The Alabama Fairhope Police Department And Mayor Sherry Sullivan Have Penis Envy

Honestly, this is why I will most likely never visit Alabama. It might be obtuse and myopic, and sure growing up I heard things about Alabama too which make me biased, but well, if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and smells like a duck, it's a duck. 

Apparently the arrest of the non-violent, 61-year-old woman who someone in the video said was also a grandmother, was because there were complaints about "traffic hazards in the area". 

According to reports, this wonderful woman who was expressing her 1st Amendment rights, refused to take off her inflatable penis costume, and even though it sounds like she was walking away from them, they decided they needed to take her to the ground where they needed THREE GOOD 'OLE BOYS to arrest and cuff her. 

All for expressing her 1st Amendment rights at the No Kings protest.

The Fairhop Mayor Sherry Sullivan said "We expect all protest to be peaceful and should not include any profanity or obscene material."

I guess in some ways I shouldn't expect any different from a state that still has an Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act that bans the sale of "any device designed or marketed as useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs for any thing of pecuniary value". And no, pecuniary does not mean what you think it does...

One of the officers in the video can be heard saying "I'm not gonna have someone out here dressed like this."

You mean like the penis you are and have on your body? 

I'd rather see her penis.

Hers is a large and lovely penis. 

It's a penis with a point.

Honestly, I really want to surround that policeman by a bunch of inflatable penises.

 

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News Stories From The Interwebs

Marine Vet Rideshare Driver Found Dead on Roadside — 3 Teens Charged, 1 Could Face Death Penalty

Quoc “Jake” Nguyen, 28, was working as a rideshare driver and the suspects are believed to have fled the scene in his car on Sept. 4. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder while two others have been charged with evidence tampering.

How Bruce Lee transformed from martial arts star to enduring Asian American icon

“I already had been pondering the question of why it is that Bruce Lee is a hero to people all around the world who feel like they’ve been stepped on,” he says. “So when he starts appearing on walls, I was like, ‘Oh, there’s a bigger story here, and he’s representing something new now to a new generation of Asian Americans.”

Erik Spoelstra named head coach of U.S. men’s national basketball team

USA Basketball has officially appointed Erik Spoelstra, longtime Miami Heat mentor and two-time NBA champion, as head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team through 2028. The appointment, confirmed on USA Basketball’s official website and approved by the organization’s Board of Directors, makes Spoelstra the first coach of Filipino descent to lead Team USA and among the most prominent Asian American coaches in basketball. 

NY/SC Sticker Art Contest

Each design must follow this prompt: "The Japanese American community has a long and complex history that continues to have an impact today. How do you envision the future of our community? Create a sticker that reflects your hopes, concerns, or dreams for what lies ahead."

The winner of this art contest will be awarded a $150 Amazon gift card and a free one-year JACL youth membership!

Breast cancer rates rising among Asian American and Pacific Islander women

Breast cancer rates among Asian American and Pacific Islander women under 50 have surged 50% since 2000, matching or exceeding rates in other racial and ethnic groups, despite overall declining death rates from the disease.

An Asian American Market Is Bringing Together Chicago’s Top Chefs to Support Immigrant Communities

A star-studded lineup of Asian American chefs will come together for Tiger Moon Market, a culinary fundraiser on Monday, November 3 at Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. The event will feature more than 30 restaurants and chefs, including James Beard Award winners and Michelin-starred talents, all cooking to raise money for local immigration rights groups and the ACLU of Illinois. Tickets, priced at $100 to $150, are now on sale.

Community forum in Eugene tackles burglaries targeting Asian American households

Over the past two years, the Eugene area has seen a resurgence of burglaries targeting the homes of Asian American business owners and families. In response to growing public concern, the Asian American Council of Oregon will host an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Public Safety Forum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Korean Presbyterian Church (1600 Taney St.) in Eugene. The event is free and open to the public.

West Michigan Asian American Association Gala returns for 15th year

The West Michigan Asian American Association is the largest ethnic-based non-profit organization that serves Asian Americans and other community members across West Michigan. This year's gala will be held October 22 at the Goei Center, with registration beginning at 5 P.M.

