From those who touched the Asian American community in so many ways and have left us to the Rose Parade and its numerous Asian American-themed floats, here’s your Asian American guide to New Year’s and the year that was(Graphic by Luke Ma).
Rafu Shimpo: Little Tokyo Welcomes the Year of the Sheep
First Sikh-themed Float to Debut at Rose Parade
Japanese War Heroes to Inspire Millions at Rose Parade
NBC: Asian American History to Be on Display At Rose Parade
The Biggest Holiday of the Year for Japanese Americans May be New Year’s
Most Viewed Story of 2014: Vietnamese American Crowned Miss America
#2 Most Viewed Story of 2014: Model Geena Rocero Courageously Comes Out As Transgender
#3 Most Viewed story of 2014: Asian American Reporter Asked If She Spoke English
#4 Most Viewed Story of 2014: News Anchor David Ono Preserves Moments in Asian American History
#5 Most Viewed Story of 2014: Filipina American Sheila Lirio Marcelo Breaks Bamboo Ceiling
Honorable Mention: Most Viewed Stories of 2014–Whole Foods Clueless about Asian Americans
NPR: Remembering Some Exceptional Lives
Radical Activist and Composer Fred Ho Dies at 56