It’s been a while since my last post, but I’m excited to be writing again! This week’s post is about Asians “Thinking They Know Best,” something I’ve seen a great deal in my 4.5 years at Berkeley and 22 years on earth. I’ve seen it with family members, colleagues, and co-workers; so here’s a little [...]
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#139 – Thinking They Know Best
Posted January 16th, 2013 by Peter · 4 Comments
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Perception of Asian Americans & RIP Vincent Chin
Posted June 26th, 2011 by Peter · 7 Comments
Hi everyone, it’s been hard to write lately with work and other obligations. That doesn’t mean we at SAPL are still not following the recent events such as the commemoration o f the brutal and untimely death of Vincent Chin, who was truly a martyr for Asian American legal rights and bringing the community together. [...]
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The Asian Whizkid’s Sibling? The Heartthrob
Posted March 4th, 2011 by Peter · 11 Comments
This article from the Huffington Post is a very unique look into emerging Asian Sensations all around the world. No longer are stereotypes of good grades and musical virtuosity creating social awkwardness for these Asians. The emerging scene appears to be accomplishing those feats as well as looking hip and .. dare I say– Cool. [...]
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#133 Putting Food On Other Peoples’ Plates
Posted August 25th, 2010 by Peter · 22 Comments
You’ve just been invited to eat by your best Asian friend and their family. You all enter a wonderful smelling restaurant I will stereotypically call, “Seafood Paradise.” Everyone orders, and you wait for your food to arrive. You expect your own plate. You expect your own food. Instead, the waiter brings all the food to [...]
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