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. 

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.