World No. 1 fencer Alexander Massialas, in Rio for his second Olympic games, picked up a silver in the men’s individual foil Sunday, becoming the first American to take home […]
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Study: Korean Americans are the heaviest smokers among Asian groups
A disparity exists between certain racial and ethnic groups when it comes to cigarette smoking prevalence, according to a new study released by Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Champion Chinese magician to perform at Pechanga
The international magician, Louis Yan, is set to amaze audiences with his magic show, “The Moment” at the Pechanga Theater in Temecula, California, on Aug. 27 and 28, as […]
Bill Clinton, Gary Johnson to speak to AAPIs at election forum
Friday will mark a first for national Asian American and Pacific Islander groups when former President Bill Clinton – on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton – and […]
Free Asian American concert coming to MacArthur Park in LA
A free Asian American music festival is headed to Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park, located between Downtown Los Angeles and Koreatown, on Aug. 13. The inaugural KX Music Fest […]
Suzuki becomes first player of Asian descent to join MLB’s 3000-hit club
Ichiro Suzuki, No. 51 of the Miami Marlins, recorded his 3000th hit during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, joining 29 other players in the distinction and becoming the first […]
KCON 2016: Mike Bow is your new hot best friend
We chatted about Asian American representation with Mike Bow, YouTuber, ISATV host and star of “My Best Friend is Hot,” at KCON LA 2016.
A Hayao Miyazaki-inspired art show is coming to LA this weekend
A tribute art show for legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki will be held at the Mid-City Art House in Los Angeles on Aug. 6 and 7. “The Enchanted […]
‘Great Wall’ director responds to whitewashing criticism
Zhang Yimou, director of the controversial “The Great Wall,” which has come under fire for whitewashing through its lead actor, Matt Damon, defended his film Thursday. “Our film is […]
For Jenna Ushkowitz, Broadway’s ‘Waitress’ feels like home
Theater is home for Jenna Ushkowitz, who made her return to Broadway last week in “Waitress: The Musical.” “The stage is the one place in my life I don’t […]
Karen Fukuhara of ‘Suicide Squad’ is ready to take on the world
Karen Fukuhara, on the cusp of stardom as DC’s “Suicide Squad” – in which she stars as Katana, the deadly assassin who carries tragedy and loss in her heart […]
As Asian American electorate grows, so does community outreach
Here’s what we know about the Asian American electorate as election season comes into full swing: They are still the fastest-growing racial segment nationwide, expected to double in number […]
‘Black Sheep’: Documentary gives voice to transgender women in India
Before British Indian filmmaker Reshel Shah got married, she didn’t give much thought toward the hijras – a term for transgender women in India – beyond the stereotypes: as untouchables and […]
On ‘The Great Wall’: Constance Wu Twitter Rant
Asian American actors read Constance Wu’s Twitter response to “The Great Wall.”
KCON 2016: ‘Sweet/Vicious’ star Victoria Park on storytelling
Kore spoke to “Sweet/Vicious” star Victoria Park after a panel on Asians in Hollywood at KCON LA 2016 – check it out!
