Category Archives: In the News

Re: Jeremy Lin and the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations

In all the hoopla of Knicks guard Jeremy Lin’s career game (25 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals) the other day, a lot of references to his race were made. I was bothered by how many people erroneously  said … Continue reading

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Happy Veterans Day.

Today, we honor all the veterans who have bravely and sacrificially served. I am so grateful for my freedom. Thank you for your service to our country.

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The First Asian-American NBA Player: Wat Misaka

I stand corrected. Jeremy Lin will not be the first American-born Asian-American to appear in an NBA game. That honor belongs to Wataru “Wat” Misaka, and we go all the way back to 1947 to find his debut for the … Continue reading

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Jeremy Lin signs an NBA contract with the Golden State Warriors

Sources: Harvard’s Jeremy Lin, Golden State Warriors close to deal – ESPN. I’m very interested in following Jeremy Lin’s career. He’s not only the first Asian-American to sign an NBA contract, he has a relationship with Jesus Christ and has … Continue reading

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The costliness of foolishness–Antoine Walker

I was saddened by watching this feature on the ESPN website: Antoine Walker had it all–but a string of unwise decisions has left him with nothing, and with so many enemies. Sobering to watch, but I’ve learned some important lessons … Continue reading

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