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10/06/2025

㊗️AANN is wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Mid-Autumn Festival filled with love, reunion, and moonlight 🌕!

🈷️The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated for over 3,000 years, honors the fullest moon of the year as a symbol of unity and harvest. Families gather to share mooncakes and light lanterns. Even if you are unable to be with your family, you will still look up at the same bright moon, no matter how far you are separated apart.

🌟Chinese Legend Behind the Festival🌟:
According to the legend, the hero Hou Yi had shot down nine suns to save the Earth, and received the elixir of immortality as a reward. He didn't want to drink it without his wife, Chang'e, so he decided to wait and drink it later. But to keep it safe from Hou Yi's greedy apprentice, Chang'e end up drinking it herself when Hou Yi wasn't around. She floated to the moon, becoming the moon goddess, forever separated from her husband. Hou Yi, heartbroken by his wife's departure, would set out a feast of Chang'e's favorite foods, including mooncakes, to honor her and catch a glimpse of her shadow on the full moon.

May this Mid-Autumn Festival bring light to your home, warmth to your heart, and togetherness to your loved ones. 🌸🥮🐇✨

09/17/2025

Dr. Wing Ng, Wake County School Board Commissioner, honored Charlie Kirk’s fight for free speech. He reminded us that words have consequences and urged peaceful, respectful dialogue—rather than canceling or demonizing others—to foster unity. He closed with Joseph’s words in Genesis 50:20: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”

Dr. Wing Ng, Wake County School Board Commissioner, shared a heartfelt tribute to Charlie Kirk, honoring his fight for freedom of speech. He reminded us that...

09/01/2025

🌟 🌟 Asian American News Network (AANN) Proudly Supports the Next Generation of Leaders! 🌟

As the official media sponsor of the 2025 ILF & NCAAC Young Entrepreneurs Award Ceremony and Conference, AANN is honored to spotlight the incredible achievements of young innovators and changemakers across North Carolina.

🎓 This annual gathering, hosted by the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) NC Chapter, celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and vision of our future leaders. With the support of community partners, sponsors, and distinguished leaders, the event highlighted the winning youth entrepreneur teams who are shaping tomorrow’s business and civic landscape.

At AANN, our mission is to amplify voices within the Asian American community, and we are proud to showcase this platform that empowers youth through mentorship, innovation, and service.

👏2025 International Leadership Foundation NC & NC Asian American Coalition Young Entrepreneurs Contest🎈
🏆 1st Prize: BlueBirds 3D Printed Homes
🥈 2nd Prize: Focus Drive
🥉 3rd Prize: Haven L.L.C.

🎤 Featured Speakers & Elected Officials
1) Mike Causey - NC Commissioner of Insurance
2) Senator Ted Alexander
3) Cary Mayor Pro-Tem Jennifer Robinson
4) Dr. Wing Ng for Wake Schools District 3

Sponsors: Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc; REfolio properties; Spa By Jing; Lee Winters Insurance Agency;Johnson Lexus ; AahanDream;

07/11/2025

NCAAC young entrepreneur business competition. Create your team to compete for the grand prize.

07/05/2025

New article about Michelle Wu is out on our website. Learn what she has done for the community. https://asianamericannewsnetwork.com/

07/04/2025

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the birth of the United States as a free nation. It’s a day filled with celebration—fireworks, barbecues, parades, and family gatherings—as Americans reflect on their history, freedoms, and national pride.

AANN wishes everyone to have an amazing 4th of July!

06/01/2025

Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, known for its exciting dragon boat races and delicious zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves). The festival honors the ancient poet and patriot Qu Yuan, who drowned in the Miluo River. People race dragon boats to rescue him and also offer zongzi as a tribute to his spirit.

AANN is wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Dragon Boat Festival! May your holiday be filled with good fortune, delicious food, and fun moments with loved ones. 🐉🚣‍♀️🎋 #端午节

05/27/2025

🎓 Harvard Banned from Enrolling International Students

On May 22, the U.S. government evoked Harvard’s ability to accept international students, citing national security concerns and the university’s refusal to share disciplinary records. A federal judge blocked the decision hours later.
Department of Homeland Security President Donald J. Trump

📣 Left or Right — the reactions couldn’t be more different.
🔥 CNN viewers called it “authoritarian.”
🛡️ commenters cheered it as “protecting America.”

Over one-third of Harvard’s international students are from China, while more than 700 comes from India.
📚 Thousands of Asian families are watching closely.

👀 What does this mean for the future of Asian international students—and for the American values of freedom and due process?

📰 Read the full article now on Asian American News Network
👉 https://asianamericannewsnetwork.com/harvard-international-students-ban-comments-from-both-left-and-right-perspectives/

Harvard International Students BanOn May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the revocation of Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students and…

05/27/2025

Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor and remember military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. It originated after the Civil War and has since become a time for Americans to pay tribute through ceremonies, parades, and visits to cemeteries and memorials. It also marks the unofficial start of summer in the United States.

"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay."
- Barack Obama

05/12/2025

AANN thanks all the mothers who inspire us every day! Happy Mother's Day!

05/04/2025

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated in May to recognize the cultural impact of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It honors the diverse traditions and achievements of communities from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. 🌏✨

AANN honors the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of AAPI communities Happy AAPI Month! 🌸🥟🥮💛

05/04/2025

Across the US, local festivals have been a platform Asian Americans use to share their culture. 🎨

The Spring Daze festival in Cary, NC has been a vibrant bridge keeping Asian culture in North Carolina alive.🌏

📲 Read the full story on how Spring Daze continues to shape and celebrate Asian American culture in the Triangle.

🔗https://asianamericannewsnetwork.com/spring-daze-how-asian-american-communities-use-local-festivals-to-promote-their-culture/