South China Morning Post: It started with Crazy Rich Asians. How mahjong is booming across the US
The smell of sautéed prawns wafted through the event hall behind Hot Shot Coffee in Denver, in the US state of Colorado. Cody Peeler, stood behind a rice cooker and a hotplate, worried the aroma would offend the cafe’s clientele. But to the dozens who had gathered on...
AAPI Data: 2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey
In a pivotal election year, fast-growing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are poised to have a critical impact on races across the nation. The 2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey, conducted by the National Council for Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) and...
People: Sandra Oh, Bowen Yang, Kumail Nanjiani and Others Reflect on the Asian Experience
By Lizzie Hyman Well-known celebrities and activists alongside unsung members of the Asian community are sharing their experiences, offering stories of tragedy and triumph, and revealing the joy and the pain at the roots of their identity. In the upcoming HBO Max...
AOL: These 15 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Made History
Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-American astronaut to go to space. By Ale Russian, Catherine Caruso Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made countless contributions to society and culture through art, activism, athleticism, scientific achievements, and...
NY Times: ‘Flower Drum Song,’ Once Overhauled, Returns Changed Again
Playwright David Henry Hwang By Robert Ito When East West Players in Los Angeles reached out to David Henry Hwang two years ago about staging one of his works for the theater troupe’s 60th anniversary season, Hwang had a lot of material to choose from. Maybe “M....
Center for American Women and Politics: Asian American Women in Politics
As part of CAWP’s Research Inventory on Gender & Politics, this overview focuses on current and past research, with particular emphasis on the latest findings, related to Asian American women in politics. This overview captures the state of knowledge to...
Asian American Life TV News Magazine – April edition
Asian American Life is a multiple Emmy-nominated news magazine show that addresses topical news issues, features, and celebrities. We highlight Asian American communities nationwide and profile Asian American leaders. In celebration of April’s national diversity...
U.S. Census: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2026
In 1992, Congress established May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to coincide with two key milestones: the arrival of the nation’s first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and Chinese workers’ pivotal role in building the transcontinental railroad...
NY Times: George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi (center) visits with former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi (left) and First Lady Jean Ariyoshi (right) Saturday, Nov. 10, 2011 during the International Trade Reception at Bishop Museum in Honolulu. By Robert D. McFadden George R. Ariyoshi,...