Asian American lawmakers react to Young Republicans’ anti-Asian slurs

Asian American lawmakers are condemning racist messages targeting Chinese and Indian Americans found in leaked Telegram chats among Young Republican leaders, part of a trove obtained by Politico earlier this week showing more than 250 slurs and violent rhetoric exchanged over seven months.

Fundraiser launched for twins left behind after tragic double murderA fundraising campaign is underway to care for two 8-year-old twin girls left without her parents after police arrested their father for the murder of the girl’s mother and grandmother. The GoFundMe campaign is to support the girls’ futures while helping to pay for funeral expenses for Linlin Guo and her mother Beimin Cheng.

ICE Raided Chinatown's Canal Street. We Say Hands Off NYC

ICE just targeted and arrested NYC street vendors in Chinatown. The Trump administration's attack on our communities are escalating, but we've been preparing. Join us at a Hands Off NYC mass call on Wednesday, 10/29.

ICE conducts raid on Chinatown’s Canal Street, multiple people detained as New Yorkers rage
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided Chinatown’s Canal Street on Tuesday afternoon, detaining several street vendors in an operation that drew immediate and fierce backlash from bystanders and immigrant advocates. The operation began at about 3 p.m. in the area of Centre and Canal Streets where ICE agents showed up to question street vendors as part of an alleged operation to tackle counterfeit goods, according to a Homeland Security official. Videos taken by amNewYork show a crowd of New Yorkers surrounding the federal agents as they carried out the enforcement action in Lower Manhattan. Within moments, ICE agents moved in to arrest some of the bystanders as well, prompting further fury from the gathering crowd.

In Pictures: Asian Americans At the No Kings Rally Minneapolis

This past weekend I was down at the No Kings protest in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The one in Saint Paul where I was first was smaller but electric. So many wonderful people there. The one in Minneapolis was by all accounts, just huge, with the incredible energy. At each, I documented, protested, led chants, participated in chants, marched, and met some amazing people.

Below are some of the people I met and photographed from the APIA community at the Minneapolis protests. Thank you all so much for your energy and making sure that our voices are heard. 

While the majority of the pictures are self explanatory, the last two are of one of the drummers there (they brought it!) and one of the volunteers at the health station. Protesting and helping to organize.  

Click on the photos for a larger version. All photos taken 10/18/2025, Minneapolis MN at the No Kings protest/rally. Photos by Adam Chau. All rights reserved. 

An Open Letter To Chicago + Be Water

Dear Chicago,

My Midwest brothers and sisters--thank you for fighting this administration and all the wrongs that it stands for, because it takes courage to get out there and do what you're doing. 

This article in the NY Times, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/us/chicago-ice-trump.html--those pics of you standing hand in hand, that video at the beginning of you all knocking that tear gas back to those ICE agents who threw them in the first place?

Damn. I loved seeing that.

And I know no one likes to be out their doing that--but when you have to be out there, you have to be out there. 

It's like it's not even a question. Because you have to stand up for yourself when no one else will (and in this case it's the current administration and ALL the people around them trying to get rich at our expense). 

I just wanted to show you love from the Twin Cities, extend that Midwest yêu.

Keep fighting the good fight,
Brother in arms (the human locked kind)

P.S.

Use that Hong Kong protester knowledge--the Asian motherlands have that down!
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/HONGKONG-EXTRADITIONS-TACTICS/0100B0790FL/

Here's a quick video too (I know you all have smart people up there bur just in case these could help and you're not familiar with them--and it's a great reminder for all of us--always forget about those lasers). 

Be water.

Damn You NBC News...On Asian America...

From the article down at AsAmNews where you can read it in full  (https://asamnews.com/2025/10/15/poc-verticals-axed-nbc-journalists-aapi/):

NBC has reportedly dissolved the editorial team “NBC Asian America,” its vertical dedicated to covering Asian American communities. It has done the same with teams behind NBC BLK, NBC Latino, NBC Asian America, and NBC Out. Two sources told The Wrap that the teams were dissolved as a part of NBC’s layoffs of over 150 staff members. The Advocate also confirmed the cuts with a source impacted by the layoffs.

