AIR goes to AAJA17 in Philly
Seen on Heidi Chang.com – Attendance was up this year at the Asian American Journalists Association national convention, which was held in Philadelphia, with the theme: Rise and Revolutionize.
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‘Linsanity’ Details Rise of Asian-American Basketball Star Jeremy Lin
Heard on Voice of America – A new documentary, “Linsanity,” Details the Rise of Asian-Amerian Basketball Star Jeremy Lin.
Global Vision: Creating Leaders Through Friendships
Hawaii Tales Blog – Global Citizenship Begins With Worldwide Friendships. Iolani School and Tsinghua High School in Beijing share a unique exchange program.
An Iolani Friendship Goes A Long Way: Sun Yat-Sen and Chang Chau
Hawaii Tales Blog – An Iolani Friendship Goes A Long Way: Sun Yat-Sen and Chang Chau
Molokai: Can Emerging Coffee Industry Boost The Island’s Economy?
Featured on Honolulu Civil Beat – Molokai has the highest unemployment rate in the state, but now there’s an economic bright spot on the island — a once-thriving coffee industry is making a comeback.
Hawaii bids Aloha to Dan Inouye
Heard on NPR Newscast – Hawaii bids Aloha to U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. Remembering the second-longest serving senator in U.S. history, and an American hero.
‘Mother Of Outcasts’ To Be A Saint For Leprosy Work
Heard on NPR – Mother Marianne Cope become’s Hawaii’s second saint, honored for caring for people in Hawaii with leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease.
Hawaii Enjoys Financial Boost from TV and Film Productions
Heard on Voice of America – Hawaii is becoming a growing hub for TV and Film production thanks to the series reboot of “Hawaii Five-0,” and several recent movies, including “The Descendants.”
Rainbow Books and Records Is Closing After 25 Years
Rainbow Books owner Tom Farley talks story with customer, Carl Carroll | Photo © Heidi Chang Rainbow Books and Records Is Closing After 25 Years August 14, 2011 By Heidi Chang, For 25 years, Rainbow Books and Records built up a loyal following in Honolulu as a friendly place where folks could buy mostly used […]
Hawaii surfer Carissa Moore wins world championship in France
Surfing Champion Carissa Moore | Photo courtesy of the Association of Surfing Professionals Hawaii surfer Carissa Moore wins world championship in France By Heidi Chang, July 15, 2011 When Hawaii’s Carissa Moore hit the waves in Biarritz, France today, she accomplished an amazing feat, and made history. Not only did she win the world championship […]
