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· Leanna Chan
“Fresh Off The Boat” star Randall Park and his wife, actress Jae Suh Park, just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randall Park (@randallpark) on Aug 29, 2019 at 12:20pm PDT
· Bryan Ke
Indian American comedian Hasan Minhaj’s dad had a savage response to his son’s achievement after reaching 1 million followers on Instagram. So lucky to have family in my life. pic.twitter.com/znDKnc9UU2
· Editorial Staff
When you think Olympics, it’s usually the more popular sports that produce headlines — sports like basketball, football, and athletics — rarely would you ever think of martial arts. And while various martial arts disciplines already have dedicated spots in the Olympic lineup,…
· Bryan Ke
“Power Rangers” star Ludi Lin is reportedly in talks to star as Liu Kang in the live-action adaptation of “Mortal Kombat,” and it appears Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” actor Simu Liu is completely on board with this idea. Liu congratulated Lin on Twitter after news of the casting hit…
· Ryan General
Taylor Rapp, the newest member of a small group of Asian Americans to be drafted into the NFL, is aiming to become the Asian American role model he never had growing up. Fresh from playing three standout seasons at Washington, Rapp was selected by defending NFC champions Los…
· Editorial Staff
The world of martial arts can be a bit redundant when it comes to nicknames. However, there are a few prominent figures in the combat sports world whose nicknames are distinct, and just plain cool. The following five stars have unique monikers in martial arts: Martin “The…
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans in California are being urged to apply for a process that will help reflect the population and their communities in future elections more accurately. Every 10 years, after the federal census, California must redraw the boundaries of its Congressional, State…
· Ryan General
Two men who terrorized Asian American business owners in Atlanta in 2017 have now both been convicted by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Atlanta. Identified as Tabyron Rashad Smith and Dravion Sanchez Ware, the convicts were both involved in a series of violent armed robberies…
· Bryan Ke
A new picture of martial arts star Jet Li has emerged online, however, the award-winning actor is looking quite rejuvenated compared to the unrecognizable photo that went viral last year. According to South China Morning Post, the 56-year-old star was recently spotted posing for…
· Ryan General
Members of the Pacific Arts Movement, known previously as the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, has produced a new documentary on the history of Asian American music. The short documentary, titled “A Music Video History of Asian America,” was released in July as part of the 20th…
· Ryan General
Academy Award-winning director Jessica Yu, who has worked on numerous feature films and popular television shows such as “E.R.,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “13 Reasons Why,” was recently nominated for an Emmy for her work on an episode of FX’s “Fosse/Verdon.” But while Yu’s extensive…
· Carl Samson
U.S. President Donald Trump is facing new accusations of racism after allegedly faking an Asian accent to mock South Korea and Japan at a fundraiser in Long Island last week. Trump reportedly spoke at two fundraisers in the Hamptons: one held by real estate guru Stephen Ross,…
· Benny Luo
People of Asian descent have historically had a hard time finding glasses that fit them. Why? Because most of us have narrow and/or low nose bridges and other different facial features compared to other ethnic groups. “Asian individuals tend to have more of a flatter face with…
· Ryan General
Asuka and Kairi Sane, the Japanese tag-team duo with the stereotypical-sounding name “Kabuki Warriors,” recently saw action during the Women’s Tag Team Title four-way on Raw. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWEAsuka (@wwe_asuka) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:28pm PDT
· Ryan General
“Blinded by the Light”, an upcoming 1980s period drama featuring the music of Bruce Springsteen, is enjoying some positive buzz from early reviewers. Set in the town of Luton in the U.K. in 1987, the movie follows Javed, the 16-year-old son of Pakistani immigrants, who discovers…
· Jin Hyun
Being able to fool two of the world’s most renowned illusionists is a task few magicians have been able to accomplish — it’s a feat that requires both wit and dexterity. At just 21 years old, Kevin Li has walked away from CW’s hit reality television series “Penn & Teller: Fool…
· Bryan Ke
A Malaysian woman in Illinois, United States was recently shocked to find ready-to-eat jackfruit that had been sliced like watermelons being sold in an American supermarket chain. Facebook user Mei Tan shared the pictures on August 2 showing the completely butchered jackfruit…
· Carl Samson
A national museum preserving the history, culture and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) may be erected in Washington, D.C. in the future. On July 31, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced new legislation examining the possibility of creating…
· Carl Samson
An elderly woman in New Zealand allegedly stormed a vegan restaurant to rant against its dietary principles while insulting its owner with a racially-charged expletive. The scene, which was caught on a video, took place at Sweet Release Cakes and Treats in Te Aro, Wellington…
· Carl Samson
Netflix continues to champion Asian representation with “Wu Assassins,” a new supernatural martial arts series that follows a warrior’s search for the powers of an ancient triad to restore balance in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The show, which drops next week, stars Indonesian…
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