The incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, including children, labeled enemies during World War II is an historical experience that has traumatized, and galvanized, the Japanese American community over the decades.
AAPI news media strides and struggles
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) news media landscape in Washington state is facing challenges amidst its rich history of community storytelling and engagement, as revealed in a groundbreaking report titled “AAPI News Media: Origins and Futures.”
AAPI communities face high cancer mortality rates — Health expert offers lifestyle tips
The American Cancer Society released a first-of-its-kind Cancer Facts and Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander People, 2024-2026 this month, which finds that cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States nationally but ranks first in Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese individuals, with lung cancer being the leading cause of death in men of every Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander ethnic group.
Theater show spotlights the stories of those who are Asian American and Jewish
David Chiu’s mother comes from a long line of Lithuanian Jews; his father is an immigrant from Hong Kong.
Mam’s Bookstore event celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
Approximately two dozen people gathered at Mam’s Bookstore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on May 25 for an event aimed at uplifting the love, hope, and cultural pride within AAPI communities.
White House celebrates 25 years of increasing visibility for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
The White House commemorated 25 years of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) with a lively celebration on May 13.
“Dealing With Dad” deals with mental health the hard way
Chinese American writer/director Tom Huang came to his latest film “Dealing With Dad” with solid skills and impressive history under his belt. But for this project, he had to go where he hadn’t gone before—into his own family’s history and struggles.
Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with JPMorgan Chase’s Rocky Fong
In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we sat down with Rocky Fong, Community Manager at Chase, to discuss what this moment means to him, the advice that’s helped him advance in his career, and what he’s hoping to achieve in 2024.
Iam Tongi wows D.C. crowd at AAPI Heritage Month reception
American Idol winner Iam Tongi performed in Washington, D.C. on Monday at a reception marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Asian Art Exhibition opens at Bellevue City Hall
The City of Bellevue kicked off Asian Heritage Month with a vibrant Asian Art Exhibition reception at City Hall on May 8.