If you can’t make it to the 2010 NAAAP Convention, you’re in luck. The Friday Keynote with Doreen Woo Ho, former President and Chief Executive Officer of United Commercial Bank is broadcasting from 12:30pm-2pm. Join in the conversation with twitter questions.
2010 NAAAP Convention Friday Lunch Keynote
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Calling all Mr. Hyphen potentials— The 2010 MR. HYPHEN competition is ON!!! APPLY NOW!!!
This competition will confirm your rite of passage as an Asian American male-identified leader who wants to give back to your community. More than just the ONE THOU$$$AND DOLLAR prize money for your nonprofit of choice, this is the only competition that gives recognition to our Asian American brothers— the recognition they (YOU) deserve!
The Mr. Hyphen competition has usually been arranged in 5 segments: Intro/ Fashion/ Q&A/ Sleepwear/ Talent. Subject to change, but not likely. Get the application here along with the official rules here.
Here’s the details about the upcoming MR. HYPHEN 2010 event:
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Brava! Theater
2781 24th Street
San Francisco, CA
Compete to be Mr. Hyphen 2010
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BTW – The women behind Hyphen Magazine (Lisa Lee and Melissa Hung) made it in the Top 5 of the 7×7 Magazine Hot 20 Under 40 Reader’s Choice nominees. Also Hyphen Magazine needs funding help:
We need to raise at least $10,000 this summer, which is the cost of printing one issue of the magazine and paying small stipends to our feature writers. We rely heavily on donations to continue our work, so we ask that you donate what you can, from $1 to $1,000. No cliché here—every little bit helps.
Donate to them here.
The 24th Annual National Association of Asian American Professionals Convention and Diversity Career Fair presented by Macy’s is scheduled for San Francisco, August 12 – 15, 2010. With 25 chapters and ventures across North America, NAAAP is the largest and fastest growing Asian professional association. The 2010 Convention, aptly titled “Gateway to Leadership” is an outstanding opportunity for entry level to senior level Asians in all sectors. Participants will enhance their leadership skills, participate in innovative workshops, interact with inspirational speakers, network with a diverse group of accomplished individuals, and meet with 45 companies at the Diversity Career Fair. Entry to the Career Fair is completely free with pre-registration. The impressive array of keynote speakers and panelists include CIA director Leon Edward Panetta, Sybase CEO John Chen, Doreen Ho, former chairman of United Commercial Bank, and Charlotte Russe CEO Jenny Ming.
WHAT: 2010 NAAAP Convention and Diversity Career Fair
WHO: Hosted by the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
WHERE: Palace Hotel, San Francisco
WHEN: Aug 12 – 15, 2010
Registration for full day passes close on Monday. Workshop passes (3 day and single day) are available until the end of the convention. The career fair free is for registrants, and there is another bonus — once participants upload their resumes and appear at the fair, they will get a chance to win a free iPad, which will be awarded at the convention.
FREE job fair runs Friday, August 13, 2010 – 9am to 5pm and Saturday August 14, 2010 – 9am to 4pm.
Details and updates are available at www.naaapconvention.org.
2010 NAAP National Convention Promotional Video
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Diversity Career Fair Promo
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If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area tonite, be sure to swing by the Michelle Martinez album release party. Her debut album “Adrenaline” dropped a few weeks ago, but now you’ve got a chance to chill with her.
Here’s a statement from her about the party:
My album has finally released and I’m so excited to share it and this event with all of you. I’ve been working hard to release my music while juggling school and constant performing… SO IT’S TIME TO HAVE SOME FUN. This night is special to me, so it would mean the world for YOU to come out and celebrate with me.
Party goes down at 9:30pm – 2am at
Suite 181
181 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA
for the 21+.
Get on the the Michelle Martinez guestlist here. FREE BEFORE 11pm.
Pick up Adrenaline by Michelle Martinez online at 
or Amazon.
Michelle Martinez album release party in SF
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Drew Deezy & Thai of 454 Life Entertainment dropped a remix of Eminem’s No Love. They shot and edited this video in just 3 hours and released it just for all the 454 fans! It’s straight from the 454 Studios and shows a glimpse of things to come for them including their upcoming album release.
No Love (Remix) by 454 Life Entertainment (contains profanity)
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Along with the video for the fans, 454 Life Entertainment announced the official cover and track listing for the compilation album “As Real As It Gets” dropping on August 24, 2010. Here’s the tracks to be included:
1. “LIKE I NEVER LEFT” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
THAI, DREW DEEZY, FEAT. BAND-AID OF DEM HOODSTARZ
2. “WE GET MONEY” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
DREW DEEZY, THAI, FEAT. GLASSES MALONE & MATT BLAQUE
3. “WE OWN THE NIGHT” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
DREW DEEZY, THAI, IZ, TRAXAMILLION
4. “I DON’T SEE NOTHING WRONG” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
DREW DEEZY, THAI VIET G, FEAT. BOBBY V.
