Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Say My Name: On the Importance of Taking Up Space and Making Noise

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Sung Yeon Choimorrow—executive director of National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum—says AAPI women need to step into their power.

Sung Yeon Choimorrow May 24, 2019 8:16AM ET

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A100 List 2019 Celebrates Influential Asian American Pacific Islanders

Hasan Minhaj, Akwafina and H.E.R. make this year’s list, whose release marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 1, 2019 2:28PM EDT

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'The Chinese Exclusion Act' Documentary Explores Roots of Xenophobic Policy

Co-director Li-Shin Yu: “This is essentially who were are, but is this who we want to be?”

Sameer Rao May 29, 2018 12:51PM EDT

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Google Doodle Honors Cinematographer James Wong Howe

The Chinese-American film artist pioneered several techniques that cinematographers still use to this day.

Sameer Rao May 25, 2018 11:53AM EDT

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Arthur Chu Answers His Toughest Question Yet in Documentary

“Who is Arthur Chu?” follows the 11-time “Jeopardy!” champion as he fights racist trolling and wrestles with his newfound celebrity.

Sameer Rao May 23, 2018 4:36PM EDT

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WATCH: Doc Tells Story of Japanese-Americans' 'Resistance at Tule Lake'

The film highlights the actions of Japanese Americans who refused to submit to the United States government’s insistence on allegiance during World War II.

Sameer Rao May 7, 2018 4:53PM EDT