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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
Katie Phang discusses Asian American representation and her MSNBC special, ‘The Culture Is: AAPI Women’
On April 2 at 10p ET, Katie Phang will host an MSNBC special, The Culture Is: AAPI Women. The special features Phang with seven AAPI women who discuss raw and candid topics that range from Asian American stereotypes to family honor and shame. Phang also sits down with comedic icon and LGBTQIA+ activist, Margaret Cho.
8 businesses were burglarized in Oakland’s Chinatown overnight
ABC7 is reporting that eight small businesses in Oakland’s Chinatown were ransacked and burglarized overnight, resulting in significant property damage and tens of thousands of dollars worth of cash and stolen goods.
Brandy and Paolo Montalban are back together as Cinderella and King Charming
Brandy (aka the Vocal Bible!) and Paolo Montalban are back together as Cinderella and King Charming in Disney's upcoming original movie, Descendants: Rise of Red.
White House honors Vera Wang, Mindy Kaling, Joan Shigekawa, and Amy Tan with national medals for their arts and humanities work
The White House just presented the 2021 National Medals of Arts and the 2021 National Humanities Medals (the awards were delayed for a year due to the pandemic). Four Asian American women were among those who were awarded.
"Crying in H Mart" film adaptation to be directed by Will Sharpe of "The White Lotus"
According to People, Will Sharpe is set to direct the film adaptation of the New York Times best selling memoir, “Crying in H Mart.”
Ke Huy Quan talks about his journey from refugee to Oscar winner
For the rest of his life and career ahead, he’ll always be introduced as Oscar winner, Ke Huy Quan.
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” wins 7 Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards
With eleven nominations, Everything Everywhere All At Once was the most nominated film at the 95th Academy Awards. The multiverse sci-fi film went on to take home 7 awards, including those in major categories.
At 94 years old, legendary actor and U.S. Army veteran James Hong shows no signs of slowing down
In an interview with The Guardian, legendary actor and U.S. Army veteran James Hong talks about seizing the moment now that he’s finally getting recognition. “It’s almost a miracle that I would be in a picture after all these years that’s recognised by the industry. I never dreamed that would happen.”
“Bossy Bear,” a new Korean American animated series premieres on Nickelodeon
Set in the city of Pleasantburg, a suburban version of the many Koreatowns across the United States, Nickelodeon’s new animated series Bossy Bear is about Bossy Bear and Turtle, two unlikely best friends who are total opposites yet inseparable and emotionally in sync.
J-Hope and J. Cole release new song, “on the street”
Korean superstar j-hope (of BTS) and American rapper J. Cole have just released a new song, “on the street.” The song is a melodic blend of K-pop, hip hop, two cultures, and two languages. j-hope opens the song with a hypnotic whistle that he wrote and performs throughout the track.
President Biden nominates Julie Su for Secretary of the Department of Labor
President Biden has just nominated Julie Su, Chinese American, for Secretary of the Department of Labor. Her nomination comes as Marty Walsh announced his plans to resign and leave the administration in March. If Su is confirmed, she would become the first Asian American in Biden’s administration to serve at the secretary rank.
"Everything Everywhere All At Once," Michelle Yeoh, and Ke Huy Quan make history at the SAG Awards
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” just made history at the Screen Actors Guild Awards with the most wins by a single film at the awards show ever.
Ashley Park joins “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3
Ashley Park has just announced that she is joining the season 3 cast of Only Murders in the Building.
Bruce Lee and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s iconic fight scene in “Game of Death” (1972)
Bruce Lee and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1972 filming of, “Game of Death”, which Lee wrote, directed, and produced.
Daniel Dae Kim to star in and executive produce a series adaptation of the graphic novel, "Butterfly"
According to Variety, Daniel Dae Kim is set to star in and executive produce a series adaptation of the graphic novel, “Butterfly.”
Asian-owned businesses see a sharp rise in anti-Asian reviews on Yelp
In 2022, Yelp removed 475 reviews targeting Asian-owned businesses that were deemed “hateful, racist, or potentially harmful.” This represents a 5,178% increase from 2021, the highest among any identity group.
Elenor Mak, entrepreneur and mother, launches Asian American doll company after struggling to find adequate representation
After searching for a doll that looked like her daughter, Elenor Mak was disappointed by the dolls she found which amounted to nothing more than “clichés, stereotypes, and dolls painted tan over an existing white doll mold,” says Elenor. “I was reminded of my own childhood – of not seeing myself reflected in the world around me, of feeling like I did not belong.”
Brandon Tsay, the man who disarmed the Monterey Park shooter speaks out
Brandon Tsay is a hero. As Saturday night’s Lunar New Year celebrations were coming to an end at his family’s dance studio, Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, California, 26-year-old Tsay turned around and saw a man holding a gun.
At least 10 people were killed at a mass shooting during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California
While much of the world is celebrating Lunar New Year, many are in mourning as 10 people were shot and killed at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
Anti-Asian racism resulted in a $7.4 billion loss for Asian restaurants in 2020
According to a new study from researchers from Boston College, the University of Michigan, and Microsoft Research, published January 19, 2023, in the Nature Human Behaviour journal, anti-Asian racism resulted in a $7.4 billion loss for Asian restaurants in 2020.
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