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March 27, 2024
ASIAN HALL OF FAME KICKS-OFF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH
Celebrate Asia Festival unveils Class of 2024 and benefits Women Founders Fund
Los Angeles, CA/March 27, 2024 – Asian Hall of Fame hosts Celebrate Asia Festival at Biltmore Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 1. The annual benefit for the Women Founders Fund supports diversity women in tech, entertainment and arts.
February 22, 2024
OPENING DAY ANNOUNCES PACIFIC NORTHWEST HONOREES
Asian Hall of Fame nominates Inductees, CEO of the Year, Asian Advocacy Prize
Seattle, WA/Feb.22, 2024 – Asian Hall of Fame hosted its opening day at the Washington Athletic Club announcing Pacific Northwest nominations for Inductees, CEO of the Year, and Asian Advocacy Prize. The private reception marked the end of Lunar New Year, commemorated Japan Remembrance Day, and benefited Japan earthquake relief.
February 20, 2024
SALUTE TO SERVICE ADVANCES ASIAN VETERANS
Johnny Cash tribute concert benefits veterans recognition
Los Angeles, CA/Feb.20, 2024 – To promote positive public perception of Asian veterans and their legacy of service, Asian Hall of Fame presents Salute to Service on March 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST at Biltmore Los Angeles, 501 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. Valet is $35 with event validation and dress code is suit and tie.
February 07, 2024
Asian Hall of Fame | UNVEILS 20th-ANNIVERSARY SEASON
$1.7 million in philanthropic impact since 2020
Los Angeles, CA/Feb.7, 2024 – As a leading cultural, educational, and humanitarian charity that transforms public perception of Asian and Indigenous legacy, Asian Hall of Fame announced that its 20th-anniversary season will expand to California, Washington, and New York. Its programming will advance cultural literacy, trauma advocacy, women founders, and workforce development in collaboration with significant partners this year.
October 18, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame | INDUCTION ADVANCES HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS
Los Angeles, CA/Oct. 18, 2023 – To advance humanitarian platforms, Asian Hall of Fame expands their 19th Annual Induction Ceremony to benefit crisis relief for Israel in addition to Academy Fellows. The Class of 2023 will be inducted on October 21, 2023, at the Biltmore Los Angeles.
“Asian and Indigenous achievements, service, and leadership contribute immensely to the prominence of the United States and dignity of our world. This year’s Asian Hall of Fame Inductees exemplify courage and compassion for a more inspiredcivilization to come,” states Maki Hsieh, President & CEO of Asian Hall of Fame. Ms. Hsieh is also a Recording Academy member and the only Asian board member in the ADL Regional Board.
October 10, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame | CULTURAL ICONS HONOR ASIAN HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Seattle, WA/Oct. 10,2023 – Seattle music icons of Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam honored rock musician Kim Thayil and U.S. Navy Cross veteran Kiet Nguyen, Port of Seattle Commissioner President Sam Cho, Senator Marilyn Strickland, and Superbowl champion Doug Baldwin Jr. at a sold-out Seattle Founders Gala benefit for the Academy, a workforce program for diversity and neurodivergent fellows.
September 8, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame | MacKenzie Scott Challenge
MacKenzie Scott is formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and pledged to award $33 billion to charities that satisfy her criteria for two years. Asian Hall of Fame qualified last year and must have a profitable operating budget of $1 - $5 million this year to qualify for her grant of $1 - $50 million. Asian Hall of Fame has raised $1 million so far and needs to raise $500,000 by December 15. If this goal is met, an anonymous media and entertainment CEO will donate $1 million to help Asian Hall of Fame qualify for the MacKenzie Scott Challenge.
August 18, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame | Supports Maui Families
Los Angeles, CA / August 18, 2023 – In response to the wildfires on Maui, Asian Hall of Fame has activated its Trauma Advocacy Initiative. Their website is directing support to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, and proceeds from its Season Preview Event at The Glenmark will provide shelter, food, and medical supplies through the Kākoʻo Maui Fund.
June 28, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame | Trauma Advocacy Initiative
To overcome bias against Asian and Indigenous communities, the Asian Hall of Fame announced that its Trauma Advocacy Initiative will focus legislative advancement on four policy issues. Leading the initiative are Founders/Co-Chairs Inductee Major General Tony Taguba and Inductee Ren Hanami.
May 13, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame | Celebrate Asia Festival
Asian Hall of Fame announced Class of 2023 nominees at its Celebrate Asia Festival on May 13, 2023 at the Biltmore Los Angeles. Held annually during AAPI Heritage Month, the benefit provided technical training for Asian Hall of Fame Academy’s diversity and neurodivergent fellows.
April 26, 2023
Asian Hall of Fame Announces Nominees for Induction
Asian legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame will honor 30 Nominees for Induction 2023 at its Celebrate Asia Festival on May 13, 2023, held at Biltmore Los Angeles. The benefit provides vital support to diversity and neurodivergent fellows, and highlights Nominee Freddie Mercury with a tribute concert by California Music Hall of Fame inductee Queen Nation. On October 21, 15 Inductees will be memorialized at the 19th Induction Ceremony.
February 14, 2023
United Nations Receives Asian Hall of Fame Support
Asian Hall of Fame will hold the 2023 Women in Technology, Entertainment, and Arts Summit at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on March 11. The summit will not only be part of the Hall of Fame fellowship program but will also support the United Nations earthquake crisis relief.
January 24, 2023
Mass Shootings Activate Trauma Advocacy Initiative
Three mass shootings in three days have prompted Asian Hall of Fame to activate its Trauma Advocacy Initiative. Sympathy packages with candles and wellness items will be delivered to local leaders in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay for distribution.
