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Qixi Festival: An Ancient Tradition That Lives On Today and How It Is Celebrated in the Asian American Community
The Qixi Festival, often called Chinese Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It honors the legend of Zhinu (the Weaver Girl) and Niulang (the Cowherd). These were two lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and reunited for one night each year by a bridge of magpies. Nowadays the Qixi festival is associated with romance, but it originally celebrated perseverance, hopes for
Interview with Nicholas Ton: The Story of Culture Connection
AANN recently had an opportunity to interview Nicholas M. Ton, the new president and CEO of Tokyo Story USA. Tokyo Story USA is the company that is committed to “bring more Japanese culture to the US” , and they brought Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) to Texas for their second tour in the USA. “Whenever you come see the shows, you will get every aspect of the spectrum
From Taiwan to Chapel Hill: Jensen Huang’s North Carolina Moment
On September 1–2, 2026, Chapel Hill became a meeting place for some of the most influential figures in technology and international innovation. At the center was Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, who traveled to North Carolina for the G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn. The two-day meeting brought together representatives from the G20 nations. They all discussed artificial intelligence, emerging technology, workforce development and global innovation throughout
Korematsu Institute Names Courtney Peagler Executive Director as Organization Scales National Impact
The Fred T. Korematsu Institute, a cornerstone of national civil rights education, has announced the promotion of Courtney Peagler to Executive Director. The move signals a strategic shift for the organization as it expands its reach to meet an increasing demand for civil rights advocacy and historical education. Peagler, who previously served as the Institute’s Vice
AAPI in Gaming Launches First-Ever AAPI Steam Sale to Spotlight Underrepresented Developers
From May 1–10, AAPI Heritage Month is getting a major moment in gaming with the launch of the first-ever AAPI Steam Sale, a curated event spotlighting games created by Asian American and Pacific Islander developers. Featuring titles such as Melatonin, 1000xRESIST, Venba, and Battle Chef Brigade, the sale represents both a celebration of creative talent and a broader push for visibility in an industry where AAPI developers are still too
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 experiences, mentoring has long been a quiet but transformative force, one that passes down knowledge, nurtures confidence, and creates pathways to opportunity in spaces where representation and access have not always been guaranteed. The Cultural Roots of Mentorship Mentorship in