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. […]
Stories
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 […]
Daniel Kim Ethridge Is Bringing Back The Breakup Anthem With Single, ‘Don’t Beg Me To Love You’
The COVID-19 pandemic might have shuttered music venues across the nation and put the brakes on live concerts, but that’s not stopping Korean American country singer Daniel Kim Ethridge […]
Get Your Glitter Ready For ‘Craftopia’ With LaurDIY
Chances are, we can all fondly recall our younger days of arts-and-crafts with pom-poms, gluesticks and construction paper. But did you ever think your papier-mâché swan or macaroni necklace […]
Looking To Stream Something New? Try These 10 Projects On HBO Max
Tomorrow, May 27, marks the beginning of a new era for WarnerMedia. It’s the launch of HBO Max—the newest streamer offering up the at-home entertainment experience. Anime lovers in […]
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 […]
6 More Online APAHM Events Coming Your Way
Can you believe we’re already three weeks into May? Time sure flies in quarantine, but the online APAHM celebrations aren’t over yet. If you’re missing your typical opportunities to […]
A ‘Slow Bloom’ Is In Progress—Watch Out For Singer-Songwriter mesmi
APAHM is the perfect occasion to show our support for rising Asian artists. In our spotlight is mesmi, who just released her first full-length album “Slow Bloom” today, May […]
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 […]
