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Jenny Yue

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 school students who are both academically strong and deeply interested in learning. It was founded in 1963 by Governor Terry Sanford at Salem College in Winston-Salem. Today, the program is hosted on two campuses: Governor’s School East at Meredith College and Governor’s School West at

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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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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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Culture and History
Hannah Shiu

San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival

Chinatown, San Francisco – September 27-28, 2025 The Autumn Moon Festival, also known as the Mid‑Autumn Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. It is a time to give thanks for the harvest, gather with family, admire the moon, and enjoy mooncakes. In San Francisco’s Chinatown, the festival has

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Janine Wu

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 about liberty and democracy, and Americans of every background will gather to celebrate the nation’s founding.     For Asian Americans, this anniversary carries a special meaning. It is a moment to reflect with gratitude on the country that gave generations of immigrant families the

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Jiaqi Wan

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 old. she majored in nuclear engineering at first, but switched to marketing three years later. she is the first Vietnamese to win a Texas state championship.   Hope to meet the challenge is the major reason that Sarah decided to

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