By Jennie L. Ilustre Chantale Wong has made history as the first out lesbian and first out LGBTQ appointed as U.S. director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).  Wong, who is Asian American, is also the first person of color to be appointed to the position. The U.S. Senate voted 66-31 to confirm her on February 8 for the post, …

By Jennie L. IIustre   Awesome, historic: These words describe Asian and Asian American achievements at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Teen sensation and global endorser Eileen Gu, 18, made history by winning three medals. She won two gold medals: For women’s freeski big air and the women’s halfpipe competitions. She bagged a silver medal for women’s ski slopestyle. South …

REUNIFICATION, a feature-length documentary that gives an insider’s view of the contemporary Asian immigrant experience, will have its Washington, D.C. premiere at DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival at Landmark Theatres Atlantic Plumbing Cinema in Shaw/Howard University Neighborhood on Saturday, April 23, 6:00 pm.  Award-winning Director Alvin Tsang will be present for the screening.   Between faded family photographs, old video footage, and interviews collected through the years, Alvin …

Washington, DC (March 14, 2016) – Freestyle Digital Media, the recently-acquired Digital Film Distribution division of Entertainment Studios, announced that the coming-of-age dramedy KTOWN COWBOYS will have a limited theatrical release on March 18, 2016 at the Cinema Arts Theatre located at Fair City Mall, followed by nationwide VOD release on March 25th. Specifically for the March 19th evening screenings, …

At MGM National Harbor, diversity and inclusion is a core value that is not only found in their workforce, but equally in the creation of their ideas and minority business engagement. The vision for MGM National Harbor is a resort that provides a world-class experience to all of its guests, and is built, designed and operated by a team representative …

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) commends the announcement by President Obama that Minoru “Min” Yasui is a 2015 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor. Mr. Yasui is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously for his commitment to civil and human rights, and his continuous defense of the ideals of …

By Jake Anderson Once you understand the benefits of video streaming for your business, you should know it’s never a good idea to self-host them. This is something you probably haven’t put much thought into until now, but there are three reasons why you should always use a host. Have the Bandwidth You Need Available When You Need It Most …

By Corih Kim   On October 4, Asian-American Chamber of Commerce led by Cindy Chao held a special event for the 2015 election candidates. In spite of it being Sunday afternoon, cars packed the parking lot of the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. This forum was in preparation for the upcoming November election and represented a cross section …

By Corih Kim Asian-American Chamber of Commerce held its Fourth Annual Business Summit and Job Expo at Fairfax Government Center on October 16, 2015, with nearly a thousand people showing up to this hugely successful event. The event was filled with many speakers, workshops, and Job Fair event representing around sixty companies, from Morgan Stanley to US Department of Veterans …

By Barbara Stillwater This September, I had the good fortune to see Jackie Chan while visiting the set (actually, it was one of many sets, with filming also to take place in India and China’s Xinjiang region) of his upcoming action movie, Kung Fu Yoga, which is set to be released next year. As an American expat living in China, …

By Corih Kim On August 26, Deok-Yeol Baek, and Yong-Seok Sim arrived in DC, after two months of cross-country cycling. They left Los Angeles on June 27 with the intent to end their trip in New York, to spread awareness of the comfort woman issue, and to show their opposition of the way Abe administration continues to meander around the …

Las Vegas has a unique appeal, unlike any other destination in the world. No matter where you’re from, the appeal of rolling up to a casino and being treated like royalty is almost universal. Sadly however, not everyone has the opportunity to take the time out of work to disappear into the sun and sands of the Mojave Desert. Fortunately, …

By Jake Anderson   Brainstorming isn’t what it used to be. Once upon a time everybody just used to get together in a room, or even a bar, put the problem on the table then work on dismantling it. Finding solutions, coming up with innovations, and cutting loose creatively has been lost to a meeting culture that is stifling and …

Entertainment has several mediums. One of such mediums is the century old gambling and casino games. The other prominent one is betting. With the invention of the online platform, both of them have gained immense popularity and acceptance. Many times, the players really get in to a dilemma about whether to go ahead with their favorite casino games or continue …

    This post is by VK Media In 1982, Tan Le left Vietnam in a fishing boat, together with her sister, mother and grandmother, to start a new life in Australia. Fast forward to 1998 and Le was hailed Young Australian of the Year and named one of Australia’s 30 Most Successful Women Under 30.  But these achievements just …

Wondering how much you should tip travel vendors at hotels in Singapore? Want to know if you can check luggage when taking a train? Is it even possible to get approved for a frequent flyer credit card when your credit isn’t so hot? If you’re too embarrassed to ask these more-common-than-you-realize travel questions, read on for the answers. How much …

By Sammi Wong Sammi Wong is a Teach For America—Chicago corps member. She teaches at a bilingual English-Chinese pre-K. Week of the Young Child is April 12-18. Imagine yourself as a little three-year-old child going to school for the first time in your life. Imagine dealing with all the emotions that come with separating from your parents, being thrown into …

By Corih Kim As healthcare cost becomes ever increasingly high, alternative medicine focuses on maintenance of health through long-term care and lower cost to maintain such health. As a result, homeopathy or alternative medicine is increasing in popularity within the US, due to its holistic view of treatment and maintenance of the human body. Virginia University of Oriental Medicine’s Masters …

Save the Date Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at 5PM 5th Annual Benefit Gala & Award Dinner China Garden Restaurant 1100 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22009 Hepatitis B and C are liver diseases that are “silent killers” and are leading causes of liver cancer.Please join our efforts to increase testing, vaccinations and education!  Hepatitis B is preventable and treatable while hepatitis …

By Erin Sartori Have you ever noticed how your eyes “pop” and your hair looks more vibrant when wearing certain colors? Or how some days you look washed out and sickly and just plain tired? Dressing to complement your skin tone is one of the simplest ways to look and feel your best. Just by wearing the right colors you …

  On March 11, 2015, leaders of Coalition of Asian American Democrats discussed with Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen about his candidacy for U.S. Senate and issues important to the Maryland’s Asian Pacific American communities.  Congressman Chris Van Hollen, the only member of the Maryland delegation on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, discussed his extensive work in supporting small …

By Sarah Guan In May of 2014, 10,579 unaccompanied children crossed the border, and 10,628 unaccompanied children crossed the border in June[1] 2014. However, these children are crossing the border illegally, and their presence is inundating our immigration courts. In response to this occurrence, the Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Corporation of National Community Service (CNCS), announced grants …

By Jennifer Chang Barnali Ghosh, coordinator and co-founder of South Asian Americans for Climate Justice, a volunteer group in the San Francisco Bay area, said that in the last five years, she has become more aware of global climate issues that affect South Asians. Ghosh said that the U.S. is one of the biggest polluting countries in the world, and …

  by: Erin Sartori ‘Tis the season to start planning party outfits. With all the cozy get-togethers and holiday parties lined up, you can start pulling out your sparkly, flashy items from the back of your closet. Just remember to balance your outlandish dresses with some more toned-down options and you’re all set! Lace Sleeve A-Line Dress For after-work drinks …