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'RuPaul's Drag Race' breaks 'Asian curse,' crowning first Taiwanese American queen

Nymphia Wind, known for her obsession with the color yellow and her couture-like design talent, was crowned winner of the 16th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Nymphia Wind
Nymphia Wind

New NYC Chinese-Nepali popup restaurant honors culture of the North Face region

The restaurant aims to tell the story of the Nepal-Chinese border by serving up turmeric fried rice, momos — or steamed-to-order dumplings — and more.
Steamed beef momos in sesame tomato sauce.
Steamed beef momos in sesame tomato sauce.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders more likely to believe in climate change, poll shows

84% of AAPI adults agree climate change exists, compared with 74% of the general U.S. population, new research says. 
A Mercy Worldwide volunteer assesses the damage at a charred apartment complex in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2023.
A Mercy Worldwide volunteer assesses the damage at a charred apartment complex in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2023.
8d ago

Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut diversity staff

A committee at the public university system voted in less than four minutes to reverse and replace a policy related to DEI.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina

House bill aims to condemn ‘Hinduphobia’ but draws concern from progressive groups

The resolution enumerates several points, including that the House celebrates the contributions of Hindus to the country and that it condemns anti-Hindu bigotry.
Shri Thanedar
Shri Thanedar

A 'Crazy Rich Asians' Broadway musical is in the works

The beloved romantic comedy will mark the Broadway debut of Jon M. Chu, who has become Hollywood’s go-to filmmaker to bring stage shows to the big screen.
Constance Wu stars as Rachel in "Crazy Rich Asians."
Constance Wu stars as Rachel in "Crazy Rich Asians."
10d ago

Lawmakers seek disavowal of Supreme Court's racist 'Insular Cases' that limited rights of people in U.S. territories

A series of early-1900s Supreme Court rulings included discriminatory language and helped ensure that people in U.S. territories wouldn't have the same rights as other Americans.
A woman waves the flag of Puerto Rico
A woman waves the flag of Puerto Rico
10d ago

College hoop stars showcase their fashion prowess at the WNBA draft

The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night at the WNBA draft, where style was front and center along with the picks.
LSU's Angel Reese, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Stanford's Cameron Brink before the WNBA basketball draft on  April 15, 2024, in New York.
LSU's Angel Reese, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Stanford's Cameron Brink before the WNBA basketball draft on  April 15, 2024, in New York.

One of Bay Area Chinatown's oldest jewelry stores loses nearly all inventory in robbery

Video captured a group of six thieves, including one with a gun, rushing into the store, violently smashing cases with hammers and grabbing everything they could.
Video footage captured a group of six thieves, including one with a gun, rush into Phuong Jewelry Store, violently smash cases with hammers and grab everything they could.
Video footage captured a group of six thieves, including one with a gun, rush into Phuong Jewelry Store, violently smash cases with hammers and grab everything they could.
11d ago

A female comic book superhero fights villains — and a painful women's health condition

The reaction to Lúz La Luminosa, a Latina, Asian and queer superhero who fights evil and endometriosis, has been “beautifully positive," creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez says.
Lauren “La La” Liu as the titular superhero in the new comic book “Lúz La Luminosa"
Lauren “La La” Liu as the titular superhero in the new comic book “Lúz La Luminosa"

David Chang and Momofuku will no longer enforce 'chili crunch' trademark

“First and foremost, I want to apologize to everyone in the AAPI community who’s been hurt or feels like I’ve marginalized them or put a ceiling on them by our actions,” Chang said.
David Chang at the Variety Sundance Studio
David Chang at the Variety Sundance Studio

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