Alysa Liu honored with rare custom-made doll

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is the inspiration for a doll by a San Francisco small business.

San Leandro AAPI Fest
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San Leandro and West Coast Makers are hosting an AAPI festival on May 8th from 4-9PM in Butterfly Plaza. Then on May 9th, there is Salsa on the Bay, in Treasure Island from 2-8PM

Angel Island: Oakland Ballet presents a story of strength through dance
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Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.

Pleasant Hill celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with return of night market

The city of Pleasant Hill kicked off Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with its second annual night market.

From runway to leadership: Nancy Vuu’s impact
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Beyond the runway, Nancy Vuu, is building something deeper—guiding global leaders with faith-driven strategy, and expanding her influence through fashion, film, and community-focused initiatives designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.

Filipina author talks growing up undocumented
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Jill Damatac, a writer and filmmaker born in the Philippines, talks about her memoir, Dirty Kitchen, which explores her experiences growing up undocumented in the U.S., connecting it to Filipino food and history. Jill currently lives in San Francisco

AAPI voices concern as immigration raids intensify
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Sydney Fang, AAPI Force for Civic Empowerment, policy director, gives insight on impact of immigration activity across California. AAPI FORCE-EF was founded in 2016, and is rooted in decades of grassroots organizing in AAPI communities.

San Francisco’s Chinatown hosts first in-person Pride celebration

San Francisco’s Chinatown marked a historic first on Saturday, hosting its first in-person Pride celebration, which included a large procession, traditional lion dancers, and a show of unity between the LGBTQ and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

AAPI mothers driving a health revolution
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Dr. Elisa Song, Chief Medical Officer at Tiny Health Stanford talks changing healthcare ? one gut at a time. Dr. Song is a San Francisco Korean-American integrative pediatrician known for blending Western science with holistic care. Cheryl Sew Hoy, is a San Francisco serial entrepreneur. Together they?re putting gut health on the map.

Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project spotlights immigration island detainees

The Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project is a one-time show this weekend that celebrates AAPI culture and looks at the history of those detained on the island between 1910 and 1940.

Chef Melissa King hosts Lunar New Year celebration for queer AAPI community

Celebrity chef Melissa King hosted a unique Lunar New Year celebration in San Francisco, spotlighting the queer AAPI community. The event featured neon lion dancers, vibrant drag performances, and a massive grazing table with dishes celebrating her Chinese American heritage.

San Jose's Tet parade and festival celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year

A parade and festival celebrating Tet, marking the beginning of the Lunar New Year, kicking off Saturday morning in San Jose's Little Saigon neighborhood.

SF Japantown shops persevere despite 2-year construction and past setbacks

The Peace Plaza in San Francisco's historic Japantown is now in the midst of a major construction project, that will pose a challenge to businesses that remain open even as the renovation closes the plaza for an estimated two years. 

SF Japantown construction project to close Peace Plaza until 2026
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A major renovation project will close San Francisco Japantown's Peace Plaza for several years, however local businesses are trying to get word out to the public that both Japan Center shopping malls will remain open.