Kamala Harris Drops F Bomb When Asked About Breaking Barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris used profanity to emphasize breaking through barriers for young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. [ more ]
Biden Mangles Name of Asian American Producer for Second Time In Less Than 2 Months: I Think I Pronounced That Correctly'
President Joe Biden mispronounced the name of Asian American producer Joan Shigekawa for the second time in less than two months on Monday.During a White House screening of the upcoming Disney show American Born Chinese on Monday which was held in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Biden made reference to his event in March where he honored a group of trailblazing artists with National Medals of Arts and Humanities.
Brooklyn Museum Adds Hundreds of Artworks by Black and Asian-American Artists to Its Collection | Artnet News
The Brooklyn Museum has acquired over 300 new works to expand its representation of Black artists and fill gaps in its representation of Asian American history and identity.
The new acquisitions span various categories and mediums.
The museum's American Art galleries, set to open in 2024, will feature the new additions. [ more ]
Upon Further Reflection Exhibition Celebrates AAPI Designers
One of the highlights of NYCxDesign 2023 was a groundbreaking exhibition featuring the works of 20 emerging and established, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) female-identifying artists and designers.In partnership with the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance (AAPIDA), Upon Further Reflection was co-curated by Lora Appleton, founder of the Female Design Council and kinder MODERN, and Andrea Hill, founder of Tortuga Forma, to celebrate the diversity and talent within the AAPI design community.
Opinion | I'm in High School. I Hope Affirmative Action Is Rejected, and Replaced With Something Stronger.
The Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of race-based affirmative action in college admissions.Its ruling will be of particular interest to my class high school juniors who would be the first affected by a change in admissions policies.Like many Asian American students, I believe the system as it stands makes it more difficult for me to gain acceptance to elite colleges.
Asian parents to New York Democrats: 'We have a right' to charter school choice
Asian-American parents delivered a simple message to Democratic New York lawmakers Friday: Lift the charter school cap! "We pay so many taxes.We have a right as parents and children to the best education, best schools and best academics for all our children," said parent Judy Wong, during a rally outside the Department of Education headquarters in lower Manhattan.
Did a Dem fink on Biden, Powell's climate double talk and other commentary
Fed chair Jerome Powell said the Fed should resist addressing social issues, yet it mandates that banks "manage the financial risks of climate change."Getty Images/ Alex Wong Filegate: Did a Dem Fink on Biden?"CBS never identified the anonymous sources" behind its scandal-breaking Jan. 9 scoop on Joe Biden's illegal retention of classified Obama-era documents, observes Merrill Matthews at The Hill, and "a case can be made that the White House never intended or wanted the story out in the public.
'MLB Together' Social Responsibility Platform Created
Major League Baseball announced the debut of "MLB Together," a new platform emphasizing the league's efforts to make important societal contributions through the power of partnership and community.MLB Together will embody the sport's guiding principles of community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, social impact and volunteerism, and also feature a new mental health and wellness initiative geared toward youth.
Vice President Harris withdraws from MTV event near L.A. that would have forced her to cross writers' picket line
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Vice President Kamala Harris has pulled out of an MTV mental health awareness appearance in Carson next week, her first planned appearance in her home state since she and President Biden announced their reelection campaign.The decision was made in solidarity with the Hollywood writers' strike with the hope that the event will be rescheduled, according to sources familiar with Harris' plans.
A month into Austin patrols, state police are disproportionately arresting people of color - Austin Monitor
Photo by Michael Minasi/KUT.A state trooper performs a traffic stop off East Riverside Drive last week.Texas Department of Public Safety has made a deal with the Austin Police Department to help with patrols.Monday, May 1, 2023 by Andrew Weber, KUT New data from the Travis County Attorney's Office shows Black and Latino people have been disproportionately arrested by state police in the last few weeks.
