The man who went viral after videos of him being forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight sparked widespread outrage has been identified as physician David Dao. Dao, seen […]
Author: Lillian Tsao
Add These 10 Books To Your Summer Reading List
It’s that beautiful time of year when all we want to do is kick back in the sun and read. When it comes to choosing a book to cozy […]
Riverside Honors Pachappa Camp, The ‘Birthplace Of Korean America’
Last week, Riverside, California, honored Pachappa Camp, which has been recognized as the birthplace of Korean America following research by UC Riverside professor Edward Chang. Here are five fascinating facts […]
10 Asian Dog Breeds That Are Beyond Cute
You say labrador, we say Lhasa apso. You say chihuahua, we say chow chow. You say pug, and we agree — did you know that they’re from China? We’re […]
Vietnamese American Community Rallies To Support Senator Removed From Floor
After Republican Californian senator and former Vietnam War refugee Janet Nguyen was physically removed from the Senate floor for criticizing an anti-Vietnam War activist, GOP lawmakers, veterans and hundreds […]
Senators Condemn Discrimination In Resolution Commemorating Japanese Internment
On the 75th anniversary of the issuance of Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, Hawaiian Senator Mazie Hirono […]
Philippine Embassy Not Amused With CBS Depiction Of Fictional Filipino President
The CBS drama “Madame Secretary” is receiving criticism from Washington’s Philippines Embassy for portraying a fictional Filipino president getting punched for making inappropriate advances on the show’s protagonist. The […]
Retired American Girl Doll Ivy Ling Receives Amazon Original Special
Retired American Girl doll Ivy Ling is the inspiration behind the doll company’s new Amazon original special “Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance,” set to be released on […]
Tracker Of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Launched By Nonprofit
Spurred by reports of an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the civil rights nonprofit Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ) has launched the first-ever online […]
USA Swimming Encourages Asian Americans To Learn How To Swim
In a continuing initiative to reach out to minority communities, the USA Swimming Foundation has released its first Asian American Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide to encourage Asian Americans to […]
Bye Bye Bao Bao: National Zoo’s Beloved Giant Panda Leaves For China
This morning, one of the Smithsonian National Zoo’s most beloved residents, the giant panda Bao Bao, boarded a plane stocked with fan mail and bamboo to make the 16-hour […]
Syrian Musician Stranded By Travel Ban Returns To US, Wins A Grammy
On Sunday, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble won a Grammy in the “Best World Music Album” category for “Sing Me Home,” an album which united […]
5 Facts About Those Pangolins On Today’s Google Doodle
This Valentine’s Day, Google is giving users a special treat — an adorable interactive video game called “Pangolin Love,” in which the player helps a cute little animal called […]
Former Hawaii Minority Leader Considers Defecting From The GOP
After being ousted as Hawaii’s Republican Minority Leader following her criticism of President Donald Trump, State Rep. Beth Fukumoto is now considering defecting to the Democratic Party. If she […]
San Francisco Fights To Protect Sanctuary Cities Under Mayor Ed Lee
On Tuesday, San Francisco became the first city to challenge the legality of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to cut funding from cities that offer protections to undocumented […]
