Breast cancer rates have increased sharply among Asian American women over the past two decades, rising by more than 3% annually in nearly every ethnic group studied. The steepest increases were found among women under 50, particularly Chinese and Vietnamese women, as well as in advanced-stage and aggressive cancers. Researchers emphasized the need to examine AANHPI populations […]

Monterey Park’s Bruggemeyer Library unveiled “Duty, Honor, Country, Courage,” a monthlong multimedia exhibit honoring Asian American military service. The exhibit features rare artifacts and stories of local veterans, including Chinese American soldiers, Filipina nurses and guerrilla fighters, and pioneering women such as World War II pilot Maggie Gee. There is hope to preserve these often-overlooked contributions and bring them to wider […]

Disney’s live-action “Moana” celebrates Polynesian culture through authentic language, music, dance, traditions and storytelling. Working closely with the film’s Cultural Trust, Polynesian consultants, artists and creatives helped ensure details, from traditional movements and Samoan pronunciation to interactions with elders, were portrayed respectfully.The filmmakers hope the movie inspires young Pacific Islanders to embrace their identities, languages and cultures. 

Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw is preparing to make history at the Queens Classic on July 15, the first women’s professional soccer match held at Citi Field. As Gotham FC faces the Washington Spirit in a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship, Shaw is also embracing her influence as a role model. Proud of her African American […]

Boston hosted the final stop of the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission’s nationwide listening tour, bringing together community leaders and residents to help shape a future museum dedicated to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and culture. Participants emphasized authentic storytelling, cultural representation, education, and preserving community histories. Feedback from the tour will […]

Denver chef Penelope Wong, owner of Yuan Wonton, has won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mountain region, becoming the first Asian woman from Colorado to receive the prestigious honor. A Denver native, Wong transformed her food truck into an award-winning restaurant known for its Chinese and Thai inspired cuisine rooted in […]

Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala made history at Wimbledon by defeating defending champion Iga Świątek to advance to the fourth round, becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the second week of a Grand Slam. Eala, who grew up practicing on makeshift courts in Quezon City, credited her resilience and experience for the milestone. She said she […]

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation establishing May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, making Bruce Lee the first Chinese American to receive an annual statewide commemorative day. The designation honors Lee’s lasting contributions to martial arts, film, and cultural representation while recognizing his role in breaking barriers for Asian Americans and inspiring people worldwide through […]

San Francisco’s Chinatown is now home to the first museum dedicated to Chinese LGBTQ+ art and culture. Founded by Chinese activist and artist Xiangqi Chen, the OUT Museum showcases works by artists from China and the Chinese diaspora while creating a welcoming space for community dialogue, education, and visibility. The museum’s opening reflects growing recognition of Chinese […]

Japanese American gymnast Katelyn Ohashi returned to elite competition for the first time in nearly 13 years at the American Classic in Minnesota. The former junior standout and UCLA gymnastics star earned a bronze medal on the balance beam with a score of 13.150 and scored 11.500 on floor exercise. Although she narrowly missed the qualifying score […]

Filipino American actor Jon Norman Schneider is leading the National Asian American Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at New York’s Public Theater. Featuring a cast of 16 Asian American actors, the critically acclaimed production demonstrates the timeless and universal appeal of Shakespeare while expanding representation in classical theater. Schneider, who […]

To commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary, a new project has compiled 250 milestones in Asian American and Pacific Islander history, highlighting centuries of contributions, challenges, and achievements across the nation’s history. Organized into categories including immigration, civil rights, labor, politics, sports, arts, journalism, and science, the timeline aims to recognize AAPI experiences as an […]