Happy Monday, everyone!AAPI Cocktail Week is making a local debut with Asian sips and a drink-making competition.Plus, you can snag tickets to see popular DC rock band The Walkmen at one of their homecoming shows.Best Things to Do This Week
National Memorial Day Parade.Honor the sacrifice of America's soldiers and service members at the National Memorial Day Parade.
Clyburn says Biden pushed to move South Carolina up in primary calendar to avoid embarrassment'
Watch Chris Wallace's interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn tonight at 10 p.m. ET on CNN and stream it on HBO Max.President Joe Biden supported a decision to make South Carolina, not New Hampshire, the first Democratic presidential primary state in 2024 so as to avoid embarrassment in a state where the demographic makeup is less favorable to Democrats, Rep. Jim Clyburn told CNN's Chris Wallace.
Can't-miss public media podcasts to listen to in May
WNYC Studios; KUOW; KQED; KCUR; NPR; WWNO and WRKF Need a new podcast?The NPR One team has gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.More Perfect More Perfect from WNYC Studios brings the nation's highest court down to earth, telling the human dramas at the Supreme Court that shape so many aspects of American life from our reproductive choices to our voice in democracy.
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Happy Thursday, everyone!Celebrate the special women in your life for Mother's Day at a number of concerts and arts festivals this weekend; there's a community spring book fair to explore, too.Best Things to Do This Weekend
Jewish Film and Music Festival.The Jewish Film and Music Festival returns with more than 50 films, concerts, and conversations highlighting international voices and stories.
K-Pop Stars BTS Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story in July
The K-pop juggernaut BTS will release an oral history of the group in South Korea and the United States on July 9, its U.S. publisher, Flatiron Books, said on Thursday.The book, Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS, was written by the journalist Myeongseok Kang and members of the group, and it will be published in South Korea by Big Hit Music.
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Happy Monday, everyone!Eat delicious, healthy bites during DC Veg Restaurant Week, or shop new spring plants in celebration of DC Plant Week.If you're looking for something to do besides greenery fun, then see Rare Essence vibe out at the National Gallery of Art.Best Things to Do This Week
Celebrate the Freer's centennial with free concerts, films and events
The Freer Gallery of Art, part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023.(Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)Comment Gift Article The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has multiple reasons to celebrate over the next few weeks.First, there's the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Freer Gallery of Art - which, with the adjoining Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, displays the Smithsonian's collections of Asian art.
Asked to Delete References to Racism From Her Book, an Author Refused
It was the most personal story that Maggie Tokuda-Hall had ever written: the tale of how her grandparents met and fell in love at an incarceration camp in Idaho that held Japanese Americans during World War II.The book, called Love in the Library, is aimed at six- to nine-year-olds.Published last year by a small children's publisher, Candlewick Press, it drew glowing reviews, but sales were modest.
A chapter ends for this historic Asian American bookstore, but its story continues
Beatrice and Harvey Dong say farewell to their beloved Eastwind Books shop.Kori Suzuki for NPR The narrow storefront on University Avenue that once housed Eastwind Books of Berkeley now sits empty.The bookshelves are gone, dusty shadows on the pale yellow walls the only reminder of how tall they once stood.
President Biden to nominate former California official Julie Su as next US labor secretary
By SEUNG MIN KIM and ZEKE MILLER | Associated Press WASHINGTON President Joe Biden is nominating Julie Su, the current deputy and former California official, as his next labor secretary, replacing the departing incumbent, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California's labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary
President Joe Biden, with Air Force Col. Matthew Jones, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, walks towards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, as he heads to Virginia Beach, Va., to talk about healthcare.Susan Walsh (AP) Washington - 28 Feb 2023 - 18:33 UTC President Joe Biden is nominating Julie Su, the current deputy and former California official, as his next labor secretary, replacing the departing incumbent, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
Biden nominates Julie Su as his first Asian American cabinet secretary
Calling her the American dream, Joe Biden on Wednesday introduced his nominee to lead the US labor department, Julie Su, who if confirmed will become the first Asian American cabinet secretary in his administration.Julie is the American dream, the president said in a White House ceremony.Su is a civil rights attorney and a former head of the California labor department.
