When people think of Japanese food, sushi and ramen often come to mind. But for Tokyo native Yuta Katsuyama, who moved to Chicago for graduate school, one familiar favorite was noticeably missing: onigiri, Japan's beloved rice balls.

For many, tutoring is a side job. For Adeel Afshar, it’s been a lifelong calling. That passion eventually grew into Afshar Academy, a private tutoring program designed to bring the best study habits, skills, and lessons from top universities and private high schools around the world to a wider audience.

AAPI-founded nonprofit organization, Node, established its first-ever Node Institute that aims to scale up organizations through an exclusive network and a set of business training sessions.

While the pandemic has drastically impacted various industries, it has failed to hamper Hōkūleʻa’s 11th dance season. Its founders, Ale and David, continue to teach and create beautiful art online that represents the authentic Polynesian cultures through music and dance.