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We are a nation that still has racial wounds

Esther J. Cepeda, ChillicotheGazette.com

One thing I've learned about the catastrophe in Japan is that not only are the Japanese in for a long period of economic and emotional recovery, but some emotional healing needs to occur in the U.S., as well.

Growing Diversity Fuels Chinese School

Yukari Iwatani Kane, The Wall Street Journal

San Francisco's Chinese American International School has long had a reputation for strong academics, but it has grown more popular as a rising number of non-Chinese parents bank on Chinese-language skills for their children's future.

Why Japan Needs More Nonprofits

Rick Wartzman, Bloomberg BusinessWeek

Long before the earthquake and tsunami, an economic malaise had begun to do harm to Japan that a more robust social sector could remedy...

37 Asian Odysseys

The New York Times

37 must-visit locations in Asia...

Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern

By Shinichi Saoshiro and Yoko Kubota, Reuters

The U.N. atomic agency said there had been some positive developments at the Fukushima nuclear plant 250 km (150 miles) north of Tokyo but the overall situation remained serious. Some countries have started blocking imports of produce from Japan, fearful of radiation contamination.

Expatriates Tiptoe Back to the Office

Mariko Sanchanta, The Wall Street Journal

Life in Japan is showing tentative signs of returning to normal, but a fresh challenge may be facing the expatriates and Japanese who left and are now trickling back to their offices: how to cope with ostracism and anger from their colleagues who have worked through the crisis.

Report: Too many whites, men leading military

Pauline Jelinek, The Associated Press

The U.S. military is too white and too male at the top and needs to change recruiting and promotion policies and lift its ban on women in combat, an independent report for Congress said Monday.

Buffett in First India Visit Hopes to Invest in Asian Nation

Pooja Thakur and Jay Shankar, BusinessWeek

Warren Buffett, visiting India for the first time, said he hopes to invest in the South Asian nation after his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. committed more than $35 billion to takeovers in the last two years.

China Tightens Censorship of Electronic Communications

Sharon LaFraniere and David Barboza, The New York Times

If anyone wonders whether the Chinese government has tightened its grip on electronic communications since protests began engulfing the Arab world, Shakespeare may prove instructive.

How To Help Japan: Earthquake Relief Options

TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.

On March 11, 2011, a huge 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit Japan, causing widespread destruction...

Japan's emperor in historic speech: 'Never give up hope'

The CNN Wire Staff

"I truly hope the victims of the disaster never give up hope, take care of themselves, and live strong for tomorrow," said the dignified and understated Emperor Akihito, in a calm and poignant oration delivered from the Imperial Palace.

Asian-American Population Growth Outpaces Latinos in Several Major States

AsianWeek

The Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF), a leading authority on Asian-American marketing and advertising, in conjunction with LA 18 KSCI-TV (LA 18), has announced some astonishing statistics about the growth of the Asian population in the United States. The information is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.

China's leadership: where are the women?

Adrienne Mong, msnbc.com

How is it that in a country of 1.3 billion, with nearly 3,000 NPC delegates, there are no women of national political prominence?

How to Distinguish Yourself in Today's Workplace

Marcia Reynolds, TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.

Do you know how the uprisings in the Middle East will affect the average American? If you are in business, you should know. You can't help but be affected by major happenings around the globe. Knowing this can give you the competitive edge you need in business.

Connect, Engage, Get Hired! 10th Annual Asian Diversity Career Expo

Aimee Lim, Assistant Editor, AsianLife Magazine

The world of job recruitment and hiring can seem mysterious and daunting, even for a seasoned professional. Today’s job candidates need to be more strategic, flexible and on their toes than ever before. That’s where ADI (Asian Diversity Inc) comes in.

Three keys to Asians' U.S. business success

Alexander MacInnes, The Record

Experts say devotion to education, work ethic and loyalty to their communities set Asian-American business operators apart.

Advocate Speaks Out for Minority Rights

Se Hwan Youn, The Emory Wheel

Executive Director of the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC) Helen Kim Ho (‘99L) shared her experience as a community advocate in Georgia and encouraged student leaders to voice their opinions on bills that she believed were discriminatory against Asian Americans.

The Happiest Person In America Has Been Located; He Is Not You

Jen Doll, Village Voice

The key to happiness is to be, said Gallup, "a tall, Asian-American, observant Jew who is at least 65 and married, has children, lives in Hawaii, runs his own business and has a household income of more than $120,000 a year."

How to Stand Out From the Competition

The Wall Street Journal

Establishing yourself as a best-in-class professional, capable of easily adapting to and thriving during fluctuating economic cycles, will set you apart and enable you to more quickly land a career-enhancing opportunity.

The NAAMBA Leadership World Tour - Driving Leadership to New Heights! February 28-May 31, 2011

Aimee Lim, Assistant Editor, AsianLife Magazine

The National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA), is a vibrant, professional organization with the mission to empower and advance pan-Asian professionals globally. Jino Ahn, the President and Founder of NAAMBA, for over two decades, has committed himself to promoting Asian diversity in the workplace. In a continued and concerted effort to mark the launch of NAAMBA and further its mission, starting on February 28th, 2011, Jino will embark upon the first of its kind, 90-day NAAMBA Leadership World Tour, driving through key NAAMBA Regional cities in North America and visiting key countries in Asia.