Community
America at 250: Asian Americans and Belonging
On July 4th, 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. Fireworks light up the sky from coast to coast, leaders will speak
Janine Wu
July 4, 2026
Opinion
Culture and History
About Dragon Dance
Look! A golden dragon has appeared among the crowd! The golden dragon twists and turns, chasing the dragon pearl, as if soaring through
Jiaqi Wan
November 25, 2025
Community
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
Jiaqi Wan
November 10, 2025
Community
Dragon Boats and Diversity: Asian Festival Marks 10th Anniversary
Cary, NC – September 20, 2025 The Triangle’s annual Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Races marked its 10th anniversary at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre, drawing
Jenny Yue
September 28, 2025
Community
Inside the 2025 North Carolina Governor’s School
The North Carolina Governor’s School takes place every summer and is recognized as the oldest statewide summer residential program in the United States for high
Jenny Yue
August 26, 2025
Business
NC Bill Banning Foreign Ownership of Certain Land
The North Carolina Senate has passed the third reading of Senate Bill 394, known as the “Prohibit Foreign Ownership of NC Land” Act, which aims
Jenny Yue
June 19, 2025
Education and College
Harvard International Students Ban: Comments from Both Left and Right Perspectives
Harvard International Students Ban On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the revocation of Harvard University’s certification to enroll international
Jenny Yue
May 27, 2025
Spring Daze: How Asian American Communities Use Local Festivals to Promote Their Culture
For years, Asian Americans used local festivals as a tool to promote their culture, sharing traditional art, performances, and cuisine. Across the United States, local
Ishanvi Dasari
May 1, 2025
Community
How Asian Americans are Celebrating Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For many Asian Americans who are Christian, Easter is not only a day of
Jenny Yue
April 22, 2025
Representation Matters: How Asian American Literature Shapes Identity and Breaks Barriers
For generations, Asian American voices have been marginalized from mainstream literature and media. This absence leaves many readers, young and old, without stories that reflect
Ishanvi Dasari
March 30, 2025
Community
The TikTok Ban and RedNote Explained
The digital landscape of social media is rapidly evolving. In a few weeks, TikTok might face another ban unless it secures an approved buyer. This
Jenny Yue
March 21, 2025
Community
50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon: How the Vietnamese in NC is Celebrating this Milestone New Year
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, a pivotal moment in history that led to one of
Jenny Yue
January 21, 2025