VivA LA COMunidad: Exchange program highlights contrasting post-World War II experiences of Japanese Americans, Japanese Cubans. By Emily Leach
Taking Charge: In the Bronx, a community program trains a new generation of Southeast Asian leaders to reconcile a traumatic past and fight for the future. By Dorian Merina
Asian American Theater’s Next Act: Playwrights and performers are moving beyond stories about culture clash and identity politics. By Steffi Lau
Mani-Pedis Go Green: Health problems linked to nail salons — many of which employ Asian Americans — foster a movement toward eco-friendly shops. By Momo Chang
Attack Mode: For Ernest Concepcion, the only constant is change. By Rebecca Klassen
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First Person: Second Chances. An adoptee tells her story, from prison birth to prison reform. By Deborah Jiang Stein
Comics: Golden Flower By Jonathan WAY$HAK
TAKE OUT | STUFF TO TAKE HOME
Sweet Sensations: Top chocolatier Kee Ling Tong and musical entrepreneur Nadia Ali combine corporate smarts with creative passion. By Jade Young
REDUX | ANOTHER LOOK AT MEDIA
Hollywood Not Bending: Whitewashing of Last Airbender movie shows studios still won’t take a chance on Asian American actors. By Maveric Vu
By Ellen Lee
Recipe: Ponzi Scam? More Like Ponzu Scam. How to avoid getting grifted by Asian American con artists. By Annette Lee
Q&A: Margaret Cho Stands Up. The comedian, actress and activist urges Asian Americans to take action. By Dino-Ray Ramos
BOOKS: Lifelong activist Grace Lee Boggs’ favorite books. By Neelanjana Banerjee
Book Reviews: Four new fiction books.
MUSIC: Four Asian American film composers who are setting the tone for action movies. By Margot Seeto
