At Main Street School in Irvington, the AAPI curriculum is being used to highlight the overlooked contributions of Asian Americans in U.S. history. Part of New York’s “Hidden Voices” and CR-S Framework, it was championed by leaders like David Imamura and Olivia Liu. The program uses primary sources to promote representation and cultural understanding. A […]

Three Asian American and three Japanese players were selected for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Corbin Carroll and Steven Kwan were named as reserves for the second time, while Brian Woo earned his first selection as a Mariners pitcher with a 2.77 ERA. Japanese players include Yusei Kikuchi was selected for the second time, Shohei […]

Saint Hung, CEO of Universal Processing, was honored for supporting over 35,000 Asian American-owned businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. His company provided essential resources like protective gear, financial guidance, free point-of-sale systems, and multilingual assistance. Business owners praised Hung for helping them access government aid, apply for loans and grants, and adapt marketing strategies. He […]

Tony and Olivier Award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Live Theatre/Performance category, becoming the first Filipina and fourth person of Filipino descent to earn the honor. Announced on July 3 by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the ceremony date is yet to be […]

Dylan Harper and Yang Hansen made history at the 2025 NBA Draft, breaking new ground for Asian and Asian American players. Harper was selected second overall by the San Antonio Spurs, tying the record for highest draft pick by an Asian American. Yang was picked 16th by the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the third Chinese […]

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist Assembly member, won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo by 7 points. Mamdani’s historic win positions him to potentially become NYC’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor. His campaign was powered by strong support from Asian American, South Asian, and Muslim communities through uniting voters […]

Portland State University (PSU) made history by appointing Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson as its first Professor of Pacific Islander and Asian American Studies. A renowned climate journalist and Samoan chieftess, Dr. Jackson will lead the development of a new AAPI-focused curriculum over the next two years. During a celebration of her induction, she emphasized the […]

Amid a wave of federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, Asian American leaders are urging solidarity with Latino communities, who have been the primary targets. From June 1–10, 2025, 722 people were arrested in L.A., including 47 Asians, with nearly 70% having no criminal record. Many Southeast Asians with longstanding deportation stays have been detained, […]

The New York State Senate passed legislation (S634B) requiring health insurance companies to cover diabetes screenings for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI). This change aligns with national guidelines and campaigns like “Screen at 23,” recognizing that Asian Americans are at risk of developing diabetes at lower BMIs. State Senator John Liu and Assembly Member […]

A commission to explore the feasibility of creating a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture idea gained traction in 2022 when a bill sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) established the commission. This would be the first national museum dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and culture. The museum […]

Billboard highlights the growing influence of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders and artists in hip-hop and R&B. Industry executives like Annie Chen and Frankie Yaptinchay are proud to represent their communities while shaping the music landscape. On the artist side, Vietnamese American singer Sailorr is gaining recognition with her debut project From Florida’s Finest […]

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has made history by becoming the first Filipina to qualify for the singles main draw at Wimbledon, set to take place from June 30 to July 13, 2025. Her rise includes recent victories at the Nottingham Open, a win over world No. 5 Madison Keys, and a semifinal finish at […]