I did not always agree with NBC News Asian America on everything they printed, particularly their use of  Miss Saigon (which I felt they glorified), and I wrote such, in one particular post down at YOMYOMF, which I thought might be a little complicated for them (but it was still run), which you can read here: http://www.slanteyefortheroundeye.com/2020/12/post-archives-thanks-for-nothing-nbc.html (and yes I do call myself Viet Daddy).

All of that being said (because while I was, well...truthful...I still did not go ad hominem on them)--I am very sorry to hear about the people who were laid off or restructured because that is just never fun, especially in this economy of WTH is going on--and especially during this administration and eveyrone bowing to Trump, because I'd be asking all those questions myself after losing a job--and this was still a major news outlet that was covering Asian American issues. 

It still did good work for the community. A lot of great community voices were allowed to shine there--and in a major news network. 

Times change though.

And maybe they'll have a new editing team someday again, because it will still be there, but instead of community, more algorithmic it sounds like to pull "Asian news".

But for now, amd like many others--they'll water down their diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

AAAFund Endorses Eric Chung For Michigan’s 10th Congressional District

From AAAFund

On the Candidate

• Eric grew up in Michigan as the son of Vietnamese immigrants and an auto worker, shaped by the challenges facing working families.
• He served at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he helped lead implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act and supported investments creating jobs in Michigan.
• He has built a career fighting for justice—advocating for children affected by lead-contaminated water and veterans denied the benefits they earned.

On the District

• Encompasses Macomb and Oakland Counties, including Sterling Heights and Rochester Hills.
• A competitive battleground with shifting suburban demographics.
• Home to a growing AAPI community and a strong base of union and working-class voters.

Albert Shen, AAAFund National Chair, reflecting on the importance of the 2026 elections, says Eric is ready to meet the moment:

“Eric brings both lived experience and proven leadership, and in Congress he will be a tireless advocate for immigrant families, civil rights, and an economy that works for everyone. His voice and vision reflect the future of AAPI leadership, and we’re proud to stand with him as he fights for Michigan’s working families and for a stronger, more inclusive democracy.”

Learn more about how to support Eric at www.ericchungformichigan.com.

About the Asian American Action Fund

The Asian American Action Fund works through a holistic approach of expanding the Democratically-aligned AAPI voter base while helping the Democratic Party understand our political community. We recognize the need to build up local AAPI support for Democrats, mature and finance the pipeline of AAPI candidates, political operatives, and organizers, and elect Democratically-aligned AAPIs and allies to federal office.

Click here to learn more about AAAFund.