Jill Biden bars Joe from dancing at Lunar New Year celebration
First lady Jill Biden imposed a strict "no dancing" rule on her husband after dragging President Biden up on stage during a Lunar New Year celebration at the White House Thursday night.The first couple had just finished watching a performance of a traditional Chinese lion dance from the front row in the East Room, when Jill took on the role of the MC and led her husband by the hand onstage.
Clause 8 Podcast: Vidal Praises U.S. Patent System for Delivering COVID-19 Vaccines, Suggests Help is Coming for U.S. Inventors
What does U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal think of Molly Metz's story?In a wide-ranging Clause 8 interview, that is one of the only questions Vidal chooses not to answer directly.While acknowledging that the patent system could use improvements in a variety of areas, Vidal makes it clear she prefers for the focus to be on positive stories about how the U.S. patent system is "the gold standard."
Media "I hope when people hear when I'm retiring, all the politicians are out celebrating."Trailblazing political reporter and "On The Record" co-host Janet Wu retired from WCVB this week, finishing a career in journalism that spans five decades.Wu has covered politics for WCVB for nearly 40 years, making her mark as the first Asian American and first woman to serve as a Massachusetts State House television reporter.
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus calls on Biden to tap Julie Su to replace Walsh as Labor secretary
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is throwing its support behind Julie Su, the deputy Labor secretary, to replace Labor Secretary Marty Walsh who is soon departing the Biden administration a significant public display of support for an Asian American to join President Joe Biden's Cabinet.
Another election first: California sending first openly gay immigrant to Congress
Long Beach voters are on track to usher in two historic firsts for the region: sending the first LGBTQ immigrant to Congress and electing the city's first Black mayor.Robert Garcia, the current mayor of Long Beach, is set to become the first openly gay immigrant in the U.S. House of Representatives, after a decisive showing from voters in the 42nd Congressional District, which includes Long Beach and southeastern Los Angeles County.
Simu Liu, George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim speak out after 'senseless' Monterey Park shooting
Actors Simu Liu, George Takei, Ken Jeong, Sherry Cola, Olivia Munn, Akemi Look and Daniel Dae Kim have spoken out after 10 people were killed and 10 more were wounded following a shooting in Monterey Park on Saturday night.They are among many Hollywood figures of Asian descent mourning the victims of the tragedy, which unfolded inside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio on West Garvey Avenue, near the site of a Lunar New Year festival held earlier that day.
'The Sense of Wonder' combines the author's love of basketball and Korean dramas
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Korean-American author Matthew Salesses about his new novel which draws from his own experience of trying to fit in, while feeling like an outsider.LEILA FADEL, HOST: Korean American writer Matthew Salesses has turned his love of basketball and Korean dramas into a novel.It's called "The Sense Of Wonder," with his protagonist, Won Lee, being dubbed The Wonder when he goes on a winning streak for the New York Knicks.
Purdue trustees resist call to oust Chancellor Thomas Keon as teachers begin 'no confidence' voting process
As Purdue University Northwest awaits the tally of a no-confidence vote against Purdue Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon, its parent school is holding firm against any repercussions toward him.PNW's tenured, tenure-track and clinical faculty started voting Monday night on whether they support Keon in the wake of a racist remark he made during the school's commencement morning session Dec. 10 and continued to vote until late Tuesday night, PNW Faculty Chair Thomas Roach said Tuesday.
We chat with Erin Kleinberg, the founder of the genre-defining digital brand The Coveteur, CEO and owner of Métier Creative (an award-winning advertising and branding agency), and founder of Sidia.In this episode, Erin shares loads of information for ambitious creatives - you'll want to take notes if you're currently in the midst of building a brand.
