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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
Jessie Santala tells the story of her grandparents, Frank and Jean Kinoshita, who were incarcerated in U.S. Japanese concentration camps
In memory of Frank Kozo Kinoshita (born in Japan, 1903-1979) and Yoshimi Jean Kinoshita (born in Washington, 1919-2012), their granddaughter shares the story of their time in a concentration camp.
Search and rescue teams searching for 73-year-old hiker, Gab Song
Kern and Ventura county search and rescue teams are searching for 73-year-old Gab Song who has been missing since Tuesday.
Asian woman, Christina Yuna Lee, fatally stabbed at home in Chinatown, New York City
Christina Yuna Lee was a 35-year-old Korean American creative and digital producer in New York City who was followed and stabbed to death in her Chinatown apartment.
Michelle Kwan congratulates Nathan Chen for his historic Olympic gold medal win
Michelle Kwan congratulates Nathan Chen for his historic win at this year’s Olympics where he won gold in the men’s free skate.
Saweetie and H.E.R. release new single, “Closer”
Saweetie and H.E.R. release a new single featured on Saweetie’s forthcoming debut album.
GOP Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung of Rhode Island introduces bill to require Asian American history be taught in schools
Republican Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung of Rhode Island has just introduced a bill that would require all the state’s public elementary and secondary schools to teach at least one unit of Asian American history and culture.
Patrick Starrr, Plastique Tiara, Patrick Ta, and Michelle Phan star on the cover of The Advocate
Beauty influencers and entrepreneurs Patrick Starrr, Plastique Tiara, Patrick Ta, and Michelle Phan star on the cover of The Advocate’s Jan/Feb. 2022 issue.
Residents in Alameda, California speak out after a local gym targets Asian Americans with racist language
Residents in Alameda, California are upset and speaking out after discovering racist language used by the owner of The Island Personal Training & Massage.
Very Asian launches custom Instagram stickers
Very Asian launches custom Instagram stickers.
Congresswoman Grace Meng introduces legislation to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) has just announced that she has introduced new legislation that could make Lunar New Year a federal holiday.
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.
Very Asian set of Instagram gif stickers
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