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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Need to Improve Visibility of Asian Americans: Chen
The White House is planning wider sanctions on China's tech sector with new regulations targeting subsidiaries of Chinese companies. This came shortly after President Trump commented that Beijing violated a tariff agreement without giving any specifics. The escalating US-China tensions that the discourse of Asian American, Pacific Islander identity, safety, and economic opportunity has become all the more urgent. The Asian American Foundation CEO Norman Chen has more on the story. Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
30-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Need to Improve Visibility of Asian Americans: Chen
The White House is planning wider sanctions on China's tech sector with new regulations targeting subsidiaries of Chinese companies. This came shortly after President Trump commented that Beijing violated a tariff agreement without giving any specifics. The escalating US-China tensions that the discourse of Asian American, Pacific Islander identity, safety, and economic opportunity has become all the more urgent. The Asian American Foundation CEO Norman Chen has more on the story. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
30-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Says China "Violated" Trade Agreement
"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street. Today's guests; The Asian American Foundation CEO Norman Chen, Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz, Ed Ludlow, and Joe Deaux. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Asian American Foundation Launches $1 Million+ Initiative to Empower San Francisco's Grassroots Asian American Organizations
Project with local co-funders to provide grants for capacity building to strengthen community-serving organizations promoting safety and opportunity in the city. SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today announced the launch of the Asian American Voices in San Francisco, a new strategic initiative to unlock and invest more than $1 million into Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-serving grassroots community organizations in San Francisco. Small, community-embedded grassroots organizations play a critical role in promoting safety, belonging, and prosperity in San Francisco. But despite their outsized impact, these groups often struggle to ensure their services are sustainable due to limited resources and lack of support. Through Asian American Voices in San Francisco, TAAF will bring together a coalition of grassroots organizations and Asian industry leaders in San Francisco to tackle these challenges head on and in collaboration with other organizations. In the initiative's first year, TAAF will distribute grants to strengthen organizations across the city, with the aim of bolstering a healthy ecosystem of community-serving nonprofits. As part of TAAF's commitment to unlock unprecedented resources through cross-sector collaboration and strategic grantmaking, the initiative will also encourage the development of long-term partnerships and solutions to promote safety and economic prosperity for Asian community members across San Francisco. "TAAF is proud to work with co-funders in the Bay Area to support Asian American Voices in San Francisco, which furthers our commitment to invest in solutions that are community-led and people-centered," said Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF. "In addition to our Anti-Hate National Network and partnership with local Bay Area based grantees, we believe that this initiative has the power to further support the San Francisco Asian community. By providing these vital grassroots groups with significant resources to support their collaborative efforts, we hope to empower local community members as they work to create a safer and more prosperous future for their city." "The TAAF grant allows us to continue driving meaningful and tangible change that are aligned with our shared vision," said Amy Lee, Founder and President of Dear Community, a local grassroots collective of young Asian American activists building pride and power through community events, small business support, and culture-driven organizing. "It empowers Dear Community and other organizations to actively shape and advance priorities that reflect our community's core values and tackle the challenges we face head-on. This initiative is unique as it brings together a coalition of newer generation nonprofit leaders that want to change the status quo and are eager to collaborate with community and City leaders to bring positive change to San Francisco's Asian American community. It is time we take ownership of our own narrative and tell our stories." About The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)TAAF serves the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities by promoting safety, fostering belonging, and advancing prosperity. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and to address the long-standing underinvestment in Asian communities, we invest in initiatives to combat anti-Asian hate, integrate Asian studies into school curricula, elevate authentic Asian storytelling, and expand resources and representation for our communities. Through our high-impact initiatives, events, and investments in national and local nonprofits, we're creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of Asians in the United States. For additional information about TAAF, please visit or follow @TAAForg on Instagram, LinkedIn, X or Facebook. Contact: Sam Singer, Singer Associates Public Relations San Francisco Tel: 415.227.9700 email: singer@ View original content: SOURCE The Asian American Foundation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
New York Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Video: An Event to Celebrate Asian American Culture
A Spotlight on Asian American Culture Today was an evening celebrating the artistic brilliance of Asian Americans, the fastest growing demographic in the country. Held in collaboration with the Asian American Foundation, the event marked the culmination of The New York Times series focusing on the rising effect of the A.A.P.I. community on American culture. More than 350 guests filled the auditorium at the Times Center, including Times staff, TAAF members, and a vibrant swath of Asian Americans working in the arts, media, finance and more. Kicking off the program was a conversation with the comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla, who shared the story behind the joke that changed her life, a live version of the final article in the series. Next came a panel featuring mixed-race Asian Americans as diverse as their disciplines: Chloe Misseldine, principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater; Leah Cohen, chef and restaurateur behind Pig & Khao and Piggyback; and the fashion designer and TikTok personality Joe Ando. Together, they shared their own reflections about their mixed-race background and how it has informed their career. An intimate conversation with the author R.F. Kuang and the singer Laufey followed. Kuang's literary insight paired beautifully with Laufey's genre-defying artistry, and the night ended with a live performance from the Grammy-winning artist. Following the program, guests mingled at a cocktail reception curated by Ms. Cohen herself — an elegant and flavorful close to a night that celebrated not only the heritage but the boundless creativity of Asian Americans today.
