The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a pure driver’s car; well-balanced, lightweight, and an outstanding power-to-weight ratio. The MX-5 Miata’s blend of engaging performance and nimble handling help the driver feel every ounce of driving enjoyment on just about any road. Whether driving through a winding canyon or a leisurely trip around the neighborhood, the MX-5 Miata encourages drivers to …

The fifth generation GR Supra shook the automotive world when it arrived on the scene in 2019. It put pure driving fun above all else with a focus on performance specs and relentless track testing. For 2022, a special A91-Carbon Fiber (CF) Edition joins the lineup. Limited to just 600 vehicles, this special edition is the most exclusive Mark V Supra …

82 Top U.S. Firms, Civil Rights Groups Show United Support  By Jennie L. Ilustre Why are the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings this October of great concern to all Americans, including Americans of Asian ancestry? Reason: The Supreme Court will once again decide on issues that will affect the daily lives not just of the present generation of all Americans, but of future …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Lee Jung-jae’s historic Emmy win for Best Actor in drama for “Squid Game” spotlights one man’s exceptional achievement, and more.   His win adds to the world-wide, meteoric rise of South Korean talents in multi-media platforms. South Koreans have come to expect such news that they greeted his historic win with a yawn. Indeed, the …

The Chinese Culture Institute’s (CCI) is dedicated to promoting understanding of the traditional Chinese culture through programs in education, culture, language, business, and art.  This year, CCI is hosting the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 17, 2022 to allow residents of the Greater Washington, D.C. metro region to take part in this honored tradition based on the legend of Chang’e, …

WORKING TO EMPOWER HERSELF AND OTHERS WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Boohoo Group’s CEO, John Lyttle, and Co-Founder & Executive Director, Carol Kane with Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker Photo Credit: BFA WHO:  Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Travis Barker, Charlotte McKinney, Jonathan Cheban, Madison Pettis, Bobby Shmurda, Bella Harris, Remi Bader, Teresa Giudice, Gia Giudice, Milania Giudice, …

Broadmead is honored to announce that our community has achieved Platinum level certification for LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training through SAGECare, an organization dedicated to providing competency training and consulting on LGBTQ+ aging-related issues to service providers. A community-wide celebration including residents and staff was held on June 28th, 2022 to commemorate the momentous occasion. In order to receive Platinum level …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   When Asian Americans cast their vote In November, what top issues will motivate them in their candidate choice? Hate crime and education? The latest Asian American Voter Survey showed the political parties’ focus on these two issues is off-base. “Our survey shows that Asian Americans are far from single-issue voters,” Christine Chen, Executive Director of …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   More Americans of Asian ancestry are headed for election victories in November at the national and state levels. A top advocate, who has always stressed that political underrepresentation remains a concern, has hailed this welcome development.   Congress State Rep. Shri Thanedar, a businessman and author, has won Michigan’s recent Democratic primary in the 13th …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Community leaders are celebrating recent good news for a change, calling it a welcome recognition for Asian American contributions to the nation. The good news: California has renamed a major highway after the late Filipino American civil rights advocate Alice Peña Bulos. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, just south of San Francisco, the …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   State Representative Bee Nguyen is on the verge of making history as the first Asian American elected to a statewide political office in Georgia. Nguyen handily won the Democratic primary runoff for Secretary of State in Georgia recently. She is a leading advocate for voting rights, public education, and criminal justice reform. She supports “voter …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   A bipartisan gun safety bill that will save lives will soon become part of the nation’s laws. This is good news for the country, including the Asian American community, which has seen racism alarmingly escalate during the pandemic. The 100-member Senate recently passed the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act” by a 65 to 33 vote. A …

People are far too often pigeon holed into particular walks of life as a matter of course, living up to a status quo that can often feel suffocating. During Asian American Heritage Month, it is important to celebrate the stories of individuals who aspire to push the envelope and challenge rigid industries. Candace Chen is a groundbreaking Mechanical Engineer and …

Noting that people-to-people ties are at the core of the India-US relationship, Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu said, “We are committed to strengthening this vital linkage and yoga is an important medium”. By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, June 19, 2022 – Ahead of the eighth International Day of Yoga, the Indian Embassy in Washington, together with Friends of Yoga, organized an …

The Broadmead Arts Council and The Herman Maril Foundation present: “Selections from the Works of Herman Maril” Gallery Lecture: Residents, their families and friends are invited to attend the lecture, “A Questionable Presentation,” on the work of Herman Maril by David Maril, the son of the artist and president of the Herman Maril Foundation. This is the second of four …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Picture this: Norman Y. Mineta, the first Asian American Cabinet member in the nation’s history, standing by the door, watching a community program, smiling. That image sums him up. He was a man who was at his happiest in opening doors of opportunities for all Americans, not just Asian Americans. He also opened doors to the …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Amid the pandemic and the rise of anti-racism, Congresswoman Judy Chu has introduced a resolution that will help promote national awareness of mental health issues unique to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. The resolution urges state and local health agencies across the nation to improve the quality and availability of …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Asian American leaders are rejoicing over the significance of having the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. The 100-member US Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Justice of the Supreme Court. Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, and Mitt Romney of Utah joined Democrats …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Domee Shi, director of “Turning Red,” has been promoted as vice president of Creative at Pixar Animation Studios, in recognition of her consistently outstanding work. The announcement was made following the success of “Turning Red” as a certified hit, beginning with its debut as the No. 1 film premiere on Disney Plus. Shi first gained international …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Help is on the way for Asian American and Pacific Islander hate crime victims and their families. In a first of its kind program, this help will be swift and comprehensive. It will also be available on a nationwide basis. The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Crime Victims & Education Fund will provide “high-speed, …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Ty Penserga recently made history as the first Asian Pacific American elected mayor of Boynton Beach city in Florida, as well as its first out LGBTQ. City Commissioner Penserga had previously served as the vice mayor of Boynton Beach, the third-largest municipality in Palm Beach. Filipino American Penserga, 33, is a high school science teacher, …

Cockeysville, MD – April 1, 2022 Paintings and drawings by the acclaimed Baltimore born artist, Herman Maril (1908 – 1986), will be on display, beginning May 1, on the Broadmead campus in the Community Center. The show, “HERMAN MARIL: The Strong Forms of Our Experience,” will draw on the rich collection of Maril’s work held by the Herman Maril Foundation …

Broadmead is proud to announce it has been awarded the Certified Memory Care Neighborhood Commendation upon its stellar achievement to advance memory care for the residents it serves by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, located in Sparta NJ. Broadmead is the first organization in the country to receive this stellar commendation. The Certified Memory Care Neighborhood Commendation recognizes …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Asian American leaders have lauded the historic achievement of Sokhary Chau, the nation’s first Cambodian American mayor. Chau, 49, who came to America as a young refugee, has also made history on two other fronts. He is the first mayor of color of Lowell, Massachusetts. He is also Lowell’s first-ever mayor unanimously elected by the …