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Melissa de la Cruz’s “When Stars Align” Explores Fame, Friendship, and Second Chances
Set in a world of pop glam and celebrity gossip, New York Times bestselling author...
Karate Kid’s New Legacy: Ming-Na Wen on Breaking the Mold of the Asian Mom
It’s a truly Asian American franchise, but until now, no Asian actor had played the...
Filmmaker Anthony Ma Explores Protection in “God and Buddha Are Friends”
In the short film “God and Buddha Are Friends,” director Anthony Ma uses religious conflict...
How the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Is Making Space for Everyone
Once home to an inescapable prison, Alcatraz Island now marks the starting line of one...
Fat, Asian, and Bipolar: Michelle Yang’s Memoir Challenges Stigma
Content warning: This article contains references to emotional and physical abuse as well as suicide....
UPRISERS’ Michelle K. Hanabusa is shaping culture through fashion, community and sustainability – Cold Tea Collective
Combating racism through cultural sustainability with apparel brand founder Michelle K. Hanabusa A fourth-generation Okinawan...
Author Grace Lin Spins the Old Into the New
Grace Lin, acclaimed Taiwanese American author and illustrator, is a name you might recognize from...
From Animation to Live-Action: Revisiting “Lilo & Stitch” as a Cultural Touchstone
Before Moana sang and sailed into the spotlight, there was Lilo — a misfit 6-year-old...
“Rule Breakers” Brings Needed Attention To Afghan Girls’ Promise
“Rule Breakers,” a new drama film by Academy Award-winning producer Bill Guttentag, explores the remarkable...
What Is Hmong Oral Tradition? History, Challenges, and Modern Adaptations Explained
On a sunny Fresno afternoon, a Hmong elder beckons and shows her daughter which plant...
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