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‘Chop Suey’ pageant delegate proudly represents multiculturalism

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Malama Pono Cady doesn’t mind it when people refer to her as Chop Suey, a well-known Chinese American mixed vegetable and meat dish. Cady’s mother, Kalinapuanani,

Charismatic Donnie Yen is a ‘legend’ in his own right

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“Legend of the Fist,” a sweeping historical epic from Hong Kong director Andrew Lau, begins with the dismal, gray battlefields of World War I.

‘Sex in Seattle’ nears its end with the penultimate episode

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Kathy Hsieh’s writing career began in the ninth grade when her language arts teacher asked students to write a script for a class assignment. Hsieh wrote a comedic retelling

Hit singer Jimmy Wong on Alexandra Wallace and why angry responses are unproductive

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Last month, former UCLA student Alexandra Wallace posted an ill-conceived YouTube video complaining about Asian students who talked

Rock band to trademark office: ‘Our name is not disparaging to Asians’

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Members of the Portland-based band The Slants create synth-pop anthems that channel 1980s icon Depeche Mode, but with an Asian flair. In one track,

Gold for talented APIs!

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At the 83rd annual Academy Awards, Asian Australian illustrator Shaun Tan won the best short film (animated) category for his piece, “The Lost Thing”

“Bay Rong” director ably navigates thriller

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“Clash (Bay Rong),” the new spy thriller from Vietnamese director Le Thanh Son, opens with a flurry of action. In between fights and stunts