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Senate confirms first Native Hawaiian woman to federal bench
Native Hawaiians have long been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system. Park’s confirmation could change that.
What it takes to dance again: The long journey to healing after the Monterey Park shooting
San Gabriel Valley residents are still recovering from the shooting in January, when a 72-year-old assailant killed 11 people at Star Ballroom Dance Studio.
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: Biden-Xi meeting draws dueling Asian American protests
Also this week: First Biden 2024 ad targeting AAPIs; condemning "unjust surveillance"; SNAP benefits for COFA migrants.
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.
Study: Cardiovascular deaths among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are growing
The series aims to fill a gap in disaggregated data about AAPIs, who have been historically overlooked and/or misrepresented in public opinion polling.
Politics briefing: Biden’s initiative to counter Islamophobia faces backlash
Also this week: Boycotting the White House's Diwali celebration; funding for Indigenous students in agriculture; investing in Alaskan AAPIs.
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: Julie Su’s place in the presidential succession
Also this week: Relieving double taxation on Taiwan; inflation is AAPIs' top voter concern; mourning Wadea Al-Fayoume.
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.