By Aurora de Peralta Washington, D.C. – The Japan-America Society of Washington, DC held its 54th annual Sakura Matsuri Festival on April 12. Held each year as the climax of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Matsuri today is the nation’s largest one-day display of Japanese culture. This year, thousands of attendees from all ages and ethnicities crowded the six-block festival …

How Ethnic Media Shaped America On May 16, 2014, the Newseum, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, will open “One Nation With News for All,” a new exhibit that tells the dramatic story of how immigrants and minorities used the power of the press to fight for their rights and shape the American experience. Ethnic newspapers, radio, television and online …

By Corih Kim On April 4, 2014, Westgate Realty Group and the Vietnamese community sponsored a Q&A event with Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia to talk about the economic hardships currently facing small business owners. Grace Han Wolf of Herndon City Council and Cindy Shao of Asian Chamber of Commerce also made an appearance. In his speech, Sen. Kaine credited …

By Devika Koppikar April 8th was a Tuesday night.  But, that didn’t stop more than 100 busy professionals from packing the Rockville home of Devang and Ami Shah for a chance to meet Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman.  Brown and Ulman are seeking the Democratic nomination for Maryland’s Governor and Lt. Governor, respectively.  The primary …

By Lily Qi Maryland has an unusually early primary election this year, June 24, about three months earlier than past elections. As the date gets closer, election campaign activities are heating up. It’s encouraging to see more Asian Americans getting involved in the political process, from hosting meet-n-greet to participating in fundraisers. What’s more remarkable is that most Asian-themed events, …

By Jennifer Leeper In 2013, Nielson released a consumer report that called Asian Americans “significant, sophisticated, and savvy” and suggested that the AAPI community was an affluent and quickly growing market segment. But how are companies reaching the Asian consumer? Compared to other ethnic groups in America, Asian-Americans are highly accessible in their consumerism, because they love their smart phones …

New for 2014 Fresh from a redesign in 2013, the CC carries over into 2014 with few but significant updates, including the introduction of standard navigation and VW Car-Net™ connected services to all CC models. VW Car-Net—which has a six-month no-charge trial period—offers a wealth of security and convenience features, including Automatic Crash Notification, access to roadside assistance, and stolen …

The Toyota Prius, the brand’s first production gas-electric hybrid model, remains the world’s best-selling hybrid with more than three million sold worldwide since its introduction. The Prius also continues to dominate the hybrid category in the United States, where more than 1.5 million Prius vehicles have been sold since 2000. Beyond its tremendous sales success, the Prius also focused attention …

  The new-generation Lexus GS 350, introduced for the 2013 model year, delights luxury aesthete and enthusiast driver alike, with engaging performance that never compromises the brand’s renowned ride smoothness, and ride comfort that does not take the edge off performance. Leading a long list of enhancements for 2014, a new eight-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters debuts …

For 2014, the Nissan Quest minivan once again offers an extensive list of family-friendly features – from its bold styling with full surround glass that provides an airy, open interior environment to one-touch power sliding doors, quick release fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, Advanced Climate Control System, and an always-available rear storage well. Two new exterior colors are added for the …

Solon Urges Party’s Voter Turnout for VA Candidates By Jennie L. Ilustre   Falls Church, Virginia–US Congressman Bobby Scott urged a big Democratic turn out at the polls at the official launching of the Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV), held here on October 1. Saying there’s a lot at stake in the Virginia elections, he noted that “if the same …