AAPI Voices
The Dish: Nowon
This week on "The Dish," "CBS Mornings" explores the increasingly popular Korean-American gastro-pub, Nowon, known for blending American and Asian cuisine.
AAPI Voices
Actor Hoa Xuande on his rise in Hollywood
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
For second time ever, The Second City to perform show with all-AAPI cast
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
Jordan’s queen talks about Israel, Gaza
Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah, who is of Palestinian descent, says Israel’s allies need to hold Israel accountable for its actions. She spoke with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan about the U.S. support for Israel in the war against Hamas.
Princeton University basketball player hopes to inspire Asian American girls to embrace sports
A Princeton University student is breaking barriers in women's basketball and inspiring others to do the same.
Towson University culture center aims to unite, preserve Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
While Baltimore doesn't have any Asian American and Pacific Islander neighborhoods today, history shows the city used to have a few.
Lulu Cheng and Lacey Benard on Bitty Bao
In our "Changing the Game" series, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by spotlighting Lulu Cheng and Lacey Benard. After identifying a gap in Chinese learning resources for children, they founded Bitty Bao in 2020. Their company has since produced 15 bilingual board books and innovative educational toys like a Hot Pot kit.
Japan works to preserve ancient tradition
Public baths have been the center of city life in Japan for centuries. But since 2006, hundreds of such baths have closed. Some are working to preserve the ancient tradition, which they say allows for socializing and relaxation.
Chanel Miller on finding joy with new book
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
NYC hosts Persian Day Parade, a celebration of Middle Eastern cultures
A sea of red filled Madison Avenue, as dancers and marchers showed off their pride at the Persian Day Parade.
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Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it. Her latest album is "A Matter of Time."
Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."
Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy
Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." Correspondent Alina Cho reports.
Meet chef Ana Sortun
Chef Ana Sortun is a Seattle native who has made the Boston food scene her own with her restaurant Oleana, which earned her multiple James Beard Award-nominations.
Miami nonprofit turns blight into a garden
Asha Walker founded "Help in the Hood" to bring fresh food to food deserts like Pinewood near Little Haiti. Her nonprofit now feeds hundreds of families each month and teaches gardening and cooking skills to the community.
New moms fuel Houston Dash comeback
CBS Saturday Morning's Dana Jacobson shows how three Houston Dash players are making powerful comebacks after becoming mothers, just in time for a pivotal stretch of the NWSL season.
Kid Cudi reveals some of his darkest hours in new memoir
In one of his most candid conversations in years, Kid Cudi tells "CBS Mornings" about some of the darkest moments from his new memoir, his relationship with Kanye West, taking the stand at Sean "Diddy" Combs's trial and more.
Danielle Brooks talks balancing family with second season of "Peacemaker"
Actor Danielle Brooks speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how she landed her role in "Peacemaker," her influence in the show and motherhood.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Sonya Massey Act, reforming police hiring in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.