Dallas hosts its first-ever AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat Festival

Dallas celebrated its inaugural AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend, bringing people together for a vibrant cultural exp...

NYC set to hold 3rd annual AAPI Heritage parade

New York City is gearing up for its third annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural and Heritage Parade this weekend, celeb...

White House appoints its first-ever Asian American Curator

Donna Hayashi Smith, a member of the White House’s Office of the Curator for over two decades, has been appointed as the new curator. Key po...

Watch: Elodie Yung shares Cambodian father’s story for AANHPI Heritage Month

“The Cleaning Lady” star Elodie Yung commemorated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by sharing he...

Indian American poet Meena Alexander honored with Google Doodle

Google Doodle honors Meena Alexander as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month kicked off on Wednesday...

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims May as AAPI Heritage Month in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom officially proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the state. Key po...

Kristi Yamaguchi honored with Barbie doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has been honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel. Key points: ...

US universities kick off AAPI Heritage Month celebrations

U.S. universities and colleges are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month during April with an array of event...

Tennis star Jessica Pegula speaks about embracing her Korean heritage

Tennis sensation Jessica Pegula recently spoke about embracing her Korean heritage and using her platform to raise awareness during Asian Am...

Comedian filmed spewing anti-Asian racism uses AAPI Heritage Month to promote tour

A comedian who was filmed spewing anti-Asian racism on stage recently greeted his social media followers with “Happy Asian Heritage month” w...

Artket Goods’ Asian-inspired candles tap into nostalgic scents of childhood

Francesca Chan of Artket Goods found a unique way to honor various Asian cultures through candles, with scents that range in inspiration fro...

10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes

As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight s...

SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo leads new mental health series

SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo is taking part in a new mental health initiative launched by The Jed Foundation (JED) and Mindset, a self-care and ...

Asian trailblazers featured in new card game developed by Columbia University students

A creative group of Columbia University students has developed an innovative card game aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of Asia...

From Navy SEAL to doctor to astronaut: Jonny Kim may set foot on the moon in 2024

Ever since he was a child, Jonny Kim, a highly decorated Navy SEAL and a graduate of Harvard Medical School, said he had always wanted to go...

California ballroom studio saved from Monterey Park mass shooter to host AAPI community dance

A ballroom studio in Alhambra, California, that was saved from what could have been a mass shooting after the January massacre in Monterey P...

DeSantis signs bill requiring AAPI history in Florida schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that mandates the inclusion of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in the state’s...

10 AAPI inventors and innovators who changed the world with their contributions

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month is a time for celebrating our diverse community and honoring those who have paved ...

Meet the Japanese American jailed for refusing to go to WWII incarceration camp

As the U.S. government rolled out an order to place all Japanese Americans and immigrants of Japanese descent to incarceration camps during ...

Jeannie Mai Jenkins apologizes for ‘inadvertently excluding Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders’

“The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai Jenkins has issued an apology after making a remark that sparked backlash on social media.  The T...

10 anti-Asian stereotypes that need to be dumped NOW

As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it’s important to remember historic events and sociocultural narr...

National Museum of Asian Art celebrates 100 years with 2-week festival

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in a two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Herit...

‘History, pride and dignity’: Google Doodle honors Chinese American photographer Corky Lee

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Google Doodle is honoring the legacy of Corky Lee, a Chinese American phot...

10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific ...

White House to celebrate AA and NHPI Heritage Month with convenings, panels and artistic performances

The White House and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) will be hosting a nati...

DC announces titles featuring new Asian superheroes for AAPI Heritage Month

DC Comics recently announced the release of three upcoming comic book titles aimed at highlighting the talents and stories of Asian American...

Photo exhibit honoring legendary Asian American photographer Corky Lee opens in New York City

When Corky Lee studied American History at Queens College in New York, the young Chinese American saw a photograph in a book that featured w...

BTS to meet President Biden at White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

BTS will meet with President Biden at the White House on Tuesday, May 31, to talk about Asian inclusion, representation and the surge in an...

Documenting survival, pride and strength: Video celebrates North Korean history and refugees

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, Liberty in North Korea is celebrating North Korean Ancestry. The vi...

Marvel celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with anthology comic featuring Asian and AAPI talent

Marvel is commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May with the upcoming release of “Marvel's Voic...

Mayor Adams announces New York City’s first-ever annual AAPI Cultural and Heritage Parade

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday the city’s first annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural and Heritage...

Simu Liu honored with IMDb Starmeter Award for being a ‘fan favorite’

IMDb presented Simu Liu with a “Fan Favorite” Starmeter Award in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Liu reached ...

President Biden touts community funding, COVID Hate Crimes Act signing in AANHPI Heritage Month proclamation

President Biden released the White House’s annual proclamation on Asian American, and now Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) He...

Immortal Studios Virtual Summit to Uplift AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media

The Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media (AAREM) summit series will be held on Wednesday with “prominent AAPI creators,...

Snapchat Releases New Content to Mark Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month

Snapchat has released new content and creative tools to help users celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. Di...

South Coast Plaza Presents Virtual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Event

South Coast Plaza is proud to present its virtual event in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month highlighting talented Asian perfor...