According to recent Pew Research data, Asian Americans have the highest life expectancy in the U.S. While survey respondents say they would like to live to about 91 on average, Asian Americans reported wanting to live until 85. The research also revealed that life expectancy increases with age, showing that Asian Americans had the highest […]

The United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) announced plans to honor the legendary actor Bruce Lee with a 2026 Forever Stamp. Art director Antonio Alcalá and illustrator Kam Mak will design the stamp. Their artwork will show Lee delivering his signature high kick against a yellow background, a nod to his iconic outfit from the 1978 […]

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Asian American Foundation highlight the urgent need to address mental health struggles among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth ages 15–24. TAAF’s data reveals that “43% of respondents felt self-pressure to succeed academically, competitively, or professionally. Another 36% said they […]

20-year-old Asian American figure skater Alysa Liu won gold at the 2025 Skate America in New York, her first career victory at the event. Liu delivered a commanding “MacArthur Park Suite” program, earning a season-best score of 140.54. She will compete next at the Grand Prix finals next month.

At Grocery Impact 2025, 99 Ranch Market CEO Alice Chen discussed the company’s roots, its focus on cultural authenticity, and its growth from a small family business to the nation’s leading Asian supermarket chain. She emphasized making Asian foods more accessible, expanding thoughtfully into new markets, and welcoming competition as Asian grocery becomes mainstream. Chen […]

Asian Improv Arts Midwest (AIRMW) opens the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival on Friday, November 7, celebrating 30 years of showcasing Asian American arts. Featuring Francis Wong’s Chicago Time Code trio, Jeff Chan’s Ratchet, new collaborations from Chien-An Yuan and Mai Sugimoto, and Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project closing the event.  These Asian American artists have long […]

Asian American artists earned major recognition at the 68th Grammy Awards. KPop Demon Hunters scored four nominations, including Song of the Year for “Golden” by Korean American trio Huntr/x. Filipino American Bruno Mars received three nominations for his song “APT” with Rosé. Girl group Katseye—featuring several Asian American members—was nominated for Best New Artist and […]

Sonia Raman is the first person of Indian descent to become a WNBA head coach after being hired by the Seattle Storm. A former Tufts walk-on who turned to coaching following an injury, she later left a legal career to lead MIT’s program and went on to break barriers as an NBA assistant with the […]

Asian American enrollment at Harvard reached a record 41% for the Class of 2029 — a notable rise since the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling ending race-based admissions. The increase highlights growing academic achievement and competitiveness among Asian American students nationwide.  The data also reflect broader changes in higher education as universities adapt to new admissions […]

CBS News has eliminated its race and culture team amid broader corporate layoffs and a reduced focus on diversity reporting. The move mirrors NBC’s recent disbanding of its identity-focused units, including NBC Asian America. About 100 CBS staff were laid off following the arrival of new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, co-founder of the Daily Caller, which […]

Teen volunteers in San Jose are helping preserve Chinese American history through the Chinese American Historical Museum at History Park, managed by the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project (CHCP). The museum, built in 1991, is a replica of the Ng Shing Gung, a historic building that once served as a community center, school, and temple […]

Excitement swept across Japan as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5–4, 11-inning Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, clinching their second straight World Series title. Ohtani starred as both hitter and pitcher, while Yamamoto earned MVP honors for his dominant performances. Across Japan — from Tokyo […]