Daniel Dae Kim says success of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has inadvertently hampered Asian-led films
The blockbuster hit “Crazy Rich Asians” has raised unrealistic expectations for other Asian-led film projects, the actor Daniel Dae Kim...
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API Athletes Brought Their A-Game in 2022
NBA Rookies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nbBQmLXchc J. Lin walked so Jaylin could run. This summer, Williams became the first player of Vietnamese descent...
Back-to-back California shootings reflect an American tragedy, not an ‘Asian issue,’ experts say
As Asian Americans attempt to make sense of two deadly shootings in California targeting the community within a matter of...
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Leads Oscar Race with 11 Nominations
It’s that time of year again: Awards season. And not just any nominees were announced this morning, but Oscar nominees,...
Watch the Full Live Performance of 4*TOWN From the 20th Unforgettable Gala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaUsMh1lcds 4*Townies, the time has come! The full live performance of 4*TOWN from Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” is now...
Monterey Park, the first suburban Chinatown, remains a beacon for Asians, residents say after the mass shooting
When 11 people were killed in his hometown of Monterey Park on Saturday, Raymond Cheung struggled to find the words...
APIs Reign in the Alternative Genre
It’s been a long time coming for Asian and Pacific Islander representation in music. Long past are the days when...
Victims of Monterey Park shooting included beloved dance studio manager and longtime regulars
The victims of Saturday’s mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio included a beloved manager and many longtime regulars...
Asian actors and filmmakers dominate Oscar nominations
Asian American-led projects have been the standouts at this year’s award shows, and the Academy Awards nominations, which were announced...
Exclusive video captures the moment man disarms Monterey Park gunman at second dance hall
A video of a man disarming the suspected Monterey Park shooter shows him wrestling the gun away and potentially preventing...
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