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Kpop Demon Hunters Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

New York City – November 27, 2025 This year, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought the usual mix of floats, Broadway showcases, and giant balloons drifting between Manhattan’s skyscrapers. But the moment that truly ignited the crowd came from an unexpected source: the breakout K-pop group Demon Hunters. The five-member group, known for entertaining kids and teens with dance choreography and songs, made their parade debut on top of a neon-lit

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Community
Hannah Shiu

North Carolina Asian American Advocacy Day

In honor of Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month this May, community members gathered at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday for a day of advocacy. The event, organized by North Carolina Asian Americans Together, was titled “NCAAT in Action.” They will host the 5th annual Asian American Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh. The event empowers community members to meet

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Business
Pushpit Maggo

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 grounds of national security or as a form of economic protectionism, as tariffs in some cases have approached duties of 55%. The stated objectives have been to incentivize locally sourced manufacturing, decrease trade deficits, and engage in fairer competition. However,

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Culture and History
Jiaqi Wan

Dumplings: A Symbol of Family

When we talk about the spring festival or Chinese New Year, what traditional food comes to your mind? Is it poached chicken or fish? Most people will say dumplings.  Dumpling (饺子) is a traditional chinese food with fillings wrapped in a thin, round wrappers made of flour. Because the shape of Dumplings is like yuanbao (元宝), the ancient chinese currency, they are considered to bring good luck and wealth. Dumplings

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Business
Colette Shiu

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 the Young Entrepreneurship Contest and Award Ceremony. The event provided participants all across North Carolina with the opportunity to share innovative business ideas while learning what it takes to be a leader. Theme and Purpose The theme for this year’s

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Community
Asian American News Network

Discovering Los Angeles’ Historic Little Tokyo

Bright lanterns hang above crowded streets while the smell of fresh ramen fills the air.  In the middle of Los Angeles lies a neighborhood filled with culture and history. This is Little Tokyo and although it covers only a few blocks it plays an important role in preserving Japanese American culture. From delicious food to historic landmarks, Little Tokyo gives visitors a chance to experience Japanese culture without leaving California. 

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