Award-winning Chinese American actress Ming-Na Wen, has released her debut cookbook, Have You Eaten Yet?, celebrating family traditions and cultural heritage. Inspired by her childhood growing up in her family’s restaurant in Pittsburgh’s historic Chinatown, the cookbook features cherished recipes and personal stories reflecting her multicultural upbringing. Through this new creative venture, Wen hopes to […]

Taiwanese American musician Shinyi Lee led the jazz ensemble Formosan Groove in a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., celebrating Taiwanese culture through music. The group reimagined traditional Taiwanese songs by blending jazz, funk and contemporary rhythms with traditional Asian instruments, drawing a packed audience and more than 2,000 livestream viewers, while introducing […]

HBO is developing an eight-episode television series based on the hit film Crazy Rich Asians, bringing back original stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng and Michelle Yeoh. The original film made history as the first major Hollywood studio production in 25 years to feature a predominantly Asian cast, earning widespread acclaim and two Golden […]

The Golden State Valkyries have made WNBA history by becoming the first expansion team to reach the Finals in its second season. Japanese American head coach Natalie Nakase, the first Asian American head coach in WNBA history, has played a key role in guiding the team to this milestone. Taiwanese American guard Kaitlyn Chen has […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills aimed at supporting AANHPI students and strengthening local journalism. AB 2374, authored by Assemblymember Mike Fong, formally recognizes colleges and universities that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and is intended to help those institutions access greater recognition, resources and support. Newsom said the law […]

DreamWorks’ new animated film Forgotten Island celebrates Filipino culture and Philippine mythology through the story of childhood friends Jo and Raissa, who are transported to the mythical island of Nakali. Featuring H.E.R., Lea Salonga, and Manny Jacinto, the film incorporates creatures and traditions from Filipino folklore while exploring friendship, memory and identity. The film arrives […]

The article profiles Aaron Linjun Yu and the growth of Los Angeles-based Narval Films, which he co-founded with Jera Wang in 2018 after moving to the U.S. without an established Hollywood network. The company has evolved into a creative platform supporting Asian, AAPI, LGBTQ and other underrepresented storytellers while prioritizing distinctive, culturally specific perspectives rather […]

Filipino American runner Victoria Bossong made history with a medal-winning performance at the Asian Games, marking an important milestone for Filipino athletics and AAPI representation in international sports. Her achievement highlights the growing presence of Filipino American athletes on the world stage and serves as an inspiration for young AAPI athletes. Bossong’s success also shines […]

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan says South Asian representation in Western entertainment has made meaningful progress with characters increasingly defined by their personalities first while culture adds depth to their stories. Speaking about her new Netflix film Best of the Best Ramakrishnan also credited earlier South Asian projects and performers with creating opportunities for the next generation. The […]

Five years after Illinois passed the TEAACH Act requiring public schools to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history progress continues across the state as educators expand curriculum resources and classroom instruction. While implementation varies by district schools and community organizations have increased teacher training and access to educational materials to help strengthen AAPI history education. Advocates […]

Comedian and writer Jenny Yang is bringing her nationwide stand-up tour to immigrant grocery stores, using comedy to connect with communities facing ongoing challenges. Through performances in culturally significant local spaces, Yang aims to raise awareness of immigrant experiences while showing how art can extend beyond the stage. The tour highlights the role comedy can […]

Japanese filmmaker Hiro Murai made Emmy history by becoming the first Asian director to win Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, earning the award for the Widow’s Bay premiere. Murai, who has received 11 career Emmy nominations, is also only the third Asian director to win an Emmy for directing, following Lee Sung Jin for Beef […]