Chinese American

Do We Really Need to Say, "African American?"

Doon Baqi | Posted 12.05.2008 | Media

Read More: Chinese American, Obama Irish Americans, Racism, Civil Rights, African Americans, Black Voters, Racist, Media News
Doon Baqi

I find the term racist, when taken in perspective. European Americans, described as "white," are not subject to the same "non-nativity" that the blacks are.

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Beijing Diary

Deanna Lee | Posted 08.28.2008 | Media

Read More: China, Olympics, Beijing Olympics, Multiculturalism, Chinese Culture, 2008 Beijing Olympics, Chinese American, Asian Americans, Media News
Deanna Lee

These Olympic games opened so many eyes, including mine, to a new China keenly focused on a global and multicultural future. It's something for us all to aspire to.

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A Chinese American at the Olympics (or, an American Chinese?)

Deanna Lee | Posted 08.18.2008 | Media

Read More: Chinese American, Yang Yun, Beijing, 2008, Yang Wei, Olympics, Michael Phelps, Asian American, Gymnasts, Liu Xiang, China, Gymnasts Age, Media News
Deanna Lee

As an ABC-- American-Born-Chinese -- I had to settle for a less personal sort of honor and pride in "returning" to my family's homeland.

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