Welcome to my Asian Pacific American page. As I mentioned in my "All About Me" section, I was relentlessly teased by a classmate for being Asian American. Because of this experience, I resisted any kind of pride in my ethnicity and race...and I did so for years. It was actually my younger cousins who made me realize that I don't need to feel shame. Now, I am in the process of finding my connection to the community. This Web page is one of the ways in which I can demonstrate my pride. I hope you'll find some interesting information here.

Knowing your history is always a stepping stone into knowing yourself. I have included this section of links to articles and exhibits dealing with Asian Pacific Islander history. I have also included a list of museums and historical societies in case you want to explore. Equal to history in instilling pride within yourself are finding your role models. Margaret Cho used to ask what role models did my generation grow up with -- Mrs. Livingston from Courtship of Eddie's Father? But, did you know that Miyoshi Umeki, the actress who played her, is the only Japanese-American to win an Academy Award? Anyway, here is a list of many other notable Asian Pacific Americans. I hope you find your heroes... Do you want to get involved? Here is a list of Asian Pacific American organizations around the country. There are professional groups, legal organizations, media advocacy organizations and so on...

As with most communities, Asian Pacific Americans around the country have found ways to meet on the Internet. This is a list of online communities catering to the Asian Pacific American community. From A. Magazine to Filipinas, from India in New York to Yolk Magazine, there are quite a few publications focusing on issues about the Asian Pacific American community. East meets West...This section is dedicated to how asian culture influences American culture. From wonderful foods to philosophy, from Japanese animation to martial arts films...its all here. So, enjoy! New! This is actually part of my upcoming "Toy Chest" highlighting my toy collection in general. But, since I only get to update my page when I have time, I thought I'd organize my Asian Pacific American toy collection. Click here to see my action figures, dolls, toddler toys and what not with a connection to Asia or the Pacific Islands.