Seth Limmer: Trump's decision to entertain hatemongers is a part of an ongoing campaign to normalize prejudice
"We will stand up to hatred and bullying wherever it rears its head."Such was the message at the 2016 Risa K. Lambert Luncheon, Chicago's massive fundraiser for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.That same season, Donald Trump was running his first presidential campaign, which was fueled with language and policy of overt misogyny, racism and Islamophobia.
Remaking the Economy: Redefining Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Increasingly, people of color are becoming leaders of national community development organizations.When they do so, they face not only the challenge of taking the helm in historically white-led organizations, but the challenge of leading in times when more is demanded of leaders.What strategies are being used to address these challenges?
How a Comedic Actor Who Writes Novels for Tweens Spends His Sundays
Last year, Maulik Pancholy's debut novel, The Best of It, a middle-grade book (for readers age 8 to 12) was banned in school districts in Florida and Texas for its portrayal of a gay Indian American boy.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on the Fate of Affirmative Action
WASHINGTON The future of affirmative action in higher education will be on the line in a pair of cases to be argued at the Supreme Court on Monday challenging race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.The court has repeatedly upheld similar programs, most recently in 2016, saying that educational diversity is a compelling interest that justifies taking account of race as one factor among many in admissions decisions.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on the Fate of Affirmative Action
WASHINGTON The future of affirmative action in higher education will be on the line in a pair of cases to be argued at the Supreme Court on Monday challenging race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.The court has repeatedly upheld similar programs, most recently in 2016, saying that educational diversity is a compelling interest that justifies taking account of race as one factor among many in admissions decisions.
Bay Area college opens residence hall for nearly 300 students
ATHERTON In the school's first new building project in nearly half a century, Menlo College has opened a new residence hall for about 300 students struggling to find affordable housing in one of the nation's most expensive areas.
Asian American voting power is breaking through in southern Brooklyn
The rise of Asian American politicians in New York, particularly in Queens and southern Brooklyn, signals a significant shift in political representation and power. [ more ]
This Netflix 'Street Food USA' Fan Favorite Is Popping Up in LA
Portland-based Mama Äút's Thuy Pham is bringing her vegan Vietnamese dishes to LA for a two-night pop-up on May 19 and 20 at Lodge Bread (8532 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles).Pham, who was featured on Netflix's Street Food USA, will be serving a menu inspired by her mother's recipes and childhood comfort foods.
NYC's 2023 primary election had less than 200K voters cast ballots - with only 5% of Democratic Bronx voters showing up: analysts
What if you held an election and less than 200,000 registered voters showed up?Based on preliminary ballot counts by the New York City Board of Elections, that's what happened in Tuesday's primary election Because of state redistricting in 2022, NYC Council elections were held two years earlier than usual with no hotly contested citywide, state or federal races on the ballot to draw voters to the polls, political analysts said.
Susan Zhuang running for NYC 'Asian opportunity' seat caught claiming GOP values
A City Council candidate running in the Democratic primary to represent a new "Asian-majority district" in southern Brooklyn will do just about anything to win over voters - including telling them she's a closet Republican.Susan Zhuang, a longtime Democratic operative who previously worked as chief of staff for state Assemblyman William Colton, is seen on a home-security video obtained by The Post door-knocking a registered voter to solicit support in the June 27 primary.
Albany lawmakers pitch bill mandating Asian-American history in schools to battle racist violence
ALBANY - State lawmakers say teaching Asian-American history could be the antidote for curing New York of anti-Asian violence over the long term."It's easy to hate who you don't know," state Sen. John Liu (D-Queens) said at a Monday press conference at the Capitol."And that's why we're looking to mandate the teaching of the Asian American experience.
NYC cops allegedly stood by while Chinatown woman was killed in her home
Assamad Nash is accused of murdering Christina Yuna Lee.Steven Hirsch Two cops heard the desperate screams of the Chinatown woman who was stalked by a homeless stranger and murdered in her apartment - and even spoke to her killer through the door - but failed to help, the victim's family claims in a lawsuit.
