By Jennie L. Ilustre May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time for celebration! Across the country, festivals will showcase a rich, diverse culture. Programs will honor Asian American achievers who contribute to the nation’s progress. This year is different, however.  Advocacy organizations are sounding an urgent call to show a united front on Asian American concerns. They have …

Dhruv awarded grand prize of 100,000 dollars, spot in next edition of Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions By Geeta Goindi Culver City, California, April 25, 2018 — Indian-American teen Dhruv Gaur has won the Jeopardy! 2018 College Championship clinching the grand prize of 100,000 dollars and earning a spot in the next edition of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Gaur, a freshman at …

#CrazyRichAsians FACEBOOK (@CrazyRichAsiansMovie) | facebook.com/CrazyRichAsiansMovie TWITTER (@CrazyRichMovie)| twitter.com/crazyrichmovie INSTAGRAM (@crazyrichasians)| instagram.com/crazyrichasians     Jon M. Chu (“Now You See Me 2”) directed the contemporary romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan.   The story follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore.  Excited …

  Festival Date: May 19-20, 2018 Rain Date: June 16-17, 2018 Festival Location: Thompsons Boat Center 2900 Virginia Ave NW Washington, DC 20037 (202) 333-9543 The Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival, now celebrating it’s 17th year, is a two day festival held along the Potomac River complete with cultural exhibitions, craft demonstrations, and of course… dragon boat racing. The event is sponsored …

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join Mayor Bowser for an exciting night featuring cultural performances by renowned AAPI artists, an awards ceremony, and more! Date: Monday, May 7, 2018 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Location: Lincoln Theater (1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009) Closest metro: U Street Station (green/yellow line) The event is open to the public. Admission is free, …

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Jewels of Asia’ Chamber Awards Gala will be held on May 10th, 2018 from 5:30p.m.-10:00p.m. at the Westwood Country Club to recognize individuals, small businesses, corporations, and non-profits that have made a significant impact, and contribution to the greater Northern Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia communities and the global communities. The event will feature …

The FAPAC 33rd National Leadership Training Program will be at the Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, Virginia 22204 from May 14, 2018 – May 17, 2018. We will have educational workshops, informative plenaries, and programs for students and veterans. It is a transformative experience for attendees. If you have attended before, we want to welcome you back and share some exciting …

Renowned spiritual leader leads dialogue on Combating Religious Extremism and Terror at Atlantic Council By Geeta Goindi   Washington, DC, April 22, 2018 – Leading a dialogue on combating fanaticism, world renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar stressed the importance of imparting lessons in non-violence to youth and introducing a multi-cultural, multi-religious curriculum in educational institutions.   …

By Bridgewest The last few years have meant a great economic development for many countries which has helped businessmen all over the world to come up with new successful business ideas in industries dedicated to large players only. One of the best examples is the automotive industry which until now was segmented into those producing cars and those selling them. …

Collaborative multimedia work is a powerful reflection on tradition and transition Washington, DC – The Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet returns to D.C. on April 19, 2018 with long–time collaborator Wu Man to perform their major collaborative work, A Chinese Home, at Lisner Auditorium, presented by Washington Performing Arts. The program was conceived by pipa virtuoso Wu Man, Kronos’ Artistic Director David …

By Betway How long does it take millionaires to turn into billionaires? What about some of the most powerful men in the world such as Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg? According to Forbes Magazine, there are now 2,124 billionaires in the world more than ever in history. That number has almost doubled during the last decade and even …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Lily Qi is running for an open seat in Maryland’s 15th district. It’s about time, too. She has a sterling track record of public servicein appointive positions in community building and economic development. In 2016, she made history as the first Asian American appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer on economic and workforce matters in Montgomery County. Recently, The Daily …

Anna Chennault, the legendary figure in U.S.-China relations, has passed away at the age of 94, in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Chennault, the widow of United States General Claire Lee Chennault of the “Flying Tigers” fame, was a long-time member of the Committee of 100 (C100) and an active participant in C100 functions. She was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for “International Cooperation” by …

