May observes both Asian Pacific American Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Check out what the D.C.-area has in store for these cultural celebrations. more ›

At a hearing today, Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) alternated between criticizing the media and Asian American advocates who expressed their disappointment with his recent comments on Asian business owners and Filipino nurses. more ›

Twenty-eight local and national Asian American advocacy groups launched a campaign yesterday asking Councilmember Marion Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) to apologize for comments he made earlier this week about Filipino nurses at local hospitals. more ›

Written by DCist contributor Meghan Welsh Cultures will collide this weekend at The Kennedy Center as Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company presents the world premiere of "Chico Latino," a work which explores the intersection of Asian American and Latin American communities throughout the Americas. "Chico Latino" is a fusion of Latin and Asian modern dance, and the program will also include classic works by the choreographer, inspired by his experiences, such as a visit... more ›

Broad Gauge Entertainment is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to "fostering diverse perspectives in the arts." In today's local arts community, it stands as one of the few modes of artistic expression for South Asian voices. Outside of its traditional art forms, the desi community has been largely unrecognized, or perhaps even absent, from the D.C. art scene. Broad Gauge and other groups such as Subcontinental Drift might indicate a sea change of sorts. more ›

Today activists around the country are planning demonstrations supporting immigrantions. You'll recall that last year organizers staged a national boycott to highlight immigrants' contribution to the American economy. In D.C. several demonstrations are slated. The National Immigrant Solidarity Network sponsors a few of the events. WTOP has a fairly exhaustive list: A May Day Asian American rally is planned for noon at Taft Memorial Park, north of the Capitol. A hunger strike and rally at... more ›