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“My greatest hope is that my daughter and future generations not only acknowledge their Asian heritage, but also deeply understand and take pride in their roots.”
Anna YC Cheung
‘The Joy Luck Club’ daughters reunite more than 30 years after their critically acclaimed film hit screens
‘The Joy Luck Club’ daughters—Ming-Na Wen, Rosalind Chao, Tamlyn Tomita and Lauren Tom—have reunited more than 30 years after their critically acclaimed film hit screens in 1993.
Watch Ocean Vuong's reaction as Oprah Winfrey chooses his latest book for the renowned Oprah’s Book Club
Oprah says the Vietnamese American author “is one of America’s greatest treasures as writers.”
Watch Laufey perform “Promise” live at an Asian American Heritage Month event
In a special Asian American Heritage Month event for The New York Times and The Asian American Foundation, Laufey stopped by to perform “Promise.”
71-year-old Japanese American professor and U.S. veteran needs help after apparent hate crime has left him with severe injuries
Aki Maehara, a 71-year-old Japanese American professor and U.S. veteran is recovering after an apparent hate crime has left him with severe injuries, including a hairline fracture and a serious concussion.
Jackson Wang and Diljit Dosanjh just released the music video for “BUCK”
“BUCK” is the new single from Jackson Wang which will be included on his forthcoming album, MAGICMAN 2.
Lisa Lu becomes the oldest person to be honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
At the age of 98-years-old, living legend Lisa Lu just became the oldest person to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
5 alarming stats from the 2025 Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index
In partnership with LAAUNCH and the San Francisco State University Asian American Research Initiative, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has just released the 2025 STAATUS report.
At the risk of losing nearly $2M in funding, the Japanese American National Museum doubles down on DEI initiatives
Many organizations have been pressured to scrub references to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from their websites and work, or risk losing federal funding.
Instead of complying, the Japanese American National Museum is doubling down saying, “We will scrub nothing.” What’s at stake? Nearly two million dollars in grants, most of which had previously been approved by the Biden administration.
At least 11 people were killed at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver
On Saturday, at least 11 people were killed, ranging in age from 5 to 65, at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Dozens more were injured.
Many experts believe the next Pope will be Asian
Cardinal Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle, who prefers to go by his nickname “Chito,” is largely considered the frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis.
A Filipino Town is coming to Las Vegas; the new cultural district was just unanimously approved by the Clark County Commission
Filipino Town is planned for a 1.2 mile stretch on Maryland Parkway, between Flamingo and Desert Inn Road. The cultural district will be anchored by a Seafood City supermarket and several Filipino-owned businesses at Boulevard Mall.
Padma Lakshmi responds to restaurant critics who compared Michelin-starred Indian restaurant’s flavor to Wonder Bread
Semma is a restaurant in New York City that explores the heritage of Southern Indian cuisine. With a Michelin star and James Beard nomination for Best Chef (Vijay Kumar), reservations at the restaurant are nearly impossible to get.
Tyla paid tribute to Aaliyah at Coachella with a performance of “On and On” mixed with Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat”
Watch here as Tyla performs “On and On” at Coachella, mixed with Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat,” including the late singer’s original choreography.
‘The White Lotus’ star, Tayme Thapthimthong, is a military veteran and former bodyguard
Gaitok, the sweet, gentle, and always-smiling resort security guard of ‘The White Lotus’ season 3 was portrayed by British Thai actor Tayme Thapthimthong.
Tequila Don Julio 1942 launches its first-ever global cultural collaboration with Peggy Gou
Tequila Don Julio 1942 has just launched its first-ever global cultural collaboration with internationally-acclaimed DJ and fashion icon, Peggy Gou. Peggy is of Korean descent and is known for her club anthems like “(It Goes Like) Nanana,” “Starry Night,” and “It Makes You Forget (Itgehane).”
NYU abruptly canceled a presentation by Dr. Joanne Liu, former head of Doctors Without Borders, because she included data about Gaza that could be seen as “anti-governmental” or “antisemetic”
Dr. Joanne Liu currently a pediatric emergency physician at Sainte-Justine hospital and a professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Previously, she was the international president of Doctors Without Borders.
On March 19, Dr. Liu was scheduled to give a presentation at New York University, her alma mater, to discuss challenges in humanitarian crises.
7.7 magnitude earthquake claims the lives of more than 2,056 in Myanmar and 18 in Thailand; thousands more injured or missing
On Friday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia and authorities have confirmed it has claimed the lives of more than 2,056 in Myanmar and 18 in Thailand with thousands more injured or missing.
South Korea’s government has just admitted to decades of adoption fraud
South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a government agency, has determined that the government was complicit in fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions during the 1970s and 1980s.
For the first time, Japan has started to offer medical evacuation and treatment to wounded Palestinians
For the first time, Japan has started to offer medical evacuation and treatment to wounded Palestinians to help with the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
That time Ross Butler starred opposite Zendaya in Disney’s ‘K.C. Undercover’
Throwback to the time Ross Butler starred opposite Zendaya in Disney’s ‘K.C. Undercover’ nearly 10 years ago. In the show, Ross played the role of Brett Willis, the ex-boyfriend and former mission partner of Zendaya’s character, K.C.
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