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Northeastern Global News: She restored a 112-year-old Asian American film. Now it’s in the National Film Registry
“The Oath of the Sword” tells the tragic story of a Japanese husband and wife that spans continents and cultures. by Cody Mello-Klein After years of hiding in plain sight, a restored version of “The Oath of the Sword,” the oldest Asian American film, has been added...
Korean American Institute Launches Unprecedented Survey of 1,500 Korean Americans
WASHINGTON – This week, the Korean American Institute (Institute) will begin a national survey designed to generate the most insightful, comprehensive, and up to date set of data about Korean Americans, their demographic backgrounds, lived experiences, societal needs,...
Britannica: Who was the first Asian American woman in the U.S. Navy?
Susan Ahn Cuddy was the first female Asian American officer and the first female gunnery officer in the U.S. Navy. Below is an excerpt from the video transcript: SPEAKER 1: During World War II, some 350,000 women served in the United States Armed forces, with over...
Northwest Asian Weekly: Team USA AAPI athletes to watch at the Winter Olympics
Alysa Liu performs during the women’s free program at the 2026 U.S. National Championships. By Jason Cruz Alysa Liu returns from an absence in the figure skating world back to center stage of the Olympics. The 20-year-old from California returned to competitive...
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Archaeologists and community historians on the trail of Chinese cowboys in Eastern Oregon
By Chelsea Rose (OPB) and Christie Goshe (OPB) Recent investigations have linked Chinese Americans with more than 30 historic ranches in Eastern Oregon, including one south of Dayville in Grant County. This story is a special collaboration with the Southern Oregon...
Medical Xpress: Life expectancy study reveals the dangers of ‘model minority’ stereotype
Changes in years of life lost by race/ethnicity among individuals with a bachelor's degree, by period. Credit: The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences (2026). DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbaf248 by Chris Sasaki, University of Toronto...
Newsweek: From Iron Rails to AI, Asian Americans Built a Nation
Three elderly Chinese railroad workers photographed next to a parade float celebrating the anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, 1919. Taken on 10 May 1919. By John Wang As America prepares for its 250th birthday in 2026, the “America250” commemoration invites...
Brooklyn Eagle: Lunar New Year at Industry City
Lion dancers will perform at Industry City this month for the Lunar New Year. Photo c/o Industry City. By Brooklyn Eagle Staff SUNSET PARK – INDUSTRY CITY IS celebrating the Lunar New Year this month with performances, parties and more. On Thursday, Feb. 19 from 1 to...
Radii: Between Tradition and Tomorrow: NYC’s Enduring Chinese Bookstores
By Moren Mao It’s no secret that as digital media continues to dominate our attention spans, readership of physical books has been steadily declining. A study published last year found that reading for pleasure in the U.S. has dropped by nearly 40%. As a result – and...
AsAmNews: Maddow reopens buried truth about Japanese Americans
By Ravi Chandra Rachel Maddow’s six-episode podcast Burn Order, released in December, 2025, is an outstanding contribution to knowledge of American history and psyche, and absolutely vital listening in our imperiled era. Maddow grippingly relates the flawed...