Why We're Here

AsiaCarolinas builds a bridge between East and West by celebrating Asian cultures and lifestyles, highlighting the greater Charlotte's region's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, and by promoting the strength in our diversity and the power of our unity. This web site is designed to appeal to both Asian Americans and to the broader community that makes up the greater Charlotte region and beyond.

While our focus is on the greater Charlotte region, coverage includes items of interest to ur audience from the Carolinas, the Southeast, our nation, and the global community.

AsiaCarolinas features six distinct issues per year, with additional updates made throughout the year.

Our Mission

To EMPOWER Asian Americans in the Charlotte region, the Carolinas, and elsewhere, and to provide a forum that celebrates our cultural heritage.

To ENCOURAGE leaders to engage with the Asian American community, and to give us an active role in developing an inclusive future in our region.

To INSPIRE our community and to promote our strength in diversity and our power in unity.

To INFORM local and global readers alike of vital issues from an Asian perspective, to promote healthy dialogue, and to establish positive influences for progress,

To ENTERTAIN and share the best of our cultures, remaining proud Carolinians and loyal Americans, while retaining our indomitable Asian values and spirit.