1.01.2023

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| Casinos Target a Vulnerable Clientele: Older Asian Gamblers
Although there is limited research on the prevalence of gambling by race, studies have shown that Asian Americans are at greater risk of developing a gambling disorder than the population as a whole. The gambling industry's efforts to lure Asian customers will be a significant factor looming over the upcoming application process for new casino licenses in New York.

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Oakland's Next Mayor Highlights Political Rise of Hmong Americans
Sheng Thao, the daughter of refugees, will become the nation's most prominent Hmong American politician when she leads the California city of 440,000 residents.

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PBS NewsHour's New Co-anchor Prefers Jobs That Scare Her
Amna Nawaz was recently promoted from chief correspondent to co-anchor of PBS News Hour.

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American Girl makes history with its first South Asian Girl of the Year doll
The iconic doll brand American Girl has named Kavi Sharma, an Indian American girl from New Jersey who loves to sing, as its 2023 Girl of the Year.

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Dolly De Leon On Her Golden Globe Nomination And What It Means To The Filipino Community
Filipino actress Dolly De Leon has received major recognition and attention this awards season for her exceptional performance as Abigail in the film satire Triangle of Sadness.

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Atsuko Okatsuka on Finding Levity in Scary Situations and Her First Comedy Special
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka discusses her HBO Max special, The Intruder, as well as the role her "unconventional upbringing" had in discovering her calling.


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