Meet NY’s most diverse city council; Liz Kari speaks out against anti Asian hate crimes with AAP(I Belong); Historical lessons, The Public Theaters true story of “The Chinese Lady.” Plus we visit Yu & Me, New York's first Asian American bookstore.

Celebrating the Year Of The Tiger; Long Island City’s rising Asian American population; Feeding hope, fighting hunger and food insecurity; Korean pop culture global hits; From political asylum to the ivory tower, meet CUNY’s new Rhode Scholar.

All in the family, 5 generations of entrepreneurs; MSNBC/NBC News anchor Richard Lui on caregiving for his father; Update on the Children’s Orchestra Society recovery efforts from Hurricane Ida; Light Up Chinatown Project, Asian American Rockette dancer.

AAL special report on the Children’s Orchestra Society recovery efforts after Hurricane Ida; Finding peace with Black Asian solidarity; Sole mates create fashionable footwear; Material Kitchen to table cookware; And sustainable edible insects.

Asian American Studies amid rising hate crimes; Origami art in honor of covid patients; Rapper T-Vu; Jamaican Chinese farmers plant their roots in New York; And kicking off the football season with an exclusive interview with former NFL football player.

New season of Asian American Life pays tribute to the heroes of September 11th; Asian Americans are protecting their communities against anti-Asian hate crimes; Ageless and timeless beauties, and Y-A young adult authors are changing the narrative.

Asian American Life Summer Edition includes healthcare heroes and honoring Filipino nurses; Celebrating the life and legacy of award winning photographer Corky Lee; Spicing up foods from around the world, and the joy of cooking with granny.

We’ve got a terrific and thought provoking show coming your way this month, including a new exhibition on race, beads for a good cause and chocolate making in Harlem. It all starts May 18th on CUNY TV — don’t miss it!

“Speak Out: The Rise of Asian American Hate” reports on the increase of anti-Asian hate crimes nationwide. We hear personal accounts from the victim’s families and how Asian Americans are fighting back to create safer communities.