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Biden calls for 'fair deal' for striking Hollywood writers

The president made his first public comments about the strike, which hits a week Tuesday, at a White House screening of the streaming series “American Born Chinese.”
President Joe Biden shakes hands with actor Ke Huy Quan before a screening of the series "American Born Chinese" in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The screening was being held in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Joe Biden shakes hands with actor Ke Huy Quan before a screening of the series "American Born Chinese" in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The screening was being held in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Half of Asian American adults say most of their friends share their Asian identity, according to survey

A new study by the Pew Research Center revealed divides over who is considered Asian and the meaning of the American dream.
Fans wait to see Bollywood stars in Times Square during the 2017 International Indian Film Academy Festival in New York.
Fans wait to see Bollywood stars in Times Square during the 2017 International Indian Film Academy Festival in New York.
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State attorneys general announce probe into the NFL over workplace discrimination

The investigation by Attorneys General Letitia James of New York and Rob Bonta of California focuses on the league’s corporate offices, not specific teams or players.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during at the Phoenix Convention Center on Feb. 13, 2023.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during at the Phoenix Convention Center on Feb. 13, 2023.

Broadway performers send off Starlite Deli owners with viral performance viewed around the world

“I didn’t realize that our store was beloved,” said Jung Min Kim, who is closing shop after he and his wife opened Starlite in June 1984.
Jung Min, owner of Starlite Deli.
Jung Min, owner of Starlite Deli.

'KPOP' composer becomes 1st Asian woman to be nominated for a Tony for best original score

“Crying thinking of my amazing creative team and cast who worked tirelessly to bring something so new and honest to the Broadway stage,” Helen Park wrote on Instagram.
Helen Park at the opening of KPOP in New York on Nov. 20, 2022.
Helen Park at the opening of KPOP in New York on Nov. 20, 2022.

Barbie introduces Anna May Wong doll

“A lot of Asian actors today are where they are because of the things she fought so hard for in Hollywood,” said the actor’s niece, Anna Wong. “Her legacy is part of history.”
Anna May Wong Inspiring Women Doll.
Anna May Wong Inspiring Women Doll.

Streaming has twice the AAPI representation of broadcast, report shows

“Hollywood has an opportunity to further meet audience demand by continuing to invest in content that broadens how AANHPI people are represented on screen,” the report said.
Image: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Image: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Stars of 'Polite Society' say the action film is a 'love story between sisters'

“This is such a female-led film, whether it’s the good, the bad or the ugly. It’s all the women in this film that really carry all of those things,” Priya Kansara said.
Priya Kansara, left, stars as Ria Khan and Ritu Arya as her sister Lena in Nida Manzoor’s "Polite Society."
Priya Kansara, left, stars as Ria Khan and Ritu Arya as her sister Lena in Nida Manzoor’s "Polite Society."

Rep. Judy Chu says inflammatory China rhetoric can hurt Asian Americans

“Rhetoric used around economic competition with Asian countries can result in harm and even murder of Asian Americans here at home,” Chu said at the launch of a Vincent Chin-dedicated organization.
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., at the Capitol on May 11, 2022.
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., at the Capitol on May 11, 2022.

California is one step closer to banning caste-based discrimination

The California Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill that would add caste as a protected category in the state.
Image: Aisha Wahab
Image: Aisha Wahab

Poet Rupi Kaur is 'deeply' concerned that 'Milk and Honey' is one of the most banned books in the U.S.

“i remember sitting in my school library in high school, turning to books about sexual assault because i didn’t have anyone else to turn to. this is the reality for many students,” she wrote.
Rupi Kaur performs in Park City, Utah
Rupi Kaur performs in Park City, Utah

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