By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, April 23 – The annual Baisakhi celebration at the Indian Embassy Residence is always a colorful, vibrant, ebullient event highlighting the rich culture of northern India, primarily the state of Punjab.  This year was no exception as community activists, predominantly Indian-American Sikhs, attended a heart-warming function hosted by Ambassador Arun K. Singh and his wife …

                      The Cambodian Dancer: Sophany’s Gift of Hope   The Cambodian Dancer: Sophany’s Gift of Hope, written by Daryn Reicherter and illustrated by Christy Hale, is based on a true story about Sophany, a Cambodian girl who loves to dance and maintains her gift of dancing despite the terrors of …

By Amanda Andrei Katie Chin’s Everyday Chinese Cookbook: 101 Delicious Recipes from My Mother’s Kitchen hits the sweet spot for Chinese American cookbooks. Between the bright, gorgeous photography of succulent dishes and the easy-to-follow recipes and cooking tips, Chin’s cookbook delightfully shares the legacy of the Chin family with personal anecdotes of her friends, neighbors, children, and late mother, the …

  By Jennie L. Ilustre Former New York City Police Officer Peter Liang will not serve any prison time for the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley in November 2014. On April 19, after reducing Liang’s February jury conviction from second-degree manslaughter to criminally negligent homicide, Acting Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun sentenced Liang, 28, to five-year probation and 800 …

Imagine this scenario: you have a meeting that is about to start. Good news is, you do not have to squeeze into a cramped, muggy meeting room. Instead, the meeting will be held through the Blue Jeans business video conferencing solution. Now you can stay at your desk at your desk and participate in the meeting via your desktop or …

The Robert Chinn Foundation is ecstatic to share with you the entire Class of 2016!  We are proud to honor this incredible group of Asian Pacific Americans including Connie Chung, Bruce Lee, Antonio Taguba, and Kristi Yamaguchi!   Connie Chung Connie Chung started her television journalism career in 1969 at a local station in her hometown, Washington, D.C. She worked …

Finding and purchasing the perfect home for you can be one of the most important decisions to make in life. It is also one of the most exciting decisions. Your home is an extension of you. It is not just a roof over your head, but it is also where memories are made and families grow together. This makes finding …

Video conferencing is in full force today, and it’s growing annually. Ten years ago, video conferencing was an unreliable, somewhat experimental tool that sounded like a good idea but was horribly slow and uncomfortable in practice.   Much has changed since then – with the implementation of a number of different technologies in the business sector, video conferencing has become …

There’s no place like home. That’s especially true if you live in a tropical paradise like Penang. Known for being a foodie haven with its fusion of Chinese and Malay cuisine, Penang island has long been a favorite among local beach lovers. Sandy shores lined with palm trees and charming fishing villages provide a refreshing backdrop to the Old-Asia vibe …

Alright, you’ve saved up enough money to make the down-payment on a house and you have a stable job that allows you to easily make the payments. You’re probably thinking that now is all about looking for which new house on DDProperty is the best looking and fits your budget. Before you proceed it is important to note that while …

By Jennie L. Ilustre The Asian lunar year of 2016 begins on February 8 and ends on January 27, 2017. Known as The Year of the Fire Monkey, it is supposed to be filled with mischief, clashes and success in the workplace and at home. “The monkey always finds its way out of tight situations,” international feng shui master Marites …

By Tamara Treichel Only several months ago, Lara Casalotti was a vivacious 24-year-old Yoga aficionado dedicated to social causes such as at-risk youth and marginalized groups. That changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in December 2015. Now, the young half-Chinese-Thai, half-Italian woman with warm brown eyes and a winning smile is using all her energy in …

Shopping at Lotte Plaza Market just got more rewarding thanks to Shop Your Way, the loyalty and rewards program that lets members earn points while buying the things they need every day.  Members redeem points on millions of great products at Sears or Kmart, online at sears.com or kmart.com, or online at the dedicated program website shopyourway.com. Shop Your Way is free to join and …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Historically, Asian Pacific Americans have overwhelmingly voted for the Democratic Party. But in the 2014 midterm elections, the door opened a crack: They voted 50-49 in favor of the Republican Party. Although Democratic advocates sniffed that it was just a one-point advantage, Mainstream America took notice. Politico newspaper’s top expert Alex Burns tweeted on election night, …

Review by Floyd Mori Having heard about the somewhat negative portrayal of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and one of its early leaders, Mike Masaoka, in the play, Allegiance – The Musical, I was a bit skeptical about seeing the show. However, I bought tickets and went to see it in New York City. Mike Masaoka was a personal …

By Jennie L. Ilustre U.S. Army Major General Antonio M. Taguba retired on December 31, 2006, after 34 years of distinguished service to the nation. Since then, instead of one, he has been wearing many hats. He has dedicated his retirement to projects that honor veterans, guide seniors and their families, and inspire professionals and students alike to develop as …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   An Asian American advocacy leader said the much-needed national debate on the urgent issue of immigration reform has received a boost from Pope Francis, who made a historic visit to the U.S. last month, and from Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate in the race for the 2016 presidential elections. Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) Executive …

North Bethesda, MD, October 28, 2015 –The National Philharmonic, led by Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski, will perform Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings on Saturday, November 28 at 8 pm and on Sunday, November 29 at 3 pm at the Music Center at Strathmore. The concert will also feature Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, performed by the award-winning instrumentalist Chee-Yun, …

The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University presents the Asian in Maryland (AIM) Cultural Connection: Cambodian Arts & Culture with an exhibition, Family Art Day, dance and music performances and a costume-making workshop. The events take place at the Center for the Arts located on the campus of Towson University at the corner of Osler and Cross Campus …

By Lily Chen   Hongtao Li, an exceptionally gifted artist born in Dalian, China who has made America his second home, continues to gain both critical and commercial acclaim from experts and art lovers all over the world.   More and more, these have resulted in international art collectors – individuals, museums and other prestigious institutions – placing great value …

By Jennie Illustre Three on-going developments on immigration reform have Asian Pacific American advocates cheering on one hand, and urging persistence on the other.   One welcome directive by President Obama would fast-track, through parole visa, the family reunification of some 20,000 Philippine-based single and married sons and daughters with surviving World War II veterans who are Filipino Americans or …

The largest and the fastest growing gaming market in the world is reported to be the Asia-Pacific region. The trend includes digital and social gaming as well as casino gaming. The shift toward digital games is something that is happening throughout the world, but it is the Asia-Pacific region that is leading the way in mobile gaming revenues, outpacing all …

Kollaboration DC’s 6th Annual Showcase Coming to Rockville on August 8th, 2015 The much-anticipated sixth annual edition of the Kollaboration DC Showcase & Competition is coming up soon on August 8th, 2015 and for the first time ever, taking place in Maryland at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville (603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851). The evening will feature …

Revised Transmission, More Powerful Electric Motor and Larger Lithium-Polymer Battery Pack Improve Fuel Economy The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid continues to visually differentiate itself from other Sonata models with purposefully unique wheels and front and rear fascia that improve aerodynamics while highlighting Sonata Hybrid’s advanced technology and efficiency. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid SE model estimated combined fuel economy of 42 …