April 28th, 2006 at 11:26am |
Though the Cornell student suicide rate mirrors the average on campuses nationwide, 13 of the 21 Cornell student suicide victims since 1996 have been Asian or Asian-American. The victim count is sobering considering that only 14 percent of the total Cornell student body are self-identified Asian-Americans. A total of 15 percent of all Cornell students […]
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April 28th, 2006 at 11:22am |
WASHINGTON - In a recent episode of “The Sopranos,” Tony Soprano dreamed that he’d been slapped by a Buddhist monk who mistook him for another white man who’d swindled him.
“All Caucasians look alike,” explained the unapologetic monk.
They often do, it turns out, at least to people who aren’t Caucasian. For that matter, blacks often look […]
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April 28th, 2006 at 11:19am |
After my first year here, I’ve learned that it’s not Dartmouth’s white population that’s racist or exclusionary, but rather it’s the organized minority groups themselves. At the beginning of this year, I was given a Big Brother by the Dartmouth Asian Organization (DAO) to help me get settled, was put on the Asian Christian Fellowship […]
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April 28th, 2006 at 11:14am |
People often juggle multiple identities, and specifically for Americans there is duality between American heritage and that of their background culture.
Students and staff of all races and ethnicities gathered Wednesday afternoon for Dr. Richard Q. Shin’s lecture, titled “Asian-American Ethnic Identity Development: Let’s stop hating on each other and start working together.” The program, […]
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April 19th, 2006 at 9:51am |
April 29, 2006 (Saturday)
Farmer’s Market
9:30 – 11:30am
Come and enjoy the diversity within Asian cultures through crafts, activities, cultural performances, and cooking demonstrations.
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April 19th, 2006 at 9:42am |
Come for free burgers, hotdogs, and Korean bulgogi!
Women’s Race on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 4 p.m. (Come an hour before to get a good seat.)
Men’s Race on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Little 500 Celebration is on April 22.
2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Cook out begins at 2 p.m.)
Asian Culture Center, 807 […]
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April 19th, 2006 at 9:39am |
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
7 p.m.
La Casa Latino Cultural Center 715 E. 7th Street
Explore Asian-Latino Cuisine, merging the best flavors of the two cultures. You will learn hands-on how to cook two dishes: Chinese-Cuban Arroz Frito (Cuban Fried Rice) and Chinese-Mexican (Guacamole with Wonton Crisps). For reservation, please contact IU Asian Culture Center at […]
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April 12th, 2006 at 10:04am |
Sportswear giant Adidas is facing complaints over a new trainer that some say features a racist cartoon image.
Full Story at BBC News
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