American artist and creator, and a multitude of “you kind of just had to be there” moments for the avid festival-goer.
The Asian American Short Story Contest: Entry Deadline Extended to June 3
Caroline Kim-Brown - March 19, 2011
Writers, you have more time to enter The Asian American Short Story Contest, presented by Hyphen and The Asian American Writers' Workshop. The winner receives $1,000.
Sorry, Mom, I'm Going to Be an Artist! KAFFNY 2011
Tammy Kim - March 19, 2011
Who needs identity politics when you can be a brooding Asian American artist?
Finding Context: An Interview with 'Open Season' Filmmakers Mark Tang and Lu Lippold
- March 18, 2011
In their documentary Open Season, Mark Tang and Lu Lippold go beyond the headlines to explore how and why a Hmong man shot and killed six white people.
Hyphen Exclusive Interview: Thu Tran, Anisha Nagarajan, and Ali Wong
Nicole Wong - March 18, 2011
“Look Who’s Laughing Now,” -- moderated by actor Leonardo Nam (Vantage Point, He’s Just Not That Into You) -- featured Ali Wong, Anisha Nagarajan, and Thu Tran, a trio of talented ladies who shared their experiences of what it’s like to be Asian American funny people.
UCLA Won't Punish Student for Anti-Asian Video Rant
- March 18, 2011
Update: UCLA said it won't take disciplinary action against the student who created the anti-Asian YouTube video that went viral.
An Interview with Artist Eve Skylar
Mic Nguyen - March 18, 2011
Wondrous science fiction cityscapes? Alien creatures? Magical realms? These are just part of a day's work for concept artist Eve Skylar. Eve will be doing a live art demonstration at the Issue #22 Release Party, going down Friday, March 18 at 6 pm. She spoke to me over the phone about her work.