This month: Celebrate Asian-Pacific American heritage, honor Yung Wing
Educational pioneer Yung Wing (1828-1912) worked to bridge cultural gaps between the U.S. and China.
Los Angeles does it again: $15 an hour!
The nation's largest local government voted to raise the minimum wage for county employees and workers employed in the unincorporated areas -- 1.2 and 1.6 million workers.
Today: Origins of AAPI Heritage Month, and national activities
Communities are celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Americans.
Today: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
"The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans the world and the depths of America's history."
Mother arrested while standing and waiting for family
Absurd and humiliating acts of police overreach have become familiar; there are incidents of false arrests, harassment, and use of force against innocent victims by the police daily.
Asian Pacific rights group elects first openly gay chair
Each community has a stake in immigration reform, he said, from family reunification to visa programs. "We as a coalition have been finding ways to raise our voices."
New push underway for immigration reform legislation
President Obama, the Democratic leadership, and the immigrant rights movement are planning a new push for immigration reform legislation in Congress.
Undocumented activists block another deportation bus
Yesterday, a bus filled with dozens of immigrants en route to deportation ran into an unexpected roadblock: a group of undocumented activists and allies.
Indefatigable peace leader readies for big teleconference
Judith LeBlanc has been working non-stop over the last 10 years to end U.S.wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Are Asian American voters being ignored?
A poll of Asian Americans revealed that neither Democrats nor Republicans are doing much to tap into one of the fastest growing populations.
