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Vanessa Hudgens heads to Philippines to explore her family’s Asian roots in travel documentary

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens is set to shoot a travel documentary that will take her to the Philippines, her mother's homeland.The as-yet-untitled project, filming in Palawan and Manila later this month, will focus on the close relationship between the 34-year-old actress' Filipino... Read More.

Asian Americans to rally nationwide on the 2-year anniversary of Atlanta shooting

Wednesday, March 15 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Two years after the death of eight people at three Atlanta-based Asian-owned or operated spas, Asian Americans are uniting in cities across the nation to demand action against racist hate, violence and to pay tribute to the lives lost.Co-organized by Stand with Asian... Read More.

Nikki Haley’s South Asian heritage is historic part of her presidential campaign

Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With her announcement this week that she is running for president, Nikki Haley has made a bit of history again -- becoming the first prominent woman of color to seek the Republican nomination.With Vice President Kamala Harris presumed to be President Joe... Read More.

‘Turning Red’ directer Domee Shi talks record Asian representation at 2023 Oscars

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

It was a record year for Oscar nominations when it came to actors and filmmakers of Asian descent being recognized. Domee Shi is one of those people, her Pixar film Turning Red, about a tween Chinese-Canadian girl who turns into a giant... Read More.

Asian American community shaken by Monterey Park mass shooting

Monday, January 23 by ABC News

(MONTEREY PARK, Calif.) -- The mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, has compounded ongoing fears of violence against Asian Americans, community members say.At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured when a gunman opened fire Saturday night at a crowded dance studio... Read More.

Actress Anna May Wong is first Asian American to appear on US currency

Wednesday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Actress Anna May Wong will be the first Asian American to appear on U.S. currency, the U.S. Mint announced.Wong's coin, shipping Oct. 24, is the fifth design in the American Women Quarters Program, celebrating trailblazing women by placing their likeness on... Read More.

For the first time, Texas represented by Asian American women in Miss USA and Miss America pageants

Monday, October 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in state history, Asian American women will represent Texas at two of the most prestigious pageants in the country.Averie Bishop from Dallas, made history in June when she became the first Asian American woman to be crowned... Read More.

Suspect charged with hate crime for allegedly attacking Asian woman in NYC: Police

Tuesday, August 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The suspect involved in an unprovoked attack on a 59-year-old Asian woman in New York City on Sunday has been arrested and charged with a hate crime, police said.The NYPD arrested Anthony Evans, 30, on Tuesday in Manhattan and charged him... Read More.

Dallas shooting may be linked to attack on Asian businesses

Saturday, May 14 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- The shooting of three Korean women in a hair salon in the city's Koreatown on Wednesday afternoon could be hate motivated, Dallas police said, and may be linked to a series of recent shootings at Asian run businesses in the city.The shooting victims... Read More.

Meet three Asian American athletes breaking barriers in team sports

Monday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It’s no secret Asian American athletes are underrepresented in professional sports in the U.S. They make up just 1.4% of the WNBA, 1.3% of Major League Soccer and 0.1% of the NFL, according to data from the Institute for Diversity and... Read More.

First female-owned Asian American NYC bookstore showcases diverse voices

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Growing up an only child, Lucy Yu would devour book after book, quickly developing an early love for literature.At the turn of each page, Yu would immerse herself in different worlds and adventures, and learn the value of empathy with each... Read More.

‘Umma’ filmmaker celebrates proliferation of Asian American filmmakers

Thursday, March 24 by ABC News

The new horror movie Umma, in theaters now, focuses on generational trauma and mothers and daughters, told through the lens of a Korean-American family.It’s written and directed by Iris K. Shim, who tells ABC Audio she’s thrilled that the movie seems... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: asian

Vanessa Hudgens heads to Philippines to explore her family’s Asian roots in travel documentary

Asian Americans to rally nationwide on the 2-year anniversary of Atlanta shooting

Nikki Haley’s South Asian heritage is historic part of her presidential campaign

‘Turning Red’ directer Domee Shi talks record Asian representation at 2023 Oscars

Asian American community shaken by Monterey Park mass shooting

Actress Anna May Wong is first Asian American to appear on US currency

For the first time, Texas represented by Asian American women in Miss USA and Miss America pageants

Suspect charged with hate crime for allegedly attacking Asian woman in NYC: Police

Dallas shooting may be linked to attack on Asian businesses

Meet three Asian American athletes breaking barriers in team sports

First female-owned Asian American NYC bookstore showcases diverse voices

‘Umma’ filmmaker celebrates proliferation of Asian American filmmakers

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