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Politics briefing: Thousands march as activists warn justices on abortion rights
Also this week: A boost for Native Hawaiian education, the GOP targets Georgia's AAPI voters, and Chopra takes charge at the CFPB.
Pulse: Kabul's fall evokes painful memories of Saigon
Some Vietnamese and Hmong Americans are speaking out on the parallels between the crisis in Afghanistan and the desperate 1975 evacuations at the close of the Vietnam War.
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.
Study: Colorism, Islamophobia drive discrimination against Indian Americans
The vast majority of perpetrators were non-Indian Americans, but divisions set by caste, religion, and colorism also fueled discrimination within the community.
Advocates unveil reproductive justice demands for AAPI women
Months after the deadly rampage in Atlanta, nearly a dozen groups are calling on lawmakers to bolster support for AAPI women and girls.
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.
45 years later, Southeast Asian Americans face uphill battle in mental health care
Southeast Asian Americans are at higher risk of developing PTSD and other mental health issues due to histories of war and displacement.
Biden, Harris speak with AAPI lawmakers as hate crimes bill advances
The Atlanta attacks and appointment of AAPI officials were addressed at the long-awaited meeting.
Politics briefing: What AAPI lawmakers want from their White House visit
Also this week: Senate debates hate crimes bill; Biden taps Erika Moritsugu for liaison role; Gupta update.
Poll: 1 in 2 AAPI women says racism has impacted their life
A landmark study puts Asian American women front and center after the Atlanta shootings.