By Jennie L. Ilustre   Nikki Haley’s star got even brighter with a knock-out speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention, which formally named President Trump as its standard bearer in the November 3 elections. One speech and Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former South Carolina governor, further elevated her profile as a …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Across the country since the start of the year, Asian American healthcare professionals have been in the frontlines fighting the pandemic involving covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. They are doctors, nurses, hospital support staff, Emergency Medical Technicians or EMTS, and even volunteers. They are all dedicated and focused on healing their patients, day in and …

By Dr. Jennifer Jimenez Maraña, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Broadmead www.broadmead.org In his video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” Emmanuel Acho reads a letter from a White woman who grew up in the 1940s. She wrote that racism was embedded in her experience growing up, but now she has been listening and is still learning. She …

Authored by Treehouse Eyes Optometrist Dr. Kevin Chan in the Washington, D.C. area About Myopia Myopia, also called nearsightedness or shortsightedness, is the most common vision issue among children and young adults and it’s only getting worse. Approximately 20 million children in the United States, or one in every three, suffer from myopia and recent studies show that half the …

By Amy Alznauer Paintings by ShanZuo Zhou & DaHuang Zhou The epic story of two Chinese brothers who became art-world legends, illustrated with stunning paintings by the artists themselves. First there was one Zhou brother, and then there were two. They lived in a bookstore with their grandmother, Po Po, whose stories of paintings that flew through the air and …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   The nation’s Asian American civil rights organizations have strongly denounced President Trump’s Memorandum to exclude the undocumented from the 2020 Census as “unconstitutional,” and would take legal action to nullify the executive order. Remarked John C. Yang, Executive Director of Advancing Justice–AAJC, based in the nation’s capital: “There is no end to this President’s attempts …

COVID-19 has hit communities of color the hardest, including immigrant families. You need to  be aware of programs you may be eligible for right now, including health care, cash assistance, food assistance, and unemployment insurance. 1)  Immigration officials clarified that everyone can seek testing, prevention, and treatment for COVID-19 without fear of immigration consequences. 2) You can still see a …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Some 700,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).recipients, including 16, 000 Asians, can continue to stay in the U.S. to study and to work, albeit temporarily, based on a recent Supreme Court decision.  Asian American advocacy organizations, such as the OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, hailed the decision and vowed to keep fighting for immigrant rights. …

One of the world’s leading Hybrid with up to EPA-estimated 58 MPG City AWD-e Models with Electric All-Wheel Drive+50 MPG Combined Safety Connect Standard Across Prius Model Line for 2020 New Toyota Audio 7-in. Touch-Screen Display on L Eco, LE and XLE New Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa Compatibility on All Model Grades Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) Standard Across All …

By Jennie L. Ilustre You are not alone. We are here to help you if you experience verbal or physical assault, hate crimes or racial discrimination due to coronavirus (Covid-19) misconceptions or xenophobia, defined as prejudice against people from other countries. This, in effect, was the message of coalitions of Asian American advocacy organizations nationwide. In the nation’s capital, the …

APAs are ‘amazing people,’ and  Virus Spread ‘is not their fault’ By Jennie L. Ilustre Asian American leaders welcomed the strong, categorical declaration by President Trump that it is “very important that we totally protect our Asian American community in the United States,” noting growing verbal and physical attacks on Asian Americans across the country. The President stressed that the …

By Patricia Altman Research shows that Asian workers have a  comparatively low risk of workplace injuries, but a higher level of disability due to injuries sustained at work. It’s likely this is due to Asian Americans often working in jobs that aren’t high risk. Nonetheless, work-related disabilities can be life-changing and may leave you wondering if there’s any career development left …

Hyundai has added new safety features and repackaged equipment on the 2020 Santa Fe for enhanced customer value. 2020 SANTA FE CHANGES Newly-developed Blind-View Monitor standard on Limited models Premium door sill plates now standard on Limited models only Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), and Safe Exit Assist (SEA) moved from standard equipment to SEL …

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the brand’s stylish and dynamic crossover utility vehicle (CUV), enters the 2020 model year with increased availability of active safety features and the expansion of trim configurations to offer consumers an impressive combination of value, performance and dependability. The availability of 2WD across the lineup offers Eclipse Cross’ eye-catching style at an even greater price point. …

Nightshade Edition now available on all FWD and AWD Sienna models Standard Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay® compatibility Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) Standard for All Grades The Toyota Sienna, still the only family van in the segment offering available all-wheel drive, enters the 2020 model year looking as slick as ever thanks to the newly offered Nightshade Edition for …

The 2020 Mazda6 remains one of the sportier options in the midsize sedan segment. Blended with an athletic appearance and impressive interior, Mazda’s flagship midsize sedan symbolizes a well-rounded premium ownership experience. A grasp of the new key fob design unlocks the doors to an oasis for the driver and its passengers. A press of the push button start, initiates …

New Standard Features: Android Auto functionality added on all vehicles Updated Enform trial periods Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) available with Blind Spot Monitor (previously Park Assist) For 2020, the Lexus UX features Android Auto™ functionality on all vehicles. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) is now available with Blind Spot Monitor, previously Park Assist, as an optional feature. Additionally, Lexus Enform trial …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   On February 9, “Parasite,” the South Korean film about greed and class discrimination, made history in a spectacular fashion. Expected to win as the best foreign film, incredibly, it won for Best Picture at the 92nd annual awards ceremony of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, better known as the Oscars. It is …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   It’s the beginning, not the end, for Andrew Yang, the first male Asian American to run for president. The successful tech investment entrepreneur, who calls himself the Math Guy, made the decision to end his campaign following the dismal numbers he got in Iowa, the Democratic Party’s first primary.     To be sure, political …

The 2020 Palisade rides on an all-new SUV chassis with exceptional second- and third-row roominess coupled with generous cargo area and reconfiguration flexibility. “The new 2020 Hyundai Palisade clearly evokes design imagery worthy of Hyundai’s flagship SUV, with new levels of all-road, all-weather capability, technology, safety, roominess and efficiency, all packaged in cutting-edge design,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of …

In with the newly designed At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota revealed a series of firsts, including: Corolla Hybrid. Since its debut 53 years ago, Corolla has seen many changes that have made it the best-selling nameplate in the world. But none is more exciting than the first-ever Hybrid edition. The 2020 Corolla Hybrid’s 1.8-liter engine maximizes fuel efficiency …

Presented for the first time at the 2019 San Antonio Auto & Truck Show, the all-new 2020 Family Green Car of the Year™ award recognizes the increasingly important role that environmental performance plays in the family vehicle market. The Outlander PHEV was recognized for its blend of environmental performance and family-friendly versatility in a popular crossover package. The publication further …

By Jennie L. Ilustre     The Democratic-dominated House of Representatives, voted to impeach President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congressional investigations on December 18 last year, along party lines.  The acquittal of the president in the Senate, which is mandated by the Constitution to hold a trial, is also expected to be along party …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   “Parasite” made history on January 19 as the first foreign language film to win the top award as Best Cast. Will it make history again at the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony early next month? The South Korean film about greed and class discrimination between a rich and a poor family, has earned nominations for six …