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In celebration of September Self-Improvement Month and October Longevity Awareness, we focus on K-Beauty wellness, fermented foods, AAPI longevity, Narra Collective community co-worker space and Tarra beaded bags.

We spotlight trailblazers leading change from safety laws protecting nail salon workers to the librarian defending our right to read admist book bans; Plus Author Michael Luo novel "Strangers In The Land" and a profile of America's 1st AAPI female Rabbi.

Did you know June is men's health and brain awareness month? We unlock the secrets to a stronger and healthier you with expert insights on how to stay fit with weight loss to brain foods; Plus we look at importance of mental well-being during Pride month.

Honoring Chinese-American WWII veterans; Profile of America's first Asian American Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on "Heart of a Stranger." Author Kaila Yu book Festishized; Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; AAARI-CUNY Localized History Project.

Filipino artist Andrius Alvarez Bakus; Author Rose Kwon Easton best-selling novel "White Mulberry," and "Word Up" bookstore; From Bollywood to Hollywood Actress Nandana Dev Sen; Plus an update on NYC nurses strike and its impact on Filipino nurses.

War of word on banned books and the librarian who is fighting for our freedom to read; Civil rights trailblazer Helen Zia; New safety laws protect nail salon workers; Mekong NYC supports Southeast Asian refugees in fear of ICE crackdowns & deportations.

USPS gives their stamp of approval with Asian American designs; Lessons with modern love stories; Hip Hop culture and streetwear fashion; Rising up with Gen Z student activism; And we stir up fun with James Beard award winning chef Grace Young.

Meet Zohran Mamdani, NY’s historic first south Asian, Muslim millennial mayor; drum: desi rising up & moving fuels social change; who’s who in the administration and what’s ahead for the nation’s AAPI political landscape; plus a taste of halal street food.

Rolling In Dough, And There’s No Better Bread Than Pandesal; One 432 Sustainable Fashion; Holiday Spirits With Lunar Seltzer; High School Student Teaches Us The Joy Of Giving; Cookies With Asian Spice And Everything Nice.

This is a festive time of year where Sari's are worn to celebrate The Holidays.- We'll look at the meaning behind this garment at The NY Historical Sari exhibit. Mahjong makes a comeback; from emergency room to the C-Suite, Dr. Eric Kim leads NYC Health +Hospitals; CUNY'S Asian America Media initiative reports on the changing landscape of news plus the healing power of Kimchi.

National Book Month Special includes Author Radha Vatsal mystery thriller No, 10 Doyer Street; Michael Luo bestseller Strangers in the Land; First Asian American female publisher Sally Kim; Third State Books; All the Presidents menus and the Asian Heritage Chefs who created them

Summer’s not over yet as we taste and see some of New York's culinary and cultural hot spots from Korean comfort cuisines to the peaceful sculptor gardens at the Noguchi Museum.

New York City’s Chinatown is cultural hub for the Asian community. It remains a popular tourist destination. However gentrification is slowly changing the landscape, but we found a movement where the next generation are staying grounded in this neighborhood and helping to transform their family’s business.

For the last 13 years, Asian American Life have told the stories of our communities’ history which is often missing in our U.S. classrooms. To celebrate Asian American Pacific Heritage Month, we take you on a journey and trace important moments in history from the gold rush of 1800’s to Trump’s anti-immigration policies of 2025.

Asian Americans are reshaping the arts and cultural landscape from Cambodian Angkor Dance Troupe to cross cultural learning in South Korea. Plus the art of Korean self care and wellness; Cooking club trends with friends, and Ann Tremet glazed cakes that are edible works of arts.