Stephanie Nam is not a full-time comedian. The 27-year-old queer Korean American runs her own calligraphy business under the name Caracol Creative, the former being the Spanish word for ‘snail’
Famous people who exemplify their rat traits — and the ones who don’t!
The story goes that way back in the day, the Jade Emperor in China pitted a bunch of animals against one another by dangling the prize of primo rank on his secret service team. The quicker any got through the heavenly gate, the better their rank.
Town Hall Seattle and KUOW series highlights AAPI poets
A poetry series featuring Asian American poets will soon kick off at Town Hall Seattle, in collaboration with KUOW.
Awkwafina and Bong’s ‘Parasite’ make Golden Globes history
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Awkwafina said she had a “mind-blowing” experience after learning backstage she made history at the Golden Globes. The rapper and actor last Sunday became the first woman of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy […]
Monument created by Seattle artists will honor Asian Americans
As a fourth generation Chinese American who grew up in a then-white Beacon Hill, Cheryll Leo-Gwinn said she “really didn’t know what it meant to be Chinese.” In Leo-Gwinn’s family, this isn’t unique.
“Beyond Bollywood” takes the full measure of Indian-Americans
The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)’s exhibit “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” didn’t originate in Seattle. But MOHAI’s guest curator Amy Bhatt wanted to make sure that local audiences saw a special, unique version.
George Li: Classical pianist prodigy, pushing forward
If you want to make it to the top, you have to start small. Award-winning Chinese American pianist George Li knows that from personal experience.
“The Brothers Paranormal” brings folks (and ghosts) on home to roost
As you might well expect from a play called “The Brothers Paranormal,” certain thriller aspects of the paranormal goings-on have to remain hidden from the general public. But director Mimi Katano was willing to let a few pennies drop.
The Wing’s new exhibition challenges preconceptions about AAPI beauty
Where Beauty Lies, the newest exhibition at the Wing Luke Museum, takes on the topic of beauty, particularly as it pertains to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Julian Peña: Queer happa Seattle artist going places
“When I was younger, I had a difficult time understanding what it means to be happa (half and half). What made me Japanese, and what made me Dominican? What does being American mean for a person such as myself? When my parents separated, my mother (Japanese) got custody of me, which is why I’ve spent most of my life exposed to Japanese culture. It wasn’t until later in life where I started to learn about Dominican culture through my Dad’s side in the Bronx, New York…
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