Asian NYPD cop racially harassed in caught-on-video Times Square incident
Troubling video shows an Asian NYPD cop being peppered with racist taunts by a belligerent stranger while on the job in Times Square this week.The cop, who has not been identified, can be seen repeatedly asking his tormentor to "move his hand" as the creep waves a finger in his face while unleashing a racist verbal attack, in the clip posted on Twitter Wednesday.
Council candidate under fire for bragging about role in NYC COVID efforts - despite living in Indiana
A City Council candidate running to represent a new Asian-majority district in southern Brooklyn is under fire for boasting about spearheading major neighborhood relief efforts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic - when she was living over 700 miles away in Indiana.Longtime Democratic operative Susan Zhuang claimed at a Brooklyn Young Democrats event earlier this month that she persuaded local businesses to donate to food pantries and spearheaded a huge drive to score masks.
Brooklynites celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of the Borough President's Office Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Brooklynites celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a joyous musical celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Thursday.
FDNY welcomes new class of probationary firefighters in Brooklyn graduation ceremony | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The FDNY graduated 288 rookie firefighters in the firehouse culture on Friday during a ceremony at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.Members from the newest crop of bravest include Firefighter Brenden Woods, who helped his father Thomas Woods rescue trapped residents during the events of Hurricane Sandy, with his father in a kayak and he on a surfboard.
Susan Zhuang, Chief of Staff for Assemblymember William Colton, announces bid for City Council in District 43 * Brooklyn Paper
Public servant Susan Zhuang, who currently serves as Assemblymember William Colton's Chief of Staff, has announced her candidacy for the New York City Council in the newly-redrawn 43rd Council District."I am running as a common sense Democrat who intends to seek common sense solutions to critical and challenging issues that impact our daily lives," Zhuang said during an announcement Jan. 3. "Your issues are my issues.
High School Did Not Discriminate Against Asian American Students, Court Rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled on Tuesday in favor of a new admissions process at one of the most prestigious public high schools in the country, and found that it had not discriminated against Asian American students in its admissions policies.Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, in Alexandria, Va., had replaced the admissions exam with an essay and began admitting students from a cross-section of schools, with weight given to poorer students and those learning English.
From the East to West Coastand nearly everywhere in betweenAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) chefs are no strangers to America's restaurants.They've been recognized for leading fine-dining kitchens, food trucks, small neighborhood establishments, fast-casual concepts and popular pop-ups.Whether they're cooking food inspired by their own cultural backgrounds or riffing on Cajun or California cuisine, the awards and accolades keep pouring in.
She wants fiction writers to step outside their experiences. Even if it's messy
The cover of Yellowface.William Morrow R.F.Kuang's novel offers a literary exploration of cultural appropriation taken to a new degree.Who is she?R.F.Kuang is an award-winning Chinese American author, known for her best-selling fantasy novels in The Poppy War trilogy.Yellowface, her latest work, focuses on a writer and thief named June Hayward, who finds herself stumped with little professional success.
Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida Earns Praise From Former WBC Teammate
Red Sox fans got their first glimpse of Masataka Yoshida at this year's World Baseball Classic, which sparked emerging hype for the Japanese star.Prior to Boston's game against the Cardinals on Friday, Yoshida reunited with Team Japan teammate Lars Nootbaar.The St. Louis outfielder's mother is Japanese, and he received an invite to represent her home country at the WBC.
Why Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida Loves Playing At Fenway Park
Masataka Yoshida quickly became a star for the Red Sox in early May, and he's enjoying every minute of it.NESN celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this week when NESN Clubhouse kid co-host Jaden honored his family's heritage by interviewing the Boston left fielder in Japanese.
