…In Music.” The documentary, directed by Christelle De Castro and released in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, takes an intimate look at Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women…
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APAHM 2018: Anna Akana Tackles Mental Health Awareness and API Representation
…of portraits and stories, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, on API women who use their perspectives and voices to speak up and impact their communities. Read more…
Exclusive: Amazon Music and 88rising Release Luna Li Short Film, ‘Shapeshifter’
Dream-pop crooner Luna Li is “Alone But Not Lonely” in her upcoming short film, “Shapeshifter.” Premiering as a part of Amazon Music’s collaboration with 88rising for Asian Pacific American Heritage…
6 Independent Film Fundraisers to Support During APAHM
With Asian Pacific American Heritage Month underway, film festivals centered on Asian American and Pacific Islander-created content are in full swing. But have you ever thought about how all that…
API Women Get Empowered At IDENTITY LA 2019
IDENTITY LA, held on Saturday, May 11, is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s festivities brought together internationally renowned artists—TOKiMONSTA, MILCK and Sophia Black—and activists…
HBO launches first film competition for AAPI directors
…HBO during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. Cash prizes will also be awarded, with $5,000 going to the first-place winner. According to HBO, judges will include HBO executives…
5 Asian Celebrities Thinking Fast for Ramadan 2019
…Malasyian singer-songwriter Yuna has had a busy May. Not only is she observing Ramadan, but she’s also celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. On May 11, she performed in Los…
Asian American Activists: How To Make Change
We launched #TogetherWeSpeak this Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to spotlight Los Angeles-based female API activists who are empowering their communities through action and by speaking up. We asked each…
The Lookout: Star-Studded New Releases and Updates on AAPI Current Events
…celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Netflix launched a campaign to spotlight their roster of AAPI talent and stories. The campaign enlists Netflix stars Daniel Dae Kim, Lana Condor,…
8 API Content Creators You Should Follow This APAHM
…already come up with a viral dance trend to accompany it. With Asian Pacific American Heritage Month coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to spotlight some of these…
APAHM 2018: Doreena Wong On a Lifetime in Civil Rights Advocacy
…difference.” This article is a part of a series of portraits and stories, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, on API women who use their perspectives and voices…
Detroit News Reporter Downplays Vincent Chin Murder As A Bar Brawl Gone Awry
…his failures and biases, is difficult to take seriously. Coming on the eve of this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, his article is especially egregious, a wrongheaded minor coda…
Los Angeles Honors Two APA Community Pioneers In Celebration Of APAHM
The City of Los Angeles honored on Tuesday two Asian American civic leaders, Dr. Mike Hong and former City Councilman Michael Woo, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month….
Celebrate APAHM by Exploring the Rich Heritage of Asia Through Traditional Clothing
From qipao to lehengas to kebayas, find the perfect traditional dress for your culture this Asian Pacific American Heritage Month….
APAHM 2018: Mia Yamamoto On Her Unending Fight for the Poor and Marginalized
…tendency to drive everyone toward excellence,” she said. This article is a part of a series of portraits and stories, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, on API…