The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is presenting “Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared,” the first U.S. exhibition of masterpieces from the Lee Kun-Hee Collection. On view through Feb. 1, 2026, it features over 200 works spanning 1,500 years, including a dozen National Treasures. The exhibition highlights Korean art across ten galleries, from traditions of collecting […]

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the first Asian American cantor and rabbi, spoke in San Francisco about her new memoir, Heart of a Stranger, reflecting on her multicultural upbringing, journey into Jewish leadership, and the challenges faced by Jews of color. She urged redefining Jewish identity through belonging and covenant rather than race. Buchdahl  closed the event with “Over the […]

A successful year for KPop Demon Hunters, and everything continues to turn up golden for the animated pop-culture sensation. The film earned three Golden Globe nominations: Best Animated Film, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, and Best Original Song for “Golden.” The track—performed by Huntr/x featuring EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—also makes history, as EJAE becomes the first Korean American […]

Nathan Chen, Olympic champion and pioneer of modern quadruple jumping, will be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2026 alongside coach Rafael Arutyunyan and judging-system architect Joseph Inman. Chen, one of the most decorated U.S. skaters, set records and achieved major technical firsts across the Olympic, World, and Grand Prix stages. […]

The Monkey King, Sun Wukong — a superpowered hero from the 16th-century novel Journey to the West — is finally gaining major traction in the U.S. After centuries of popularity across Asia, he’s now appearing in a Netflix film, a hit video game, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production. Once considered “too Asian” for American audiences, cultural shifts and creators […]

Boston’s Greater Chinatown Golden Age Center uses music therapy to help older Chinese immigrants cope with trauma, loneliness, dementia, and cultural stigma around mental health. Music therapist Ming Yuan Low from Berklee College leads sing-alongs using familiar songs to lower emotional barriers, spark memories, and encourage conversation. Participants report feeling happier, more connected, and less […]

Three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo, Indian music icon Sonu Nigam, and Chinese American rap pioneer MC Jin have teamed up with former Warner Music Asia co-president Jonathan Serbin to launch Pacific Music Group, a Hong Kong–based entertainment company. The new venture aims to develop and promote Pan-Asian musical talent on the global stage while also helping […]

Tamara Vaifanua, Utah’s first Samoan news anchor, recently won an Emmy for her coverage of the 2023 Maui wildfires, and the experience transformed her as she witnessed residents helping others despite losing so much themselves. With roots in both American Samoa and Samoa, embracing her Samoan heritage transformed her work and confidence after years of trying to fit a […]

The South Asian-American Theater Festival returns to Watertown Nov. 21–23, featuring ten multilingual plays that explore identity, migration, and the South Asian diaspora. Organized by Off-Kendrik, the festival includes works in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and blended languages, all with English supertitles for accessibility. Highlights include Gotroheen, a Bengali adaptation of A View from the Bridge, and White Linen […]

Anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. remain far above pre-pandemic levels despite a small drop in reported cases in 2024. Advocacy groups warn the true number is much higher because many victims, especially immigrants and limited English speakers, do not report incidents. Filipino Americans continue to be among the most frequently targeted, reflecting nationwide trends fueled by […]

Asian representation is strong at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, led by Rosé and Bruno Mars, whose collaboration “APT.” earned three major nominations, including record and song of the year. “Golden,” a track from KPop Demon Hunters performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, also secured multiple nominations across major categories. Katseye is nominated for best new artist while […]

The first-ever FAST streaming channel has launched specifically for AAPI viewers, now available on Amazon Prime Video’s live channels. Featuring original, exclusive, and premiere content—including comedies, films, anime, talk shows, and cultural programming—the JoySauce Network aims to fill the long-standing gap in on-screen representation for American Asians and fans of Asian pop culture.