The Netflix comedy-drama ‘Beef’ won Best Television Limited Series or Anthology Series at this year’s Golden Globes. Leads Ali Wong and Steven Yeun also won best actress and best actor in a limited series or anthology, respectively. The series’ success marks a historic win for Asian Americans in the Globes’ category. A dynamic, emotionally thrilling, and complex exploration of how two characters’ lives become entwined after a road-rage incident, ‘Beef’ expands the idea of what Asian American representation can look like in the film industry.

Shohei Ohtani, widely regarded as the face of baseball in America, has the world talking once again after signing a historic $700 million contract. Ohtani’s groundbreaking career and contract goes beyond baseball for the Asian and Asian American community. For many aspiring athletes of Asian descent, Ohtani’s presence in professional sports resists long-standing stereotypes and serves as a testament that everyone has the ability to make it big.

Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce are some of the most iconic Thanksgiving foods, but for many families and individuals in the Asian-American community, they are not the only dishes on the table during the holiday.

As the K-pop world continues to gain mainstream popularity in American media, fans old and new are paying close attention to the internationally acclaimed South Korean boy band BTS. Following in the footsteps of fellow members, Jungkook made his solo debut with the release of his highly anticipated album “Golden” on Nov. 3.

Know My Name by Chanel Miller is a painfully moving memoir written by the survivor of the infamous 2016 Brock Turner case. The case broke national headlines when the judge levied an outrageously lenient sentence on 19 year-old rapist Turner, and has since sparked important discourse on the flawed American justice system and its favoring of white male narratives. In her book, Miller broke her silence by shining light on the injustices that women face in modern courts. Her heartbreaking story is truly worth the read, as she reclaims her identity after being demeaned and marginalized by the media and press coverage of the case.

“Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores themes of creativity, collaboration, love and identity, while also detailing the importance of human connection in the creative process. Zevin’s newest novel chronicles the artistic journey of two game designers, “often in love,…