u/ANTIMODELMINORITY

Just as the title says, I grew up here way back and want to return. I won't have a job yet but after I sell my house I can use the proceeds to purchase a moderately priced condo/house out right in cash. I only mention that because despite what I have in savings, credit/job history, etc If I just showed up looking to finance nobody would give me a loan since I would unemployed and a new comer.

Is there anything I should know besides the obvious before I start this journey?

Curious regarding HOA fees in Stockton , from my readings online I see that most start at $400 and go as high as $600, this is both for single family homes and condos in big complexes.

I saw this condo 3 bed/2 bathroom w/ garage ( really a duplex ) near Panella Park and the HOA fee $110 per month. Can someone tell me the reason for the big variance?

Not sure if this was brought up after this year's Superbowl but a bunch Seahawk players were interviewed naturally as they were representing the NFC and eventually won. They picked out some that were " Asian " see below. I might be missing 1 more who had Filipino heritage

Call me a hater but I'm glad Zach Charbonett was injured, this would be a negative for the smaller Cambodian community.

I say this because all the Asian people jumping for joy. Not anyone of these guys looks Asian and this is who you want to represent you. Would love to hear your thoughts

*Zach Charbonett - black dad/ Cambodian mom , the irony of him having a French last name despite his mom being from Cambodia and being a former French colony minus the colonial name. Zach not sure if hes married or has a girlfriend.

* Didn't play in the Superbowl

Ty Okada - more than white passing/presenting, only Japanese from his great or great great grandfather, Ty married a white girl

Jason Myers - white dad/Filipino mom , Jason married a white girl

Leonard Williams - black/japanese dad/ black/hispanic mom ,Leonard married a biracial girl.

Well now it starts, check this out. And this is happening in June in NYC. And its happening in Brooklyn instead of Manhattan imagine that.

Blasian Pride NYC 2026

Just checking to see if anyone on here has or can point me in the right direction for old American, European, or Australian graffiti magazines from the 80's to 90's

THanks

This is a long shot but does anyone know if a Viet Khieu visa can be granted via a grand parent. My grandfather on my moms side is ethnic Vietnamese that migrated to Laos. Not sure if he ever went back to Vietnam to even visit. This was during the times of just people coming over and no paper work of course and not sure about his hometown or family there. I also have an uncle by marriage that returned to Vietnam after living overseas. Any thoughts?

I am a Lao person but lived in the USA all my life. I have only met a couple people from Myanmar in my life. The last one I met was part of an ethnic minority group don't remember the name but he said he didn't live to far from Lao border.

Thanks to Youtube I found a video regarding a small Lao community who were enslaved and stayed there for over 100 or so years but not sure what city. Also seen a video of the Shan minority group in which I can understand some of the language

What is your view on your SEA neighbors?

With this past weekends "Wasian" meetups in both NYC and SF and huge attendance this had me thinking about the verbiage they use to describe themselves and in my opinion they should just use biracial , multiracial, or other.

BLasian and Wasian - this is grammatically incorrect as the A comes first , by them using a prefix BL or W its subconsciously saying the former is better than the latter.

Mixed Asian - this one really irks me as why don't use ever say mixed white, mixed black, mixed etc. This reminds me of black and white people who claim native American ancestry despite what little percentage they have.

For those into punk/hard core/ metal this was the 2nd of its kind. I found out about the 1st last year to late or else I would have went to show my support. This showcase featured bands with Asian members, some even had Asian lead singers both male and female . Some bands traveled as far west as Guam (Spear) and Washington to play. This happened a couple weeks ago but outside of Instagram doesn't seem to be promoted that well.

AAUF NYC 2026

Day 1- didn't go. Highlight from a video I saw was Joe Songco drummer of Outburst - fairly popular short lived NYHC band from the late 80's who had 2 Asian members both Filipino. The band has reunited several years ago however the other Filipino guitar player did not come into the mix. Outburst has garnered newer and younger fans from a cover performed by Power Trip who is/was one of the more popular newer metal bands prior to the death of their lead singer

Day 2 - cool smaller venue however it got pretty packed once you passed the double doors of the venue. I never notice acoustics but they were really well placed. once the double doors were closed you couldn't hear anything in the front bar area. I'd say at least 200-250 in attendance. Most Asians I ever seen at a show in my life. Hope this helps expose more young Asian Americans in the music. In punk/hard core there is a real rebellious do it yourself spirit about it.

Does anyone know if any Cambodians in the USA started heavy metal bands in the 1980's . This does not include those wedding party type bands I'm talking straight up heavy metal. I know Laotian people had several bands that made Laos language albums but everything else was purely American. Band such as The Exile , Bohaln, Noom Sery, Sapphire, Detour, DragonKiss, etc.

I know this sub has thoroughly discussed WMAF to death but I think its time to engage regarding this subject as well. XMAF , the X can mean black, hispanic, middle easterner, etc.

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As or recent, in another Asian based sub a WF brought up a racist story about a BM trying to get with her even though she was married to an AM, the BM even dated AF prior yet spewed racist comments towards the AM, the WF reported this to their superior since they are in the armed forces and looks like action was taken.

These guys aren't any different that WM with yellow fever. Depending on the group some are more overt about it compared to others however just like their predecessor they are all going from the same state of mind as WM.