CUNY TV's Asian American Life

Why are AAPI's at a higher risk for PTSD? We have local reax from Sri Lankans on the fatal Easter bombings, author/activist Helen Zia on her new book "Last Boat Out of Shanghai," Clint Ramos's storied career and #starringjohncho has become an art exhibit

During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Asian American Life explores the contributions of NYC taxi drivers, cast of "Gold Mountain," about the Transcontinental Railroad, playwright and screenwriter Diana Son and activist Uyen "Winn" Khuong.

April's Asian American Life features stories about health and art. This month we feature advances made in autism research. We also interview an acclaimed author, a magician and choreographer whose career is taking off.

Southeast Asian Deportation Immigration is a hot topic, but while most everyone is focusing on the southern border, the U.S. government is quietly deporting Southeast As

Marching to the beat of their own drum, the Crimson Kings. John Liu makes a comeback! Eating for good, a vegan restaurant that’s giving back. The untold story of a transgender murder in Call Her Ganda.

A Broadway Legend plants big dreams in a Chinatown elementary school. Meet NJ’s first Asian American congressman, Andy Kim. Ninja Ballet, where classical ballet meets martial arts. Rescuing Leftover Cuisine provides solutions to prevent excess food from

Nam June Paik’s work back at the Whitney. Shintaro Okamoto, a prolific ice carver. Open Style Lab, creates functional clothes for all people. An update on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. A Brooklyn sibling duo produces hard apple cider.

Ernabel Demillo speaks to 2020 presidential candidate, Andrew Yang. Kyung Yoon examines a Harlem high school with a Korean curriculum. Minnie Roh explores racism in politics. Rayner Ramirez highlights Principal Manolo and his transformed high school QIRT.

Kyung Yoon explores the city’s controversial SHSAT. Rayner Ramirez reports on the latest battle over affirmative action. Minnie Roh talks to climber Shelma Jun, the founder of Flash Foxy. Ernabel Demillo meets the restaurant mogul, Dale Talde.

Broadway Barakada nurtures Filipino theater performers. Aye Nako, a punk rock band that challenges the norms of its own genre. Two photographers document the Chinese Americans of the Mississippi Delta. Meet Tyson Ho, the pit master of Arrogant Swine.

Nepalis settle in Jackson Heights, a neighborhood in constant flux. Filipino Muslims share their history and traditions. Sikh communities are impacting political and social change. Many Sri Lankan Americans call Staten Island their home.

In honor of Asian American Heritage Month, Asian American Life celebrates the achievements of remarkable women who helped changed America.

Meet Tereza Lee, the inspiration behind the DREAM Act. Minnie Roh reports how Trump’s deportation policies impacts Asian American families. Reporter Rayner Ramirez meets music legend Joe Baatan, the king of Latin soul.

Asian American Life visits the Tenement Museum, looks at the lack of Asian American men in broadcast news, explores the health issues associated with alcoholism, highlights at the artist behind the Miya Shoji, and talks to the funniest women of AZN Pop!

All eyes are on PyeongChang, South Korea, the site of the 2018 Winter Olympics, and Asian American Life is celebrating Asian American Olympic medalists who are breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of athletes.

Public Arts Fund unveils “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.” USPS debuts commemorative stamps for the Year of the Dog. NYHS offers free civics and history classes to Greencard holders. World’s first vegan coat line, a new standard in the fashion?

Fort Lee’s Youth Leadership Council raises awareness about comfort women. Korean beauty products are the hottest trends. Shintaro Okamoto, one of the prolific ice carvers in the world. Host Ernabel Demillo explores the 2018 calendar “Haiku With Hotties.”

Host Enable Demillo talks to Assemblymember Yuh Line Niou. Kyung Yoon reports on the Asian American response regarding North Korea. Mike Gilliam explores smoking addiction in the Asian American community. Minnie Roh shares tips on preventing osteoporosis.

Kyung Yoon reports on Asian American women as leaders in digital technology. Minnie Roh explores Asian Americans and affirmative action. Ernabel Demillo looks at the life of Loida Lewis. Tinabeth Pina talks to “Magic Ming,” a paper portrait artist.

Paul Lin traces the history of jazz in Asia. Tinabeth Pina shares an acid attack survivor’s story. Ernabel Demillo explores the Cambodian refugee resettlement program. Kyung Yoon speaks to Abacus Bank’s family members about their battle for justice.

Saxophonist Grace Kelly ia a rising star in the jazz world! Indian Americans dominate the hotel-motel business. Poke, a traditional Hawaiian dish has become the trendiest dish of summer! Asian Americans food bloggers have a huge presence on social media!

Breast cancer rise among Asian American women. 35 years ago Vincent Chin’s murder galvanized the Asian American Civil Rights movement. Asian American Feminists fight for representation. Asian Americans make chocolate infused with Asian flavors!

Mike Gilliam reports on broken promises of Filipino American WW II veterans. Kyung Yoon interviews author of Pachinko, Min Jin Lee. Minnie Roh explores the history of fortune cookies. Host Ernabel Demillo reports on Miss Saigon’s return on Broadway!

Minnie Roh’s exclusive report on sex trafficking. Kyung Yoon reports on Trump’s Asian American appointees. East meets West: Tinabeth Piña’s untold history of Koryo Sarams. Fighting global poverty one wage at a time. Magic Ming the paper portrait cutter!

Asian American communities protest Trump’s immigration ban. The Eagle Huntress, a girl becomes an eagle huntress. India’s regulations affect Americans who are “renting” women's wombs. Undocumented students struggle under Trump’s immigration policies.