Low G | Nét

MUSIC PRODUCTION Artist: Low G Composer: Low G Backing Vocalist: Kimmese Music Producer: greco Mixing & Matering: TYDE ARTIST CREW (LOWKEYGENIUS in partnership with AIS LABEL) Artist Managers: duongfynn, Huu Phuc Nguyen Project Managers: duongfynn, Huu Phuc Nguyen Operation Manager: Gia Khanh Nguyen Creative Producer: Phi Hong Ha Promotion Managers: Han Nguyen, Jayden Linh Nguyen Social Team: Vy Bui, Ngoc Ha Graphic Designer: Nam Tran Project Coordinator: Cin Nguyen MV PRODUCTION CREATIVE BY: DUMMIES’ CLASSROOM Creative Director: Ben Phạm (Dummies’ Classroom) Creative Associate: Hồ Thư (Dummies' Classroom) Creative Assistant: Boid PRODUCTION HOUSE: VIX CREATIVE Executive Producer: baviett Producer: Thế Dương Line Producer: Vy Zang Production Coordinator: Minh Lê Production Assistants: Bình Dương, Trịnh Tuấn Director: Bá Việt (The NULL Production) D.O.P: Đức Bi 1st Assistant Director: Beng Tùng 2nd Assistant Director: Trung Kiên Cam Operators: Dương Bi, Minh Nguyễn Focus: Tiến Tiếp DIT: Huy Hùng, Hà Quang Minh Art Director: Linh Liz Art Director Assistant: Tiến Đạt Props Master: Dannle Props Assistant: Hùng D Phạm Set Decoration: Kiên Lê, Minh Phú, Huy Đàm, Long Duy, Hoàng Vũ, Nguyễn Quang Graffiti Artist: Trần Đạt Low G’s Stylist: Jackie Low G’s Makeup & Hair: Team Kylie Photographer: Quang Linh (eat.qlean) Photo Assistant: Bá Thành BTS: Tào Minh Đức, Hùng Đào, Mạc Quang Casting Manager: Vy Zang Dancers (Last Fire Crew & Fire Junior): Bongplaybang, Linh Lei, JK nguyen, North Spring, Thanh Tuyền, ELCEE, lil'tl, BSD, Annie One, Ngocshark, Chillthecuong, Chúc An, Nolly, Lan Anh, Lê Phương Thủy, Minh Hiếu, Minh Quang, Chí Đức, Jackson, vkca BMXers (HTB BMX): Phuc Tran, Quang Đá, Sickmillerr, Phong Bon Traceurs (HIGHNOY): Tút, Quang Hà Skaters (The Capital Skate School): Hoàng Sơn, Hoàng Lag, Đức Phan, Huy Vũ Extras: Quỳnh Dung, Felix, Thế Anh, Quỳnh Nguyễn, Thúy Khanh, Lê Hùng, Hai Lúa Stylist: Ngô Ngọc Ánh Stylist Assistant: Millie, Mi Châu Extras’ Clothing: Super Jersey, Khác Store Rental House: Cine Hanoi Gaffer: Loà Tóong Catering: Tân Catering Catering Assistant: Chí Anh Vũ, Yuhunt, Dương Tử Mi Location Manager: Át Cơ Equipment & Crew Supporters: Thành Thinn, Lê Việt Anh POST PRODUCTION: THE NULL PRODUCTION Post Producer: TrangChup Offline Editor: Tú Minh 3D: Đặng Duy Hưng Tracking Artist: Văn Hùng (Driew) FX Artist: Kyn Phan VFX: Minnnsb, Imnot_HungHung Colorist: Long Ta Graffiti Artist: HUSK Special thanks to anh Việt Max, chị Kimmese, MMusic, Goldsun Media, 1 9 6 7 Entertainment, MZ Network, Tập thể Bộ Thủy sản (Nguyễn Công Hoan, Hà Nội) & Bảo Yến Bus © 2025 LOWKEYGENIUS & AIS Label

Tonight Show x EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from KPop Demon Hunters: Golden x Ponyboy Curtis

Just think it's great how they are going out and singing live and doing their thing because part of what makes KDH so great is the music. Seeing how far they've come individually is amazing to see and speaks to keeping those sparks alive, no matter your dream.

And just because I can't resist...

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

--Robert Frost -> Ponyboy Curtis

An Open Letter To My Traffic

Dear Blog Traffic,

I'm not exactly what's going on these days as you are by and far much, mugh higher than ever in the past, and more consistently higher even in the years I was blogging 1100+ posts.

Sure, blogging has gotten me to meet different folks and communities in the AANHPI space, but even as I grew, I was still niche. I am still niche. Having traffic of 5,000 views a month is huge when you start out. Getting 100 views a month when you start out, from engaged readers, that in itself is amazing (and you can say what you want but you do it)--especially when you are a blogger like I am. 

During my high points for some months I got 70,000 views (maybe some stats had me higher but I think they were counting some duplicates, etc.). That was amazing then, and if I was starting a new blog now, I'd be ecstatic at that. I'd be ecstatic at 25-50K a month. It's not 300/400K a month, or millions--but for a lone blogger, who does it for nothing else than for community and voice--just like others, and you know who you are, and what you do--and for someone that sometimes uses the lowest common denominator--

That's not bad. 

I've started things where no one read. Where no one came. Where no none was interested. Where people thought it was a joke. 

So it's been amazing to me because I still believe that if just one person gets a new message, looks to something more APIA related, or can see a little bit of themselves reflected, to know they aren't alone--that's why I do what I do.

So to see you now be growing on steady averages--sometimes in that 4-5x range now from my highest traffic--that's pretty crazy and to be honest, I'm maybe a little worried. 

More traffic isn't always a good thing. I'm not saying it's bad, but I'm just saying I'd rather stay small and life is all good than getting more traffic and maybe things start turning out not so good.

You dig me?

