CUNY TV's Asian American Life

We commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the “Day of Remembrance.” We share the untold stories of Japanese Americans who were either interned themselves, or had family members who were in interment camps in the United States.

Paul Lin reports on the Filipino American’s response to President Rodrigo Duterte. Kyung Yoon discusses the changing face of Christianity with Asian Americans. Ernabel Demillo interviews the cast of Disney’s Aladdin. Minnie Roh meets author Patricia Park

In this special edition, we trace the roots of where your favorite Chinese food and dishes came from and look at the hottest Asian American food trends in the country.

Host Ernabel Demillo profiles activist Jose Antonio Vargas. Reporter Tinabeth Piña talks to an expat in India. Reporter Kyung Yoon explores Eat OffBeats. Reporter Minnie Roh meets the oldest yogi! Reporter Paul Lin catches up with artist Collette Fu

Paul Lin examines why Chinatowns are disappearing. Minnie Roh talks to The Phantom of The Opera’s Ali Ewoldt. Kyung Yoon reports on the Asian American voter population. Ernabel Demillo caught up with Ron Darling, pitcher for the Mets in 1986 World Series!

Paul Lin reports on affirmative action for Asian Americans. Minnie Roh explores Asian Americans in elected office. Kyung Yoon reports on the Sikh Americans’ contributions. Host Ernabel Demillo explores Filipino farm workers and Delano Grape Strike.

Paul Lin talks to the founder of Bambike. Ernabel Demillo reports on the lack of diversity in the workforce at museums nationwide. Kyung Yoon interviews actress Ann Sanders in "The King And I." K-pop, it’s all the rage here and in other cities worldwide!

Asian American Life features a special edition on best-selling Asian American authors and how they’ve changed the literary landscape. Ernabel Demillo hosts the show from Kinokunya, the nation’s largest Asian and Asian American book store chain in the U.S

Minnie Roh reports on Officer Peter Liang’s trial. Paul Lin visits a sustainable rice farm in Manhattan. Dr. Katherine Anne Paul walks us through the Islamic art exhibition at the Newark Museum. Host Ernabel Demillo profiles ballerina Stella Abrera.

Reporter Paul Lin explains why more Americans are learning Mandarin Chinese. Reporter Tinabeth Pina has reports on Asian American ex-cons who have turned their lives around. Reporter Minnie Roh has an exclusive report on exploited workers.

Host Ernabel Demillo reports on leaders of tech industry. Kyung Yoon speaks to a revolutionary in computer coding. Minnie Roh reports on the hottest sports news app. Mike Gilliam explores life saving blood test dongle and app. Paul Lin shares about LiFi.

Minnie Roh has the update on the new agreement over the “Comfort Women” dispute. Paul Lin reports on the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and its affect on Asian Americans. Kyung Yoon examines high stakes testing process.

Jonathan Wong, a 24 year old councilman! Kimchi—how did it become all the rage with foodies? “Cooking With Granny” features grandma’s secret recipes! Latin-Asian cuisine! Richard Taso—artist who designs textiles and fashion.

Richard Taso—artist who designs textiles and fashion! Take a look at MC Jin’s highlights and career! Artist Zhang Hongtu debuts at the Queens Museum. “Cooking With Granny” features grandma’s secret recipes! Share some laughs with South Asian comedians!

Check out our stories on Asian American LGTBQ community, Documentarian Dai Sil Kim-Gibson, and Amerasians!

Kyung Yoon reports on “Peopling of America.” Ernabel Demillo explores the history of Filipinos who arrived in the early 1900’s. Paul Lin talks to a Dreamer. Minnie Roh catches up with an astronaut!

Minnie Roh reports on a new film revealing an indigenous people from Nepal fighting extinction. Paul Lin interviews judges Denny Chin and Kate Paek. Kyung Yoon explores facial acupuncture, a new beauty fad. Tinabeth Piña explores Asian Latinos!

Host Ernabel Demillo takes a look at 9-Man Volleyball. Kyung Yoon explores the growing demand for Asian American kid models. Mike Gilliam interviews author Paula Madison. Paul Lin speaks with musician Elena Moon Park.

AAL explores the multimillion dollar surrogacy industry, and the legacy of photographer Tseng Kwong Chi! Reporter Kyung Yoon calls on CEO Andrea Jung of Grameen America. Plus: Minnie Roh’s exclusive report on Japan’s war crimes against wome

Host Ernabel Demillo visits “China Through The Looking Glass” at the Met and talks to Lucky Magazine’s Eva Chen and transgender model Geena Rocero. Minnie Roh interviews designer Anna Sui. Paul Lin reports on photographer Tseng Kwong Chi!

Host Ernabel Demillio visits Sesame Street to chat with Alan Muraoka. Kyung Yoon calls on CEO Andrea Jung of Grameen America. Paul Lin talks CSI with the legendary Dr. Henry Lee. Plus: Minnie Roh’s exclusive report on Japan’s war crimes against women

Host Ernabel Demillo sits down with the lead actor of TV hit “Fresh Off the Boat”! Reporter Paul Lin enjoys a Hollywood twist on opera. Minnie Roh gets into action with super heroes, and Kyung Yoon learns how to turn an entrepreneurial dream into reality.

AAL examines health and wellness in the Asian American community that you may not know about, from eating disorders to diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Plus: the healing powers of art therapy!

AAL remembers Yuri Kochiyama, and explores a Chinatown button shop turned art gallery and the oldest Chinese department store with rare collectibles. And an exclusive report on a North Korean defector.

AAL explores the Chinese American Exclusion/Inclusion at NY Historical Society, Asian therapeutic treatments, the multimillion dollar surrogacy industry, and Mayor de Blasio’s Asian American appointees.