Acclaimed director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, will be coming out of retirement to work on “Boro the Caterpillar,” on what will be his last film. Miyazaki, […]
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Carl Higbie: ‘Japanese Internment Camps A Precedent For National Muslim Registry’
A prominent Trump supporter’s suggestion that Japanese internment camps are a “precedent” for a national Muslim registry has set off concern throughout the nation. Carl Higbie, a former spokesman […]
LAFD Battalion Chief On Why More Firefighters Need To Be Women, Minorities
Los Angeles Department Battalion Chief Alicia Welch is one of the department’s highest-ranking women, with 25 years of service under her belt. Welch is leading efforts to recruit women […]
Maya Lin, Artist and Architect, To Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama named artist and architect Maya Lin as one of 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom today for her significant endeavors in art and design. […]
Trump’s Chief Strategist Is Concerned There Are Too Many Asians in Silicon Valley
Republican President-elect Trump’s newly appointed chief strategist, a man who has been known to make xenophobic, white nationalist statements, expressed concern over the number of tech executives in Silicon […]
Don’t Miss This Epic Star Wars Fan Film Starring Anna Akana
With “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” upon us, YouTuber Stephen Vitale decided to show a different Star Wars tale, which has been receiving positive reviews. Directed, produced and […]
What Goes Into Fake Food Used For Displays?
These creations looks so delectable, you might just want to try them – but it’s not recommended. From sushi to ice cream, it is common for restaurants in Japan […]
Giant Sinkhole In Japan Repaired In A Week
A Japanese city was able to reopen its streets after a sinkhole was repaired in a matter of days. Part of a road in Fukuoka, Japan, was swallowed by […]
California Sikh Americans Celebrate Awareness and Appreciation Month
California kicked off its fifth Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to celebrate Sikh American culture and heritage throughout legislature, public schools, various cities and even with the Los Angeles […]
Unforgettable 2016: Steve Aoki For Music Vanguard Award, Plus Special Performers
Steve Aoki, the EDM legend, producer and DJ whose work has influenced dance music globally, is the recipient of Kore Asian Media’s Music Vanguard Award this year at the […]
The Fight Against Whitewashing In Hollywood
Marissa Lee co-founded the grass roots organization Race Bending to bring people together to help stop Hollywood whitewashing, originally after the announcement of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action film. The […]
Nordstrom Apologizes For Hoodie Depicting Nanjing Massacre
Nordstrom removed an item from its clothing line Monday after receiving heated criticism online for selling a hoodie featuring a photo taken from the Nanjing Massacre. The sweatshirt – which […]
Three States Receive Grant For AAPI Data Disaggregation
An initiative to help identify and bridge gaps among diverse communities in the Asian Pacific American community through data disaggregation, especially in educational opportunities, will grant $836,000 to Minnesota, […]
Watch: The Latest ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Trailer
“Star Wars: Rogue One” is inching closer and closer to theaters, which means we have a new international trailer on our hands. The first film in the Star Wars […]
Asian Americans Report Targeted Racism Post-Election
Many members of the Asian Pacific American community are speaking out via social media about instances of racial harassment they experienced after Donald Trump’s election win. Some people are […]
