Susan Choi’s novel “Trust Exercise” takes place in a high school for the performing arts in an unnamed southern city. But the subjects examined, including consent, power and memory, are universally relevant. “Trust Exercise” won the 2019...

Mei Lum, the fifth-generation owner of Wing On Wo, uses arts and activism to support the Chinatown community through the WOW project.<br/>

This video chronicles Kamala Harris's journey from her 2020 presidential campaign to becoming the first woman, Black American, and Asian American Vice President of the United States. Despite setbacks, Harris has continued to fight for...

Meet Mallam, the fifth-generation owner of Wing on Wo, preserving heritage and community through the Wow project.

Celebrating the 90-year-old actor with 500 credits, James Hong, who pioneered roles for Asian Americans in Hollywood.

A recent lawsuit against Harvard University alleged that the university discriminates unfairly against Asian-Americans in its admissions process. The trial led to an internal investigation at Harvard and the public release of admissions...

The first Asian American woman ever to be elected to Congress, Patsy Mink dedicated her life to participating in the democratic process and improving the lives of others.

Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician, attorney and also the vice president of the United States.



A member of the Democratic party, she assumed office as the vice president on January 20, 2021, and became the...

For centuries, women have used activism in the United States to voice their concerns about society and secure their rights as citizens. Activism is an important part of any democracy as it’s the way ordinary people shape nations.

In 1968 – the Miss America beauty pageant became the focus of an audacious protest that helped move feminism forward.

Learn all about Kamala Harris. Explore her background and career path that led her from California politics to being the first woman vice president, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government, and the first African-American and...

101 East follows Asian Americans who are bearing the brunt of rising tensions between the US and China.

The blockbuster-to-be is the first major Hollywood film to feature a mostly Asian cast since "The Joy Luck Club" was released in 1993. "It's such a big moment to see this incredible cast, this story that really resonated with me as as...

Major General Lisa Hou commands more than 8,400 soldiers and airmen. She joined the New Jersey National Guard in 1994 after one of her medical school classmates asked for her help on a research project.

Upon its opening this upcoming fall, the 'Detective Wenjian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship will be the first school in Brooklyn to be named after an Asian American.

Upon its opening this upcoming fall, the 'Detective Wenjian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship will be the first school in Brooklyn to be named after an Asian American.

Alyssa Fox, the first Asian-American to star as Elphaba the witch in Broadway's 'Wicked,' spoke with Cheddar News to discuss how she landed her dream role and the logistics behind her character.

New York State Senator John Liu spoke with Cheddar News about Asian-American representation in politics, his bill to make Asian-American history mandatory in schools, and the ongoing hate crimes against his community. State Sen. Liu also...

The creator and stars of the Netflix sensation BEEF have responded to the David Choe rape controversy. Even still, many are specifically calling out Steven Yeun and Ali Wong for their initial silence, as...

Barbie is honoring Hollywood trailblazer Anna Mae Wong to kick off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Wong, the latest figure to get a doll in Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series,'' is considered the first Asian-American star...

The co-writers and directors of the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once" Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert joined Cheddar News to discuss their new sci-fi action-comedy starring Michelle Yeoh now in select theaters. The filmmakers...

Actors Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, and James Hong joined Cheddar News to discuss their new science fiction family drama, "Everything Everywhere All At Once," featuring a Chinese American family. "I really hope that people will come out...

Actor Jade Wu joined Cheddar's "Between Bells" to discuss her role in the recently premiered film "Snakehead" and its depiction of organized crime in New York City's Chinatown. Wu also talked about the iconic place becoming its own...

Friday's release of Shang-Chi, Marvel's first movie featuring an Asian superhero, is being welcomed in the Asian community as a watershed moment for representation in film and giving new hope to one young performer in her own career.