David Henry Hwang Hopes Hillary Clinton Will See 'Soft Power'
David Henry Hwang's Soft Power, a "play within a musical," is a bit of fantasy that shifts the balance of global power from the U.S. to China after Hillary Clinton loses the 2016 presidential election. Hwang hopes Clinton sees the show, which just had its world premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
Cleared of Spying for China, She Still Doesn't Have Her Job Back
Three years ago, the Justice Department dropped espionage-related charges against Sherry Chen, a Chinese American hydrologist at the National Weather Service, clearing her of accusations of espionage. But Ms. Chen can't get back to work.
John Kelly's Ancestors Wouldn't Have Fit In Either
"What some of us also forget is that at nearly every stage of our country's history, the people who were already established as American citizens found convenient targets to designate as unable to assimilate: the indigenous peoples; conquered Mexicans; slaves; or the newest immigrants, who were usually classified as nonwhite."
The blackface incidents at Cal Poly show why we need more education about racism
For the second time in a matter of weeks, a white student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo wore blackface -- further proof that education about racism is necessary.
If an Asian American author doesn’t have a Wikipedia page, do they exist?
Wikipedia is a resource consulted by millions of people every day. But if a topic or person isn’t on the website, how much is the world missing from that gap in information? Kundiman and the Asian American Writers Workshop are trying to chip away at the website's blind spots, one page at a time.
Gurbir Grewal forges path as the first Sikh state attorney general in U.S. history
Gurbir Grewal's career in public service was built in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Ali Wong Stuck With the Major Your Mom Told You to Drop and Here She Is Today
Did you know that comedian Ali Wong, whose latest special Hard Knock Wife just dropped on Netflix, got her B.A. in Asian American Studies at UCLA? Her success isn't despite her major, but because of it.
Affirmative Action Benefits Everyone — Including Asian Americans
Despite the attention a small and vocal group of Asian Americans against affirmative action would lead some to believe, a recent national poll found that 64 percent of Asian American voters favor programs that are designed to help African Americans, women and other minorities access higher education.
Sikh Captain America fights intolerance and bigotry
Vishavjit Singh draws cartoons and dons a Captain America costume to help fight intolerance and bigotry. He visited Seattle earlier this month to launch an exhibition of his illustrations, on display through February 2019, at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle.
After Years Of Playing The Friend, Sandra Oh Is Finally Getting To Be The Star
After years of playing supportive besties, Sandra Oh iss finally the lead on BBC's spy show Killing Eve -- alongside a character intent on making it all up to her by being her scariest fan.
Conrad Ricamora, Oliver on 'How to Get Away With Murder,' on the provocative, political 'Soft Power'
Conrad Ricamora, an actor and singer best known for his portrayal of Oliver Hampton on ABC's legal drama series How to Get Away with Murder, stars in the Ahmanson's production of Soft Power.
Cannes: Steven Yeun Talks Immigrant Experience in U.S., Working on a "Fully Korean" Film
Steven Yeun talks about starring in his first all-Korean language role in Lee Chang-dong's drama Burning, which just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to wide acclaim.
Mech Cadet Yu Set to End, and Pak & Miyazawa Talk 'Bittersweet' Finale
Writer Greg Pak, artist Takeshi Miyazawa and editor Cameron Chittock announce the upcoming bittersweet end of their giant-robots-and-aliens comic book series Mech Cadet Yu.
