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· Ryan General
Kamala Harris outlines her vision to Vietnamese Americans in bilingual op-ed
Vice President Kamala Harris published an op-ed in Việt Báo Daily News on Thursday, presenting her vision for a “New Way Forward” and her commitment to policies that would benefit Vietnamese American communities. The piece, accessible in both Vietnamese and English, underscores…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bilingual brains are better at ignoring distractions, study suggests
Researchers from the University of Florida suggest that individuals who speak two languages may have better cognitive abilities in ignoring distractions and shifting attention compared to those who speak only one language. About the study: In the study published in the journal…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bilingualism may help protect against dementia, study reveals
A new study suggests that bilingualism can help maintain memory in older adulthood. In the study “Linking early-life bilingualism and cognitive advantage in older adulthood,” researchers in Germany found that bilingualism may act as a protective factor against dementia.
· Carl Samson
Woman in Australia Has Racist Meltdown After Bilingual Asians Speak Non-English Language
A woman in Australia launched a racist tirade against a group of Asian women after being “uncomfortable” hearing them speak in a language other than English. The incident, which was caught on video, reportedly occurred at an intersection in the city of Fitzroy, Victoria this…
· Ryan General
New Anna May Wong biopic casts Chinese actress Xin Zhilei as lead
Chinese actress Xin Zhilei has been cast to portray pioneering Chinese American actress Anna May Wong in “Sunset Boulevard – The Anna May Wong Story,” a new bilingual feature film announced by Fundamental Films ahead of the Cannes Film Market. According to Deadline, the…
· Ryan General
Michele Wong McSween’s ‘Gordon & Li Li’ children’s book series helps families learn Mandarin
When Michele Wong McSween couldn’t find Mandarin learning books for her children, she created her own — launching a beloved bilingual series in the process. A fourth-generation Chinese American and former fashion designer, McSween began “Gordon & Li Li” as part of a personal…
· Carl Samson
How East West Bank bridged opportunities for Asian American success
Fifty years ago, East West Bank opened its doors in Los Angeles with a mission to serve the often-overlooked Chinese American community. Founded as a haven against discrimination, it has since grown into a bridge of opportunities, connecting diverse cultures and fostering mutual…
· Michelle De Pacina
US universities kick off AAPI Heritage Month celebrations
U.S. universities and colleges are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month during April with an array of events that acknowledge the history and challenges of the diverse community. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran: What to know about the first Asian American ‘Bachelorette’
Jenn Tran made “Bachelor” history Monday night after being named as the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Described as “a sweet and compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping others,” the 26-year-old made it to the top 6 of the latest “Bachelor”…
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran makes TV history as first Asian lead of ‘The Bachelorette’
Jennifer “Jenn” Tran has been named the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Key points:
· Carl Samson
Babymonster tops iTunes charts in 14 countries with debut single
K-pop girl group Babymonster debuted on Monday with the release of their single “Batter Up.” What the group is saying: Babymonster is YG Entertainment’s first girl group since Blackpink made their debut in 2016. The multinational sextet consists of Korean members Haram and Rora,…
· Bryan Ke
Lawmakers to boost Taiwan language programs over China-funded ones at US universities
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to boost Taiwan as an alternative to China-funded Confucius Institutes for language programs at universities and colleges in the United States. Key details: Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Ed Markey’s (D-MA) offices confirmed to…
· Ryan General
1 in 5 Asian Americans hide cultural heritage to avoid embarrassment, survey finds
he respondents attributed concealing heritage to a variety of factors, with embarrassment and fear of being misunderstood cited as common explanations
· Michelle De Pacina
She won a DoD grant for equipment that prints game-changing tools for the deep sea, Mars
Emma Yang, an industrial engineering researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), has earned a grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) to purchase equipment that prints game-changing tools for exploration of the deep sea and Mars. About Yang: Yang, an assistant…
· Ryan General
Constance Wu explains why playing characters with Asian accents is ‘friggin’ cool’
“You don’t create art to cater to ignorant people, you create art because it’s out of your soul”
· Grace Kim
Interview: Uncovering the ‘secret’ messages within A24’s ‘Past Lives’ with Celine Song, Greta Lee
In the middle of discussing her latest film, “Past Lives” writer and director Celine Song briefly interrupts herself to ensure she understands her audience – in this case, me, her interviewer. “I’m assuming you’re Korean American,” she guesses, amusing me with her reasoning:…
· Carl Samson
Fight to save Cantonese resumes as City College of San Francisco drops certificate program
The City College of San Francisco retracted a Cantonese certificate program born out of a two-year, community-driven fight to save classes in the language, NextShark has learned. Background: The college’s Cantonese program first faced jeopardy in Fall 2021 due to budget cuts.…
· Carl Samson
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 society. Today, they make up the fastest-growing racial group in the country, and…
· Iris Jung
Brother-sister duo SINDOSI:22 transports listeners to another galaxy in debut album [interview]
SINDOSI:22, a Los Angeles-via-Seoul brother and sister musical duo, has released their first body of work with their new album “howtosurvive______.” The siblings, who go by their anonymous names No. 20 and No. 21, conceal their identities with futuristic-looking helmets,…
· Daniel Anderson
Stephanie Hsu shares lessons she learned from her ‘Everything Everywhere’ co-stars
Stephanie Hsu recently revealed the lessons she has learned from her “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-stars. In an interview with Variety, Hsu, 32, shared what she has taken away from watching fellow actors Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh.