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"Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó" Filmmaker Sean Wang and His Grandmas on the Joys of Unlikely Friendships

03/06/2024

"Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó" Filmmaker Sean Wang and His Grandmas on the Joys of Unlikely Friendships

Where I'm From: Now and Gen features in-conversation pieces between generations — like a younger woman and her grandmother — discussing a topic like beauty rituals, finances, or marriage.

How Laufey's Chinese Icelandic Upbringing Shaped Her Unique Jazz Sound

02/26/2024

How Laufey's Chinese Icelandic Upbringing Shaped Her Unique Jazz Sound

Laufey has always felt "undefined."

TikTok Mom-Daughter Duo Gym Tan and Mya Miller Want to Redefine Aging

02/14/2024

TikTok Mom-Daughter Duo Gym Tan and Mya Miller Want to Redefine Aging

Where I'm From: Now and Gen features in-conversation pieces between generations — like a younger woman and her grandmother — discussing a topic like beauty rituals, finances, or marriage.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal's Journey Is "Every Immigrant's Story"

03/08/2024

Rep. Pramila Jayapal's Journey Is "Every Immigrant's Story"

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, of Washington state, is known for being an outspoken advocate of social justice, reproductive freedoms, and immigrants' rights.

How Coffee Founder Sahra Nguyen Celebrates Tết, Vietnam's Lunar New Year

02/09/2024

How Coffee Founder Sahra Nguyen Celebrates Tết, Vietnam's Lunar New Year

As the founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply, Sahra Nguyen knows the power that coffee holds in bringing people together around a specific culture.

The New "Mean Girls" Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That's the Point

01/11/2024

The New "Mean Girls" Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That's the Point

The very first shot of the 2024 musical reimagining of "Mean Girls" is a vertical frame.

"The Brothers Sun" Star Sam Song Li Shares Why His Breakout Role Is Deeply Personal

01/09/2024

"The Brothers Sun" Star Sam Song Li Shares Why His Breakout Role Is Deeply Personal

When Sam Song Li came across the role of Bruce on "The Brothers Sun," he felt like the character was written uniquely for him.

Color Analysis Is K-Beauty's "Hot New Thing" Making a Social Media Comeback

12/19/2023

Color Analysis Is K-Beauty's "Hot New Thing" Making a Social Media Comeback

When Val Rojas, 31, planned her recent trip to South Korea, she put personal color analysis on the agenda.

There's a Sinister Truth to the Stereotypes of Asian Men Depicted in "May December"

12/18/2023

There's a Sinister Truth to the Stereotypes of Asian Men Depicted in "May December"

The Netflix movie "May December" is heavily inspired by the real-life relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau, which is probably why its depiction of stereotypes of Asian men feels so close to reality, too.

16 Books About K-Pop That Should Be on Every Fan's Reading List

12/01/2023

16 Books About K-Pop That Should Be on Every Fan's Reading List

While K-pop has been around for decades, it's become especially popular in recent years.

56 Incredibly Talented Asian Actors Who Always Deserve to Be Leading Men

10/18/2023

56 Incredibly Talented Asian Actors Who Always Deserve to Be Leading Men

It's not often that you see an APIA actor cast as the lead in a movie or TV show, but things are slowly beginning to change.

For Moana Jones Wong, Surfing Is More Than a Career: "[It's] a Way of Connecting to My Ancestors"

10/16/2023

For Moana Jones Wong, Surfing Is More Than a Career: "[It's] a Way of Connecting to My Ancestors"

Moana Jones Wong, 24, is considered one of the world's most accomplished Pipeline surfers.