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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
Tasty Thai, a restaurant in Fresno, CA was forced to close after threats and false dog rumors spread online
Tasty Thai is an Asian-owned restaurant serving Lao and Thai food in Fresno, CA. Last week, the owners decided to close the restaurant because of threats stemming from false and racist accusations that they were abusing dogs and selling dog meat.
Florida’s Gov. DeSantis approves the requirement of Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum while restricting DEI programs and rights for LGBTQ+
Florida’s Gov. DeSantis just signed House Bill 1537 into law, requiring Asian American and Pacific Islander history be taught in Florida public schools. Thank you to the folks at Make Us Visible Florida for pushing for this change. But it’s hard to celebrate when DeSantis is using Asian Americans to distract everyone from his ever-growing list of discriminatory laws. Let me be clear: DeSantis is not our friend and he is not our ally.
Asian-owned flower shop celebrates its 90th year
Ah Sam Floral, an Asian-owned flower shop in San Mateo, CA is celebrating its 90th year in business. The shop was founded by Gordon Leong, and his father, Sam Shun, in 1933. Now, Gordon’s daughter-in-law, Mayme Leong, is the matriarch of the business. She runs the shop with her four adult children.
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's very first Filipino muppet
Just in time for Heritage Month, ‘Sesame Street’ introduced TJ, the show’s very first Filipino muppet. TJ joins Ji-Young, a Korean American girl introduced in 2021 who became the show’s first-ever Asian American muppet. The two are seen here together in a video called, ‘Showing Confidence with Kal Penn.’
Mattel launches an Anna May Wong Barbie as part of its Inspiring Women series to celebrate heritage month
Today, Mattel announced the newest Barbie in their Inspiring Women series: Anna May Wong. The announcement comes just months after the iconic Chinese American actress was chosen to be honored on U.S. quarters as part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters program.
Wausau East High School teacher who is accused of making racist, homophobic, and anti-Asian comments is being allowed to return to the classroom
According to multiple reports, Rob Perkins, the band director at Wausau East High School in Wisconsin, has been accused of making several racist, homophobic, and anti-Asian comments but is now being allowed to return to the classroom.
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol sang "American Pie" at the White House state dinner
South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, stole the show at the White House state dinner by singing "American Pie.”
‘Star Trek: Section 31’ starring Michelle Yeoh will see her reprise role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh is set to star in a new Paramount+ feature film, ‘Star Trek: Section 31,’ and she will reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou.
Japanese American author received offer to license her book but only if she agreed to censor the word "racism" from her author's note
Maggie Tokuda-Hall is Japanese American and the author of Love in the Library. It’s a picture book based on the true events of her grandparent’s love story while they were cruelly imprisoned at Minidoka, a concentration camp for Japanese Americans.
Maggie says she received an offer from Scholastic to license her book but with the condition that she censor the word “racism.” The following screenshots show the edits she says Scholastic requested she make.
Apo Whang-Od graces the cover of Vogue Philippines at 106-years-old
Now THIS is a cover story. The Vogue Philippines April 2023 issue features Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay, a 106-year-old woman who is considered the last and oldest mambabatok of her generation.
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.
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