AsianWeek Database Project

Have you ever wondered about the first Asian American businesses? Swipe through this post to learn more about the first Asian American businesses and find some wonderful Asian American businesses to support! #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #AsianAmericanBusinesses #AAPIOwned

Today marks the anniversary of AsianWeek, a pioneering publication that has been a cornerstone of the Asian American community in San Francisco since 1979! For decades, it was the city’s only English-language newspaper dedicated to Asian American issues. Founded by Chinese-American journalist John Fang in the heart of Chinatown, AsianWeek aimed to inform the wider community about Asian American issues and achievements. Take a look at the diverse audience AsianWeek connected with back in 1987! At 15, AsianWeek is Quintessentially Asian American: https://lnkd.in/gVNRctdf What is AsianWeek: https://lnkd.in/gXZ7vtju #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #Anniversary #Birthday

AsianWeek was featured in a documentary and physical photo display covering the history of the White House Initiative at the White House's Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on May 13 this year. Check out some of the slides from the photowalk and watch this inspiring documentary narrated by Lisa Ling here: https://lnkd.in/g4w9n6Bx Listed below are some of the articles that were highlighted in the photowalk! ❤️ "Cancer Deaths Rise Among APAs" by Alethea Yip: https://lnkd.in/g9xjqSrB ❤️ "We're Not All a Picture of Health" by Ignatius Bau: https://lnkd.in/gC_PPH_B ❤️ "Underscoring Our Needs" by Joseph Hong: https://lnkd.in/gw_tzYdR #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #LastingLegacies #AANHPIHM #BridgingHistories

Here’s a look back into AsianWeek’s coverage of the Olympics from 1996-2007 to celebrate the Olympics in Paris right now!🏅 ⭐️ Which sports are you watching and which athletes are you cheering for? Let us know in the comments below! #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #Olympics2024 #ParisOlympics #AAPIOlympians #Olympics 

Did you know that AsianWeek covered the monumental origin of Kamala Harris’ political journey? Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/gdDxiTDV #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education

Still need some books to finish your summer reading challenges? Looking for some fun reading to squeeze in during beach days or quiet days away from the heat? Look no further, here are some books recommended by the AWDB social media team! 🫧✨ Let us know some of your favorite books in the comments below! 📚 #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #AsianAmericanBooks

Need something to watch this summer? Here are some recs from the AWDB social media team! 🎥 Whether you like binging entire TV series in a day or watching a movie by the pool at night, we’ve got something for everyone! ☀️🌊 🫧 The Half of It: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn’t expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush. 🌻Our Beloved Summer: Years after filming a viral documentary in high school, two bickering ex-lovers get pulled back in front of the camera — and into each other’s lives. 👟 Chandu Champion: A man who faced one adversary after another with an undying spirit. His unwavering zeal and never give up attitude led to India’s first individual gold medal in any form of the Olympics. 🪷 Crazy Rich Asians: When she joins her boyfriend on a trip to his native Singapore, Rachel Chu discovers his family’s luxurious wealth and faces his disapproving mother. #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #AsianAmericanFilm #AsianAmericanMedia #AsianMedia #AsianFilm

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 On this holiday, we’re highlighting an article from the archives, “What does the 4th of July mean to you as an Asian American?” Swipe through to read some answers from prominent East Asian American figures in the 80s and check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gVTa9C-h ✨ Let us know in the comments what the 4th of July means to you and stay safe in all your celebrations! ❤️🤍💙 #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education

Last week, our post highlighted the increase of museum exhibits showcasing Asian American queer history during the 2000s. Today’s post spotlights four amazing queer Asian American digital exhibits and spaces that you can visit from the comfort of your own home! 🌈The Dragon Fruit Project: An online community space that uplifts and preserves transgender and queer Asian and Pacific Islander history and organizing in the Bay Area. Explore their website (dragonfruitproject.org) for oral histories, timelines, and the creation and legacy of the project. 🌟SAADA Archive of Queer Brown Feelings: A collection that explores the feelings, memories, and visions from queer and trans South Asians. Listen to their interviews and short recorded stories at www.saada.org/qbf ✨A Day in the Queer Life of Asian Pacific America: A digital exhibition by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) documenting queer life in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities throughout the country. Visit this exhibit at apa.si.edu/day-queer-life/ 🌻Queer Asian Pacific American History Tour: A digital community archive tour focused on Bay Area Queer Asian Pacific American history. Take this tour on https://lnkd.in/gFaTR-Dp #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #AAPIPride #AsianPride #CelebratingPride #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA #VisibilityMatters  

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Asian Americans have been largely overlooked in queer history, but their voices are rich and resilient. Swipe through to learn more about the history of queer Asian America. #RepresentationMatters #AsianExcellence #AsianWeekDB #AsianWeek #VoiceOfAsianAmerica #AsianAmericanHistory #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistoryMatters #AsianAmerican #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices #AsianAmericanStorytelling #AsianAmericanHeritage #AsianAmericanStories #AAPICommunity #AAPIRepresentation #AsianAm #History #Oakland #SanFrancisco #Journalism #Education #AAPIPride #AsianPride #CelebratingPride #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA #VisibilityMatters