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Asian America

7d ago

Asian America

Ali Wong tackles divorced dating and single motherhood in upcoming Netflix special

The 42-year-old comedian has entered a new chapter and she will share it all in “Single Lady.”

Ali Wong smiling and holding a microphone

Ali Wong smiling and holding a microphone

Asian America

8d ago

Asian America

Netflix announces 'Bridgerton's' next leading lady: Yerin Ha

After Kate Sharma stole hearts, “Bridgerton’s” newest Asian love interest is preparing to step out into high society.

Yerin Ha in 2022.

Yerin Ha in 2022.

Asian America

9d ago

Asian America

88% of Asian Americans in California plan to vote, but half aren’t being contacted, they say

“People are still taking AAPI voters for granted given the size of the electorate in the state," one expert said of California, the state with the most Asian American residents.

A voter fills out his ballot in a polling station at San Francisco City Hall in 2022.

A voter fills out his ballot in a polling station at San Francisco City Hall in 2022.

Asian America

13d ago

Asian America

Pancakes, meet pandan. Asian American restaurants add their own spin to weekend brunch

Add a tom yum scramble, ube pancakes or pho poutine to your weekend routine.

Customers eat weekend brunch items at Taste & Glory restaurant in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

Customers eat weekend brunch items at Taste & Glory restaurant in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

EXCLUSIVE

14d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Asian Americans have largest voter registration increase, new analysis shows

The increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander voter registration, compared to 2020, was more than double the increase of both new Black and white voters.

Supporters cheer at a Kamala Harris a campaign rally in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, 2024.

Supporters cheer at a Kamala Harris a campaign rally in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, 2024.

Asian America

14d ago

Asian America

Driver who repeatedly hit an Asian American man gets 18 months in prison

In December 2022, Sullivan yelled “go back to China” to a group of Asian Americans in Quincy and threatened to kill them before repeatedly hitting one of them with his car.

Downtown Quincy, Ma.

Downtown Quincy, Ma.

Asian America

14d ago

Asian America

China halts foreign adoptions of its children

China previously suspended international adoptions during the coronavirus pandemic.

FILE - Children attend classes at a foster home of the New Hope Foundation on the outskirts of Beijing, China on Oct. 11, 2017.

FILE - Children attend classes at a foster home of the New Hope Foundation on the outskirts of Beijing, China on Oct. 11, 2017.

15d ago

After a brutal 'Bachelorette' finale, fans say this was the only good guy onscreen

Tran's brother, James, was highly praised for being vocal about his concerns over the suitors and his overall brotherly wisdom.

Jenn Tran sits on a couch in front of a studio audience

Jenn Tran sits on a couch in front of a studio audience

TV

15d ago

TV

Jenn Tran's 'Bachelorette' finale ends in heartbreak

Tran was visibly in tears as she watched her proposal on “After the Final Rose.”

Jenn Trann in the "Bachelorette" finale.

Jenn Trann in the "Bachelorette" finale.

Asian America

16d ago

Asian America

Kimchi no more? Climate change puts South Korea’s beloved cabbage dish at risk

Climate change adds to the challenges facing South Korea’s kimchi industry, which is already battling lower-priced imports from China, which are mostly served in restaurants.

Climate change threatens Korean staple food, kimchi

Climate change threatens Korean staple food, kimchi

Vote Watch

21d ago

Vote Watch

Texas voter purge may be sending a chilling message, lawmakers and advocates warn

Voters must check if they’re still registered or if they have been placed on a suspended list, which could add “more barriers for their votes to count,” a Democratic state legislator said.

"Vote Here" signs outside library building.

"Vote Here" signs outside library building.