Sydney Chan ​(Editor's note:  Sydney Chan is a senior at The Bishop's School.  Sydney was a recipient of Scholarship for API Student Internship 2023 for API Student Journalism Internship.  This is one of the three articles she wrote for the program) JCamp students smile for a group photo following a Washington Post panel. JCampers had the opportunity to ask questions and engage with many of the nation’s top journalists and media executives over their six-days, ranging from breaking news reporters to producers to even white House correspondents. (Photo b ..read more

Kyle Tianshi (Editor's note:  Kyle Tianshi is a senior at The Cambridge School.  Kyle was a recipient of Scholarship for API Student Internship 2023 for API Student Journalism Internship.  This is one of the three articles he wrote for the program) More than two hundred medical professionals, researchers, activists, and families gathered at the UC San Diego School of Medicine on Aug. 12 for the inaugural H3SD: San Diego’s Heat and Human Health Summit. As event organizer, pediatrician, and climate activist Dr. Vi Thuy Nguyen peered into the crowd and recognize ..read more

Sarah Gao (Editor's note:  Sarah Gao is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy.  Sarah was a recipient of Scholarship for API Student Internship 2023 for API Student Journalism Internship.  This is one of the three articles he wrote for the program) When Lily Zhou immigrated to the United States 24 years ago, she faced the challenges of language barriers, a different education, and financial constraints. Even amid these confrontations, Zhou began her involvement in the Asian community shortly after her arrival in 1999. Zhou is dedicated to fostering ..read more

Sydney Chan ​(Editor's note:  Sydney Chan is a senior at The Bishop's School.  Sydney was a recipient of Scholarship for API Student Internship 2023 for API Student Journalism Internship.  This is one of the three articles she wrote for the program) The Chinese Cultural Center at San Diego State University held an exhibit about Maestro Jahja Ling’s incredible career from March 24 to August 13, 2023. From founding two youth orchestras to performing with Whitney Houston at the Super Bowl to becoming the first conductor of Chinese ancestry to hold the titl ..read more

Kyle Tianshi (Editor's note:  Kyle Tianshi is a senior at The Cambridge School.  Kyle was a recipient of Scholarship for API Student Internship 2023 for API Student Journalism Internship.  This is one of the three articles he wrote for the program) Every plastic bag has a story. It begins in a plastic factory, where tubs of molten polyethylene are blown through a tube and cut into squares. The bags are shipped to your local grocery store, the shopping mall, and your favorite restaurant. When you pick up takeout spaghetti and garlic bread from a restaurant, the bag ..read more

Amy Wang (Editor's note:  Amy Wang is currently a senior at Canyon Crest Academy and President of Asian Student Union.  ASU organized the film screening and a discussion forum in March of 2023.  The event was sponsored by ACA.  ACA actively participates in programs that raise mental health awareness in youth.) Try Harder! - Film Screening ​Canyon Crest Academy’s Asian Student Union (CCA ASU) club organized a screening of the documentary Try Harder! by Debbie Lum on March 3rd, 2023. We chose to screen this movie because it had been praised for its depiction of race, specific ..read more

Katelyn Wang (Editor's note:  Katelyn Wang was a recipient of ACA Civic Engagement Scholarship 2023.  She interned at Congresswoman Sara Jacobs' office in the summer of 2023) ​ This summer I completed my internship with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs at her District Office serving California’s 51st District for the U.S. House of Representatives. CA-51 consists of Convoy, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, National City, and represents the district that encompasses our very own Alliance of Chinese Americans! Sara Jacobs is the youngest member of Democratic House leadership, so her voice as a forward-t ..read more

Kyle Tianshi Editor's note:  Kyle Tianshi is a rising senior at The Cambridge School.  Kyle was a recipient of Scholarship for API Student Internship 2023 for two programs - Journalism and Community Service Project.  ACA thanks Kyle for this special report.  ACA wishes to express sincere gratitude to San Diego API Coalition, San Diego Chinese Women's Association, Qualcomm, The Hom Family Fund, The Avery Tsui Foundation, and numerous community individuals, for their generous grants or donations that make this program possible. Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego (A ..read more

Jenna Park About the author - Jenna Park is a college student, Class 2023, at University of San Diego.  She was a recipient of ACA Scholarship for this research project.  Jenna was interested in the history of the thriving mini Koreantown (K-Town) in San Diego.  This is her story based on her research and interviews of business owners in the Convoy District.  About the Program - This story is part of a research series aimed to document the history of Asian immigrants in business.  This program is in collaboration with Dr. Yi Sun, Professor of History Department, U ..read more

Kyla Le About the author - Kyla Le is a college student, Class 2025, at University of San Diego.  She was a recipient of ACA Scholarship for this research project.  Kyla was interested in learning more about City Heights, a neighborhood in San Diego where Kyla grew up.    This is her story based on her research and interviews of three business owners in City Heights.  About the Program - This story is part of a research series aimed to document the history of Asian immigrants in business.  This program is in collaboration with Dr. Yi Sun, Professor of History Depa ..read more