A New Hope for Manhattan's Chino Latino Restaurants: TikTok
During a recent weekday lunch rush at his restaurant on the Upper West Side, Richard Lam hurried around the dining room fielding orders from his regulars for dishes like wonton soup, General Tso's chicken and fried rice.Moments earlier, Mr. Lam recommended a plate of crispy chicharrones de pollo to a first-time customer who learned about the diner from a viral TikTok video posted in March.
Biden calls for fair deal' for writers as strike continues
President Joe Biden Monday called for major studios to come up with a fair deal for striking writers who have demanded changes to their contracts.The president made the comments while honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the White House with a star-studded screening of American Born Chinese, a show set to premiere later this month.
Neera Tanden will replace Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Biden announces
President Joe Biden announced Friday that Neera Tanden will succeed Susan Rice as the White House domestic policy adviser.The White House announced last week that Susan Rice would be leaving her post this month, marking one of the Biden administration's highest-profile departures as the president's domestic agenda stalls in a divided Congress.
US State Department ends assignment restrictions that were perceived as discriminatory
The US State Department will no longer issue assignment restrictions as a condition of granting security clearance, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced to the department's workforce on Wednesday in a memo obtained by CNN.The change comes after an intensive review of the practice, which was perceived as discriminatory by diplomats and Democratic lawmakers, particularly because the limits appeared to fall disproportionately on employees with Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds.
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh confirmed Thursday he will leave his position in the Biden administration in March and assume the role of executive director for the National Hockey League Players' Association, the sports union announced.Walsh's exit marks the first Cabinet secretary departure of Joe Biden's presidency.
White Sox release promotional schedule of bobbleheads, giveaways for 2023 MLB season
Spring training is well underway and Opening Day is almost upon us.And ahead of the first official baseball of the year later this month, the Chicago White Sox have released their schedule of promotions for the 2023 season.Here is everything you want to know.Bobbleheads We'll start with the bobbleheads, a fan favorite and collectible.
White Sox release promotional schedule of bobbleheads, giveaways for 2023 MLB season
Spring training is well underway and Opening Day is almost upon us.And ahead of the first official baseball of the year later this month, the Chicago White Sox have released their schedule of promotions for the 2023 season.Here is everything you want to know.Bobbleheads We'll start with the bobbleheads, a fan favorite and collectible.
From sitar to ukuleles it's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Freight
Freight & Salvage shines the spotlight on music ranging from Hawaii to India, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May.And it's not just about listening there are classes for playing as well.Longtime ukulele instructor at the Freight, Hiram Bell, has dedicated his life to spreading the joy of Hawaiian mele (music) to people of all backgrounds.
Vibrate D.C. features DJs spinning for transcendence and community
A crowd dances at last year's Vibrate D.C. (Killthelight)Tara Algios is no stranger to D.C.'s underground dance music scene.They spent years building a reputation for splashy techno tracks at warehouse parties like Roam and experimental all-nighters like L.E.N.G., but when the pandemic struck, they found themselves untethered.
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebrations Around DC - Washingtonian
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time dedicated to reflect upon and celebrate the stories and accomplishments of Asian American and Pacific Islanders.The Washington area has plenty going on this month, including street fairs, educational talks, performances, and more.Here's a look at what's happening in May: National Museum of Asian Art Centennial Festival ProgrammingNational Museum of Asian Art Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 14 The National Museum of Asian Art is celebrating its 100th year of operations with a festival devoted to Asian art, cuisine, literature, and history.
NYC's First-Ever Asian Creative Festival Is Headed To Industry City
As we approach May and enter in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), it's important to continue honoring the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans every day outside of the month.This year, the Asian Creative Foundation announced the first-ever Asian Creative Festival coming to Industry City during AAPI month.
