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Kimmy Yam

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.


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Nebraska guard says vulnerability in sports should be ‘celebrated’ after viral crying moment

University of Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga opens up about viral crying moment after NCAA March Madness loss.

Shohei Ohtani was supposed to be the new face of MLB. What does it mean he's now the face of a scandal?

Reports of a gambling case involving baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter coincide with a critical moment for the player and MLB.

Chan Ho Park, first Korean player in MLB, will throw the first pitch in the Seoul Series

Seoul Series brings Korean baseball legend Chan Ho Park back to the mound for the first game of the Major League Baseball regular season — and the first ever held in South Korea.

Biden launches new ad targeting Asian American and Pacific Islanders in battleground states

The Biden campaign has released a new ad targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in battleground states, aimed at highlighting his investments in small businesses.

Kamala Harris pays tribute to Atlanta spa shooting victims on third anniversary

​​Vice President Kamala Harris marked the third anniversary of the Atlanta-area spa shootings, in which eight people were killed, paying tribute to the victims of the “hate-fueled gun violence.”
16d ago

QVC apologizes for 'You'll love this bag longtime' promotional email

QVC apologizes for "You’ll love this bag longtime" promotional email that many customers described as "racist" toward the Asian American community.
17d ago

Michelle Yeoh clears up confusing Oscar moment when Emma Stone seemed to ‘ignore’ her

After the internet thought Michelle Yeoh ignored Emma Stone at the Oscars, Yeoh addressed the controversy.
18d ago

Why some say it’s significant ‘Godzilla Minus One’ won an Oscar the same year ‘Oppenheimer’ did

For many Japanese Americans, the Oscar win for “Godzilla Minus One” on the same night that "Oppenheimer" won best picture symbolized much more than just a place in the halls of film excellence.
18d ago

'Godzilla Minus One' director responds to 'Oppenheimer' plot as a 'person of Japanese ancestry'

Following his historic Oscar win, the director of “Godzilla Minus One,” which deals with the devastation of the atomic bombings of Japan in World War II, responded to a question about his thoughts on “Oppenheimer,” a portrayal of the American scientist responsible for the deadly weapon.

Oscars 2024 highlights: Winners list, performances, speeches and more as ‘Oppenheimer’ leads in wins

Follow NBC News' live coverage of the 2024 Oscars as the nominees hit the red carpet and go up for Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
21d ago

Ronny Chieng thinks representation still matters when it comes to animated films

In the new film “Kung Fu Panda 4,” comedian Ronny Chieng, much like his castmates, doesn’t voice anyone who remotely resembles himself.