Boston hosted the final stop of the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission’s nationwide listening tour, bringing together community leaders and residents to help shape a future museum dedicated to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and culture. Participants emphasized authentic storytelling, cultural representation, education, and preserving community histories. Feedback from the tour will […]

Denver chef Penelope Wong, owner of Yuan Wonton, has won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mountain region, becoming the first Asian woman from Colorado to receive the prestigious honor. A Denver native, Wong transformed her food truck into an award-winning restaurant known for its Chinese and Thai inspired cuisine rooted in […]

Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala made history at Wimbledon by defeating defending champion Iga Świątek to advance to the fourth round, becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the second week of a Grand Slam. Eala, who grew up practicing on makeshift courts in Quezon City, credited her resilience and experience for the milestone. She said she […]

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation establishing May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, making Bruce Lee the first Chinese American to receive an annual statewide commemorative day. The designation honors Lee’s lasting contributions to martial arts, film, and cultural representation while recognizing his role in breaking barriers for Asian Americans and inspiring people worldwide through […]

San Francisco’s Chinatown is now home to the first museum dedicated to Chinese LGBTQ+ art and culture. Founded by Chinese activist and artist Xiangqi Chen, the OUT Museum showcases works by artists from China and the Chinese diaspora while creating a welcoming space for community dialogue, education, and visibility. The museum’s opening reflects growing recognition of Chinese […]

Japanese American gymnast Katelyn Ohashi returned to elite competition for the first time in nearly 13 years at the American Classic in Minnesota. The former junior standout and UCLA gymnastics star earned a bronze medal on the balance beam with a score of 13.150 and scored 11.500 on floor exercise. Although she narrowly missed the qualifying score […]

Filipino American actor Jon Norman Schneider is leading the National Asian American Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at New York’s Public Theater. Featuring a cast of 16 Asian American actors, the critically acclaimed production demonstrates the timeless and universal appeal of Shakespeare while expanding representation in classical theater. Schneider, who […]

To commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary, a new project has compiled 250 milestones in Asian American and Pacific Islander history, highlighting centuries of contributions, challenges, and achievements across the nation’s history. Organized into categories including immigration, civil rights, labor, politics, sports, arts, journalism, and science, the timeline aims to recognize AAPI experiences as an […]

New Wing Luke Museum Executive Director Chrissy Shimizu is balancing motherhood and leadership while helping shape the future of one of the nation’s leading Asian American cultural institutions. Drawing on her experiences growing up in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, exploring her Japanese American heritage, and building a career in community advocacy, Shimizu is focused on fostering […]

Hulu’s The Season helps broaden Asian representation by showcasing complex, flawed, and deeply human characters rather than relying on stereotypes. Set against the glamorous backdrop of Hong Kong’s elite society, the drama explores universal themes such as guilt, regret, love, and ambition while featuring a majority-Asian cast from diverse backgrounds. Chien and Pang emphasized that the series […]

The largest Asian American cultural center in the Midwest is helping bring local history to life through the new Champaign-Urbana Asian American Heritage Trail. Developed through a partnership of community organizations, the trail features sites significant to Asian American heritage, including longtime immigrant-owned businesses, cultural institutions, and refugee support centers. Organizers hope the project will […]

Taiwanese American rookie Kaitlyn Chen played a pivotal role in the Golden State Valkyries’ 91-80 comeback victory over the Dallas Wings, scoring 15 points off the bench and helping erase an 11-point deficit. Facing former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, Chen earned praise for her energy, confidence, and ability to impact the game. After overcoming […]