Opinion
Trump’s attack on the Obamas is an attack on Asian Americans
Donald Trump’s video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes goes beyond an assault on one Black couple. The Truth Social post, which promoted false claims about the 2020 election, was…
Opinion: To tackle the AAPI youth mental health crisis, we must first look within ourselves
Last month, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) held our first-ever AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit, where more than 200 leaders, practitioners, and young people gathered to raise awareness and…
Google’s CEO can afford to lose his job to AI. We can’t.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was smiling in a BBC interview aired last Tuesday when he suggested that “what a CEO does is maybe one of the easier things maybe for an AI to do one day.” While framed as a…
For Asian Americans, ‘No Kings’ is about more than partisanship
Asian American leaders emerged as prominent voices in the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday, where an estimated seven million protesters gathered across more than 2,600 cities to…
The FBI has a wizard problem
“Only the wise Wizard Kash could uncover the truth and save King Donald from the tangle of lies.” — “The Plot Against the King” When Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) brandished one of Kash Patel’s…
Trump’s first 100 days: Promises made, promises broken
President Trump made lowering costs a central theme of his campaign, but 100 days into his administration, he has yet to deliver on that promise. But don’t just take my word for it.
Review: ‘The 8 Show’ is not ‘Squid Game’ — and that’s OK
Spoiler warning: This review contains details about the plot and characters of “The 8 Show.” I probably would have dove into “The 8 Show” the moment it popped up in my Netflix recommendations if I…
How cultural authenticity can drive business impact
I’ve spent a majority of my life — over three decades — in New York City. While New York is often referred to as the “melting pot of the world,” growing up as a Filipino immigrant I didn’t see myself…
8 favorite girl group moments from KCON LA 2023 because they ate
KCON LA 2023 was a whirlwind of K-pop excitement, where not even Hurricane Hilary or an earthquake could deter passionate fans. With an estimated 140,000 attendees and 278 vibrant booths at the Los…
Clouds and clarity: My first music festival with 88rising as a disabled Asian American
88rising’s Head in the Clouds was supposed to be my first music festival — a dream I had nurtured since November 2021. That was the year when a group of my online friends from all over the world…
5 upcoming Asian indie video games we can’t wait to play
If you’re currently updating your video game wishlist and need some indie game recommendations, look no further. Below, we’ve listed five upcoming wholesome games that either feature Asian culture or…
10 anti-Asian stereotypes that need to be dumped NOW
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it’s important to remember historic events and sociocultural narratives that continue to affect the community today. From…
A Filipino’s take: Can you just put anything on halo-halo?
For many Filipinos in the Philippines, eating halo-halo has become somewhat of a tradition during the hot dry season from March to May. During this time, people around the country turn to the iconic…
10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been an integral part of American…
The next James Bond: 7 Asian actors who could play 007
There’s been a lot of talk lately about who will take on the iconic movie mantle of James Bond. With Daniel Craig completing his run as the titular British spy in 2021 with “No Time to Die,” fans…
‘Kill Boksoon’ ending and mid-credit scenes, explained: What happens to Bok-soon and Jae-young?
Both a play on the protagonist’s name, Gil Bok-soon (Jeon Do-yeon), and Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” — from which director Byun Sung-hyun drew inspiration — “Kill Boksoon” follows the double life…
Inside the Oscars: The moments that meant everything to Asians everywhere, all at once
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” brought me to tears once again. At the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, the A24 film took home seven of its 11 nominations — an unprecedented achievement for an…
Fleeting memories and the fickleness of family: How to say goodbye to a mother at a bus stop
“He made this in his first-grade arts and crafts class.” I watch Nai Nai’s fingers caress the roof of the model train. It’s tiny but formidable. The individual cars, still intact after all these…
Cultural biases made me question if I could love my white boyfriend, until I lost him
While waiting at the airport, my undocumented Mami would look for the camouflaged yellow of crocodile eyes. And when she finally spotted some — on the faces of patrolling white immigration officers…
Rally at United Nations decries Filipino president’s arrival and demands human rights be upheld
Filipino activists will rally both outside the United Nations headquarters and nationwide on Sept. 20 while the Philippines’ current president, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., delivers a speech. The…
Asian Americans are still rarely represented in video games — here are 10 of our favorite characters
Video games have become an integral part of many people’s lives. Impressive graphics and visuals, catharsis-inducing soundtracks and compelling storylines have slowly shifted the stigma surrounding…
My mother’s ultimatum: I had one shot at a successful gay relationship — or I had to move on
They gave me one shot at making it. At dating any boy and going all the way to the end with him. But if I failed, if that one relationship somehow fell apart, I would have to admit to my family that…
Ordinarily Visible: Am I the next target of an anti-Asian hate crime?
I clenched onto my pepper spray with my right hand in the pocket of my puffer jacket as I held onto the cold, metal pole of a subway train with my left hand. I kept my head down, occasionally looking…
Sounds of the Asian diaspora: 6 must-listen albums of 2022 so far
The Asian diaspora has slowly but surely permeated the upper echelons of the cultural sphere, from starring in Hollywood blockbusters to racking up Olympic medals. If their musical releases so far…
Filipino American sommelier wins James Beard award for essay on ‘white supremacy’ in the wine industry
Filipino American sommelier Miguel de Leon won the James Beard Foundation Journalism Award for his long-form personal essay, “It’s Time to Decolonize Wine,” published in online magazine Punch in June…
Opinion: Sustaining the movement that Vincent Chin inspired
Editor’s note: Erika L. Moritsugu is Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison at the White House. Krystal Ka‘ai is Executive Director…
‘Proof’: A BTS journey in review
Released on June 10, “Proof” is BTS’ first anthology album with “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” as its lead single. True to the album’s title, “Proof” is a collection of old, new and demo…
Lessons from my North Korean Appa
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the views of NextShark. In honor of Father’s Day, I wish to commemorate my father,…
Masochist: A Father’s Day essay for a dad who didn’t want me
The clearance rack feels a little lonely tonight. I would mark myself down by 10% every day for you, never hitting zero — hoping that you would finally choose me and my melted crayons over your cheap…
Honoring my scallions: How my Asian parents’ food waste made me an environmentalist
Growing up as a low-income, first-generation Asian American, I was motivated by my immigrant parents’ food insecurity to fight for our planet. I was born into an American culture of honoring…
Toothy takes: In defense of Asian fusion cuisine
If American Chinese food isn’t authentically Asian then neither am I Growing up with the privilege of nightly access to fresh, homemade Chinese food, I have always taken its Americanized cousin for…
Mental health in Asian American communities: Why we must break the silence together
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the views of NextShark. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as…
Why calling out racism starts and ends with you
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the views of NextShark. An internet friend jokingly called me “ching chong” on the…
What to do about hurtful comments from family and loved ones during holiday gatherings
Holidays usually call for joy and lots of time with loved ones. As much as we may cherish moments with our family and friends, dealing with their unsolicited comments about us can be painful. It’s…
Boba liberals: The meaning of the term used to describe the Asian Americans everyone loves to hate
The term “boba liberal” has become a commonplace pejorative, but its original definition critiqued and questioned the heart of Asian American identity. Every so often, a new bubble tea shop opens up…
Asian American women are being used to ‘prove’ white male supremacy is a ‘myth’ — Here’s why that’s wrong
Editor’s Note: The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of NextShark. Asian American women have a higher median income than white men, but one…
