The Season: A Binge-Worthy Drama Worth Your Time
THE SEASON, a thrilling drama series brimming with secrets, ambition, and revenge, had me glued to my screen the entire way. Watch all six episodes now, exclusively streaming on Hulu in the US!
Pride Month Picks: AAPI Works Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Voices
Pride Month may be coming to an end, but celebrating and supporting the queer members within our communities never stops. Whether you're looking to see a version of yourself reflected in a story for the first time or simply want to expand your media diet this summer, these picks celebrate the richness, complexity, and joy of queer AAPI folx and the communities they’re from.
What Makes a Place Feel Like Home?
Community has become one of those words we use constantly but rarely stop to define. We caught up with Cynthia Huie, founder of On Waverly in San Francisco's Chinatown, to explore what building community looks like today.
Our Top Takeaways from AAPI Heritage Month x Mental Health Awareness Month: Looking Inward and Moving Forward
In the last two weeks of May, we took the time to connect inward and invited our staff to share how they choose to take care of themselves. Though everyone has their own experiences, we found some trends in their responses that highlight the similarities in their stories, some of which may resonate with you.
Row Through Your Trauma: A Review of I Think About Killing You
Have we ever been pushed to the point where the intrusive thoughts start feeling like our best and only way out? Writer and director Ran Ran Wang’s I THINK ABOUT KILLING YOU is an intense and addictive sports thriller about Dani (Tiana Le), captain of a Division 1 collegiate rowing team, and her recurring fantasies about killing her abusive coach. When the coach (Bridget Regan) pushes the team further and further past the brink of exhaustion, Dani needs to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in exchange for greatness.
No Green Thumb Required: Asian Plants for the Everyday Gardener
Plants bring so much life into a home, literally and figuratively. They add touches of color to every corner of the house and come in a variety of shapes, scents, and textures that both brighten and decorate. Here are some Asian plants I would consider starting out with if you’ve been trying to kickstart that plant girl era!
Pansori at the Oscars: An Interview with Lauren Han
I had the pleasure of interviewing Han, who I met over a decade ago in music theory class in college, over Zoom one April afternoon. Han spoke about how the Oscars performance was a full-circle cultural moment, what it’s like to be an Asian American woman in the film industry, and what it takes to stay aligned with your dreams.
How to Survive (and Thrive) During Summer in Asia
Here are 10 tips to keep in mind when planning your next summer trip to Asia!
“WHAT IS THAT?!” (Asian foods you’ve probably never tried before)
Without further ado, here are some Asian foods you’ve probably never tried before and some of them might indeed make you go “WHAT IS THAT?!”
Laufey's “Madwoman” Is More Than Just a Music Video. It's a Statement on Asian-American Representation.
The singer’s newest music video rounds up some of this generation’s hottest Asian and Asian American stars, including Hudson Williams, Alysa Liu, and Lola Tung – but the real story isn't who's in it. It's why.
The Best Asian-Owned Finds I Discovered This Month
I love trying new foods and products, and every AAPINH Heritage Month, I try to be intentional about finding new Asian-owned businesses to support. These are some of the top gems I’ve found this year!
Explore Asia Through Scents
Many AAPI perfume houses have been founded for the very same reason—to share our cultures, reminisce on our childhoods, and reclaim some of the smells that might’ve brought isolation in our upbringing. Here’s a list of AAPI perfume houses to make that search just a little bit easier. Reserve a day, invite some friends, and happy sniffing!
Dare to be Unig: How Unig. Vintage Is Redefining Vintage Shopping in San Diego
In bustling Mira Mesa, San Diego, lies a small store that welcomes you with minimalist design, a pop of color, and a taste of 2000s fashion. Unig.Vintage encourages individualism and uniqueness, embodying the edgy, Y2K feminine and it has become the heart of community building in the local area.
Eldest Daughter Voices: Kai
When my half-brothers were born in 2012 and 2015, I took the second parent role with little resistance. I wanted to be the emotional protector and teacher I needed but never got.
Eldest Daughter Voices: Theresa
As the eldest, you become something more than a sister—you become a stand-in parent, a steady presence where guidance is assumed rather than chosen.
How Character Honors Is Expanding AAPI Representation Beyond Hollywood
More than ever, we’re seeing ourselves—proudly reflected in film, television, and music. But what about beyond entertainment? What about journalism, fashion, tech, and business?
Eldest Daughter Voices: Alexis
When my younger sister was born, I remember being told at such a young age that I had this new responsibility of taking care of my sister and being someone she could look up to. But at the time, I don’t think I fully understood this new role.
Re-Learning Taiwan: A Foggy Tale and the Untold History of the White Terror
I envied my peers who could spend a summer tracing their heritage, learning through pictures and stories told from their parents and grandparents. But where was my family’s story?
Eldest Daughter Syndrome in Immigrant Families: Signs, Impact, and How to Set Boundaries
As eldest daughters, we were expected to step up as role models, something that some of us may not have grown out of yet. Learn more on ways to renegotiate your role so you can just be a part of your family, rather than constantly shouldering a load of responsibility.
Yoga: Coming Home to Ourselves
In this fast-paced world, taking care of ourselves in body, mind, and spirit is a must. Yoga can be the gateway to learning how to listen to your body and ground yourself in the present moment.

