Iman Vellani Lands Title Role in Disney+ Series, ‘Ms Marvel’
This marks the 18-year-old Canadian teen’s first major role in Hollywood.
Chau Lui, Co-Founder, Paris Jewellers
On humble upbringings, building a business and being an Asian female entrepreneur.
Sennah Yee’s ‘My Day With Gong Gong’ Beautifully Captures the Nuances of Intergenerational Relationships
The children’s book shows how love can overcome language barriers, as well as cultural and generational differences.
Priyanka Crowned Winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’
She now holds the title of Canada’s first-ever Drag Superstar.
‘Amidst the Despair, there is Hope in Hong Kong’
Writer Jessie Ho on why we continue to have hope for Hong Kong.
Lilly Singh to Star in New Sketch Comedy Series for NBC
Called ‘Sketchy Times,’ the series see Singh performing multiple sketches where she will portray every character.
‘Chinese Singing Competitions Made Me Feel Too Canadian to be Chinese and Too Chinese to be Canadian’
Katty Lau writes about her experience feeling out of place while competing in Chinese singing competitions.
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Contestant Kyne Makes the Case for More Queer Asian Representation on Screen
“I want people to actually see gay Asian people succeeding in life, being smart, talented, accomplished, and not always being the butt of the joke,” says the Filipina-Canadian drag queen.
‘Almost Asian, Almost American’ is Helping Asian Women Reclaim Power Over their Identities
Created by Diana King, this photo and video essay allows Asian women to define their beauty and identity on their own terms.
Why the Asian Community Needs to Stand Up and Show Up for the Black Community
To be actively anti-racist, we can no longer turn a “blind eye” when it comes to matters of race.
Prabal Gurung Urges Asian-Americans to Shed ‘Model Minority’ Myth and Stand for George Floyd
In an op-ed for the Washington Post, the Nepalese-American fashion designer explained why it’s more important than ever for the Asian community must stand in solidarity with the Black community.
Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, Founders and CEOs, Glow Recipe
On diversity in the beauty industry, sharing their heritage with the world and making K-beauty accessible to all.
Athina Wang and Florence Shin, Founders, Covry Eyewear
On the creation of Covry, the lack of Asian representation they experienced growing up and the importance of diversity when it comes to eyewear.
Thi Bui: Cartoonist, Author, ‘The Best We Could Do’
On why ‘The Best We Could Do’ is an “accidental memoir” and how she came to terms with her Vietnamese culture as an Asian-American.
Amrit Singh, Registered Acupuncturist, Founder, 6BabeBeauty
On growing up in a predominately white city, honouring cultural traditions in acupuncture and how she grew to be proud in her own skin.
William Yu: Screenwriter, Speaker and Creator of #StarringJohnCho
On his experience growing up without Asian representation, where he thinks Hollywood’s landscape is heading, and what it was like to meet John Cho himself.