Books
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I hated Chinese school. I hated the squeezing into the family car for what seemed like an eternity to Chinatown from Hollis (home of Run DMC). I hated standing up to be judged on the mindless recitation of odes to being a “moral person” and a “proper student.” I hated the flimsy little exercise books…
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Inspired by the great experience we had at the Cai Guo exhibit at the Guggenheim a few months back, my wife and I did not think twice about bringing the boys when we were invited to a tour of the American Folk Art Museum. It could have been the sophomore jinx. The Folk Art Museum…
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The sign on the left says: Poverty. Whoever You Vote For. It STILL EXISTS. The sign on the right says: Like Democracy. Hate Politicians. Try Anarchy. It’s Democracy without Politicians. I like the idea of self governance. It is the application of self governance I am opposed to. Governance without government means a return to…
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On April 24, the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) circulated a press release asking public officials, media representatives, and community leaders… to be aware that the language used in this debate has a direct impact on race relations in the United States. Whether it is bullying on the playground, hurtful behavior in the workplace, or…
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I was one of those kids in the video. In many ways I still am. If you were to ask me off the cuff: Do you know Vincent Chin? I would more than likely say I didn’t. When Imaginasian TV launched one of the first films they broadcast was Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Pena’s Who…
Vincent Young 