5. “GO HARD” BEATS BY 454 PRODUCTIONS
DREW DEEZY, NUMP TRUMP, THAI VIET G
6. “ROCK, ROCK, ROCK” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
NUMP TRUMP, THAI, DREW DEEZY, TRAXAMILLION
7. “KEEP IT 100” BEATS BY SUNNY BEATS
DREW DEEZY FEAT. LAZRO
8. “PAPER CHASER” BEATS BY WONJU
IZ
9. “DOIN MY THANG” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
TRAXAMILLION, NUMP TRUMP, FEAT. GOLDIE
10. “DO IT” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
DREW DEEZY, FEAT. E-40
11. “WE INTERNATIONAL” PRODUCED BY D.J. SLIM
DREW DEEZY, THAI, IZ, FEAT. FREEWAY
12. “THIS AINT NOTHIN NEW” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
DREW DEEZY, THAI, NUMP TRUMP, FEAT. SURYIL
13. “LIVING IN THE FAST LANE” BEATS BY D-1 & DUY DAOSKI
THAI, DREW DEEZY, NUMP TRUMP
14. “LIKE I CAN” BEATS BY RAW SMOOVE
NUMP TRUMP, FEAT. RAW SMOOVE
15. “FRESH COAST” BEATS BY JEDI & CUTS BY D.J. ZO
IZ, DREW DEEZY, TRAXAMILLION, FEAT. NIPSEY HUSSLE
16. “ZONED OUT” BEATS BY D-1
NUMP TRUMP, THAI FEAT. ROSCOE UMALI & VER5E
17. “RIDING ALL NIGHT AND DAY” BEATS BY TRAXAMILLION
THAI, DREW DEEZY, NUMP TRUMP, FEAT. MATT BLAQUE
18. “I’MMA BE THE BEST” BEATS BY HANNA KIM
THAI, FEAT. MICHELLE MARTINEZ
19. “FAMILY AFFAIR” PRODUCED BY TRAXAMILLION
IZ, DREW DEEZY, NUMP TRUMP, THAI, FEAT. SURYIL
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, these guys will have a mini tour around malls in the bay. Here’s the details:
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If you’re in the SF Bay Area, check out GO! OHANA tonite. GO! OHANA is RAMA’s monthly APA music and art show. Emceed by Ryan Takemiya, the event showcases independent Pan Asian art on a one-of-a-kind stage at La Pena Cultural Center. Here’s this month’s line up:
Brownstar
BROWNSTAR is a spoken-word duo based in Boston, Massachusetts. A rising star in the Asian-American artistic community, BROWNSTAR merges high-energy comedy, personal memoir, and science fiction to ignite a conversation about the South Asian American community and give a generation its voice and song. BROWNSTAR bursts forth from the pens of poet-performers Pushkar NORTH STAR Sharma and Sathya SOUTH STAR Sridharan, who joined together in 2007. The duo has performed at universities, poetry venues, and fundraisers across the US, and shared the stage with the likes of Def Poets Kelly Tsai and Reggie Cabico, emcees Magnetic North and Taiyo Na, and comedians Hari Kondabolu and Aparna Nancherla. BROWNSTAR produced UNIFICATION, a joint celebration of the Indian and Pakistani Independence Days in Manhattan in August 2009 and will reprise the show in New York in August 2010. In a sky of black and white,
a BROWNSTAR shines bright!
The Questions by Brownstar
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Michelle Soriano
At 29 yrs old, Michelle Soriano was born and raised in San Francisco and grew up with music all her life. She has played the piano since she was 8 yrs old, sang in choirs from elementary to high school, plays the guitar/ukulele, and loves singing/songwriting. Music is her passion and the key to her soul.
Remember Me This Way by Michelle Soriano
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YoYoJo
Joseph Harris is a member of Team YoYoJam and Team 2YO. He has competed at many national contests in 2A and has won many contests in Hawaii. Joseph was also a member of Team High Performance in 1999. He now lives in San Francisco, CA.
Harris has appeared on the TV Shows Wanna Bet and America’s got Talent. On Wanna Bet Harris, Ken Russell, and Jennifer Baybrook, attempted to light 100 matches doing loops in 2 minutes but were unsuccessful.
USA Nationals 08 – Joseph Harris
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JOHNNY HI-FI
Lead singer Eric Hsu formed his first indie rock band in 1992, and since then has performed hundreds of shows both in the US and around the globe. With numerous US and Asia tours under their belt, Johnny Hi-Fi’s alternative rock sound has captured fans all over. From the House-of-Blues US tour to the band’s video reaching #8 on MTV Chi’s top 10 video charts, all the attentions helped them land the “Artist of the Month” spot on Billboard Magazine’s Underground series and a feature in the magazine. In 2006, the band made appearances on CBS News, publications such as the New York Times and World Journal, also radio stations from Texas to Taipei. The band then went on to open for Placebo and Supergrass in front of 20,000 fans at the Beijing Pop Festival.
Man Overboard by Johnny Hi-Fi
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GO!OHANA
Thursday, July 15, 2010
7:30pm
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Admission $8, cash only
Doors open at 7:00pm
Food and Drink!
Free Raffle!
Bringing you the finest and most innovative independent Pan Asian artistic talent at exciting concerts and events. Here’s some performances for the last Go! Ohana.