SEATTLE –The Robert Chinn Foundation announced today the 2018 class of inductees to the Asian Hall of Fame. The four new inductees include: Kourtney Kang, writer and producer of TV’s Fresh Off the Boat and How I Met Your Mother; Kevin Kwan, best-selling author of Crazy Rich Asians; Melissa Lee, host of Fast Money on CNBC; and Roy Yamaguchi, Chef/Founder of Roy’s, …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   The nation celebrates March as National Women’s History Month, in tandem with International Women’s Day, honoring achievers with awards. And then there is the unexpected tribute with a touch of whimsy. One could almost picture APIAVote Executive Director Christine Chen smiling as she welcomed a nice surprise: “Barbie released new dolls that include Olympic Gold …

GENESIS G80 WINS ALG’S 2018 RESIDUAL VALUE AWARD IN COMPETITIVE PREMIUM FULLSIZE SEGMENT he Genesis G80 was rated the winning Premium Fullsize car in ALG’s 2018 Residual Value Awards (RVA). The award, a first for the Genesis brand, comes from ALG, the industry benchmark in forecasting future vehicle values. Winners show leading competitiveness and are predicted to hold the highest …

Fresh from its redesign in 2016 that brought styling, drivetrain, and multimedia enhancements, the Land Cruiser cruises into 2017 unchanged. Toyota’s flagship SUV continues to offer a full assortment of standard luxury amenities and advanced Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) technologies, all packaged inside an updated, understated, and bold design.   The utilitarian go-anywhere 1957 Land Cruiser was among the first …

In 2017, a new kind of crossover, the Niro, was unveiled at the Chicago auto show.  The Kia Niro is a no-compromise vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, functional utility and hybrid efficiency.  Arrived in Kia retailers in the first quarter of 2017, the Niro strikes the perfect balance for today’s consumers and stakes claim to a unique position between …

The 2018 Outlander is now a 50-state Emission vehicle, and boasts new interior and exterior updates that further enhance the driving experience in the brand’s celebrated three-row CUV. The 2018 Outlander introduces a new 7-inch touchscreen display audio unit with Bluetooth® wireless technology phone/audio standard on the base ES trim, as well as silver interior stitching. The SEL trim receives …

A rare and exhilarating experience of traditional Chinese culture, courtesy of some of China’s most celebrated artists, March 16 at GW Lisner Auditorium Washington, D.C. – One of the world’s foremost masters of the pipa (a Chinese lute), Wu Man takes the stage with China’s Huayin Shadow Puppet Band for a brand-new touring program at GW Lisner Auditorium on Friday, …

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference will take place March 22-25, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Join over 3,300 attendees at the Marriott Wardman Park hotel, where the conference will offer 450 panel sessions, a Book Exhibition of 90 exhibitors from major publishing houses, Film Expo, receptions, professional networking opportunities, and more. The AAS is the largest Asian Studies …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Welcome to the Lunar New Year!  Although it is also known as the Chinese New Year, it is actually celebrated with great joy all over the world. In the national capital region, D.C., as well as Virginia and Maryland counties, have joined the Asian American communities in festivities galore during the weekend of February 16, the …

The redesigned 2018 Sonata enters the market with a new look from the front, side and rear thanks to a “cascading grill,” a more assertive profile and an entirely new rear; showcasing a clean and handsome approach with reimagined, slim taillights. “It’s all about making an impact,” said Chris Chapman, chief designer, Hyundai North American Design Center. “We wanted to …

The fourth-generation Toyota Prius enters its second year (and celebrates the 20th anniversary of its debut in Japan) as other carmakers are introducing their first hybrids. Meanwhile, the Prius liftback is one of eight Toyota hybrid models offered for 2017, and Toyota also offers the world’s first production hydrogen fuel-cell car for public sale, the Mirai. The Prius still sets the …