Jeff Yang

Jeff Yang is a journalist, cultural critic, and bestselling author known for his contributions to Asian American media, culture, and representation. With a career spanning media, marketing, and technology, Yang has founded several media and marketing startups, including "A. Magazine: Inside Asian America," which became a leading English-language publication for Asian American audiences, and aOnline.com, among the earliest Asian American content and community sites on the web.

Yang has contributed to CNN and served as a columnist for Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, and Village Voice. His radio commentary includes appearances on PRI's "The Takeaway" and WNYC's "The Brian Lehrer Show." Through his journalism and commentary, Yang has brought Asian American perspectives to mainstream audiences, shaping conversations around identity, representation, and pop culture.

Yang is the author of several books, including Jackie Chan's memoir "I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action," "Once Upon a Time in China," "Eastern Standard Time: A Guide to Asian Influence on American Culture," "Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now," and "The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America." He has also edited the Asian American superhero anthologies "Secret Identities" and "Shattered."

Yang co-hosts the podcast "They Call Us Bruce" with Phil Yu, which features discussions on topics such as parenting, pop culture, and politics, and includes guests from entertainment, media, the arts, government, sports, and business. The podcast serves as a platform for exploring the evolving Asian American experience.

Yang has served on the advisory boards of organizations including the Asian American Justice Center, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and the China Institute in America. His work across print, digital, radio, and podcasting has established him as a leading commentator on culture, identity, and representation in America.