The Oscars, the Emmys, the Grammys and the Tonys are a time to celebrate the best and worst theatrical productions, movies and television shows of the year. A nomination has the power to launch careers to new heights, creating and cementing a director’s legacy in Hollywood. Yet, for Asian directors, this is an elusive dream to achieve even in 2025.

Valentine’s Day is a time, yes, for couples, but for family and friends too, a concept Asian culture reflects much more than the American counterpart.

Christmas is a time for friends and family, for ice skating and sledding, for hot chocolate and ham. These are all staples that have become classic traditions in many American households. Yet more and more Americans are shifting to a new tradition: Chinese food.

It has almost become a stereotype for Asian Americans to go into specific career fields. There is the intelligent doctor, the eloquent lawyer, and of course the hard-working Filipino nurse. But now more than ever there seems to be a new career path: the Asian musician.

Ah, fall. A time for spooky season, pumpkin spice lattes, and now Filipino American History Month. As October has just been officially named Filipino American History Month by California legislation, it is time to dive into what makes this such a historic moment for the Filipino community and the efforts they are making to do the month right.

To mark the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Mattel has decided to model a Barbie doll after the Olympian and her 1992 Winter Games look as a part of their Inspiring Women Collection showcasing Yamaguchi’s inspiring performance to a whole new generation of young girls.