Know your Noodles!
This noodle dish, considered the national dish of Vietnam, typically consists of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and beef, takes influence from Chinese and French cuisine.
What is phở?
Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk and activist, known as the "father of mindfulness," was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by this African American activist in 1966.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This root vegetable, originating from the Philippines, was considered the flavor of the year for 2024 by multiple companies and had it's debut at places like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks.
What is ube?
What is the Walmart Foundation?
This sTAAFer got engaged, married, and had a baby within the span of a year.
Who is Joy Moh?
This savory-sweet noodle dish, typically consisting of assorted vegetables, mushrooms, and meat, was invented solely as a dish for Korean royalty in the 17th century, but is now one of Korea's most popular dishes, often being served during special occasions such as weddings and birthdays.
What is japchae?
This federal holiday which takes places on March 31st, commemorates Chicano, Mexican, and Filipino American efforts in the labor movement.
What is Cesar Chavez Day?
Barbie debuted a doll for this Hindu holiday in 2024.
What is Diwali?
Sammy, Tiana, Joe, and Padmini are the main characters in this TAAF resource that launched in 2024.
What is Fighting to Belong?
This sTAAFer was undefeated in their high school's regional badminton tournament as a single's player.
Who is Min Wong?
These Taiwanese noodles are onomatopoeic, named after their resemblance to the sound of the thick noodle dough hitting a work surface.
What are biangbiang noodles?
The 1997 movie version of this popular fairy tale, produced by Whitney Houston and starring Brandy (African-American) and Paolo Montalbán (Filipino-American) is considered the standard-setter for diverse casting in film.
What is Cinderella?
This TV series, created by Japanese-American and Hawaii native, Rachel Kondo, and her husband, Justin Marks, won 18 Emmys in 2024, becoming the first ever Japanese language show to win a Primetime Emmy.
What is Shogun?
The TEAACH Field Guide, created in partnership with this organization, outlines lessons learned and recommendations for advocates, policymakers, and educators seeking to standardize the teaching of AAPI history for K-12 students in states and districts across the U.S.
What is Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago?
This sTAAFer has gone to Coachella 7 times in a row.
Who is Christine Lincoln?
This comfort noodle soup is a popular Hawaiian dish rooted in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and Portuguese cuisine, and is now a staple everywhere from fast-food chains all the way to five-star hotels.
What is saimin?
This coalition of Black, Native, Latin, and Asian American student groups formed in 1968 and 1969 at San Francisco State University & UC Berkeley, is the reason for increased hiring of faculty of color and minority representation on college campuses around the the country.
What is the Third World Liberation Front (TWLF)?
This director was part of the inaugural cohort of the Sundance Institute & TAAF Fellowship & Collab Scholarship in 2022 and directed the 2024 breakout movie, Dìdi (弟弟).
Who is Sean Wang?
When asked to think of a prominent Southeast Asian American, most people think of this individual, according to the STAATUS Index 2024.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This sTAAFer got denied an autograph by Yao Ming.
Who is Ruby Yip?
This versatile Indian noodle, typically made of rice vermicelli, can be served with a side to curries and kormas, or be used in desserts such as kheer, a pudding dish popular throughout South Asia.
What is sevai?
This all-female rock band, consisting of Chinese, Mexican, and Salvadorean American teens went viral in 2021 with their angry-punk anthem, "Racist, Sexist Boy," which was inspired by the prejudices the band members experienced by their classmate during the pandemic.
Who are the Linda Lindas?
Logan Edra (Filipino-American) and Sunny Choi (Korean-American) made up half of Team USA for this first-time Olympic sport at the 2024 Olympics.
What is breakdancing?
According to the TAAF AAPI Businesses in NYC Report, this New York County, is the fastest growing county in AAPI employer firms, growing 18% between 2017 and 2022.
What is Richmond County (Staten Island)?
This sTAAFer was one of the first to own crypto pancakes from an internationally known breakfast house.
Who is Sally Mo?