Everything you need to know about Diwali and how it’s celebrated in India and the diaspora
The Festival of Lights is a major religious occasion for Hindus in particular, but is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists.
Month: November 2023
Job Op – Lecturer in Japanese Language (SUNY Binghamton)
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies in the Harpur College of Art and Sciences at Binghamton University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Japanese Language.
Why Diwali spending is primed to rocket in the US
As Diwali festivals become increasingly mainstream, businesses are hoping to capture celebrants’ holiday dollars.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have second-highest cardiovascular death rate in the U.S.
Separating mortality data for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults from Asian American adults reveals large differences in how cardiovascular disease affects these populations, according to a new analysis.
Lily Wu to become 1st Asian-American mayor of Wichita, defeats current mayor
In her victory speech, she pledged to “restore” public safety, focus on economic development and address inflation.
Asian representation film/TV improving but cultural authenticity is lacking, study finds
A new study found that Hollywood is moving beyond stereotypical Asian characters but overall cultural authenticity is still not improving.