Michelle Li shares how her #VeryAsian Foundation got started
May is Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. KTVU's Andre Senior speaks with St. Louis television anchor Michelle Li about how she turned a hurtful moment into a teachable one, launching her #VeryAsian Foundation.
May is Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. KTVU's Andre Senior speaks with St. Louis television anchor Michelle Li about how she turned a hurtful moment into a teachable one, launching her #VeryAsian Foundation.
Japanese American Museum of San Jose chronicles more than a century of history
Display at the recently reopened Japanese American Museum of San Jose chronicles more than a century of Japanese American history, right here in the Bay Area
Display at the recently reopened Japanese American Museum of San Jose chronicles more than a century of Japanese American history, right here in the Bay Area
AAPI Heritage month events begin
The Asian American Pacific Islander population is being celebrated during the month of May. Organizers stressed the importance of focusing on the unique journey of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in California.
The Asian American Pacific Islander population is being celebrated during the month of May. Organizers stressed the importance of focusing on the unique journey of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in California.
As she nears 90, beloved South Bay high school Coach Sugi retires
Friday at Campbell?s Westmont High School, it?s Seniors Night. And no senior is more deserving of honor than long-time coach Taka "Sugi" Sugimoto.
Friday at Campbell?s Westmont High School, it?s Seniors Night. And no senior is more deserving of honor than long-time coach Taka "Sugi" Sugimoto.
Highland Hospital to be renamed in honor of late Supervisor Wilma Chan
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution to rename Oakland's Highland Hospital after the late Supervisor Wilma Chan.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution to rename Oakland's Highland Hospital after the late Supervisor Wilma Chan.
San Francisco Japantown mochi shop closing after 115 years
Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.
Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.
RIP Wilma Chan: 1st Asian-American Alameda Co. supervisor, majority leader
Wilma Chan was the first Asian-American be elected as an Alameda County Supervisor and she was the first Asian-American Assembly majority leader. She died in Alameda after she was struck by a car while walking her dog.
Wilma Chan was the first Asian-American be elected as an Alameda County Supervisor and she was the first Asian-American Assembly majority leader. She died in Alameda after she was struck by a car while walking her dog.
San Francisco police Chinatown task force looks to build trust with community
The San Francisco police department has begun foot patrolling Chinatown amid a surge in anti-Asian violence. KTVU's Amber Lee explains how building trust with the Chinatown community is a top priority for San Francisco police.
The San Francisco police department has begun foot patrolling Chinatown amid a surge in anti-Asian violence. KTVU's Amber Lee explains how building trust with the Chinatown community is a top priority for San Francisco police.
The untold story of a Chinese cemetery in San Francisco
The Chinese community and historians say Lincoln Park Golf Course in the Richmond district is sacred ground. It was a cemetery where many immigrants and the indigent were buried.
The Chinese community and historians say Lincoln Park Golf Course in the Richmond district is sacred ground. It was a cemetery where many immigrants and the indigent were buried.
Asian seniors get self-defense training to protect against attacks
KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
Japanese artist living in Berkeley creates public works to cope with the pandemic
Masako Miki of Berkeley says her focus on public art is a way to reach people from all walks of life. The Japanese artist is part of a new campaign in Oakland's Chinatown to help communicate a message of coming together.
Masako Miki of Berkeley says her focus on public art is a way to reach people from all walks of life. The Japanese artist is part of a new campaign in Oakland's Chinatown to help communicate a message of coming together.
Asian designers creating t-shirts with anti-hate message
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, statements of solidarity with the Asian American community are popping up on storefronts throughout the Bay Area.
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, statements of solidarity with the Asian American community are popping up on storefronts throughout the Bay Area.
Rally in San Francisco demanding justice for Asian-American crime victims
Organizers are hosting a march and rally in San Francisco on Friday demanding justice for Asian-American crime victims.
Organizers are hosting a march and rally in San Francisco on Friday demanding justice for Asian-American crime victims.
How to be an ally and help fight racism against the AAPI community
The conversation is complicated and can be uncomfortable, but Justin Hoover, the executive director of the Chinese Historical Society of America said work needs to be done.
The conversation is complicated and can be uncomfortable, but Justin Hoover, the executive director of the Chinese Historical Society of America said work needs to be done.
A look back at a South Bay orphanage that took in Asian children
At the end of a tree-lined Los Gatos street sits an old, worn, wooden arch, that’s also a doorway to Silicon Valley history.
At the end of a tree-lined Los Gatos street sits an old, worn, wooden arch, that’s also a doorway to Silicon Valley history.
Hollywood's portrayal of AAPI community is formative, research shows
What we see in Hollywood films of Asian Americans is formative, research shows. It is why the movie Crazy Rich Asians was considered so pivotal.
What we see in Hollywood films of Asian Americans is formative, research shows. It is why the movie Crazy Rich Asians was considered so pivotal.
Push to retain ferry service to historic Angel Island a reminder of its dark history
Angel Island, located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay, represents a dark chapter in United States history. It's a place where immigrants from China were detained and mistreated.
Angel Island, located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay, represents a dark chapter in United States history. It's a place where immigrants from China were detained and mistreated.
Bay Area organizations that support Asian and Pacific Islander communities
The rise in attacks and discrimination against people who are Asian or Pacific Islander has been disturbing to Bay Area residents. Many are looking for ways they can show their support for the members of the API community and denounce violence and intolerance.
The rise in attacks and discrimination against people who are Asian or Pacific Islander has been disturbing to Bay Area residents. Many are looking for ways they can show their support for the members of the API community and denounce violence and intolerance.
Rob Bonta appointed California attorney general, 1st Filipino to hold post
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
San Mateo County responds to AAPI racist attacks proposing zero tolerance hate zone ordinance
San Mateo County Board President David Canepa wants to send a clear message to perpetrators of racially motivated attacks targeting the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community: "...commit a hate crime here and go to jail, nothing less should be accepted."
San Mateo County Board President David Canepa wants to send a clear message to perpetrators of racially motivated attacks targeting the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community: "...commit a hate crime here and go to jail, nothing less should be accepted."