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09/17/2024

It is with heavy heart and sadness that AsianWeek Database Project announces the passing of Ted “Teddy” Fang on Monday, September 9, at the age of 61. His funeral service will be this Saturday (September 21) at 3rd Baptist Church. We invite you all to join us in remembrance of Ted and his contributions to the Asian American and Bay Area community. Additionally, if you are able to, any donations to organizations that Ted had championed or flowers through the QR codes on the second slide are very much appreciated. 💐

Official Obituary: https://twww.duggans-serra.com/obituaries/Teddy-Fang?obId=33073671

08/30/2024

Have you ever wondered about the first Asian American businesses? Swipe through this post to learn more about the first Asian American businesses and find some wonderful Asian American businesses to support!

08/24/2024

Today marks the anniversary of AsianWeek, a pioneering publication that has been a cornerstone of the Asian American community in San Francisco since 1979! For decades, it was the city’s only English-language newspaper dedicated to Asian American issues. Founded by Chinese-American journalist John Fang in the heart of Chinatown, AsianWeek aimed to inform the wider community about Asian American issues and achievements.

Take a look at the diverse audience AsianWeek connected with back in 1987!

At 15, AsianWeek is Quintessentially Asian American: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=1994-08-26&page=1&showPage=1

What is AsianWeek: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=1987-04-03&page=16&esId=i51YrnkBkMtIXQkPk39M

08/09/2024

AsianWeek was featured in a documentary and physical photo display covering the history of the White House Initiative at the White House's Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on May 13 this year. Check out some of the slides from the photowalk and watch this inspiring documentary narrated by Lisa Ling here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9nw4TL80yI

Listed below are some of the articles that were highlighted in the photowalk!
❤️ "Cancer Deaths Rise Among APAs" by Alethea Yip: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=1997-05-09&page=8&esId=GcKY0XwB8Q5arktDCDIk

❤️ "We're Not All a Picture of Health" by Ignatius Bau: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=1999-02-18&page=5&esId=Nsb51XwB8Q5arktDfl9O

❤️ "Underscoring Our Needs" by Joseph Hong: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=2001-01-25&page=18&esId=ZbMqwnwB8Q5arktDeHwe

08/02/2024

Here’s a look back into AsianWeek’s coverage of the Olympics from 1996-2007 to celebrate the Olympics in Paris right now!🏅 ⭐️ Which sports are you watching and which athletes are you cheering for? Let us know in the comments below!

07/25/2024

Did you know that AsianWeek covered the monumental origin of Kamala Harris’ political journey? Read about it here: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=2004-01-15&page=11&esId=UwvKiXoB0731InNfqBOL

07/19/2024

Still need some books to finish your summer reading challenges? Looking for some fun reading to squeeze in during beach days or quiet days away from the heat? Look no further, here are some books recommended by the AWDB social media team 🫧✨ Let us know some of your favorite books in the comments below! 📚

07/16/2024

Need something to watch this summer? Here are some recs from the AWDB social media team! 🎥

Whether you like binging entire TV series in a day or watching a movie by the pool at night, we’ve got something for everyone! ☀️🌊

🫧 The Half of It: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn’t expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush.

🌻Our Beloved Summer: Years after filming a viral documentary in high school, two bickering ex-lovers get pulled back in front of the camera — and into each other’s lives.

👟 Chandu Champion: A man who faced one adversary after another with an undying spirit. His unwavering zeal and never give up attitude led to India’s first individual gold medal in any form of the Olympics.

🪷 Crazy Rich Asians: When she joins her boyfriend on a trip to his native Singapore, Rachel Chu discovers his family’s luxurious wealth and faces his disapproving mother.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 On this holiday, we’re highlighting an article from the archives, “What does the 4th of July mean to you as an Asian American?” Swipe through to read some answers from prominent East Asian American figures in the 80s and check out the full article here: https://database.asianweek.com/paperPage?date=1982-07-01&page=13&esId=TbbXxHwB8Q5arktDcQmT ✨ Let us know in the comments what the 4th of July means to you and stay safe in all your celebrations! ❤️🤍💙

06/28/2024

Last week, our post highlighted the increase of museum exhibits showcasing Asian American q***r history during the 2000s. Today’s post spotlights four amazing q***r Asian American digital exhibits and spaces that you can visit from the comfort of your own home!

🌈The Dragon Fruit Project: An online community space that uplifts and preserves transgender and q***r Asian and Pacific Islander history and organizing in the Bay Area. Explore their website (dragonfruitproject.org) for oral histories, timelines, and the creation and legacy of the project.

🌟SAADA Archive of Q***r Brown Feelings: A collection that explores the feelings, memories, and visions from q***r and trans South Asians. Listen to their interviews and short recorded stories at www.saada.org/qbf

✨A Day in the Q***r Life of Asian Pacific America: A digital exhibition by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) documenting q***r life in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities throughout the country. Visit this exhibit at apa.si.edu/day-q***r-life/

🌻Q***r Asian Pacific American History Tour: A digital community archive tour focused on Bay Area Q***r Asian Pacific American history. Take this tour on https://lnkd.in/gFaTR-Dp

11/01/2023

Yoshihiro Hattori was a Japanese exchange student in the United States who tragically lost his life in 1992. He was mistakenly shot by a homeowner in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while looking for a Halloween party. The homeowner claimed self-defense, and the case sparked significant media attention and debate about gun control and cultural misunderstandings.

10/30/2023

From the Archives
October 30, 1987
What do you like best about Halloween?

In 1987, AsianWeek asked member of the AAPI community what Halloween meant for them. As student Judy Gambos said: It's a wonderful opportunity for people to act out their fantasy. They can be what they want and be wild without public criticism. Everyone can just release tensions and not have to worry about appearances.

Today, while AsianWeek recognizes the changing landscapes of the AAPI community and the nation, AAPIs still wrestle with the duality of being people of color and American.

Over 35 years later, we ask the same question: What does July Fourth mean to you?

This story includes edits and excerpts from the article "What do you like best about Halloween?" by Bobbie Lee from the October 30, 1987, issue of AsianWeek.

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