Stories

UMass Boston Professor Publishes New Book, Chasing the American Dream in China

By Crystal Valencia Few have studied the experiences of children of immigrants who move to their ancestral homelands—countries with which they share cultural ties but haven’t necessarily had direct...

New historical markers recognize Chinese American history in Milwaukee

Across the state, 12 new plaques will highlight often overlooked stories.  By Mackenzie Krumme  As a Chinese American growing up in Milwaukee, Adam Carr never associated his family history with the...

Bill banning some Chinese citizens from owning property passes Texas House

Citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia couldn’t own property under the proposal. Critics call it racist. Supporters say it protects critical resources.  By Philip Jankowski and Hojun Choi...

Shirley & Walter Wang to Receive the Committee of 100 Leadership in Entrepreneurship Award

Award to be presented at Committee of 100’s 2025 Conference & Gala in Los Angeles, April 25-26  New York, NY — Committee of 100, a nonprofit organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today...

Asian American Artists of Disney’s Golden Age of Animation

Let’s remember the forgotten Chinese and Japanese Americans of Disney Animation Studios’s early days.  Words by Caroline Cao With Disney Animation Studios turning 101 today, it’s time to...

Signature sound of traditional musical instruments creates global appeal

By Jiang Li, Li Hang and Sun Langchen As the animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 continues to sweep the box-office charts since the Spring Festival, its soundtrack, infused with traditional Chinese music...

Meet Sofronio Vasquez: First Asian Winner of ‘The Voice’

The Filipino vocal powerhouse made history by winning season 26 of the reality singing competition.  Written by Michelle De Pacina  Nearly a decade ago, Sofronio Vasquez took a shot at The Voice of...

Mabel Ping-Hua Lee Rides Horseback for Women’s Suffrage

Her writings on democracy and feminism advocated equal educational opportunities for Chinese women.  Words By Caroline Cao New York City, May 5, 1912. More than 10,000 people marched for women’s...

Bill Chin, Seattle’s Last Chinese American World War II Veteran, Passes Away at 99

By Ron Chew Bill L. Chin, the last surviving Chinese American World War II veteran in Seattle and a lifelong member of the Cathay Post #186 of the American Legion, passed away on the morning of March...