Stories

Come back to Chinatown: Chinese chefs want American diners to think beyond the takeout box

By Terry Tang Taiwan-born chef George Chen SAN FRANCISCO — Taiwan-born chef George Chen, whose family immigrated to Los Angeles in 1967, vividly remembers how his school lunch of braised pork and...

Loni Ding, Godmother of Asian American Documentary Filmmaking

By Michelle Okawa, Densho Encyclopedia Graduate Intern. In 2014, Densho received an extensive collection of materials from the family of acclaimed filmmaker Loni Ding. This collection included...

Rally and march in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District marks 1886 Chinese removal

A steady downpour of rain and gusting winds did not deter community members of different ages and ethnicities from gathering to confront a dark past of racism, xenophobia, and resentment. By James...

Spring After Spring: For Chinese Canadian Immigrants, Chinese Culture Is Not Bloodline, but a Choice

By Ally Wang In February 2024, I went to Vancouver’s Chinatown to watch the Lunar New Year Chinatown Parade in person for the first time. It was a day of driving wind and rain, yet the performers and...

‘Rock Springs’ Review: Kelly Marie Tran Stars in an Atmospheric Ghost Story of Literally Unearthed Atrocities

The ‘Star Wars’ actor plays a widowed mother making uncomfortable discoveries about her new home, but Vera Miao’s debut feature hits hardest when it rewinds more than a century...

Grammys 2026: UCLA alumnus Brian Vu talks Grammy nomination, opera performance

By Kemyron McCoy Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of suicide that some readers may find disturbing. The silhouettes of cast members of “An American Soldier” on stage are pictured, with a...

The History of New York’s Chinatown & How It Embodied the American Dream

The United States is home to many Chinatowns, and New York City’s Manhattan neighborhood is especially notable for its vibrant cultural contributions. By Kristen Osborne-Bartucca, MA American Studies...

The Bridge of Generations: Museum of Chinese in America 2025 Legacy Awards Gala

By Jeanne Lawrence Legendary actress Lisa Lu, seen here accepting her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, was among three honorees at the Museum of Chinese in America 2025 Legacy Awards Gala. Photo courtesy...

KPop Demon Hunters Just Made Awards History at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2026

By Anna Nguyen If there was one film that truly defined 2025, it was KPop Demon Hunters. From TikTok edits to think pieces and fan cams to fashion recreations, the Netflix animated mega-hit became...