Asian Americans Newswire

Ahead of midterm elections, fear and uncertainty swirl amongst Asian American voters 

By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY In the latest voting rollercoaster, the U.S. Supreme Court last week reaffirmed states’ rights to administer mail-in voting, but this week allowed the federal government to implement a voter eligibility database that …

Asian American Arts Alliance Announces Grant Recipients

Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) announced the thirty-eight recipients of the last round of its A4 Arts Fund, which distributes $500,000 to arts and cultural organizations that support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Grants are …

Statewide: Teaching about the Asian American experience

Asian American Museum at Great Park hosts educational community gatherings, cultural celebrations

An expansive 220,000-square-foot museum celebrating Asian American history and culture will join the Irvine Great Park sometime in the next decade. In the meantime, museum leaders hope to foster a stronger sense of community across Orange County as they …

Lawmakers battle National Archives over plans to move historical Asian American records

India-US Ties Beyond Trump: Civilisational connect, diaspora contributions to the economy & countering Hinduphobia

It is a universally acknowledged truth that in the Trump 2.0 administration, the bilateral relations between the US and India are going through some serious challenges. The bonhomie of the last two and a half decades is not apparent in the government-to- …

Mahjong, the 150-year-old Chinese tile game that never really left, is back

The clatter of tiles, clinking of glasses and chatter of women fill the room. The place is Wash Park Social, a hip bar in Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood, and the occasion is mahjong. Kelly Warren, the enthusiastic cofounder of The Mahj Squad, is …

NIU Welcomes Asian American Welcome Night

Students at NIU can expect food, performances and opportunities to connect with campus organizations at the 26th annual Asian American Welcome Night. The event is hosted by the Asian American Resource Center and will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in …

Rochester’s growing Asian American community hosts third Harvest Moon Festival this weekend

Before electricity was invented, farmers in peak harvest season worked beyond sunset with help from the light of the full moon. The eponymous “harvest moon” arrives closest to the autumn equinox each year, sitting low in the sky. For many Asian cultures, …

NJ Sen. Andy Kim Attends Local AAPI Events

HOUSTON: AAPI Victory Fund brought New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim to Houston for a weekend of events on September 12 and 13 to highlight culture, civic participation and the political influence of Asian American and Pacific Islander voters across …

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s Best of the Best puts South Asian American life on the dance floor

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s Best of the Best may look like another Hollywood dance competition movie on the surface. But underneath the Bollywood songs, wedding choreography and high-energy dance battles is a story that speaks directly to a generation of South …

Climate views differ within US racial groups and fall along partisan lines

What does racial/ethnic minorities’ greater exposure to climate change and its effects mean for attitudes towards it? In new research Marisa Abrajano, LaGina Gause, and Alyson Otañez look at how the intersectional identities of race/ethnicity, …

A law requires Illinois schools to teach Asian American history. Is it happening?

In 2021, Illinois passed a law requiring every public elementary and high school to teach a unit of Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Five years later, many schools throughout the state have yet to fully implement the Teaching Equitable Asian …

Texas Asian American voters could decide battleground races as Bo French scandal erupts: Poll

Asian American voters have the potential to swing high-stakes statewide races in Texas, according to new research released Thursday. According to a new survey from the Asian Texans for Justice, Asian American voters in the Lone Star State have shifted …

Asian American Alliance partners with Marriott to donate gala meal surplus

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Asian American Alliance turned its annual gala into an opportunity to give back, donating surplus meals to people experiencing food insecurity after the sold-out event. More than 300 guests attended the organization’s annual …

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Prediabetes: Pathophysiological Rationale, Clinical Evidence, and Research Gaps

Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic and vascular disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia associated with cellular and vascular damage, which causes multiple complications and leads to substantial morbidity and premature mortality.1 …

Poet Tina Chang Grieves and Honors Asian American Women

LION By Tina Chang W. W. Norton & Company Releases Oct. 6, 2026 I picked up Tina Chang’s LION after two years of rebuilding from a quarter-life crisis. Tina Chang, the first female poet laureate of Brooklyn, is professor of English and creative writing …

Betting on UNO: How School’s Chancellor Balances Cuts, AI and Growth

Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, has led the University of Nebraska at Omaha as its 16th chancellor, the first Asian American executive and woman of color to hold the role. A native of Hong Kong and a first-generation college student, Li built her career through …

Teaching History: The Asian American experience in Illinois public schools

In 2026, WBEZ talked to Chicago-area educators, students and lawmakers about the TEAACH Act to see how the law has taken shape in some local schools. By Minju Park [month] [day], [year], [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone]  

New Realities Emerge in Horror In Color's Daring Short RIFT

Filmmaker Lucas Acosta weaves an otherworldly tale about grief in his latest Horror short. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucas Acosta’s latest Horror short film RIFT invites audiences to witness the …

