TikTok user’s post about ‘weaponized incompetence’ from immigrant parents sparks discussion

A first-generation Vietnamese American woman sparked a discussion on TikTok after she shared how her immigrant parents subjected her to “wea...

‘This is the change we’ve longed for’: US’ 1st help center for Thai workers opens in LA

The United States’ first help center for Thai migrant workers has opened in Los Angeles.  About the help center: On Wednesday, the Thai Comm...

‘That’s what America is about’: Sugar Bowl Bakery co-founder reflects on his family’s pursuit of the American dream

“How come all the houses look the same?” then-24-year-old Andrew Ly wondered while touring San Francisco for the first time. The air was col...

Model faces backlash for video of Filipino nanny returning home after 30 years of working for her family

A 29-year-old woman is facing backlash for uploading a TikTok video of her undocumented Filipino nanny returning to the Philippines after 30...

Asian TikTok user’s video accusing immigrant cab driver of racism sparks backlash

An Asian TikTok user is facing online backlash after posting a video of herself scolding an immigrant cab driver for his alleged “raci...

Vanessa Hudgens’ mom opens up about raising her daughter with Filipino values: ‘Family is so important’

Actor Vanessa Hudgens and her Filipino immigrant mother recently opened up about her upbringing in the United States. During a press confere...

‘We belong 1000 percent’: Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ is a culmination of immigrant experiences

“What if the elements we all know were alive?” was the first question Korean American director Peter Sohn asked himself.  Imagining a fictio...

Asian senior killed in Chicago Chinatown crash, leaves behind paralyzed wife

A 78-year-old Asian man has died after being hit by a van in Chicago’s Chinatown more than a week ago. Guo Ning Li, a Chinese immigrant, was...

NYC man pleads guilty to killing senior can collector because he’s Asian

Before you read: Man arrested for brutally stomping on head of Asian American man, 61, in Manhattan Man who stomped on elderly Chinese man’s...

City officials to unveil Korean-language street signs in Northwest Dallas

Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the first Korean immigrants’ arrival in the U.S., city officials plan to unveil Korean-language street ...

Vietnamese immigrant Thien Ho sworn in as Sacramento County District Attorney in historic first

Thien Ho, a Vietnamese immigrant, was sworn into office as Sacramento County’s 36th district attorney on Tuesday, making him the first perso...

Hmong American journalist Chenue Her honors immigrant parents for putting him, 4 siblings through college

Chenue Her is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by dedicating his and his four siblings’ accomplishments to their Hmong parents. The first H...

Simu Liu announces memoir sharing his immigrant family’s ‘extraordinary origin story’

Actor Simu Liu took to social media on Tuesday to announce his forthcoming memoir, “We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story.”...

‘Dreams as boundless as their potential’: Remembering the first Korean immigrants to arrive in the US

The U.S. celebrates Korean American Day every year on Jan. 13. The first large group of Korean immigrants arrived in Honolulu on Jan. 13, ...

‘Heartbreaking and enraging’: Gemma Chan calls for official UK apology to Chinese seamen

British Asian actor Gemma Chan recently penned an essay about her father’s life as a Chinese seaman working for the British merchant navy. ...

Vanessa Hudgens wants to make a movie about the struggles her Filipino immigrant mom faced

Hollywood star Vanessa Hudgens recently revealed that she dreams of one day developing a movie about her mother’s experience as a Filipino i...

Bipartisan bill to give ‘Documented Dreamers’ path to citizenship blocked by Senate parliamentarian

A proposed bipartisan bill aimed at giving so-called “Documented Dreamers” a path to permanent residency hit a roadblock on Sunday after Sen...

He Started With One Domino’s Pizza, Now He’s Worth $10 Million

Trung Vien, a son of immigrants who migrated to Australia from Vietnam with nothing, is now worth millions today by making bold choices and ...

71% of Asian Americans Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines Are Immigrants

The majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) working in essential industries amid the COVID-19 crisis are immigrants, accor...

Asian-Owned Mall in Alabama Loses $200,000 After Being Set on Fire By Looters

A retail store in Alabama was burned down after it was hit by looters last month, overshadowing peaceful nationwide protests following the m...

Our Generation Will Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic Because of Our Immigrant Roots

Although things may seem bleak at the moment, we can take refuge in acknowledging the strength that comes from our immigrant roots. As the C...

Why Venmo and Queenly Co-Founders Owe Their Success to Immigrant Roots

There are things inherent to the immigrant experience that equips people with the mindset and skillsets necessary to create impactful busine...

Asian Americans are Now the Fastest-Growing Ethnic Group THAT CAN VOTE

In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. electorate, a new analysis from ...

Beef Jerky Boss Sends Racist Email to ‘Oriental’ Client, Blames Poor English Skills

A Baker, California beef jerky company has sparked outrage on social media after a woman’s business inquiry received a racially insensitive ...

What It’s Like Being Chinese in America Right Now

To be honest, I didn’t believe that the virus could come to America. When it first appeared in Wuhan, China, and later spread rapidly and ki...

Asian-Owned Nail Salons Across America are Making Masks and Donating Supplies

To help fight COVID-19, nail salons around the nation are donating masks, gloves and other supplies. When donated supplies run out, the nail...

Indian Immigrant Allegedly Mistaken for Being Chinese Beaten in Israel for ‘Causing Coronavirus’

An Indian immigrant was attacked in Israel after several unidentified individuals mistook him for being Chinese, blaming him for the “corona...

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Listen to Your Tiger Parent’s Career Advice

This is a message for all of the young people who grew up in an immigrant household: be true to yourself and do what you love, even if your ...

Cambodian Refugees Who Escaped the Killing Fields Now Face Deportation from ICE

Advocates representing Cambodian Americans and supporters from across the United States are protesting the recent arrest of two refugees who...

Family Says Unarmed Man Who Was Fatally Shot by Police Didn’t Speak English

A Chinese immigrant fatally shot by a police officer at a drug raid in Chino, California this summer likely failed to understand commands du...

Asian Women Immigrating to the U.S. May Have a Higher Risk for Breast Cancer, New Study Says

Asian women who immigrate to the U.S. may be more likely to develop breast cancer than Asian American women, according to a new study. The f...

Oregon State Rep Candidate Called a ‘Chink’ in Racist Note

A Republican candidate for state representative in Oregon received a shockingly racist hand-written note on one of his campaign letters in t...

We Asked People to Reveal Untold Stories of Racism Their Asian Parents Faced When They Left Home

Growing up as young Asian Americans comes with its fair share of challenges. However, what we often forget is the difficult struggles that o...

Chrissy Teigen Celebrates Her Thai Mom Getting U.S. Citizenship on Twitter

Chrissy Teigen’s mother finally became a U.S. citizen. In a touching video posted on Twitter, her mother, Vilailuck Teigen, is seen reciting...

Decorated U.S. Soldier Who Served Over 4 Years Could Be Deported By ICE

United States Army Specialist Yea Ji Sea, a decorated soldier who served as a medic at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas, is now in da...

NYC Dad Reunites With Family After Judge Puts Deportation on Hold

Xiu Qing You, the 39-year-old father who was separated from his family for deportation, has reunited with loved ones after a federal judge o...