Asian American enrollment at Harvard reached a record 41% for the Class of 2029 — a notable rise since the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling ending race-based admissions. The increase highlights growing academic achievement and competitiveness among Asian American students nationwide.  The data also reflect broader changes in higher education as universities adapt to new admissions […]

CBS News has eliminated its race and culture team amid broader corporate layoffs and a reduced focus on diversity reporting. The move mirrors NBC’s recent disbanding of its identity-focused units, including NBC Asian America. About 100 CBS staff were laid off following the arrival of new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, co-founder of the Daily Caller, which […]

Teen volunteers in San Jose are helping preserve Chinese American history through the Chinese American Historical Museum at History Park, managed by the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project (CHCP). The museum, built in 1991, is a replica of the Ng Shing Gung, a historic building that once served as a community center, school, and temple […]

Excitement swept across Japan as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5–4, 11-inning Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, clinching their second straight World Series title. Ohtani starred as both hitter and pitcher, while Yamamoto earned MVP honors for his dominant performances. Across Japan — from Tokyo […]

restaurants play in shaping American culture. The Nov. 3 event at Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre will feature tastings from over 35 top Chicago restaurants, plus DJs and karaoke. All proceeds will benefit immigrant advocacy organizations. Participating chefs, many from immigrant backgrounds, see the event as a way to support their communities during heightened immigration enforcement. 

Two highly anticipated Asian-heritage rookies are set for their NBA regular season debuts following strong preseasons. San Antonio’s Dylan Harper, the No. 2 pick, impressed with mature playmaking and will begin the year as a backup guard helping run the offense alongside Victor Wembanyama. Portland’s 7-foot-1 Yang Hansen showcased shooting, shot-blocking, and smart passing, positioning […]

Kurt Suzuki has become the first Hawaii-born manager in Major League Baseball, taking over the Los Angeles Angels. Suzuki steps into the role as the Angels face the longest playoff drought in the MLB, with strong offense but uncertain pitching. Although this is his first official coaching job, Suzuki brings extensive playing experience as a […]

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl leads New York’s Central Synagogue and is known for her message of empathy and inclusion. As the first Asian American rabbi in North America and the first woman to lead the historic congregation, she draws on her own struggles growing up Korean and Jewish, often feeling like an outsider. Her memoir, Heart […]

Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far” features 17 songs by 16 Asian and Asian-heritage artists — less than 7% of the list. Highlights include BTS’ “Spring Day,” Mitski’s “Your Best American Girl,” and M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes.” While the recognition marks progress, it also underscores ongoing underrepresentation of Asian artists in […]

Throughout Oct. 22–26 at the Asian Arts Initiative, “Living Museum: Philly Asian Futures” features nine Asian American artists presenting immersive works that imagine the future through dance, sci-fi, music, and ritual. Inspired by story circles with Asian elders, the project explores themes of identity, trauma, and hope. It concludes with a community dinner and roundtable […]

Susan Ahn Cuddy (1915–2015) was the first Asian-American woman officer and first female gunnery officer in the U.S. Navy. Born in California to Korean independence activists, she joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor to honor her father’s fight against Japan. Ahn broke barriers in a male-dominated, racially prejudiced military, training pilots and serving in Naval […]

Filipino American NBA coach Erik Spoelstra has been named head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, succeeding Steve Kerr after Team USA’s gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A longtime Miami Heat coach with two NBA championships (2012, 2013) and multiple Finals appearances, Spoelstra becomes the first Asian American to lead the […]