The Wasian meetup in NYC is revolutionary because it turned what used to be a fragmented, often lonely mixed-Asian experience into a visible, self-organized public gathering of thousands in the literal center of the city. At the same time, it is revolutionary in a contested way, because it exposes how mixed-race visibility can either challenge white supremacy or quietly reproduce it, depending on who gets centered and who gets left out. Setting the scene in Central Park On a

The 2026 APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala on May 6 served as San Francisco’s official civic kickoff to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, bringing elected officials, community leaders, artists, and neighborhood organizations together under one roof at City Hall. Billed as the city’s “signature kickoff” celebration, the evening blended formal awards with a community‑forward program that highlighted decades of organizing and cultural work across Chinatown,

Gold House opened Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with its fifth annual Gold Gala, returning to the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 9 for what has quickly become the definitive “Asian Pacific Met Gala.” More than 650 leaders from entertainment, business, tech, fashion, and social impact circles turned out to honor the 2026 Gold100 List, which spotlights the 100 Asian Pacific figures most responsible for shaping global culture over the p