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Feb 11, 2025 | 0 Comments
MyDzung Chu, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at Tufts University, leads ADAPT (Addressing Disparities in Asian Populations through Translational Research), a program focused on improving the health of Asian American communities in Boston, particularly in Chinatown. ADAPT connects Tufts faculty, community organizations, and resources to address health disparities through research and action. The group has […]
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Feb 11, 2025 | 0 Comments
A UCLA report highlights the urgent need for targeted, multilingual disaster preparedness and response strategies. In Los Angeles County, over half a million Asian Americans have limited English proficiency (LEP). The January 2025 wildfires affected nearly 50,000 Asian Americans in evacuation zones, with more than 12,000 requiring language assistance due to LEP. The most commonly […]
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Feb 11, 2025 | 0 Comments
Ke Huy Quan takes on his first leading role in the action-comedy Love Hurts, marking a new chapter in his Hollywood career after decades in the industry. Rising to fame in the 1980s with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies, Quan spent years behind the camera before making a triumphant return […]
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Feb 11, 2025 | 0 Comments
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards showcased stunning fashion on the red carpet, with numerous celebrities of Asian heritage making bold, stylish statements. Artists like Jay Park, the Korean American entertainer, Varijashree Venugopal, the Indian singer and flautist, and Bruno Mars, the half-Filipino American artist, were among those who stood out. These Asian stars brought unique […]
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Feb 04, 2025 | 0 Comments
Corky Lee was a self-taught photojournalist committed to documenting Asian American communities and advocating for social justice through photography. For over five decades, he captured protests, cultural events, and everyday life, ensuring that Asian American history was both recognized and preserved. His work became a vital resource for ethnic studies and a powerful testament to […]
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Feb 04, 2025 | 0 Comments
The Culver City High School Night Market celebrates Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cultures. Organized by the school’s AANHPI Parent Affinity Group and inspired by local business owner Alvin Catacutan, the event aims to support local businesses and performers. Featuring cultural performances, diverse Asian cuisine, student-crafted decorations, and vendor booths, the market fosters […]
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Feb 04, 2025 | 0 Comments
The Asian American Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will host its first “Community-Con” on Feb. 15 at the Graduate Student Center as an extension of its annual Fellows Program. This year’s event aims to strengthen ties between the university and Asian American-serving organizations in the Triangle through roundtable discussions, community […]
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Feb 04, 2025 | 0 Comments
Chloe Kim made history at X Games Aspen 2025 by winning her seventh women’s snowboard halfpipe title, breaking the record for most titles in that event. After a period of feeling uninspired, Kim expressed renewed enjoyment and creativity in her runs. If she continues performing at this level, she could become the first snowboarder to […]
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Jan 29, 2025 | 0 Comments
Yifeng Hu, an associate professor of communication studies, is committed to preserving the stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities through oral history projects. Last summer, she documented the experiences of Chinese immigrants and their descendants in Arkansas as part of an ASIANetwork-Mellon Foundation-funded initiative aimed at amplifying AAPI voices. Hu underscores that […]
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Jan 29, 2025 | 0 Comments
Ichiro Suzuki, the legendary contact hitter with 19 years in Major League Baseball, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as its first Asian player, receiving an impressive 99.7% of the vote. Known for his remarkable skills, Ichiro spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Mariners, earning 10 All-Star selections, 10 Gold Gloves, […]
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Jan 29, 2025 | 0 Comments
TeachAAPI, a non-profit enhancing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in education, received a $150,000 grant from The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) to expand its TAP Educator Circle program. The program aims to train and support educators in integrating AAPI history and culture into classrooms nationwide, fostering pride, belonging, and allyship. This initiative seeks […]
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Jan 29, 2025 | 0 Comments
According to the Chinese zodiac, January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The 12-year zodiac cycle assigns an animal to each year, and 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, a combination of Yin Wood and the Snake. The Snake symbolizes observation, patience, and decisive action. Industries such as […]