McLaren Bahrain Returns to Royal Bahrain Concours for 2026

McLaren Bahrain confirms its return as an Automotive Partner for the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours BAHRAIN, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McLaren Bahrain will return to the Royal Bahrain Concours this November, renewing its partnership …

Thierno Diallo's Memoir 'The Marriage Behind Closed Doors' Reflects on Love, Heartbreak, and Finding His Voice

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The smiles and celebrations told one story about Thierno Diallo’s marriage. His experience behind closed doors told another. In 'The Marriage Behind Closed Doors: …

Oregon Record Shattered at California’s National Pumpkin Weigh Off

National Pumpkin Weigh Off offered the world’s highest prize pool, over $100,000. WHEATLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giant pumpkin grower, Jim Sherwood, of Mulino, Oregon, shattered the Oregon state record …

D.M. Russo’s Interactive 'Coco’s New Home' Gives Storytime a Playful New Voice

SIMI VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Children’s author D.M. Russo has released Coco’s New Home, a 63-page interactive early-reader book about a curious puppy arriving at her new home and meeting her family. The …

Blue Star Mothers of America Honors Gold Star Mothers and Families Who Gave All

National observance on September 27 calls Americans to remember fallen service members and stand beside the families who carry their legacy WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc …

Nashville Concierge Medicines Announces New Post on Perimenopause and Loneliness

Nashville Concierge Medicine adds new content on perimenopause, loneliness, symptoms, and care for local women. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville Concierge Medicines, a medical practice offering …

1001 Women reveals a forgotten legacy to inspire young women in STEM

Global initiative founded and led by Ahmed Salim draws on a decade of research into more than 300 women from Muslim civilisation LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- September 25, 2026 – 1001 Foundation, the …

Beyond Ride Announces Medical Transportation Service for Vashon Island

New service is intended to help residents arrange wheelchair, stretcher, and other non-emergency medical trips on and off the island. VASHON ISLAND, WA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyond Ride has announced the launch …

The Chocolate Milk in Your Fridge May Be the Recovery Drink You’re Looking For

For National Chocolate Milk Day on Sept. 27, The Dairy Alliance spotlights why the nostalgic favorite is more than a sweet treat ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – Chocolate milk has earned its place as a …

Free Hindi-English Meal Planning App Aaj Ki Rasoi Now Available

Aaj Ki Rasoi plans breakfast, lunch and dinner from more than 350 curated Indian dishes and hands the day's plan to the cook on WhatsApp in Hindi and English. GURUGRAM, INDIA, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aaj Ki Rasoi, a free …

STARRS To Host National Forum On Faith, Family and Freedom in Scottsdale, Arizona

Former national security adviser Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn joins military leaders, scholars and community advocates for free event and nationwide livestream SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Together …

InstaService Takes Its Home Services Marketplace Nationwide, Reaching All 50 States

The company reaches all 50 states with more than 8,000 service professionals, new services for property managers, and AI-powered tools for homeowners. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InstaService has …

Rakia Rooftop Opens for Private Events in Polanco, Mexico City

Steps from Parque Lincoln, the private rooftop hosts corporate events, brand activations, wellness experiences and celebrations for up to 150 guests. CDMX, MEXICO, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, México — Una terraza …

This AI Can Change the Lyrics of Any of Your Songs in the Original Vocals

Neume's new Remix fixes the small flaws that give away an AI song and can turn any of your songs into a different genre. WY, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neume, the AI music generator, today launched Remix, two new ways to …

Brother & Brother Builders Releases San Jose Kitchen Remodel Cost, Permit Data

San Jose contractor Brother & Brother Builders reports most full kitchen remodels run $50,000 to $80,000 and 6 to 10 weeks, and explains city permit tiers. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brother & Brother …

Dr. Akanni Salako Highlights Sustainable Wellness for Self-Improvement Month

Dr. Akanni Salako shares practical wellness strategies for women during September’s Self-Improvement Month. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- September is Self-Improvement Month, a time to reflect on personal …

City of Moreno Valley and Lighthouse Immersive Open Moreno Valley Museum & ArtSpace and Immersive Van Gogh

MORENO VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Featuring more than 140 masterpieces brought to life through breathtaking animation, surround sound, and large-scale projection, The New Immersive van Gogh: The Next Chapter …

New Novel Reimagines the Life of the Man Who Carved a Book Into an Asylum Wall

Maria Rago's debut, Dear Wall, brings to life Fernando Nannetti, known as NOF4, and the nurse who saved his work, as his real wall goes on exhibition in Italy. LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Denied paper, …

KCCLA to Host Special Events Celebrating the 580th Hangeul Day

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA, Director Haedon Lee), in partnership with the King Sejong Institute Center USA, will host a series of special events on …