The reporting examines the expanding inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in K–12 education, with Florida as a recent case. Bipartisan legislation passed in 2023 has begun closing long-standing gaps in U.S. history education by introducing AAPI content into teacher training and classrooms. As more states adopt required curricula or academic standards, […]

Filipino-American composer and music director Marco Paguia won a Grammy at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Musical Theater Album for Buena Vista Social Club, shared with producers Dean Sharenow, David Yazbek, and the original Broadway cast. The win follows Paguia’s historic 2025 Tony Awards achievements, where he became the first Filipino and Asian to receive […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Feb. 6–22) will feature several Asian American athletes competing for different countries. Notable competitors include Eileen Gu, the San Francisco–born freestyle skier returning for China after winning two golds in 2022; Tallulah Proulx, a 17-year-old making history as the first Filipina Olympic skier; Zhu Yi, a […]

Justice Sanjay T. Tailor was sworn in as the first Asian American justice on the Illinois Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone for representation in the state judiciary. With more than 23 years on the bench, Tailor previously served as an associate judge in Cook County and as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. Nationally, Asian […]

Stanford researchers and Bay Area community groups launched Forgotten Flowers to preserve the legacy of Asian American flower growers who leased Stanford land from 1890–1960. Archaeologist Laura Jones found records showing chrysanthemum farms once existed where Stanford’s shopping center, research park, and Escondido Village stand today. The project highlights an overlooked part of Bay Area […]

Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim is producing her first documentary, with Parallel joining as financier and executive producer as she prepares for a return to the 2026 Winter Games. Now in production, the film offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the physical, emotional, and psychological demands of elite competition. Kim tore her labrum during […]

Kevin Riley was sworn in as police chief of Parma, becoming the first Asian American police chief in Ohio. A Parma native with more than 35 years of law enforcement experience, Riley has led all major divisions of the department and holds advanced degrees from Michigan State University and Harvard Extension School. Born in Vietnam, […]

Filipino American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw earned her first Oscar nomination for “Sinners,” making history as the first woman of color recognized in her category. She said the nomination is especially meaningful because she is only the fourth woman nominated overall. “Sinners,” a vampiric film directed by Ryan Coogler, follows two brothers returning home and has reportedly become the most-nominated film […]

San Francisco teens launched Jing Shao Nian, an after-school program introducing middle school students to Peking and Cantonese opera. Founded by 17-year-old Julia Howe, the program runs from Feb. 2 to June 8, meeting every other Sunday at the Chinese American International School, a Chinatown opera studio, and the Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy.  Students learn from professional […]

Marvel Comics is releasing JUBILEE: DEADLY REUNION #1 on April 29 as a Marvel’s Voices one-shot for AAPI Heritage Month, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Michael YG. The story follows Jubilee as she faces a deeply personal mission after a long-lost cousin with mutant powers and a mysterious agenda appears, forcing her to confront […]

Northwestern University researchers analyzed 2015–2023 data from over 800 U.S. hospitals and 700,000+ patients and found that separating Asian American heart failure patients by ethnicity reveals major differences often hidden when grouped as “Asian.” Filipino and Vietnamese patients were least likely to receive complete, guideline-recommended care, with gaps in medications, discharge planning, and overall quality. […]

Naomi Osaka made a bold entrance at the Australian Open in a wide-brim hat, veil, and white parasol adorned with symbolic butterflies, making her walk-on more than a fashion moment. The look served as a cultural and personal statement, blending elegance with symbolism tied to her past Australian Open success and her daughter, while projecting […]