Old News: Chang Apana
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For me, the back story is the juicy stuff. I want to know about ingredients and underpinnings -- the stuff that comes before the conclusion. Maybe that's why I've always loved a good obituary. In this column, I'll be offering "old news" of people and events of the past or not-quite-present, profiling Asian Americans who may not be the most famous or the most influential -- or even the most likable -- but like everyone, have stories of their own.
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Chan, the Man The New Yorker
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History of Oo Syak
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Chan, the Man The New Yorker
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Hawaii Five-0: Season 9, Episode 7
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CHARLIE CHAN AND CHANG APANA
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CHARLIE CHAN AND CHANG APANA
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Charlie Chan in Egypt Stock Photo - Alamy
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Study: Charlie Chan (CC025) - The Charlie Chan Family Home
Chang Apana - ™
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Chang Apana - ™