OCTOBER 11, 2022

Hello, everyone!

The University of California Los Angeles’ Asian American Studies Center received $10 million to create a free multimedia learning experience, titled The AAPI Multimedia Textbook.

The Textbook will be an open-access online learning program for everyone, including students in high school and college. Each chapter will detail the histories, struggles, cultures and contributions of AAPI individuals in the U.S., and integrate scholarly material from across the country. It will also feature flexible modules for teachers and students.

Spotlight 💡
 

• Indian American award-winning author Sarah Thankam Mathews is a National Book Award finalist for her work, “All This Could Be Different.” 

Race in America 🌎
 

• In Chicago, local Chinatown residents are pushing for more police presence and legal accountability after a recent carjacking and home invasion. 

• The Asian American Neighborhood Festival, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, is returning for its 13th year on October 16 around the Santa Barbara Presidio Neighborhood.

In Other Asian News 🗞
 

• President Tsai Ing-wen reiterated that Taiwan will never give up its democratic way of life on October 10, the island’s national day. 

• North Korean news media published photos and claimed that the nation was building underwater nuclear weapons silos. 

Sports and Culture 📺
 

• Toshisuke Kanazawa became the oldest person to compete in Japanese bodybuilding competitions at 86. 

• South Korean golf star Tom Kim became the first player to claim two PGA Tour victories before turning 21 since Tiger Woods’ success in 1996. 

What else is on our minds? 🧠
 

• Researchers from The University of Hawai’i Mānoa are leading a $40 million grant investigating how to assist Hawai’ian farmers, ranchers and foresters to implement sustainable practices.

• Singapore Air finally revised their policy on allowing pregnant employees to remain on the team without fear of termination.

• Chinese scientists used algae to make a bionic ocean battery.

• Hello Kitty is returning to Build-a-Bear Workshop in the U.S.!

• Japanese vending machines now offer warm ramen soup as part of their wide selection of drinks.