The Portland Trail Blazers celebrated Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Night on January 9 during their game against the Houston Rockets at Moda Center. Local nonprofit API Forward was honored as Community Partner of the Night, with proceeds supporting AAPI leadership in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The night featured AAPI DJs and performances, […]

Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters made history at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards with two major wins. EJAE became the first Korean American to win Best Original Song for the Grammy-nominated “Golden,” while creator-director Maggie Kang became the first woman of Asian descent to win Best Animated Feature. In her acceptance speech, EJAE reflected on years of rejection […]

Alysa Liu is heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics with strong momentum after a confident second-place finish at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, highlighted by a bold Lady Gaga–themed free skate. Shortly after, she confirmed her spot on the U.S. Olympic team alongside Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito. The appearance marks a successful comeback for Liu, who […]

The U.S. Postal Service will honor Bruce Lee with a Forever stamp recognizing his lasting impact on film, martial arts, and Asian American culture. According to USPS, Lee inspired generations through his skill, charisma, and influence on action cinema and mixed martial arts. The stamp features a black-and-white image of Lee performing his iconic flying […]

Hawaii has opened new transitional housing for formerly unhoused residents by converting former military units at the Hale O Kumumamo site. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands says the homes will help address homelessness, which disproportionately affects Native Hawaiians. The units can house up to 18 people, with no set limit on length of stay. Residents will receive counseling […]

Asian food is increasingly shaping health in the U.S. by delivering key nutrients through everyday meals rather than supplements. Ingredients common across East, South, and Southeast Asian cuisines provide omega-3s, curcumin, vitamin D, and gut-supporting compounds linked to reduced inflammation, improved digestion, and metabolic health. As these cuisines become more accessible, traditional preparations offer a […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared January as Muslim American Heritage Month for the first time in state history. The proclamation honors the contributions of Muslim Americans across many fields and promotes understanding of their cultures and histories. To mark the recognition, 16 landmarks statewide, including One World Trade Center, were lit green.  

John Cho reflects on the pressure of playing Sulu in Star Trek (2009), stressing the responsibility of honoring the franchise while advancing Asian representation in Hollywood. He notes that Sulu was meant to represent multiple Asian cultures and praises director J.J. Abrams’ fast-paced, collaborative style. Despite a recent decline in Asian representation, gains from Crazy Rich Asians […]

Chef Billy Ngo encourages a more intentional, waste-free approach to holiday cooking by drawing on traditions from his Asian upbringing, where every ingredient was fully used. He highlights practical ways families can reduce food waste during the holidays, such as planning meals carefully, repurposing leftovers, and turning bones, vegetable scraps, and stale foods into new […]

On Lok, a San Francisco–based nonprofit, pioneered the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in 1971. The program helps seniors remain independent and live at home by offering integrated medical care, meals, transportation, social services, and culturally responsive activities. Serving primarily Asian American elders, On Lok emphasizes community, dignity, and continuous care. Today, […]

Bay Area Asian American farmers see seed saving as an act of cultural preservation, climate resilience, and resistance. Through the collective Second Generation Seeds, growers like Kristyn Leach protect rare Asian, Palestinian, and North African crops while reducing reliance on corporate seed markets. Many of these mostly millennial farmers use organic, ancestral practices to reconnect with their […]

Michelle Yu’s rise in sports media as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and representation. Facing cultural pushback for choosing sports journalism over traditional career paths, Yu embraced being the “rebel” and bet on herself early on. She built a successful career by becoming a multi-hyphenate—working across print, digital, and broadcast—long before versatility became an industry expectation. As an Asian […]