Asian American Lunar New Year 2026
In 2026, Asian American communities across the United States will celebrate the Lunar New Year, beginning on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. More than…
National Mentoring Month in AANHPI Communities
AANHPI National Mentoring Month is a time to recognize, celebrate, and strengthen the power of mentorship within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Across generations, cultures, and lived…
Sarah Segrest: You Don’t Have to Stop Dreaming
AANN recently had the opportunity to interview Sarah Segrest. Segrest is a triathlete. she was born in Vietnam and adopted by an American family when she was about 6 mouth…
Milkweeds and Monarch Butterflies in Plantfest
On October 11, Plantfest, organized by the Master Gardener volunteers of Orange County, was held at Blackwood Farm Park, north of Chapel Hill, NC. The various booths at Plantfest attracted…
Balancing Trade and Community: How Recent US Tariffs have Affected Asian-American Business Owners
Policies and trade practices in the United States have resulted in tariffs on goods, especially from imports from Asia, including China, Vietnam, and South Korea. Tariffs have risen on the…
2025 NCAAC & ILF Young Entrepreneurship Event: An Overview
Written by Colette Shiu and Michael Stehlin Inspiring the Next Generation In August 2025, the North Carolina Asian American Coalition (NCAAC) and the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) collaborated and hosted…