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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
Eva Chen releases new book, “I AM GOLDEN”
“One of my motivations for writing this book is because I didn't find many books where I saw my experience reflected.”
San Francisco reports a 567% increase in anti-Asian and Pacific Islander hate crimes
Preliminary police data shows a 567% increase in anti-AAPI hate crimes in 2021 compared to 2020.
Phillip Lim collaborates with Brooklyn Nets for Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year collection
Brooklyn Nets and Phillip Lim collaborate on Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year merchandise.
A letter to Asian men from actor and director, Jennifer Chang
Powerful words from actor/director Jennifer Chang.
“Definition Please” is now streaming on Netflix
“Definition Please” is a movie about a former spelling bee champion who struggles to live up to her perceived potential as an adult. Now streaming on Netflix.
Simu Liu is part of Twitter’s newest ad campaign
Twitter’s new “if you can dream it, Tweet it” campaign features Simu Liu’s humorous tweet.
Throwback: Jet Li & Aaliyah
Throwback to Jet Li and Aaliyah at the premiere of their 2000 movie “Romeo Must Die.”
Dean of The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School begins sanctions process against Amy Wax
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has initiated the sanctions process against Amy Wax.
New Jersey’s legislation to create an AAPI education requirement
NJ becomes the 2nd state in the US to create an AAPI education requirement.
Asian woman killed after being pushed onto subway tracks in NYC
Michelle Go, a 40-year-old Asian American woman, was pushed onto the tracks on the platform in Times Square by a man as the train was approaching.
Frederic Aspiras could make history at this year’s Oscars
Frederic Aspiras could become just the second Asian American to win in the Oscars hair and makeup category.
Soh Jaipil: the first Korean American
In honor of Korean-American Day, we wanted to highlight Dr. Philip Jaisohn.
Daniel Dae Kim on Asian representation in film
Daniel Dae Kim will always be a winner in our book.
O Yeong-su made history with his win at the 79th Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe for O Yeong-su.
Texas political candidate says “Chinese students should be banned from attending all Texas universities”
Shelley Luther became nationally known at the start of the pandemic in 2020 when she refused to shut down her Dallas salon, defying emergency orders.
Women of color file discrimination lawsuit against The Feedfeed
Two women have filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against thefeedfeed, painting the company as one that tolerated casual racism and sexism.
Ashley Park speaks to People Magazine about Asian identity
We’ve all been “othered,” put in the “Asian box,” and pushed aside our entire lives. It’s felt limiting and stifling but with our collective #VeryAsian pride at an all-time high… it feels empowering.
Amy Wax, a tenured professor at Penn says “the United States is better off with fewer Asians and less Asian immigration”
Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is facing backlash for making several anti-Asian remarks while being interviewed by Glenn Loury for “The Glenn Show.”
Corinne Tan is American Girl’s first Chinese American Girl of the Year doll
American Girl has just announced their 2022 Girl of the Year doll: Corinne Tan
Grace Meng pushes to establish the first AAPI Museum
Congresswoman Grace Meng calls for vote on her bill to establish the first National Asian Pacific American Museum.
Very Asian set of Instagram gif stickers
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