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Distinguished patrons will convene on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Biltmore Los Angeles to memorialize twelve Asian Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees.
Distinguished patrons boost Women In Tech grants for all racial backgrounds
Women Investing In Nurses patrons and influencers expand impact
Power of Portland Gala fundraised for student-athletes of all ethnic and racial backgrounds
New Board Accelerates Interracial Synergy, Asian Role Models of the American Dream
Charity launches Women In Sports Scholarships for Portland student-athletes
Inaugural Ceremony Honors Southern California High School Scholars and Launches Mentorship Program to Empower Local Youth
MHG scholarship recipient will receive paid internship and access to mentors
Honors Class of 2025, Cinema Icon Nancy Kwan, Woman of the Year Lynn Valbuena
2025 Induction Ceremony Set for November 1 at Iconic Biltmore Los Angeles
Global legacy platform advances local community support
Annual event benefits LA wildfire relief, Women in Tech, Entertainment & Arts grants
Asian Hall of Fame confirmed the Class of 2025 induction of former Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Roman Gabriel Jr. ahead of its official announcement.
Last night, Asian Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2024. The event garnered 324 total attendees, celebrating the Class of 2024.
Asian Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024 on October 19 live from Biltmore Los Angeles and streaming on Roku GAME.
Asian Hall of Fame elects Pick-Up Stix Founder Charlie Zhang and Monster Founder Noel Lee as Board Co-Chairs.
Legendary journalist Connie Chung honored with the Centennial Medal for Inductee Lifetime Achievement at The Biltmore Los Angeles.
Celebrate Asia Festival unveils Class of 2024 and benefits Women Founders Fund.
Asian Hall of Fame nominates Inductees, CEO of the Year, Asian Advocacy Prize.
Johnny Cash tribute concert benefits Veterans Recognition.
$1.7 million in philanthropic impact since 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles and Seattle celebrations advance programming, Health Science Guild, Women In Tech & Entertainment Guild.
Full-length studio record benefits Brain Trauma Program.
Asian Hall of Fame Artist Ambassadors, Inductees and distinguished leaders launch Brain Injury Program for hate crime and trauma survivors.
Game revenue supports women fellows in tech and entertainment.
Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors headline festival that launches Brain Injury Endowment for trauma and hate crime survivors.
Asian Hall of Fame is pleased to partner with Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles as its official Los Angeles hotel.
First Asian woman considered for prestigious GRAMMY Award categories in three decades.
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.
Founders Season kicks-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Forbes Council, Recording Academy member CEO releases "Make Hate Crimes a Crime" call to action on social media.
Global program increases hate crime survivors grants, public programming, and equity initiatives that build awareness of systemic anti-Asian racism.
Billiards icon supporters rally behind Jeanette Lee Legacy Fund.
Audio music icon takes the helm of prestigious advisory council.
Campaign and Initiative come as the charity works to broaden its philanthropic impact and advance its global mission and vision.
High-profile celebrities, executives, officials deploy PPE to COVID-19 frontline.
High-profile influencers join forces to protect workers and save lives.