Eight weeks ago, we lived in a different world. In that world, we whizzed about without much thought to our surroundings. We climbed into Ubers, celebrated birthdays with loved […]
Category: From the Magazine
During COVID-19, Hashtags Help Connect Asian Americans
As COVID-19 fear and strain engulf the country, Asian Americans are faced with a different kind of threat: racially motivated assault and harassment. Hate crimes against Asian Americans—Chinese Americans […]
In Times Of Crisis, Creatives Are Helping Light The Way
There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, but coping with the distress and emotional turmoil after this pandemic is going to take more than an injection or a pill. […]
AAPI Justice Organizations Step Up During COVID-19
At the frontline of the battle against COVID-19, doctors, nurses and emergency responders truly deserve our appreciation. But also participating in this fight persistently are nonprofit Asian American and […]
How South By Southwest’s Cancellation Is Hitting Independent Artists Hard
On March 6, 2020, the city of Austin, Texas, decided to cancel South by Southwest (stylized as SXSW), one of the biggest annual tech, music and film festivals in […]
The Sky’s The Limit For Comedian And Actor Jimmy O. Yang
Three, two, one, liftoff—this May, Jimmy O. Yang is headed for the stars. “This is the weirdest day,” Yang’s character, Dr. Chan Kaifang, remarks in the trailer for “Space […]
My Brother’s Keeper: A Personal Essay
“None of us lives to himself.” – Romans 14:7 My brother John* is the youngest of us three kids, and the only boy. Since I am the firstborn, and […]
Through The Lens: A Visual Exploration Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
Around the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought life as we know it to a screeching halt. We are experiencing a paradigm shift in human behavior. We no longer […]
Asian American Health Care Professionals Speak Out
Since COVID-19 coughed and wheezed its way onto the international scene last December, United States health care workers have been met with a grim set of occupational stressors. Due […]
Behind The Scenes Of Restaurant Industry Shutdowns During COVID-19
Governments throughout this country have deemed restaurants as essential, allowing these businesses to stay open during the COVID-19 outbreak. But the announcement came with a major caveat: delivery and […]
Ridesharing In The COVID-19 Era
TEXT BY FRANCIS RAY RETTINGER I started driving Uber back in mid-October of 2019, after I had just moved to L.A. Uber allowed me to acquire my own car, […]
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Temporarily Closes Curtains
It’s official: the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has been pushed back due to COVID-19. Despite earlier reassurances that the LAAPFF would proceed as planned, the festival has […]
Joy Osmanski Is Back On The Small Screen, With New Roles You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
As an actress, Joy Osmanski has seen her fair share of science fiction plots. But even being well-versed in apocalyptic scenarios couldn’t have prepped her for parenting during the […]
The Hospitality Industry In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Weeks into our respective stay-at-home orders, we yearn to return to the status quo, to travel freely and have a semblance of control in where we choose to go […]
The Filharmonic On Dealing With The COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has struck a chord with The Filharmonic, a Filipino American a cappella group, in the midst of their eagerly anticipated A Cappella Live! tour. The Filharmonic rose to […]