NYC's new Asian Council district primed to be snatched by Republicans
The new 43rd Council district - covering Bensonhurst, New Utrecht, and parts of Dyker Heights and Sunset Park -- is currently 54% Asian.Corbis via Getty Images Democrats could soon be feeling blue over the city's first Asian-majority Council district.Pols, pundits and activists on both sides of the political aisle say Republicans are primed to win the new "Asian opportunity" Council district in southern Brooklyn - even though it was carved out by a Dem-controlled commission.
Immigration Challenges Affecting LGBTQ Individuals and Others - San Francisco Bay Times
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.- The Department of Homeland Security has a complex registration system for those from other countries who are working in the U.S. and/or desiring to immigrate here.Individuals who have permission to work in the U.S. with a green card are required to register each year until their status is reviewed and changes.
Asian-American parents latest group to rally to increase NYC charter schools
Grassroots momentum is growing among New York's minority communities to lift the cap on charter schools, with Asian-American parents holding a rally Friday outside the city Dept. of Education headquarters.The push from the Asian community for school choice comes just three days after 500 predominantly black and Hispanic parents held a pro-charter school event outside City Hall.
To be honest, I've said "yes" too many times in my career.Some have given me opportunities and blessings, while some have ended in resentment, regret, and burnout.Those regretful yeses left me feeling like an empty vessel of a person.Of a designer.Of an employee.My impulsive trigger for saying yes, or rather, my difficulty in saying no roots back to my childhood.
The Most Important Thing Parents Of LGBTQ+ Teens Should Do Is Actually Very Simple
The United States is in the midst of a teen mental health crisis.According to a 2021 survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 44% of American teens reported increased feelings of sadness.Numerous studies and surveys have shown that the epidemic of depression and anxiety is more prevalent in teens who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community than their cisgender and heterosexual peers and that LGBTQ+ teens are more likely to attempt and/or complete suicide than other teens.
Alleged anti-Asian bigot shoves woman to the ground in NYC's Herald Square
A woman was pushed to the ground by a stranger who called her a "stupid Asian b-h" near Herald Square, cops said Tuesday while releasing photos of the suspected bigot.The hateful creep approached the 56-year-old victim from behind at West 33rd Street and Sixth Avenue around 3:15 p.m. Dec. 31 and shoved her "without any prior conversation or provocation," according to police.
Lawmaker's Victory May Cost Him Coveted Manhattan Apartment
For days, Democrats in the New York State Assembly had been considering whether to expel a Republican assemblyman because of evidence suggesting he lived in Manhattan, not in the South Brooklyn district he was recently elected to represent.The efforts to remove Assemblyman Lester Chang were seen as extraordinary a legislator hasn't been ousted from the Assembly in over a century and politically contentious, fueling accusations from Republicans that Democrats were pushing a partisan agenda to overturn his election.
Truly Supporting Diverse Publishers Means Doing It On The Regular
Advertisers often talk about supporting Black- and minority-owned media companies.It's Mark Prince's job to help them turn those pledges into action.Prince joined Dentsu Media in May 2021 as SVP and head of economic empowerment, which is a new role for the agency.He and his team create DEI investment benchmarks for clients and encourage brands to rethink the way they evaluate media partners.
Convicted sex offender spews anti-Asian slurs during NYC Council meeting - and pols did nothing to stop him
A convicted sex offender was allowed to openly spew anti-Asian bigotry at a public City Council hearing this week without even the pols running the session stopping him or objecting.Douglas Powell, an ex-con affiliated with the lefty advocacy group Vocal-NY, spouted his racist hate Thursday while saying he supports a proposed city law that would bar landlords from conducting criminal background checks on prospective tenants.
KPOP, a new Broadway musical both celebrating and exploring the wildly popular Korean music genre, will close on Sunday, just two weeks after opening.The producers had hoped that the large and youthful global fan base for K-pop music would lead to a strong audience for the show, but instead it faced anemic ticket sales that made it impossible to keep going.
