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Exclusive Interview: Nicholas Ton from Tokyo Story on the Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Tour in Texas
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Asian College Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused the UC Davis School of Medicine of using race as a factor when deciding which students to admit, favoring Black and Latino applicants over Asians. Federal officials say this may be a form of discrimination and could violate anti-discrimination laws. “Davis Med’s actions reflect both unabashed contempt for the rule of law and plain disregard for the potential public health consequences of putting
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 the clouds. That is not a real dragon, it’s the dragon dance team of Chinese school of Chapel Hill (教堂山中文学校). On December 6, 2025, the dragon dance team of chinese school of chapel hill participated in Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade. Dragon dance
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
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
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
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