I'm not saying stop per se--but I don't advertise, I don't try to roll this into something else. I'm not a starf*cker.

So just maybe, you know, if you could, don't bring along any of the crazies, you know what I mean?

Okay. 

See you more, maybe, or maybe not,
Adam

Steven Cheung. The White House Chop-Chop. Where's ICE When You Really Need Them?

All I have to say is read this for yourself...but let me give the quote: 

"President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will. The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace." 

When did humanitarians decide to federalize the national guard and send them into civilian places? 

When did a humanitarians say we should train the military on cities? 

 I don't know about you, but I don't know any humanitarians who decided to pardon criminials that tried to overthrow the U.S. 

I also don't know any humanitarians who've taken rights, privileges, and a sense of belonging from communities of color, the lgbtqia+ community, immigrants, and women. If you peddle this ish, I mean, what do you expect me to call you?

President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives.

He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will.

The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace. https://t.co/dwCEWjE0GE

— Steven Cheung (@StevenCheung47) October 10, 2025

Andy Kim Declines Salary During Government Shutdown

From the PR last week:

"September 30, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. – As President Trump and congressional Republicans steer the federal government into a shutdown, Senator Kim is continuing his fight to stand with working families across New Jersey and is formally requesting his paycheck be withheld during a shutdown until the federal government is fully reopened. 

“It’s wrong that the President and Members of Congress get paid during a government shutdown when our military and public servants don’t,” said Senator Kim. “I will be refusing my own pay if we end up in a shutdown. Government leaders shouldn’t be playing with other people’s chips.” 

In a letter to the U.S. Senate Disbursing Office, Senator Kim outlines that if the federal government shuts down due to the current lapse in appropriations, more than 48,000 federal employees and 10,000 active-duty servicemembers living in New Jersey face the prospect of either working without pay or being furloughed. He states that, “this is unacceptable.” 

Read the complete letter here. 

During his first days as a U.S. Congressman before entering the Senate, then-Congressman Kim requested his first paycheck from Congress be withheld due to a government shutdown in 2019."

CAAMFest 2026 Call for Entries: Early Bird Deadline November 7th

"Filmmakers, want to be part of CAAMFest 2026? Submissions remain open for our festival in May 2026, and we are looking for timely documentary and narrative films, both shorts and features, that highlight Asian American experiences. Submit your work by November 7 on FilmFreeway, and benefit from the Early Bird entry fee."

Check more out here: https://filmfreeway.com/CAAMFest

Jessica Sanchez Wins America's Got Talent 20! Twenty Years After She First Went On The Show

So incredible to see Jessica Sanchez win it all and make this incredible comeback!

Hoping we get to hear new music from her (after she's had time to rest and be with her baby!).

Asian Art Museum: Book Reading & Dance Tutorial with Harry Shum Jr & Shelby Rabara + Fostering Positive Asian American Identities with Dr. Sarah Lee

Lot of events down at the Asian Art Museum. For the full scoop (including Chuseok) check out https://calendar.asianart.org/sundays/

Book Reading & Dance Tutorial with Harry Shum Jr & Shelby Rabara

Join authors and real-life parents Harry Shum Jr and Shelby Rabara as they bring to life Martee Dares to Dance, published by Gloo Books.

Harry Shum Jr (Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, and Everything, Everywhere, All At Once) and co-author, acclaimed actor and dancer Shelby Rabara (Steven Universe, Goliath, 17 Again) share their new picture book Martee Dares to Dance through a reading, dance tutorial, moderated Q&A, and book signing.

Celebrating both dance and diversity, Martee Dares to Dance is the story of a brave young Filipino boy finding the courage to dance to his own beat.

Free copies of the book are available for signing to the first 200 families.

Tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis; please stay tuned for details.

Community Talk: Fostering Positive Asian American Identities with Dr. Sarah Lee

Learn quick, easy, research-based ways to engage and nurture the Asian American experience in your home.

Hear from Dr. Sarah Jaewon Lee, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Human Development at the University of Washington, in an interactive workshop teaching effective ways to foster positive Asian American identities in children. Drawing from her own background as a Korean American, Dr. Lee offers effective strategies to create nurturing environments for young Asian Americans.