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We’re not sure if this is a list of mostly almosts, but Kurt Suzuki is a full blooded Asian American in the big leagues. For the most part, the full blooded Asian Americans get fairly close and some have tasted the jewels of the Majors but are often in the minors trying to get back. It’s not a happy list of players, but there are the half Asian players like Tim Lincecum who continue to impress. (AsianWeek – BB2)
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Asian American baseball players. Here’s part one of two. It’s not the longest list, but it’s only getting better. This is a 2000-2005 version which is missing one of our favorite players, the 420 loving long haired pitcher for the SF Giants. It’s also not complete, but that’s fine, This list has plenty of players we’d have never thought of or heard of. Some don’t have the best stories after their names or if you look at the stats, but that’s often the plight of Asian Americans in sports – it’s feast or famine. (Asianweek – Asian Americans in Baseball)
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Asian American artists summarized. Roger Shimomura. You can see the Asian American’s works at this site with a little explanation. So far most articles have talked about an aspect or artist, but this one surveys them all. “Asian American Portraits of Encounter” (VOA – Asian Americans)
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We saw this and thought cool, no big deal. Then the words, First time?! gets mentioned. Shouldn’t think be happening all the time? How about once a year? But this is the first time. The Asian group might be less in numbers, but definitely important. C’mon! (Politico – Asian Caucus meets Obama)
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We’re not sure if anyone reads the petition site and says, “hmm, I think I’m going to change the name of this park.” However in this case, it’s a fine idea. Betty Ong park, a place where she played, learned, grew up, and perhaps ultimately made her the courageous person she was. Yes, she was a cool airplane attendant aboard one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center buildings. She’s been crowned a hero, so why not name a friggin park after her in San Francisco where she was born. That sounds easy and a great tribute on the opposite coast of NYC. Might as well do it now. (Petitionsite – Betty Ong)
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