Asian-American

Many people enjoy sake, the Japanese rice wine. But now, a brewing company based in the Seattle area is betting diners will soon make room for Korean rice wine.

Founded in 1942 by Portland’s Chinese immigrants to raise funds for China’s defense in World War II, the Yat Sing Music Club perseveres in preserving Cantonese opera through ongoing rehearsals and community outreach, despite declining membership and limited interest from younger generations.

This month marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. It’s also the anniversary of many Vietnamese families arriving to start a new life in the Pacific Northwest.

Local DJ Prashant Kakad said he wanted to bring the colorful celebrations of Holi into Portland's city center. "It brings us together," he told OPB.

Lee was the first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military. This is the story of how she lived up to her name.

In Central Oregon, the Asian and Pacific Islanders Collective provides safe spaces for people to connect and learn about different API cultures, and also educates people who were perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon has launched an exhibit titled "Roots and Resilience — Chinese American Heritage in Oregon," which highlights the 150-year history of Chinese Oregonians.

The Kiyokawas have worked as orchardists in Oregon’s Hood River Valley since 1911 — one of the few Japanese American families returning to work the land after their forced relocation and incarceration during World War II.

The event showcases Asian American stories, amplifies diverse voices and fosters cultural representation in cinema.

Community members dressed in colorful and traditional clothes gathered at the Filipino Community Hall of the Yakima Valley in Wapato to celebrate its designation on the National Register of Historic Places.