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Biden convenes AAPI leaders to discuss path forward on hate crimes, voting rights
After months of lobbying, more than a dozen AAPI civil rights groups gathered at the White House to speak about the federal government’s response to anti-Asian violence.
Wave of anti-trans legislation draws outcry from AAPI activists
Trans and queer Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are rallying against more than 114 bills targeting trans people and youth nationwide.
Queer AAPIs and the politics of belonging
Forced to bifurcate, queer AAPIs are often forced to choose between their race and their sexuality/gender identity.
'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.
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.
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.
UN prods U.S. over military buildup, human rights violations in Guam
The historic move is a win for Guam natives after decades of advocacy.
AAPI activists ask Biden for ‘emergency relief’ after Atlanta slayings
More than 180 national advocacy groups are pushing for the White House to “invest in AAPI women” and commit $300 million to address anti-Asian hate.
Asian American Democrats recommend Nani Coloretti for budget chief after Tanden’s exit
Advocates say the Filipino American ex-federal official would be a history-making pick.