Asian American children more likely to develop allergies, study finds

A new Stanford University study has revealed that Asian American children, particularly those of Vietnamese and Filipino descent, are at a s...

Lucy Liu addresses portraying ‘dragon lady’ stereotypes early in her career

Lucy Liu recently opened up about her career trajectory and the criticism she faced for portraying “dragon lady” stereotypes. In...

Silicon Valley Asian candidates’ campaign posters hit with hate graffiti

Two Asian American political candidates in Milpitas, California, have been targeted with hate crimes twice within a week. Campaign signs for...

Asian American students most impacted by racism in US schools: CDC

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of American high school students ex...

Harvard’s Asian American enrollment stays the same after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling

The percentage of Asian American student enrollment at Harvard remained unchanged at 37% for the Class of 2028, the same as last year, follo...

Duke hosts Corky Lee exhibition during AANHPI Heritage Month

Duke University is hosting an exhibition of Corky Lee’s photographs that document over 50 years of Asian American life and social justice mo...

Nielsen: Asian Americans embrace streaming, spend equal time on TV, mobile

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) audiences are spending near-equal time watching content on traditional TVs and...

White House appoints its first-ever Asian American Curator

Donna Hayashi Smith, a member of the White House’s Office of the Curator for over two decades, has been appointed as the new curator. Key po...

‘Do What I Want’ spin-off doc depicts struggles of up-and-coming Asian American DJs

Driven by his immersion in the nightlife scene and the compelling stories of aspiring Asian American DJs, Filipino director Justin Ferrer ha...

‘We Care’ project highlights challenges faced by AAPI families in caregiving

The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) has produced four videos as part of their “We Care” project, highlighting the challenges ...

Kristi Yamaguchi honored with Barbie doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has been honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel. Key points: ...

Bay Area city appoints its first Asian American police chief

The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points: ...

‘Is there an Asian American accent?’: Viral video sparks discussion

A TikTok user has sparked an online conversation about the “Asian American accent.” Key points: ...

Police arrest suspected leader of burglary ring targeting Asians in Philadelphia

Bensalem Police in Philadelphia have arrested a man suspected of being a burglary ring leader targeting Asian American business owners.  Key...

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Crystal Kung Minkoff announces exit

Crystal Kung Minkoff has announced her departure from Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” ahead of Season 14, express...

Asian American The Jilly Doll now available at Macy’s

The Jilly Doll, designed to celebrate Asian and Asian American heritage and identity, are now for sale at Macy’s department stores, the Jill...

Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools

Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools.  Key points: ...

70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study

In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that mo...

$1.5M lawsuit accuses California DA of racism against Asian Americans

Patti Lee, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s former spokesperson, filed a legal claim on Monday, accusing Price of “constantly...

Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown

Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisc...

The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’

Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that...

This pediatrician aims to be Sacramento’s first Asian American elected mayor

A pediatrician and former state senator aims to break barriers by becoming the first Asian American to be elected mayor of Sacramento. Annou...

Edison NJ’s first Asian American cop dies after ALS battle

A trailblazing Asian American police officer in Edison, New Jersey, is being remembered for his valuable contributions and impact to the com...

Sam Song Li says it ‘means the world’ that he got into ‘The Brothers Sun’

“The Brothers Sun” star Sam Song Li has opened up about his thoughts on being part of the Netflix show’s all-Asian cast, e...

TikToker Lynn Yamada Davis, of ‘Cooking with Lynja’ fame, dies at 67

Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her “Cooking with Lynja” videos on TikTok, has passed away at 67. What happened: Davis died surrounded by loved...

California may soon include AANHPI history lessons in K-12 curriculum

California’s Instructional Quality Commission is set to implement an expanded curriculum in K-12 classrooms to integrate lessons on As...

Asian American group launches reporting tool for workplace discrimination

Stand with Asian Americans (SwAA), an organization led by Asian American business leaders, has launched a new tool for reporting anti-Asian ...

Georgia gets its first-ever Asian American mayor

John Park, a longtime councilmember in Brookhaven, Georgia, made history on Tuesday by becoming the state’s first-ever Asian American ...

Asian American fans of Olivia Rodrigo say she is reclaiming what it means to be ‘all-American’

Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “Guts,” released on September 8, has garnered attention from Asian American fans for its opening track, “al...

NY man pleads guilty to targeting homes of Asian American business owners in multi-state burglaries

A man from New York has pleaded guilty to targeting the homes of Asian American business owners in an interstate burglary spree. Guilty plea...

Chinese American physicist, WWII pilot Maggie Gee to be inducted into California’s Hall of Fame

Gee’s name stands tall alongside other celebrated figures such as actor and screenwriter Carrie Fisher, singer Etta James and LGBTQ ri...

Longest-running Asian American beauty pageant crowns Kylie Chang, Erin Kwon as winners

The Miss Asian Global and Miss Asian America Pageant — the United States’ longest-running Asian American beauty pageant — has crowned ...

Asian American students less likely to be accepted to universities than white applicants: study

Asian Americans are less likely to be accepted to colleges or universities than white applicants, according to a recent study published by t...

This mom of 2 started her own Asian American doll company after seeing a lack of diversity in toys

A San Francisco mother-of-two has launched a company that sells Asian American dolls after being disappointed in the lack of diversity in th...

Asian American workers most likely to be replaced by AI, study reveals

Asian workers face the highest risk of displacement at 24% compared to their white, Black and Hispanic counterparts. ...

Delaware police warn against South American ‘crime tourists’ targeting Asian American homes

Police in New Castle County, Delaware, are warning against “South American theft groups” (SATG) that allegedly target Asian American homes i...