Short clip of Frank Chin

If you watch this PBS video and fast-forward to about 1:54, you'll see Frank Chin speak briefly at the first "Day of Remembrance" (1978). 

Happy Birthday, John Okada

John Okada (author of No-No Boy) would be 101 years old today! I (Eddie) found some blog articles Frank Chin wrote about Okada you may find interesting:

• Dorothy Okada Interview
• NARASAKI’S NO-NO BOY vs JOHN OKADA’S NO-NO BOY
• Real and Fake John Okada
• MOSES MIKE MASAOKA
• OUR TOWN - FRESNO TO UTAH TO - MASAOKA AND JACL - VIA WORD OF THE MORMON SAINTS

For more on Japanese America, check out Frank Chin's Born in the USA: A Story of Japanese America, 1889-1947.

Aiiieeeee! 50th Anniversary

The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Aiiieeeee! The Introduction, which serves as an Asian American manifesto, remains essential reading for all Americans. Its relevance endures, even after five decades. The anthology's selected writings are significant historical literary works. I (Eddie) highly recommend obtaining a copy. The new edition of Aiiieeeee! features an insightful Foreword by Professor Tara Fickle. 

Additionally, I encourage you to visit Professor Calvin McMillin's Facebook page dedicated to The Frank Chin Archives. He has recently shared vintage book covers that include articles written by Frank Chin. Please visit the site here: https://www.facebook.com/frankchinarchive 

Related:

Aiiieeeee! 3rd Edition Now Available!

The New Yorker on the Aiiieeeee! Authors: The Asian-American Canon Breakers

Yardbird Reader Volume 3

"Whites love us for not being black."

- Frank Chin, Yardbird Reader, Volume 3, page ix.

Download it here:

Year of the Dragon: playwright Frank Chin vs actor James Hong

KCET just produced this clip: "Artistic Conflict in Frank Chin's 'Year of the Dragon'":

Frank Chin Honored With 2023 Legacy Playwright Awards

(photo by Keoke Silvano)

At the recent Dramatists Guild Foundation gala, Frank Chin (along with Migdalia Cruz) was honored with a prestigious legacy playwright award for 2023! 

If you're interested in learning more about this event and the award, you can find additional information here and here. 

Film Screening of What's Wrong With Frank Chin?

Mark your calendars!  On November 4th, Clarion Performing Arts Center will have a film screening of What's Wrong With Frank Chin? This event will be followed by a Q&A with Curtis Choy (the documentary's director). 

When: 

Saturday, November 4th - 4:00PM-6:00PM

Location:

Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

How to attend:

https://www.theclarionsf.org/events/whats-wrong-with-frank-chin-film-screening