Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

Korean food is having a moment, and Chef Deuki Hong and food journalist Matt Rodbard explore the cuisine in their new book “Koreaworld: A Culinary Revolution.” News4’s Eun Yang takes a look at D.C.’s unique space for the food in this Food Fare.

From a Korean culinary revolution and more diversity in ballet in D.C. to a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Maryland, the DMV is home to rich cultures and histories that we can all celebrate during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. News4’s Eun Yang and Aimee Cho report.

A new “time travel” exhibit at the Heurich House Museum in Dupont Circle features predictions for the future from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with the artist about what creating the exhibit meant to her.

News4’s Eun Yang and Aimee Cho hosted a half-hour-long special that celebrates AANHPI resilience and achievement in the D.C. area.

Respecting the elderly is an important aspect of many Asian American cultures. A mom from Rockville, Maryland, gave News4 a look at her creation: A “grandkid investigator kit,” which she designed last year to help children bond with their grandparents in meaningful ways. Isabel Tom said she created the kit for children “to realize that their grandp...

Think of it as “Magic School Bus” meets Asian American studies. A new graphic novel series aims to teach kids about the history and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

A D.C. comedian is holding a series of standup shows for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month featuring all-Asian lineups. News4’s Eun Yang spoke with Justin Um about his Korean heritage and why he wants to uplift his fellow comedians.

A recent survey found 52% of people couldn’t name a single famous Asian American. Nine percent named the actor Jackie Chan, who is not American.

It has been almost 50 years since Asian American and Pacific Islander month was established, but anti-Asian hate continues to rise.