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Michael Rizal

Michael Rizal is a Filipino American Writer and community advocate

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Plate by Plate LA 2026 Recap: Project by Project at the Petersen

Project by Project turned the Petersen into a tasting gala for a Lincoln Heights tutoring program. Here is who cooked, where the money went, and where Plate by Plate goes next.

September 27, 2026
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Entertainment

Lea Salonga Gets Her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star After 35 Years

The Hollywood Chamber calls her the first Filipina honoree. The more useful question is what took the industry three and a half decades to get here.

September 4, 2026
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Plate by Plate Los Angeles 2026: What Your Ticket Actually Funds

Plate by Plate Los Angeles returns to the Petersen Automotive Museum on September 19. Here is the lineup, the ticket tiers, and the East LA tutoring program every dollar goes to.

September 1, 2026
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Sports

Jeremy Lin Stopped Waiting for the Next Linsanity and Started Building a Pipeline

Ten AAPI college players spent four days at Menlo College with Jeremy Lin. Most of it happened off the court, and that is the whole point.

August 14, 2026
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Baryo HiFi 2026: When Historic Filipinotown Became the Heartbeat of Filipino Los Angeles

For five hours, Beverly Boulevard was transformed into a barrio, a concert ground, a food market, a fashion runway, a family reunion, and a cultural homecoming all at once.

August 7, 2026
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Film & TV

'Beef' Got 16 Emmy Nominations. Everyone Else Got Left Behind.

Season two of Beef pulled 16 Emmy nominations. Across the full 2026 slate, only 18 of 91 acting nominees were Asian, Black, or Latino. Both facts are the story.

August 6, 2026
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Marketing & Business

SEO Practices for 2025: Staying Ahead in the Ever-Evolving Digital Landscape

As we look ahead to 2025, staying on top of SEO trends is more crucial than ever for businesses and digital marketers striving to maintain their online presence.

July 6, 2026
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News

How ICE Raids Affect Asian Americans

While media coverage of ICE raids often focuses on Latino communities, Asian Americans are also deeply affected by aggressive immigration enforcement.

July 6, 2026
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Events

The Convergence of Fast Food Giants and K-Pop Culture: McDonald's and Jollibee at KCON LA 2025

The convergence of McDonald's and Jollibee at KCON LA 2025 signals a profound transformation in how global brands engage with cultural movements.

July 6, 2026
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