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Asian Americans
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With affirmative action struck down, student activists consider what comes next
Student activists, many of whom are Asian American, fought to preserve affirmative action at their schools. Reeling from the Supreme Court decision, they insist their work isn’t over.
Politics briefing: 1 in 3 AAPIs report experiencing racism this year
Also this week: Fallout over Fukushima wastewater; Vietnamese American shrimpers; first Asian American MLB Rookie of the Year.
Politics briefing: $286 million homestead lands settlement in Hawai‘i
Also this week: Comedian Hasan Minhaj responds; preserving Korean art in U.S. museums; Alaska’s Filipino community.
Politics briefing: Homelessness among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Also this week: Indian American population growth; recognizing Monterey Park hero Brandon Tsay; a legendary Hawaiian canoe.
Politics briefing: Harris to head new gun violence prevention office
Also this week: Justice for Jaahnavi Kandula; DACA developments; Rep. Andy Kim takes on Sen. Robert Menendez.
Exclusive: AAPI Victory Alliance, Emerging Voters join forces to drive civic engagement
The new strategic partnership is aimed at building AAPI bargaining and political power at state and local levels ahead of the 2024 elections.
Politics briefing: Native Hawaiians renew calls for sovereignty
Also this week: AAPI labor organizers convene in Vegas; California moves to ban caste discrimination; high school Korean American studies.
Asian Americans have higher levels of cancer-linked “forever chemicals,” new study finds
PFAS are notoriously difficult for the environment and the human body to break down, and can sometimes remain in people’s systems for years.
Politics briefing: Sacramento’s first Blasian March
Also this week: Anti-hate funding in New York; Pacific Islander representation in San Francisco; voter suppression targeting AAPIs.
Politics briefing: Boom in U.S.’s Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population
Also this week: More Asian American judges are confirmed; robberies in Sacramento; a standing ovation for Roland Abante on AGT.