In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re reflecting on wise words from wise women within the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities.
AAPI Women
Cecilia Chiang: Bringing Authentic Chinese Cuisine to America
In San Francisco, an immigrant restaurateur brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S. via The Mandarin. It’s a love letter to her childhood in China, pre-Communist Revolution.
She Brings Function and Vibrance to Everyday Items
Skye Ding launched her homegoods brand, ANNOVA, to bring modern, colorful flatware to the kitchen.
The Woman Behind Those Seaweed Snacks in Your Kids’ Lunch Box
Korean-born Annie Chun grew up watching her mother roast seaweed on the stovetop. She’s now the co-founder of Gimme Seaweed, a popular, healthy and sustainable brand.
7 Books for Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
We’ve compiled a collection of acclaimed books written by Asian-American and Pacific Islander women, from Michelle Zauner to Chanel Miller.
A New Resistance Tactic: Proposals to Legislate Men’s Bodies
Two new state-level bills are designed to spark conversation – and force anti-abortion politicians to confront the reality of who they seek to control, the lawmakers behind them say.
‘I Found Myself Grappling with the Complexities of Identity and Belonging’
We spoke with four inspiring female entrepreneurs, including immigrants from the Philippines and Vietnam, about their experience being an AAPI founder.
Olivia Rodrigo to Donate a Portion of Tour Profits to Abortion Rights Efforts
The pop star plans to give some of her ticket sales to Fund 4 Good, her new nonprofit focused on community-based reproductive justice.
It Only Took 96 Years: 3 Women-Directed Films Are Oscar Contenders
The 2024 Academy Awards nominations for “Best Picture” included a record number of films by women directors, but parity is still a long way off.
This Minnesota City is Embarking Upon a New, Women-Led Chapter
All seven seats in the St. Paul city council are now occupied by women. It’s also the youngest and most diverse council the city has ever seen.
New ‘Star Wars’ Director Will Bring Balance, Representation to The Force
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to become both the first woman and first person of color to helm a film in the internationally beloved franchise.
Naomi Osaka Wants Kids to Manage Mental Health, Too
The tennis star (and mother-to-be) just released a free meditation series for children.
Clean Queen Marie Kondo Has ‘Given Up’ on Perpetual Tidiness
The author and “Tidying Up” host says she simply doesn’t have the time to keep an impeccable home since having children. We can relate.
Preventing Good Food From Going to Waste
Watch our video featuring Leah Lizarondo of Food Rescue Hero, a platform that aims to prevent massive food waste in landfills.
How India is Paving the Way for the World’s Women Pilots
A new report examines how India became a global leader when it comes to representation in aviation.
A Food Advocate Plans Next Chapter Battling Climate Change
Leah Lizarondo talks about her food-rescue work, the power of collective action, and plans for a milestone year.
Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors
Whether it’s in West Africa or Ohio, Garima Raheja wants to empower residents to monitor air pollution — and take steps to protect themselves.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Receives Equal Pay for the First Time
The actress revealed that she would get paid roughly 10% of the salary of male co-stars in Bollywood.
Anna May Wong, an Actress Who Dealt With Bias and Low Pay, Now on Quarters
The actress is remembered as a champion of Asian-American actors who criticized racial stereotyping and advocated for better representation in Hollywood.
Solar Lantern Designer on Clinton Series ‘Gutsy’ Lights Way for Other Entrepreneurs
Alice Chun had a fortuitous meeting with Hillary Clinton in 2017 — and soon she’ll star in a new Apple TV+ series.
On the Shores of a Hawaiian Fishpond, a Friendship That Helps Heals the Planet
Rebecca Most and Lehua Kamaka symbolize a new model for environmental management, blending contemporary science with ancient knowledge.
Meet Rachel Maddow’s Successor (Though You Likely Have Already)
Alex Wagner is a veteran political journalist. And she’s about to become a household name.
A Doctor and Her 12-Year-Old Daughter on a World Without Roe
With the landmark case expected to be overturned, we talk with Pandia Health’s Dr. Sophia Yen and daughter Stephanie about reproductive rights.
South Asian ‘Ms. Marvel’ Reframes the Classic Superhero Narrative
Vellani’s character is a revolutionary nod to the Brown teenage experience, with a supernatural twist.
‘It’s Important for Corporate America to Say They Care About Their Female Employees’
Kristy Kim of TomoCredit is making sure her 50-odd employees will have access to abortion care benefits.
How I Work Now: ‘The Luxury of Being Location-Agnostic’
Shaan Kandawalla of PlayDate Digital spent 7 months of the pandemic running her NYC company from her native Pakistan.
8 Inspiring Asian Women-Owned Businesses To Support This AAPI Heritage Month
These entrepreneurs are using their businesses to avert future water crises, treat dementia and increase the number of female executives.
Naomi Osaka Joins Startup to Help ‘Erase’ Mental Health Stigma
The tennis star has developed meditation tools for Modern Health, a year after prioritizing mental wellbeing.
This Doctor’s Dedication to Reproductive Rights Led Her to Launch an Online Birth Control Startup
Dr. Sophia Yen makes birth control accessible despite political forces working against her.
‘We Put on a Mask’: This Asian-American Psychologist Is Making Mental Health Treatment Accessible to Her Community
Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang stresses the importance of identity in and out of therapy.
Meet the Actress-Activist Distributing Safety Alarms to Asian Americans
Fueled by her own experiences, 26-year old Carolyn Kang started a safety alarm initiative after hate crimes spiked in New York City.
Naomi Osaka is the First Female Athlete to Be Featured in Fortnite’s Icon Series
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Naomi Osaka, Kamala Harris Top Our List of Newsmakers in 2021
From sports to science and everything in between, these women have come out on top in their fields and inspired us along the way.