The Myth of Asian American Identity (NY Times)
Weekly recap of Asian American news & newsmakers
Headlines
AAPI Headlines
Deputies find human remains in search for Lauren Cho, missing N.J. woman (NBC News)
Organizers seek to change Lee County, Florida, to Bruce Lee County (NBC News)
Politics
Asian pols near breakthrough moment in mayor’s races (Politico)
Andrew Yang could be part of mass exodus of Asian Americans ditching Democratic Party, author says (FOX News)
Chuck Grassley owes Lucy Koh an apology (NBC News)
Trauma and Trump make Asian American voters a more cohesive bloc, new poll reveals (Politico)
Business
This new coalition represents diverse Philly business owners. What’s their outlook for 2022? (Technically)
American Made Docu-series Launches: American Made Focuses on the Transitions of Traditional Culture to Modernized Innovations Within the Asian American Community (Yahoo)
Pandemic hit Asian-owned businesses in Southern California hardest, study finds (NBC News)
[Sponsored Link] Learn About Deducting Mortgage Interest From Your Taxes (Simplibanc)
Entertainment
The Best Films on Netflix That Celebrate the Phenomenal Scope of Asian Cinema (Good Housekeeping)
‘No Time to Die’ director Cary Fukunaga says ‘a lot of people upset’ no matter who plays Bond after Daniel Craig (NextShark)
South Korean superstar in ‘Squid Game’ once said Hollywood actors would avoid eye contact with him (NextShark)
Inside the real kids' games in 'Squid Game' (NBC News)
Music
21 Under 21: See Who Made the 2021 List (Billboard)
Fans accuse Blackpink’s entertainment agency of discriminating against Lisa because she isn’t Korean (NextShark)
Documentary on Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres, an Asian American trailblazer, at Mill Valley Film Festival (Miij)
Spotify's Soy Kim on Fresh Finds and Supporting AAPI Voices (Muse)
Sports
Red Sox announcer facing backlash for on-air joke mocking Asian American general manager's name (Yahoo News)
Chicago’s Only All-Asian Volleyball Team Hopes To Make Noise At This Weekend’s Chinese 9-Man National Tournament (Block Club)
Shohei Ohtani has expanded what's possible in baseball (ESPN)
Health / Science
Correct count matters for Asian American, Pacific Islander health (AMA)
What’s on the menu matters in health care for diverse patients (The Conversation)
Culture
Culture / Lifestyle
5 Asian American activists creating a safe space for a promising future (Kulture)
Brown, Desi, South Asian: Diaspora reflects on the terms that represent, erase them (NBC News)
The Myth of Asian American Identity (NY Times)
Chinese labor helped fuel Yosemite’s growth — and it’s finally being recognized (NBC News)
Bretman Rock becomes Playboy’s first gay male cover star (NBC News)
Family
Why Asian American kids are under-diagnosed when it comes to learning disabilities (NBC News)
Food
20 Asian-American food and drink brands to try today, from fiery chili crisp to toasted rice ice cream (Insider)
Momofuku debuts make-at-home noodles (Boston Globe)
David Chang Is Pretty Jazzed About Fake Meat in His Upcoming Hulu Show (Eater)
Fashion
Meet 8 Legendary BIPOC Artists and Designers Who Inspire Today’s Talents (Robb Report)
Dressing Brides for ‘Their Red-Carpet Moment’ (New York Times)
‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon is Louis Vuitton’s new global ambassador (NextShark)
Greta Lee on The Morning Show Season 2, Taking Cues From Elizabeth Holmes, and Her Character’s Anti-Heels Stance (Vogue)
Beauty
Colorado Springs native releases new book on history of male beauty rituals, skin care (The Gazette)
All of the Asian-Owned Allure Best of Beauty Award Winners Worth Your Money (Allure)
Art / Literature
Meet the MacArthur ‘genius’ calling attention to South Korea’s violent imperial past (NBC News)
Love
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