Two years ago, “Unvarnished,” a New York Times investigative piece by Sarah Maslin Nir into the untold life of nail salon workers, sparked the rage of a nation with […]
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Sa-i-gu From Our Archives: 25 Years Of Reflection On The L.A. Riots
Saturday marks 25 years since the Los Angeles riots tore through countless communities and lit the city on fire. The uprising followed mounting tensions — surrounding economic disparity in South […]
LA Asian Pacific Film Fest Explores How Far We’ve Come, And How Much Further We’ve Got
Though the Asian Pacific American film community remains plagued by representation and inclusivity issues in Hollywood, it’s still come a long, long way. All you need as proof is […]
United Passenger Lost Two Teeth, Broke His Nose, Suffered Concussion, Lawyer Says
Dr. David Dao, the passenger who was forcefully dragged off a United Airlines flight, suffered from a “significant” concussion and broken nose, as well as the loss of his […]
A 1992 L.A. Riots Documentary By John Ridley Is Coming To Theaters
“Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992,” a feature documentary about the Los Angeles riots by Oscar-winning scribe John Ridley, will be in theaters on April 21, and air on ABC […]
This Beautiful Little Boy Needs A Bone Marrow Donor. Join #AllysFight And Save A Life.
Ally Kim is two years old, lives in London and loves football, blowing bubbles, giving kisses and playing with his older brother Micah and his dog Chocopie. And Ally […]
American Sikhs Have Launched An Ad Campaign To Advocate Against Hate
Soon, ads pushing back against hate on American Sikhs will hit airwaves. Leaders and families in the U.S. Sikh community have launched a campaign, “We are Sikhs,” in the […]
Nick Ut, Photojournalist Behind Iconic ‘Napalm Girl,’ Retires After 51 Years
Photojournalist Nick Ut, who won a Pulitzer for shooting the iconic Vietnam War photograph known as “Napalm Girl,” retired Wednesday after working for the Associated Press for 51 years. […]
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 […]
Asians Went To The Movies More Than Any Group, Per Capita, In 2016
Asians, as an ethnic group, had the highest movie theater attendance per capita in 2016, going to the movies an average 6.1 times last year compared to 4.9 times […]
With ‘Andi Mack,’ Disney Launches First Asian American-Centric TV Show
Disney Channel has launched the season premiere for its first Asian American family-centric television series: “Andi Mack.” The series features Peyton Elizabeth Lee, 12, as the main character, Andi. […]
Watch: PSA Tackles ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Whitewashing Controversy
Watch: Whitewashing PSA Tackles ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Controversy With just weeks left until the live-action “Ghost in the Shell’ film starring Scarlett Johansson in the leading role comes […]
Bill Attempts To End Daylight Saving Time In California
In 1784, Benjamin Franklin wrote a satirical essay in which he suggested that by waking up at dawn — which would maximize daylight hours — Parisians could save on […]
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 […]
In Response To Seattle Shooting, Sikh Coalition Calls To #LoveMyNeighbor
In Kansas last month, the hateful words shouted toward two Indian men who were shot were, “Get out of my country.” On Friday, the words said to a Sikh […]
