USC senior Abigail Choi’s multimedia exhibition uses painting and other works to explore her Korean American identity, family history and experiences with discrimination. The exhibit addresses anti-Asian hate during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as everyday microaggressions and questions of cultural belonging. Choi said the work reflects her experience of being treated as a foreigner despite […]

The Sikh Temple of Spokane donated $30,000 to the Innovia Foundation’s Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund to support communities affected by summer wildfires in Washington. Temple members said the contribution reflects the Sikh tradition of giving back and helping communities in need, both locally and around the world. Community leaders praised the donation as an […]

Three Seattle-area Asian American theatre-makers, Aimee Hong, Michael Wu and David Hsieh, are continuing to build careers and create opportunities despite major financial and audience challenges facing the theatre industry. Their work spans music direction, acting, education, mentorship and producing, with a strong focus on expanding Asian American representation on stage. The three are also […]

The 2026 US Open hosted its fourth annual AAPI Amplified Equity Talk, bringing together leaders from entertainment, fashion and media to discuss identity and the challenges of overcoming stereotypes. The panel featured actor Sendhil Ramamurthy, designer Kim Shui and restaurateur Simon Kim, who shared how embracing their Asian American identities shaped their careers. The event also highlighted the growing presence of […]

The South Asia Institute held Chicago’s inaugural South Asian American Literary Festival on August 22, bringing together writers, poets, academics and community members to celebrate South Asian American literature and culture. Award-winning writer and poet Fatimah Asghar served as keynote speaker alongside live readings, panels and industry discussions. Organizers said the festival’s debut helped create a stronger platform for South […]

The Asian American Ballet Project is celebrating its fifth anniversary by launching a new residency program for Asian American choreographers. Founder and Artistic Director said the program aims to address the limited opportunities Asian American choreographers. Selected choreographers will receive a stipend, rehearsal time, access to an Asian American musical collaborator and professional feedback, helping […]

Netflix’s new animated comedy Dang! follows three siblings navigating messy relationships, careers and young adulthood in New York City. Created by Hacks veteran Andrew Law, the series features Stephanie Hsu and Poppy Liu among its voice cast and blends offbeat humor with sibling dynamics. The Hollywood Reporter found the eight-episode season occasionally clever and charming, but ultimately inconsistent in […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has built an expanding business portfolio that includes media company Hana Kuma, skincare brand Kinló and an ownership stake in professional women’s soccer team NC Courage. She has also invested in companies such as BodyArmour and partnered with major brands including Nike and Louis Vuitton. Through these ventures, Osaka is building a legacy that extends beyond tennis, […]

The documentary DALE profiles violist Dale Hikawa Silverman, the first Asian American woman appointed to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, tracing her rise to Acting Principal Viola and more than four decades devoted to classical music. Directed by Justin Streichman, the film also explores Silverman’s experiences with racism and sexism in the orchestra and has screened […]

The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival debuted Aug. 29 at the Dallas Museum of Art with a sold-out program highlighting Asian American filmmakers and stories rooted in Texas. Organized by the Dallas Asian American Art Collective, the festival featured 10 short films and one feature, with about 70% of the lineup created by Texas […]

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival brought thousands of fans to Irvine, California, for a women-led music lineup featuring Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks and other prominent female artists. The festival initially raised $10 million, which Melinda French Gates and Pivotal matched, bringing the total to $20 million for organizations supporting women and girls. Rodrigo said the festival was […]

American players Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe said tennis is becoming increasingly diverse, pointing to stronger representation among Black and Asian players. Pegula highlighted the rise of Alexandra Eala of the Philippines and China’s Zheng Qinwen as examples of tennis’ growing reach in Asia, while Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong also advanced through US Open qualifying. […]