Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) announced on Dec. 14 that it appointed Sofia Chang as its chief executive officer. Chang will be GSUSA’s first AAPI CEO, effective Jan. […]
Asian American women are NYC deputy mayors
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams appointed two Asian American women to be deputy mayors last week. Maria Torres-Springer and Meera Joshi will be two of six deputy mayors to […]
Lucy Koh confirmed to US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
On Dec. 13, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Lucy Koh to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a 50-45 vote. She will be the first Korean American […]
Chin elected to Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Two-time world bronze medalist Tiffany Chin has been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. The induction will take place on Jan. 9 at the Bridgestone Arena in […]
JACL 2022 Scholarship Program
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) 2022 National Scholarship and Awards Program is now underway. Guidelines, instructions, and applications are posted at jacl.org, and can be accessed by clicking the […]
AP names Tripathi, Liu as Entertainers of the Year
Two AAPI actors are among The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year. Simu Liu smashed through the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s comfort zone as its first Asian-led superhero stand-alone in […]
Yale dean Hsu dies
Mary Li Hsu, who nurtured Asian American life at Yale University, died on Nov. 8 after battling neuroendocrine cancer. Hsu was 63 and she passed away in her Manhattan home. […]
Minato appointed to WHEFA board
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Jasmine Minato as the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority (WHEFA)’s newest board member, effective Nov. 9. Minato has an extensive background in fundraising, higher-education development, […]
Kristi Yamaguchi bobblehead
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released a limited-edition bobblehead on Dec. 9 of U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. The bobblehead celebrates the 30th […]
Omoide writing group celebrates its 30th anniversary
Omoide—which means memories—is a writing program of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington, meeting on the third Saturday of each month. It was founded by Dee Goto, Atsushi […]
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