Looking for a way to unwind after finals or a day at work? It might be easy to dismiss zines as kitschy, but flipping through one is like reading […]
Author: Kyla Smith
Q&A: How Illustrator Deborah Lee Turns Her Sadness Into Artistry And Joy
To celebrate APAHM and the launch of our new name, Character Media, we’ll be sitting down with notable Asian American creatives working in entertainment for a series of Q&As […]
API Women Get Empowered At IDENTITY LA 2019
IDENTITY LA, held on Saturday, May 11, is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s festivities brought together internationally renowned artists—TOKiMONSTA, MILCK and Sophia Black—and […]
7 API Super Moms From Film and Television That Have A Place In Our Hearts
For Mother’s Day, we’re toasting our favorite API mothers and maternal figures on the small and silver screen. With mamas from the groundbreaking “Joy Luck Club” to the hilarious […]
Find A Spark Of Creative Inspiration This Summer With These 5 API YouTubers
Summer—the season of relaxation and a much needed break from studying. And, plenty of time to take up a new hobby, watch a few movies or discover a new […]
Jump Into The World Of Webcomics With These 7 API Artists
From a dark and starless dystopian China to the bright and star-studded streets of New York, webcomics can plunge readers into worlds that both test and tantalize the imagination. […]
Bad Hair Day? How To Embrace Your Asian Hair In All Its Glory
In one of the most iconic movie scenes from the late ’90s, Fa Mulan hides away under the cover of night and plans to take her father’s place in […]
BLACKPINK Is The Revolution—In Your Area And Worldwide
A BLACKPINK concert could be the only time for you to Blink without missing a thing. It’s 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. The Forum goes black, but pops […]
Six Things To Know Before Stepping Into The Salon With Asian Hair
In a world of internet influencers and Instagram, you don’t have to look far to see gorgeous hair of all colors, cuts and styles. From layered do’s with multicolored […]
Review: Young-Ha Kim Is A Master Of Surprise In ‘Diary Of A Murderer’
Byeongsu Kim’s first kill was personal. From a pillow, smooth, round rice grains spilled out onto the floor as his father’s last breath escaped his lips. With his limbs […]
Celebrate National Ramen Noodle Day With 6 Bowls Of Slurpable Soup
With over 30 four- to five-star ramen restaurants to choose from in the area surrounding Union Station alone, finding a place to slurp down hot, soupy noodles in L.A. […]
It’s Not Too Late To Get In Touch With Your Inner Child With These 9 AAPI-Authored Children’s Books
When was the last time you cozied up with a good book just for fun? Don’t remember? Children’s books don’t have to be just for kids. Whether it’s a […]
