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 […]
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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 […]
A Generational Threat: The Disturbing American History Of Anti-Asian Discrimination
In mid-February, in California’s San Fernando Valley, a 16-year-old Asian American boy was attacked and sent to the emergency room by classmates who accused him of having the coronavirus. […]
An AAPI Guide To Staying Sane During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has turned the world upside down. Caution is rising due to an increasing number of infected cases. Many public events have been cancelled […]
Jen Yamato And Frank Shyong Kick Off New ‘Asian Enough’ Podcast
Looking for something to listen to while working on your social distancing? The “Los Angeles Times” has got you covered. Today, March 17, the publication launched “Asian Enough,” a […]
Hasan Minhaj Is Back At It Again, Headlining This Year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner
No, this is not fake news. Everyone’s favorite “Patriot Act” anchor is taking his hilarious political commentary to Washington, D.C. one more time, as the featured entertainer of the […]