NYC woman, 19, charged with hate crime for 'Asian pig' subway attack
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with a hate crime in a vile attack on a subway rider who was punched, kicked and called an "Asian pig" during a fight over seats, police said.Dream Commisso of Manhattan was nabbed Tuesday night in East Harlem and booked on charges of assault as a hate crime, aggravated harassment, assault, menacing and harassment.
Vicious trio hiss 'Asian pig' in attack on NYC straphanger over seats: NYPD
A hate-spewing trio called a man an "Asian pig" and kicked and punched him on a Midtown train after demanding that he and a female companion give up their seats, cops said Sunday.The three suspects, a man and two women, approached their 42-year-old victim and his 41-year-old female companion on the shuttle train from Grand Central Station to Times Square around 8 p.m. Saturday, police said.
NY's Asian voters rejected Dems, backed Zeldin and GOP over crime, education
New York's once blue-leaning Asian-American voters - disgusted with crime, discrimination and bad education - have turned on the Democratic Party with a vengeance, a Post analysis of election results reveals.In a startling development, Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin carried the majority Asian 40th Assembly District in Flushing/Bayside Queens over victorious Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul, with 7,819 votes to 7,301 for the incumbent.
NYC's 'most romantic' restaurant accused of having segregated 'Asian corner'
A TikTok reviewer is slamming the restaurant One if by Land, Two if by Sea for allegedly discriminating against Asian diners.TikTok / rokug4n One of New York City's most romantic restaurants is under fire for allegedly discriminating against Asian diners.A woman is calling out fine dining Greenwich Village landmark One If By Land, Two If By Sea on TikTok for its alleged discriminatory practices that includes seating Asian diners on the second floor of its restaurant, separate from other diners on the first floor.
Democrats Cling to Supermajorities in N.Y. Legislature Amid G.O.P. Gains
Democrats in New York were clinging to their supermajorities in the State Legislature as of Wednesday morning, with a handful of competitive races still too close to call, stalling Republican hopes of curbing Albany's leftward tilt.Democrats retained control of the 63-seat State Senate, but it remained unclear if Republicans who won seats on Long Island and flipped another in the Hudson Valley had netted the two seats necessary to eliminate Democrats' veto-proof supermajority.
Vice President Kamala Harris rallies to energize Black vote while Darren Bailey touts Christian conservatism
On the final Sunday of the general election season, Illinois Democrats led by Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. J.B. Pritzker aimedto energize Black voters to get to the polls while Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey promoted the Christian conservatism that is abasis of his campaign.The visit by Harris - the nation's first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president - came one day after President Joe Biden stumped for congressional candidates in the Chicago area as Illinois' Democratic control of government faces a test from voters on Tuesday.
Mei Mei will open a dumpling factory and cafe in South Boston
Restaurants The popular restaurant will also host dumpling-making classes at the Iron Works building location.If you've been craving dumplings, a renowned eatery will be reopening at a new South Boston location this winter-and you will be able to see how the food gets made while you're there.Mei Mei, which closed its Fenway location at the start of the pandemic, will open a new dumpling factory, cafe, and classroom in January 2023.
Hollywood's First Chinese American Star + Pronouns Lost in Translation | KQED
The pioneering Asian American actress Anna May Wong is one of five American women the U.S. Mint is recognizing this year with an image on the American quarter, and the first Asian American to appear on U.S. currency.
Three men charged in brazen daylight robberies targeting Asian Americans
Three men have been charged with robbing victims, many of whom were Asian American, of pricey watches, other designer items and cash in a series of brazen daylight crimes across Los Angeles and Orange counties, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Former SF politician unhappy with charges brought against alleged attacker
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office said Wednesday that the man who allegedly attacked former San Francisco commissioner Greg Chew will face felony assault and battery charges, but Chew says the man should face hate crime charges as well.
Man Charged With Killing Worker Over Duck Sauce Found Dead, Police Say
Authorities were checking on the man, Glenn Hirsch, after he failed to appear in court, according to his lawyer, who said his client appeared to have shot himself.