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AAA's friends at Nodutdol are putting together a vigil in K-town over spring break. They've invited any of us to speak or give a statement; if you're interested, write to theblaaag@gmail.com.

March 19 Koreatown Vigil to Commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the U.S. Invasion of Iraq


Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Plaza in front of Woori Bank, c/o 32nd St and 6th Ave, Manhattan

March 19, 2008 marks the beginning of the 6th year of war and occupation, senseless death and massive destruction.

Bush says U.S. occupying troops in Iraq are there for the "long haul" along the "South Korea model." It is time for Koreans who stand for peace and justice to show our united opposition to the war. We invite you to stand with us.

For more information - 718 335 0419


I really don't have time (in the midst of studying for a midterm) to write an extensive post about this recent blogging phenomena I just found out from Racialicious, but you just have to check this out...

Recently three (maybe more?) blogs inspired by Stuff White People Like have popped up online. These blogs include: Stuff Asian People Like, Stuff Black People Love, and Stuff Educated Black People Like.

I like to think of these blogs as "Stuff White People Like About Asian/Black/Educated Black People" blogs, which are kind of meta-parodies of defensive white people themselves.

But ironically, these are lists self-purportedly compiled by Asian/Black/Educated people themselves. I may be just wrong about the tone and intent of these blogs, but these are interesting things to think about - the self-parody of one's own culture/race/ identity. (Or they may actually be written by white people behind the strategically race-effacing interweb.)

Still, I think what changes when we see blogs like these spring up are the types of insight that they display. SWhitePL spoke to issues that illuminate white privilege - (things like Graduate School, which people of color disproportionately do not have the financial independence to pursue in lieu of making money.) The new blogs just make fun of aspects of their respective cultures; the SAsianPL blog just sheds light upon how, say, Asian people like rice. Why, we do happen to like rice.

What do you think? Thoughts in the comments.

Most Blaaagers don't like to take credit so voluntarily, but I think some of us might see when it's due. In my not-so-humble opinion, I think AAA's done enough positive, progressive events and initiatives to merit one of these babies, but it's up for you to decide!

So go over to the site, take a gander, and hopefully you'll think of some reason to nominate us for an award. Yay!


 

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