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Academic Version: Applying my personal experiences and academic research as a professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies to provide a more complete understanding of political, economic, and cultural issues and current events related to American race relations, and Asia/Asian America in particular.

Plain English: Trying to put my Ph.D. to good use.

December 6, 2010

Written by C.N.

Racial/Ethnic Relations in 2010: The Best & Worst

As we near the end of 2010, it’s fitting to review the major events, developments, and trends in U.S. racial/ethnic relations during the past year. Therefore, below is my look back at some of the positive highlights as well as the setbacks in terms of achieving racial/ethnic equality and justice, with a particular focus on Asian Americans (my area of expertise). This list is not meant to be an exhaustive review of all racial/ethnic news in 2010, but rather the ones that I covered in this blog and ones that I believe have the most sociological significance.

The Best

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints, Their Fans, & Their City
Celebrating the New Orleans Saintsâ€™ Super Bowl victory and its larger significance for the city and its residents.
For a Change: Good News in Racial, Ethnic, & Immigration Relations
To counteract some of the bad news, there are several recent positive examples of racial, ethnic, and immigration news and relations.
Harmony and Community in Yosemite
An interaction in Yosemite shows how a pine cone can act as a powerful symbol of cross-racial and -national unity.
Asian Americans, Education, & More Signs of Inclusion
Several recent news articles related to Asian Americans point to more inclusion in higher education.
2010 Election: Results for Asian American Candidates
A brief summary of how some Asian American candidates from both political parties fared in the 2010 midterm elections around the country.

The Worst

Racial Contradictions in College Basketball
Examining the larger sociological context of Harvard University star basketball player Jeremy Linâ€™s success and the contradictions of racism in professional sports.
Vancouver Olympic Inclusiveness, Except for Asians
Taking a critical look at the racial, ethnic, and cultural inclusiveness of the Winter Olympicsâ€™ Opening Ceremony and the extent to which Asian Canadians were included.
Racial Incidents on Campus & The Failure of Colorblindness
Recent racial incidents on college campuses highlight the fallacies and failure of being colorblind.
White Backlash: Yes, Itâ€™s Real
Exploring the racial basis for the growing White backlash movement.
Immigration Reform: What Not To Do
A sociological response to George Willâ€™s simplistic suggestion for immigration reform.
Updated List of White Backlash Examples
Recent news stories that highlight the anti-minority, anti-immigrant White backlash movement.
Arizona, Immigration Reform, and Where the Democratic Party Stands
Analyzing the larger context of Arizonaâ€™s controversial stance on illegal immigration and where the Democratic Party stands on it.

October 17, 2008

Written by C.N.

Asian American Candidate Websites

I’ve received several emails seeking to publicize the candidacy of various Asian American political candidates around the country, so I’ve decided to group them all together in this post.

As always, these links are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily imply my endorsement of the candidate and/or his/her beliefs and policies.

Ed Chau (California)
www.edchau.com

Hank Eng (Colorado)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMls9vWuAlA

Sue Chan (California)
www.suechanforfremont.com

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December 6, 2010

Written by C.N.

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October 17, 2008

Written by C.N.

Asian American Candidate Websites