Survey: COVID-19 vaccine a source of NHPI hesitation and mistrust
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have some of the highest COVID death rates in the U.S.
Yellow Pearl: soundtrack of the Asian American movement
As Asian Americans rose up and linked arms with other communities against white supremacy, Yellow Pearl's music became an anthem of its own.
'Onipa'a Kākou: Native Hawaiians’ resilience through centuries of exploitation
From uprisings against white colonizers in the 1800s to protests against land seizures today, Native Hawaiians remain a force to reckon with.
Quarter of white Americans don't view anti-Asian racism as a problem, report finds
A new survey reveals that toxic stereotypes still shape Americans’ perceptions of Asians despite a year of violence.
Pacific Islanders, UN experts urge Japan to halt Fukushima nuclear discharge
Japan plans to dump 1.25 million tons of contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean.
How two Capitol Hill staffers convinced Congress to establish AAPI Heritage Month
The origin of the celebration dates back to the late 1970s, when Jeanie Jew and Ruby Moy advocated to make the first 10 days of May Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
AAPI lawmakers, advocates praise Senate passage of hate crimes bill
The House is expected to take up the bipartisan legislation, which soared through the upper chamber, during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
‘Long overdue’ anti-Asian hate crimes bill clears Senate
The rare bipartisan move is Congress’ first substantial effort to address anti-Asian hate since the start of the pandemic.
Chauvin guilty verdict sweeps across the nation
The killing of George Floyd spurred a reckoning over police brutality and anti-Blackness within the Asian American community.
Sikh victims in Indianapolis rampage spur early calls for bias probe
Though police have not yet identified a motive, four Sikhs died in the mass shooting, which killed at least eight.