Headlines

Politics

• Help, We Can’t Stop Writing About Andrew Yang (The New York Times)

• Andrew Yang Promised to Create 100,000 Jobs. He Ended Up With 150. (The New York Times)

• Jocelyn Yow elected youngest woman of color mayor in CA (AsAm News)

Business

• Ellen Pao: The biggest myth about tech is that work is a meritocracy (CNN Business)

• CEO of $2 Billion Startup Ousted for Taking LSD at Work (Bloomberg)

• Clubhouse Selects Asian American Artist And Activist Drue Kataoka As Its Latest Icon (Forbes)

Entertainment

• The Winner’s Journey: Riz Ahmed – The Oscar Nominated Actor Breaking Barriers in Reel-and-Real-Life (Hollywood Insider)

• Bowen Yang Is Adding Fresh Irreverence To Late Night Comedy (HuffPost)

• Atsuko Hirayanagi To Direct Legendary’s ‘The Last Adventures Of Constance Verity’ Starring Awkwafina (Deadline)

• Ken Jeong to Host "See Us Unite for Change" Event Honoring Asian American Experience (The Hollywood Reporter)

• ‘Shang-Chi’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Series About Japanese American WWII Heroes (Next Shark)

• Opinion: Lucy Liu: My success has helped move the needle. But it’ll take more to end 200 years of Asian stereotypes. (The Washington Post)

• Why Do People Hate Awkwafina? (Popdust)

• Ella Jay Basco, Ruby Ibarra on "Gold" Music Video's Positive Anthem for Asian Community (The Hollywood Reporter)

Music

• 88rising Announces New Programming For 88rising Radio To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month (Broadway World)

• 8 Asian Musicians on Racism and Being 'Othered' (Paper)

• As an Asian American, I don't look like the country music artists I love (Yahoo! News)

Sports

• Tennis Pro Naomi Osaka Is Launching a Skin-Care Line for Darker Skin Tones (New Beauty)

• Jeremy Lin ‘unapologetic’ if Asian-American activism costs him NBA spot (South China Morning Post)

• Disney pulling plug on Asian sports channels in DTC pivot (Sports Pro)

Culture

Culture/Lifestyle

• After a watershed moment of violence, Asian Americans begin to speak out (CNN US)

• 11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know (Time Magazine)

• When Their Community Suffered, These Asian Americans Stepped up Where the Government Didn’t (Documented)

Family

• How some Asian-American parents are broaching discussions of recent racist attacks with their kids (Yahoo! Sports)

• I Used to Want a ‘Normal’ Family A beloved pet helped me see my parents in a whole new light. (The Cut)

Food

• Shibumi’s White Chef Takes Aim at Japanese Restaurants for Not Being Japanese Enough (Eater LA)

• HBO Max Orders Asian American Cuisine Docuseries ‘Take Out’ With Journalist Lisa Ling (Variety)

• What Does Asian Food Mean to America? A National Smithsonian Series Will Talk It Out. (Eater)

Fashion

• I'm a Stylist, and These Are My Favorite Sustainable AAPI-Owned Fashion Brands (Who What Wear)

• 100 Days of Vice-Presidential Style (The New York Times)

• Why Sneaker Culture Can’t Ignore Anti-Asian Racism (Complex)

Beauty

• The Brands and Retailers Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month (Foot Wear News)

• Skincare Brands That Cater For Melanin-Rich Skin (Popsugar)

• Naomi Osaka Is Making Her Own Sunscreen (Refinery29)

Love

• The best romantic comedies on HBO Max (AV Club)

• We Tested the Best Dating Apps—Here's What Happened (Brides)