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Entertainment
Sandra Oh joins star-studded docu-theater production ‘The Midlife Monologues’
Sandra Oh is among the notable stars participating in “The Midlife Monologues,” a docu-theater project by Constance Zimmer and Abby Epstein,...
Michelle De Pacina
Education
Constance Wu, Margaret Cho, Padma Lakshmi among celebs denouncing book ban in open letter
Several celebrities of Asian descent have signed an open letter to condemn the widespread book bans across school districts in the United St...
Bryan Ke
‘Desperate Housewives’ writer reveals experiencing ‘overt racism’ from series creator
Former television screenwriter Patty Lin revealed having experienced “overt racism” from “Desperate Housewives” series creator Marc Cherry. ...
Culture
11 Trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocates making waves in the AAPI community
As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of the advocates who are pa...
Ryan General
Asian American History
Margaret Cho, late actor Leslie Jordan designated LA Pride Parade grand marshals
The upcoming Los Angeles Pride Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 11, will honor comedian Margaret Cho and the late actor Leslie Jordan as g...
Daniel Anderson
Margaret Cho calls for trans characters in Disney films: ‘It’s a move towards the future’
Legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho recently shared that she wants to see more LGBTQ+ characters in Disney films. While prom...
Margaret Cho joins cast of romantic dark comedy ‘Evilou’
Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Margaret Cho is joining the cast of the upcoming romantic dark comedy “Evilou.” According to Deadline, Ch...
Disney drops trailer for ‘Prom Pact’ starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Margaret Cho
Disney has released the official trailer for its upcoming original movie “Prom Pact,” which features Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Milo ...
Margaret Cho shares her thoughts on cancel culture in comedy
Comedian Margaret Cho shared her thoughts on cancel culture and the power of language in a new YouTube video released Tuesday. The 54-year...
‘I owe my career to Margaret Cho’: Ken Jeong surprises legendary comedian with heartwarming message
Ken Jeong recently surprised legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho with a heartwarming message to thank her for supporting him...
Meghan Markle discusses ‘toxic stereotyping’ of Asian women on podcast with Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle discussed the “toxic” stereotyping of Asian women in the latest episode of her podcast, “Archetypes.” Alon...
Margaret Cho to play herself in ‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 3
Margaret Cho will guest star on Season 3 of Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation Q,” along with Joey Lauren Adams, Joanna Cassidy and Kehlan...
Iris Jung
Not just for ‘rich, white, jacked gay men’: Stars of ‘Fire Island’ on body positivity for Asians and LGBTQ
Fire Island is a place where “rich, white, jacked gay men” travel to for vacation, but the cast of the new Hulu film of the same name say th...
Khier Casino
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