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The toll of being South Asian with an eating disorder How diet obsessions and patriarchal norms within South Asian culture can result in disordered eating
Missionary biopic ‘Last Days’ is a malformed tale of Asian American identity “Fast & Furious” filmmaker Justin Lin returns to Sundance with his scattered Sentinel Island saga
DEI is disappearing—but does that mean the fight is over? As companies and the new administration cut diversity programs, we must ask: what’s next and how will this affect AA+PIs?
Comedian Vir Das pokes fun at American politics—because duh The stand-up comic on American politics, his current acting projects, and how cancel culture has affected comedy
Next on Netflix: All the API titles we’re most excited for From “Cobra Kai” and “Squid Game” series finales, to new showcases of Asian excellence
Megan Suri on ‘Companion,’ toxic masculinity, and rebelling against men The actress dishes on her character Kat and how she got into the headspace of such an unapologetic role
Thailand is a true master of ‘soft power’ From pygmy hippos to our favorite pop stars, the signs are all around us
How Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order could impact AA+PI communities Can he actually end birthright citizenship?
2025 Grammys Glory: Asian and Pacific Islander artists shine The 2025 Grammys were a historic night for Asian and Pacific Islander artists, with major wins for Charli XCX, Norah Jones, and more
How the Chinese diaspora feels about American ‘TikTok refugees’ on Rednote During the TikTok ban debacle, many Americans moved to Xiaohongshu; what was the result?
Andrew Ahn’s ‘The Wedding Banquet’ remake is delightful Sundance premieres a brand-new telling of Ang Lee’s 1993 queer immigrant classic
Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ is our Album of the Year Why your favorite It Girl should take home the coveted Grammy award
F*ck Around and Find Out with Anna Lee: Embrace who you are! This month’s advice is all about learning to love yourself, both emotionally and physically
Astrology with Alice: Year of the Wood Snake strikes like lightning How will Lunar New Year affect your luck? Alice explains it all
‘The Perfect Neighbor’ uses police body cam footage to tell a deadly story Geeta Gandbhir’s deeply upsetting documentary follows the case of Ajike Owens, who was killed by a woman from across the street
JoySauce and Cineverse’s Matchpoint to launch AA+PI streaming channel The channel will feature original content as well as some of your favorite AA+PI shows and movies
JoySauce Radio: New Lunar Year, new tracks Start 2025 and the Year of the Wood Snake with some fresh tracks for your playlists
442: Ellison Onizuka lifted off as the first Asian American astronaut He was the first astronaut of Japanese descent, as well as the first Buddhist and person from Hawai’i in space
Our favorite Lunar New Year 2025 brand collaborations Ring in the Year of the Snake with these brand collaborations and collections
‘The Dating Game’ follows a group of single Chinese men trying to get dates The Sundance documentary wrestles with the tensions of modern masculinity in overt and subtle ways
And the 2025 Asian and Asian American Oscar nominees are… From “Wicked’s” sparkling run to global standouts like “Black Box Diaries” and “Anuja,” the 2025 Oscars honors worldwide Asian talent
Ichiro is the first Asian athlete inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame The Japanese ballplayer is on his way to Cooperstown this summer
How to help during the LA fires: Resources and ways to support Here’s a list of trusted organizations, fundraising campaigns, and more to help those affected
Stir Fried: How these API chefs celebrate Lunar New Year in North America Let’s look at how some of our favorite restaurateurs bring their unique backgrounds to the table for the holiday
Five Asian and Asian American films to watch in 2025 Horror, action, sci-fi, romance, and more romance
Rapper Vinida Weng is bringing the Fuzhounese community together Also known as China’s Queen of Rap, she’s repping her hometown with pride and inspiring others to do the same
‘Heavenly Tyrant’ is the aftermath of overthrowing the government New York Times bestselling author Xiran Jay Zhao on their new book, what makes a successful revolution and encouraging people to read non-fiction (as a fiction writer)
Enjoy some more TikToks before the ban With the Supreme Court decision coming, let’s enjoy a few vids for potentially the last time
HB Ep. 64: Beef Pho In this episode, Youngmi talks about the busy year she’s spent writing a book, and how that’s impacted her son as well
South Gaysian Boys Ep. 8: Sexism, Fighting Stigmas, and Punjabi Culture with Monica Gill Tune in to Vik and Sundeep’s season 1 finale!
HB Ep. 63: Amplifying Palestinian voices…from Alabama, with Atheer Yacoub Youngmi talks with the comedian about growing up in the West Bank and Alabama and how it has shaped her work
South Gaysian Boys Ep. 7: Political Activism, Beauty Pageants, and Bollywood with Monica Gill In part one of their interview with actor, model, and political activist Monica Gill, Vik and Sundeep discuss the farmers’ protests that took place in the Punjab region of India two years ago, and the steps Monica took to raise awareness throughout the global community. She traces the path of her success back to being…
HB Ep. 62: The Korean Vegan Youngmi talks to the queen of plant-based Korean cooking, Joanne Molinaro
Culturally Relevant Conversations: The Hopes and Dreams of Generic Asian Man Podcaster David Chen chats with author Charles Yu
Andre Lawes Menchavez Nina Nelson and Queenie Villaluz are Bringing Culture to the Girl Group Renaissance