By Shiela Mie Legaspi When discussing the advancement of women in the workplace, many have called attention to the “glass ceiling,” a metaphor for an invisible social barrier that prevents women—and other marginalized groups—from progressing in the workplace. Yet even in the more accepting environment we live in, women continue to face obstacles to their advancement. The “broken rung” concept similarly refers to an obstacle women face on their paths to career progression in which a step in their career ladder becomes an impasse. This type of obstacle is more evident yet still unaddressed. Generally speaking, women are stuck in…
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As one of the pioneering women promoters in professional wrestling, The Rock’s grandmother Lia Maivia, played a pivotal role in the industry.Following her husband Peter “High Chief” Maivia’ passing in 1982, she took over Polynesian Pro Wrestling, a territory of the National Wrestling Alliance in Hawaii.Among her notable achievements was the successful promotion of “A Hot Summer Night,” a highly anticipated event featuring wrestling legends such as Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, and her son-in-law, Rocky Johnson, which drew over 20,000 attendees.Maivia, who passed away in 2008, will be posthumously honored alongside her husband in the Hall of Fame. The…
By Natalie Rodgers Every baseball fan knows the name Shohei Ohtani. After several years of playing the sport professionally in Japan, Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Angels in 2017, quickly becoming one of the most well-known talents in the game. He is a rare two-way player, a designated hitter, the 2018 Rookie of the Year, a double MVP and has become the first person in MLB to have 10+ home runs and 20+ stolen bases as a hitter and 100+ strikeouts and 10+ pitching appearances as a pitcher in the same season. On top of all this, Ohtani is known as one of the classiest players…
A Star-Studded Event Marking the Highest Profile Ceremony for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & HorrorLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – February 5, 2024 – The Saturn Awards show was abuzz last night with A-list celebrities arriving to celebrate the best of the best in genre entertainment commemorated only by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror since its inception in 1972. Hosted for the second year in a row by actor/comedian Joel McHale, star of DC’s Stargirl and Community, the event was heavily attended by Hollywood stars supporting and contributing to honor the exceptional body of work and talent…
By Natalie Rodgers Celebrating its 80th year, the Venice Film Festival has been one of the first to showcase some of the greatest and most poignant films throughout history. As the oldest running film festival in the world, the annual event excels in honoring individuals in the film industry who have made a difference and excelled in their craft.This last year, Hong Kong actor and singer Tony Leung Chiu-wai, best known as Tony Leung, won the festival’s most coveted prize, the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the first Chinese actor to be recognized with the honor.Often referred to…
By Natalie Rodgers Most people already have a resume, a short one-to-two-page document that lists pertinent professional experience and skills. Still, sometimes, an interviewing company may ask for your CV. But what is a CV, and how is it different than a resume? And what do you need to craft both? Here’s what you need to know:The differenceSimply put, a CV is a longer, more detailed version of a resume. While resumes are meant to be concise, CVs are larger documents that detail all of your professional experience. They are usually used for academic purposes but can also serve as…
“Beef” made Golden Globes history as the first show both created by and starring Asian Americans to win in its category.The comedy-drama, featuring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, centers on a road rage incident that spirals into a rivalry while their lives change and fall apart.The show drew acclaim for portraying the Korean American evangelical experience and other facets of Asian American life. “Our show is actually based on a real road rage incident that actually happened to me, so I’d be remiss not to thank that driver,” creator Lee Sung Jin joked while accepting the award. “Sir, I hope…
By Susan Au Allen, USPAACC National President & CEO Every year, large corporations and government agencies buy products and services worth billions of dollars from a wide range of industries in a special marketplace—from certified minority business enterprises or MBEs. Under the minority business development program, buyers from the private and public sectors aspire to reach and maintain a certain level of MBE spend.This is part of a broader supplier diversity program intended to diversify the supplier base of a purchasing organization. The program gained traction in 1969 with President Richard Nixon’s Executive Order 11458, which created the Office of…
Trying to save money to start a business? You’re in good company, both present and past. Studies show the majority of small businesses are funded by the founder’s savings. And you don’t need a ton, relatively speaking, of money. At least one study found that one out of three small businesses get launched with less than $5,000 in startup funds.But if you’re currently on the downside of this advantage, and struggling to make ends meet, saving $5,000 can seem insurmountable. That’s why many people obsess over the rate of return on their investments: If you’re trying to save $5,000 to start your business, the greater the rate…
Small and minority businesses in search of business growth and procurement opportunities took center stage at the recent CelebrASIAN Conference, held in June at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.Presented by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC), CelebrASIAN is the organization’s annual flagship event and America’s largest and longest-running business development conference convened by Pan Asian Americans.This year’s theme, BREAKTHROUGH, spoke to breaking down barriers to build new and stronger connections; and helping Pan Asian American and minority businesses break through with excellence, innovation and resilience to provide opportunity, prosperity and…
