Everyone can be a blogger these days, but how many of us can claim the attention of President Obama? What started out as an online space for 33-year-old Phil Yu to vent has now gained nationwide recognition in the form of Angry Asian Man, a website that dedicates itself solely to Asian American issues. Assertive and sometimes aggressive, Yu makes it clear that Asian Americans are a growing community that deserves to have a voice and be heard. Though he’s celebrating Angry Asian Man’s tenth anniversary this year, Yu is just getting started.

Whether you’re a “Grey’s Anatomy” fan or someone who enjoys hanging out at cafés, chances are you’ve heard Priscilla Ahn’s whimsical and soft voice. Aside from her musical style and lyrical depth, the 27-year-old’s shameless confessionals have caught the attention of many loyal fans.

The earliest recollection I have of Korean dramas is from the fourth grade. Every week I would wait in anticipation as my parents brought home videos of new episodes from various dramas. In one of the shows we watched, two forbidden lovers decided the best way to preserve their love was to kill themselves…by driving their car into the ocean.

Success comes in many shapes and forms. For Hannah Song, the first female CEO of the international non-governmental organization Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), success stems from how her work furthers the progress toward her cause. Before joining LiNK six years ago, Song worked in the corporate advertising field.

Sophia was a shy five-year-old, sitting alone on the bench. When I approached her, she perked up, posed for me and laughed at herself, enjoying the attention of the camera and moving to the rhythm of my shutter speed. Once she came out of her shell, her soft friendliness put me at ease. With her inquiring eyes, she silently asked for my sunglasses as a prop. Through our mini-photo shoot, I felt like I was getting to know her as well as her hobbies and interests.
I met Sophia during my …

For as long as I can remember, I was an Asian stereotype. Though I wasn’t the ultimate poster child (I didn’t take advanced math nor science), my social life definitely fit the bill. I came from a conservative Christian Korean home and my closest friends growing up were all Asian.

Nomi Network, which started in 2007, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to “bridging the private, public and nonprofit sectors through enterprise and education to end human trafficking.”

For Kerry Kwan, jewelry-making is a creative outlet. While studying electrical and biomedical engineering at McMaster University in Ontario, she found solace in crafting necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.