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Hejiang

(Encyclopedia) Hejiang or HokiangHejiangboth: hô-jyäng [key], former province, c.52,300 sq mi (135,500 sq km), NE China. The capital was Jiamusi (Kiamusze). Created in 1945, largely out of the former…

Cholon

(Encyclopedia) CholonCholonchōlônˈ, Fr. shôlôNˈ [key], district and former city, since 1932 part of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; on the right bank of the Saigon River, a tributary of the Dong Nai.…

Asian American Writers

Maxine Hong Kingston Ai, poet Bulosan, Carlos, writer Chopra, Deepak, writer Davies, Peter Ho, author Desai, Anita, writer Hagedorn, Jessica, novelist, poet, and performance artist…

Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2006â2007 Term

Supreme Court Rules Against Considering Race to Integrate Schools: Bitterly divided court rules, 5â4, that programs in Seattle and Louisville, Ky., that tried to…

Zheng He

(Encyclopedia) Zheng He: see Cheng Ho.

Holy Grail

(Encyclopedia) Holy Grail: see Grail, Holy.

Asian American Artists and Musicians

Zubin MehtaBunker, Chang and Eng, circus performers Cibo Matto, rock band Ho, Don, Hawaiian entertainer Hung, William, American Idol contestant Iha, James, guitarist Ito,…

Santa Claus on Film

Celluloid SantasA dip into cinematic history proves that not all Saint Nicks are created equal...by Alicia Potter The snowy beard, the button-straining belly, and the confidence to wear head-…

Asian-American Scientists

Kaplana ChawlaBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Saigon

(Encyclopedia) Saigon: see Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.