September 28, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Announces Induction 2022
Los Angeles and Seattle celebrations advance programming, Health Science Guild, Women In Tech & Entertainment Guild
September 16, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Presents DOWN BY THE WATER Charity Album
Full-length studio record benefits Brain Trauma Program
June 27, 2022
Inaugural Celebrate Asia Festival Launches Survivors Program
Asian Hall of Fame Artist Ambassadors, Inductees and distinguished leaders launch Brain Injury Program for hate crime and trauma survivors
针对亚裔仇恨犯罪和创伤幸存者的脑损伤计划，亚裔名人堂（Asian Hall of Fame）将于7月30日晚上7时在格兰岱（Glendale）历史建筑Alex 剧院举办首届庆祝亚洲音乐文化庆典
針對亞裔仇恨犯罪和創傷倖存者的腦損傷計劃，亞裔名人堂（Asian Hall of Fame）將於7月30日晚上7時在格蘭岱（Glendale）歷史建築Alex 劇院舉辦首屆慶祝亞洲音樂文化慶典
May 31, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Releases DRAGON ZOOM Mobile Game
Game revenue supports women fellows in tech and entertainment
May 4, 2022
Chicago and The Doors Founders Join Forces for Trauma Recovery
Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors headline festival that launches Brain Injury Endowment for trauma and hate crime survivors
April 25, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Presents Hyatt Place as Official LA Hotel
Asian Hall of Fame is pleased to partner with Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles as its official Los Angeles hotel.
April 4, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Launches New Season
Inductees, influencers, artists join forces against hate
March 18, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Concert Benefits Ukraine War Refugees
Annual Mother's Day Charity Concert ships relief packages to Ukraine women and children refugees
February 3, 2022
Asian Hall of Fame Announces Season with Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is Presenting Sponsor of new season that advances social justice, inter-racial collaboration and overcomes anti-Asian hate
January 19, 2022
Lunar New Year Tiger Party Opens Asian Hall of Fame Season
The Doors' Robby Krieger studio hosts outdoor press conference and concert featuring Chicago founding drummer Danny Seraphine
December 14, 2021
Asian Hall of Fame Launches Season and Mobile Game at Media Day
Asian Hall of Fame hosts a 2022 Season Media Day and lunch for national and foreign press, sponsors and VIP guests
September 16, 2021
Asian Hall of Fame Unveils New Inductees
Prestigious global program recognizes icons from five countries across diverse disciplines
August 3, 2021
13-Language Asian Vocalist Makes American Music History
First Asian woman considered for prestigious GRAMMY Award categories in three decades
在过去三十年来成为首位亚裔女性破格被提名格莱美奖评选项目
-在過去三十年來成為首位亞裔女性破格被提名格萊美獎評選項目
＊権威あるグラミー賞でアジアの女性が30年ぶりの候補
13개 언어에 능통한 아시안 보컬리스트 미국 음악의 역사를 만들다
30년 만에 처음으로 권위있는 그래미 상 부문 후보에 오른 아시아계 여성
Vocalista asiática que fala 13 idiomas faz história na música americana
Primeira asiática considerada para categorias de prestígio do GRAMMY Awards em três décadas
July 21, 2021
Luxury fashion collection GRAYSE and Asian Hall of Fame partner for hate crime survivors
Iconic St. John founder Marie Gray and her daughter Kelly Gray is GRAYSE and partnering with Asian Hall of Fame to present the GRAYSE Charity Fashion Show benefit for hate crime survivors.
April 26, 2021
Asian Hall of Fame Advances Asian Equity and Inclusion
Founders Season kicks-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
March 24, 2021
Asian Hall of Fame Calls for Increasing Anti-Asian Hate Crime Penalties
Forbes Council, Recording Academy member CEO releases "Make Hate Crimes a Crime" call to action on social media
March 10, 2021
Asian Hall of Fame Advances Stop Asian Hate Movement
Global program increases hate crime survivors grants, public programming, and equity initiatives that build awareness of systemic anti-Asian racism
February 18, 2021
Jeanette Lee “Black Widow” Fights Ovarian Cancer
Billiards icon supporters rally behind Jeanette Lee Legacy Fund
검은 독거미Black Widow 자넷 리Jeanette Lee 난소암 투병
당구 아이콘의 팬들 자넷 리 레거시 펀드로 후원
February 10, 2021
Noel Lee Appointed Asian Hall of Fame Global Council Chairman
Audio music icon takes the helm of prestigious advisory council
音頻/音樂企業家領軍人物掌舵顯赫諮詢議會
音频/音乐企业家领军人物掌舵显赫咨询议会
노엘 리Noel Lee, 아시안 명예의 전당 글로벌위원회 위원장에 임명
오디오/음악 산업의 아이콘이 권위 있는 자문위원회 위원장 취임
January 27, 2021
Campaign and Initiative come as the charity works to broaden its philanthropic impact and advance its global mission and vision
亞洲名人堂宣佈$250,000始創人配比基金計劃號召董事局新任成員與信託管理人全力支持拓展領導力量
計劃與議案將透過各項善工來擴闊其慈善影響,向前推動環球使命與前瞻
May 05, 2020
Asian Hall of Fame Influencers Join Forces in Mother's Day Concert
High-profile celebrities, executives, officials deploy PPE to COVID-19 frontline
April 30, 2020
Asian Hall of Fame Medical Response Fund Deploys PPE to COVID-19 Frontline
High-profile influencers join forces to protect workers and save lives