Connecticut In Color

Superior Court Judge Rohanee Zapanta, the second Filipina American woman to serve on the San Diego Superior Court, shares her thoughts on social injustice, empowerment and the AAPI community

Asian American representation in media has made great strides, but the fight for more visibility on screen continues

The Chinatown walking tour in San Francisco is re-emerging after a year due to the coronavirus pandemic and organizers are excited to tell the neighborhood’s stories.

Hanna Zhang is the owner of ICafe in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and she has weathered both the pandemic and the loss of her business partner.

After hearing about the increase in attacks on Asian-Americans, particularly in major cities like New York and San Francisco amid the pandemic, Jessica Sanchez felt compelled to do something, in the best way she knows how — by using her voice.

Lucy Liu reflects on her “iconic” role as Alex Munday in “Charlie’s Angels” in an op-ed about the importance of having the AAPI community reflected in TV and movies.

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry and downtown neighborhoods across the country. But one restaurant based in downtown Hartford has found a way to thrive and even expand to create new opportunities for the community at the same time.

Yelp is rolling out a new tool that makes it easier for people to find and support Asian-owned businesses during a time of a rise in attacks against Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.

Asian Pacific America: Alice Lee and Jee Young Han reflect on their role on NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and their experience as Asian Americans in Hollywood.

Filipino American comedian Jo Koy remembers a time when Asian people didn’t talk about how racism affected them. Koy tells LX News’ Jobeth Devera about his memoir “Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo,” which details his upbringing, dealing with family issues and racism on the journey to selling out stadiums....

Inside the U.S. there is a homeownership equity gap between different races, according to data from the Urban Institute. Real estate agents of color are looking to bridge the gap. One Hartford relator wants to ensure communities of color have a fair shot at generational wealth. For Adrian Myles, selling homes is more of a second act. He’s als...

Executive Director Dajuan Wiggins explains how they work to give Connecticut teens and young adults career building opportunities.

Aundrea Tabbs-Smith helps educators revamp their classroom library and restructure their curriculum so that people of color are celebrated and centered.

Ava Party Designs specializes in balloon artistry and one-of-kind party rental furnishings.