Throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, KYW Newsradio is celebrating the contributions of these diverse and essential communities with an audio series called “Asian Americans Making Their Mark.”
Asian Americans are a diverse group comprising more than 30 ethnicities and nationalities and are the fastest growing racial group in the United States. This series, led by KYW’s Denise Nakano, recognizes their history, culture and achievements in the Philadelphia region at a time when AAPI communities are seeing a rise in anti-Asian speech and activity across the country.
Join KYW throughout the month of May as we celebrate the journeys, cultures and unique life experiences of people from Philadelphia’s AAPI communities.
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Jennie Nam helps build community and culture in Kensington and beyondMay 7, 2025 -
Judo gave her something to focus on as she lost her eyesight. This summer in Paris, it could earn her goldMay 30, 2024 -
'I want them to feel like home': Award-winning restaurant owner brings a taste of Thailand to PhiladelphiaMay 27, 2024 -
Lifetime of advocacy propels Jasper Liem to head of Philadelphia LGBTQ youth services centerMay 20, 2024 -
Meet Efren Esmilla, the first bishop of Filipino descent in the Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaMay 13, 2024 -
The largest publicly accessible archive of South Asian American stories is based right here in PhiladelphiaMay 6, 2024 -
Early childhood center in Chinatown lifts up children’s voices through bilingual educationMay 1, 2024 -
Chinatown-based nonprofit inspiring the next generation through sports, community and lion dancesMay 31, 2023 -
This first-generation doctor is redesigning how we think about health careMay 25, 2023 -
After 60-plus years advocating for her neighborhood, the ‘godmother of Chinatown’ isn’t stopping any time soonMay 22, 2023