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· Thomas Ngo
“Why are you even here?” “You have been here for three months, and you are already falling behind.”
· Jin Hyun
It’s safe to say many Asian children don’t have very close relationships with their tiger parents. The nature of stereotypical Asian parenting methods doesn’t leave a whole lot of room for the child to be able to express their creativity or talk about their emotions. As this…
· Carl Samson
Earlier this year, Tyra Banks announced her search for a “hot male Asian actor” to join her in the much-awaited sequel of Disney’s 2000 fantasy-comedy TV film “Life-Size.” That actor turned out to be Hank Chen, an openly-gay, Chinese American talent who now plays Brendan Butler…
· Ryan General
Dr. Ricardo Pun-Chong was chosen as CNN’s “2018 Hero of the Year” for his decade-long commitment to charity work in Peru. He has provided free housing, meals and support for poor families of sick children receiving free treatment.
· Grace Wang
When someone mistakes you for another person, you feel confusion and wonder how there could be a mix-up. After being given an explanation like, “Oh, from the back you looked like them they have similar hair,” you politely say, “Oh, I get it,” and then move on, but still feel a…
· Ziye Wang
Canadian actress Sandra Oh will co-host the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards alongside American actor and comedian Andy Samberg on Jan. 6, the organizers announced this Wednesday. The duo previously presented an award together at the Emmy Awards this September, where they…
· Elliot Sang
Deep down, I still want to learn Cantonese. My grandfather, who emigrated to the Dominican Republic in the early 60s, came from China. He quickly rebuilt and rebranded himself, assimilating his status in DR as a friendly outsider. His son, my father, is a mix of Dominican and…
· Bryan Ke
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu is now in talks to helm the movie that chronicles the story of Arnel Pineda, a Filipino singer and songwriter who became the lead singer of iconic American rock band Journey. Warner Bros, the studio behind the film, is now in negotiation…
· Ziye Wang
Instagram is full to the brim with pics of shirtless dudes and girls in yoga pants these days. Fitness is in, more so than ever before — but what about strength? Looking great is one thing, but being able to move some heavy ass weight is whole ‘nother story. In celebration of…
· Carl Samson
Nimesh Patel, a former writer for “Saturday Night Live,” was booted from a stand-up routine at Columbia University after cracking a joke about gay Black men. The incident occurred on Friday night at “cultureSHOCK: Reclaim,” an annual showcase organized by the university’s Asian…
· Carl Samson
Chris Chyung of Dyer, St. Township was elected to represent District 15 in the Indiana State House of Representatives. The 25-year-old Democrat beat Rep. Hal Slager, a Republican from Schererville, by 82 votes in last month’s election.
· Jin Hyun
When it comes to strict parenting, Asian parents are probably at the top of the list. While they’re telling us not to go to any parties, drink and get any tattoos or body piercings, all they’re really doing is raising a whole generation of extremely sneaky children. We asked…
· Editorial Staff
Marvel is finally making its first Asian superhero movie, centered on the “Shang-Chi” comic book. According to Deadline, Marvel studios has put Chinese-American writer Dave Callaham in charge of writing the screenplay and is currently looking for potential Asian and…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Greta Lee, the mastermind behind developing HBO dark comedy “KTown” based on the fictional kingpins of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, just might be spearheading the first premium cable show to feature Asian Americans.
· Ryan General
Esports are finally going to become a medal sport at a major sporting event when it makes its debut at the Southeast Asian Games next year. The biennial multi-sport event, which involves participants from the 11 countries of Southeast Asia, will be hosted in the Philippines in…
· Bryan Ke
Warner Bros’ “Crazy Rich Asians” did not perform well in China’s box office after it premiered in theaters on November 30. The Jon M. Chu-directed film opened with about $1.2 million earned during its opening window in Chinese theaters, according to Deadline.
· Jin Hyun
Confusion regarding the term “person of color” and where fair-skinned Asians fit in has always plagued the internet. While some suggest Asians are included in the term POC for their Asiatic features, others argue the fair skin-tone of East Asians is too close to the color of…
· Bryan Ke
“Crazy Rich Asians” cast member Awkwafina is set to star in a new, self-titled Comedy Central series alongside several other Asian American actors and actresses. Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, will play the role of a “young woman living with her father and grandmother…
· Ryan General
South Korea recently became the first country in East Asia, and only the second Asian country after Sri Lanka, to legalize medical marijuana. Members of South Korea’s National Assembly voted to amend the Act on the Management of Narcotic Drugs on Friday to allow…
· Bryan Ke
The music video for “Stand Out Fit In,” the second single from ONE OK ROCK’s album “Eye of the Storm,” is making waves among Asian Americans for its portrayal of what’s it like to grow up Asian in the United States.
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