While anti-Asian sentiment is nothing new, it is jarring to see just how astronomical the numbers of hate crimes have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Just in the past […]
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Pechanga Resort & Casino Wishes Everyone a Prosperous Year of the Ox!
As the Lunar New Year 2021 approaches, Pechanga Resort & Casino welcomes everyone to join in the celebration of the festival with a series of games and promotions this […]
Pechanga Resort & Casino Celebrates the Harvest Moon Festival With $100,000 in Cash Prizes
Since its reopening in June, Pechanga Resort & Casino is prioritizing health and safety while still letting everyone in on the fun. To wish everyone peace of mind, health […]
Pechanga Resort & Casino Reopens Its Doors To Golfers
It’s official, Pechanga Resort & Casino is welcoming you back to their Journey golf course! The casino announced its reopening on June 1, which attracted a large crowd excited […]
Here’s What The Fight For Black Lives Matter Looks Like In 2020
It’s no overstatement to say that the events of May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have changed the course of American history. The circumstances of George Floyd’s death at the […]
Inside Los Angeles’ June 5 Peaceful Solidarity Protest
During the week leading up to June 5, a flyer was passed around on Instagram with the heading, “Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) for Black Lives Matter.” Simple […]
As COVID-19 Pandemic Rages On, Asian American Journalists Continue To Make Headlines
Unlike medical professionals, most journalists are not trained to work during a contagious virus outbreak, let alone a virus with so many unknowns. But as essential businesses, news outlets […]
Postal Workers Struggle With Financial And Personal Repercussions Of COVID-19
Just by looking outside at deserted freeways and shuttered businesses, it’s clear that most Americans are abiding by the stay-at-home policies still in effect across much of the nation. […]
2020 Is Hindsight
Though the meaning expressed by my tenuous command of the English idiom may be closer than appears in rearview, it does not change the fact that I am nonetheless […]
After COVID-19 Closures, Pechanga Resort & Casino Re-Opens Doors
As of June 1, the biggest resort and casino on the West Coast is back in business. Pechanga Resort & Casino drew crowds on Monday, with many customers waiting […]
In The Wake Of A Virus, The Natural World Is Making A Comeback
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bigger And Even Better: Here’s 7 More APAHM Festivities Coming Your Way
The Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations are still in full force. This upcoming week is an especially busy one, as there will be a variety of new shows […]