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What We are Reading in June
Beat the heat with these new releases that introduce us to characters from war-torn homelands,...
Breaking free from the model minority myth as a neurodivergent Vietnamese American – Cold Tea Collective
The weight of expectations as a neurodivergent Vietnamese American Growing up, I didn’t have the...
Lucy Liu-led Tribeca drama fuels mental health conversations in the Asian American community – Cold Tea Collective
Interview with cast and creators of Rosemead, a film based on true events and a...
Roselle Lim’s “Celestial Banquet” Serves Up Noodles, Myth, and Immortality
In Roselle Lim’s latest young adult novel “Celestial Banquet,” the way you cook noodles can...
Roselle Lim’s “Celestial Banquet” Serves Up Noodles, Myth, and Immortality
In Roselle Lim’s latest young adult novel “Celestial Banquet,” the way you cook noodles can...
Love Letter To My Younger Self
As you drink your mango boba while studying for your high school senior finals, you’re...
What to Watch in June
“Daydreamers”FilmJune 3, 2025As one of the first vampire movies set in Vietnam, “Daydreamers” follows two...
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...
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