Red Envelopes filled with money. Noodles. Lion Dances. Dim Sum. These are all staples of Lunar New Year that I and so many others have grown to cherish about the holiday. However, a somewhat unexpected addition can be made to this list: Nike shoes?
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.
At the end of 2023 Duolingo has named 4 of its top 10 languages of the year deriving from Asian countries. So with the growing exposure to Asian languages, more people are slowly becoming culturally aware and excited to garner new knowledge and support the growing Asian representation.
Examining U.S. responses to the Vietnam War and Israeli-Palestinian conflict at federal, public, and college campus levels (UCLA).
UCLA APIDA student organizations work to ensure everyone feels like they belong. What they do with the community they build is just as important, as many organizations foster camaraderie alongside raising awareness about issues regarding social justice in the APIDA community on and off campus.