The past two years have been watershed moments for Asian Pacific American artists in the entertainment industry. “Crazy Rich Asians” became the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the past decade, and this year’s “The Farewell” dazzled viewers at the Sundance Film Festival and attracted broader U.S. audiences. But while these glossy Hollywood productions have made recent leaps in Asian representation, thriving grassroots organizations have been putting a spotlight on their own communities for far longer — advocating for their members, building a pipeline and ultimately reclaiming the narrative of what it means to be Asian American… read more
