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.
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."
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.
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.
Is Ben & Jerry’s fortune cookie ice cream insulting or not?
Some doubt the fortune-cookie ice cream is really a problem, but others say it reflects how little most Americans know about Asian Americans.
APALA fights wage theft
"It will take all of us to change things in corporate America," APALA President Luisa Blue said.
Jean Quan becomes first Asian American woman to lead major U.S. city
In a ceremony marking several "firsts," Jean Quan, a former labor organizer and school board and city council member, was inaugurated Oakland's 49th mayor Jan. 3.
Rich Cho becomes NBA’s first Asian American GM
Rich Cho, 45, made basketball history last month after becoming the first Asian American general manager of an NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers.
