AsianWeek, the largest and longest and established English language weekly for Asian Pacific Americans, has continually explored and exposed issues relevant to its readers.
“For the last 28 years, AsianWeek has been the mirror of our community, showing our triumphs and shortcomings, serving as both the face and conscience of Asian America,†said AsianWeek President James Fang. “AsianWeek has acted as a forum in advocating for those Asian Americans who were defenseless and voiceless in the face of an uncaring power. Whether it was in bringing much-needed national and decisive exposure to the killing of Vincent Chin or in demanding justice for Wen Ho Lee and Capt. James Yee, the strength of AsianWeek has been its unequivocal eagerness to support our community.â€
In 1965, after the Hart-Celler Immigration Act ended over 80 years of race-based exclusion of immigrants from Asia, America for the first time experienced an influx of Asian immigration. As Asian Americans became the fastest growing minority in the U.S. and as they became more settled, they began forming organizations and associations to serve their communities.
But who would report and tell the stories of this community? Realizing the need to provide a voice for Asian Pacific America, visionary John Fang, started AsianWeek newspaper in 1979. Based in San Francisco with a circulation of almost 50,000, AsianWeek continues to be the longest and largest running weekly published from a shared Asian American perspective using the English language to connect and outreach to not only Asians and Asian Americans but to all interested in learning and reading about the APA experience. In 1995, AsianWeek changed its format to a full-color one and converted itself from an exclusively paid circulation newspaper to a publication consisting of both free distribution and paid subscribers.
AsianWeek, is more than just a news resource, the newspaper is committed to promoting and participating in events that celebrate the diversity of our community. AsianWeek plays an active role in sponsoring and hosting community events, spreading health awareness on Hepatitis B, and promoting cross-cultural and interracial cooperation with major outdoor events in San Francisco, including the Castro Street Fair, Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival Street Fair, Haight-Ashbury Street Fair and Nihonmachi Street Fair. AsianWeek is also on the planning committee for the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, and Pistahan Filipino Parade and Festival.
Anyone with general questions can reach AsianWeek at:
Main Office: (415) 397-0220
Advertising: (415) 321-5868
Email: [email protected]
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