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Asian American leaders react to shooting at Trump rally
Asian American politicians across the country are condemning the shooting at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Shots were fired at former President Trump on Saturday while he was speaking at a campaign rally near Butler. One bullet grazed Trump’s ear, and another killed one attendee. The incident is being labeled...
Authorities accused of turning their backs on 115 grieving families
By Randall Yip, Executive Editor
Members of the Japanese American community say regulators have stonewalled them for several years in their quest to get answers about the 115 COVID deaths at Kei Ai Los Angeles.
Calls for federal and local investigations have gone unanswered for several years since the cluster...
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su wants American dream for all
By Matthew Yoshimoto
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su shared her gratitude Monday for being the only Asian American cabinet secretary in the Biden-Harris administration.
Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Vice President Kamala Harris are members of the cabinet, but are not considered cabinet secretaries.
“It is the honor...
Most say hate against Asians has not increased, Asians disagree, survey finds
By Rachel Lu, AsAmNews Intern
Asian Americans continue to experience abuse and harassment, but, according to an annual survey from The Asian American Foundation (TAFF), only one-third of Americans think hate towards Asian Americans has increased.
The finding is part of a broader survey titled the "Social Tracking of Asian Americans...
AANHPI higher education leaders discuss systemic barriers, support
by Matthew Yoshimoto, AsAmNews Intern
For the first time in U.S. history, the White House hosted a leadership development summit for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders in higher education.
AANHPI higher education leaders, administrators, and faculty spoke on public service opportunities, equity-focused programs and systematic challenges in higher...
Monterey Park community honors shooting victims ahead of one-year anniversary
by Alan Oda
Nearly a year ago Brandon Tsay subdued a gunman while working at his family’s Lai Lai Dance Studio in Monterey Park. His courageous actions averted greater tragedy after 11 were killed and nine injured just minutes before at the nearby Star Ballroom and Dance Studio.
On...
2 Indian American candidates still standing in winnowed GOP field
Two Indian American candidates were among the four still standing in Wednesday night’s invective-filled Republican presidential debate.
The debate, held in Alabama, featured former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy — both children of Indian immigrants — former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Even...
Filipinos in America saying no to APEC and Marcos Jr.
By Jia H. Jung, California Local News Fellow
Anti-Marcos protestors shouted in English and Tagalog at Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last week while armed police and barricades held them back from the shiny South San Francisco Conference Center. Inside, Marcos Jr. and his supporters dined at a welcome reception...
Mom of boy killed in alleged hate crime calls for peace
The Muslim mother who was seriously injured during the brutal murder of her 6-year-old son is calling for the public to "pray for peace."
The alleged hate crime happened in Will County southwest of Chicago.
Hanaan Shahin released the brief statement on Tuesday through the Chicago chapter of the Council of...
White House honors Filipino American History Month
The White House recently acknowledged and honored Filipino American History Month with a supportive tweet on Sunday, October 1.
"This Filipino American History Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is proud to honor generations of Filipino Americans who have ensured our nation remains a land of hope, opportunity, and optimism," The White...
GOP lawmaker calls for review into Julie Su’s ‘acting’ labor secretary status
Republican Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) has called for a watchdog review into Julie Su's status as "acting" Labor Secretary, Bloomberg Law reports.
Su has served in the role since former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh left in March. Biden nominated Su for the position in February but her confirmation has...
3 months after Allen, TX mass shooting, hate not officially a motive
By Raymond Douglas Chong
A White supremacist gunman slaughtered eight people including four Asians on May 6, 2023, in a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall near Dallas, Texas. Three of the four other fatal victims were Hispanic.
Three months later, hate has not officially been declared a motive...
Indian prime minister and President Biden address Congress amidst protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his address to a joint session of Congress today. Afterwards, a White House dinner was held to celebrate his state visit, an honor reserved for the United States’ closest allies, which Biden has held only twice before, according to the New York Times.
The...
Indian Americans Urge Boycott of Indian PM Modi’s US Visit
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services
(This story is reposted from Ethnic Media Services as part of our partnership with EMS)
Several civil rights advocates and organizations have called for a boycott of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US next week, declaring it to be a celebration of...
Group calls for investigation into nursing home after 115 deaths
By Julia Tong
In March, the executives of a Los Angeles nursing home were charged after 13 residents died during the COVID pandemic. Yet, another nearby nursing home, Kei-Ai Los Angeles, remains uninvestigated after 115 of its residents died of COVID.
Kei-Ai LA has been dubbed the “deadliest nursing home” in...
Loren Alikhan could become 1st South Asian woman on DC District Court
President Joe Biden announced today he would nominate appeals court judge Loren Alikhan to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Alikhan, if confirmed, would be the first South Asian American woman to serve on that prestigious court.
The former Solicitor General for the District of Columbia has served...
Annual survey highlights AAPI concerns about belonging and safety
by Julia Tong, AsAmNews Contributor
How does the average American view the AAPI community? The “Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.” (STAATUS) Index survey attempts to answer that question.
For years, organizations like AAPI Data have been conducting important studies analyzing how Asian American and Pacific Islanders viewed social...
Bill Wong says it’s Better to Win and he knows just how to do that
By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola
Bill Wong’s ideal dinner date would be Bruce Lee.
“He was an innovator, disruptor, strategist and thought leader,” said Wong, who’s worked as a political strategist for over 30 years. “ was also a civil rights activist that demonstrated his commitment to equal rights by allowing anyone to...
Biden declares AsAm & NHPI Heritage Month
President Joe Biden declared today that the month of May will be Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, urging every American to learn more about that community's history.
The President said he wants to help more Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders see themselves "in the...
Fil-Am lawmaker reinstated by unanimous vote after gun protest
Local officials in Nashville voted unanimously Monday to reinstate ousted Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones back into office, reported NPR.
The Republican supermajority last week voted to bounce him from his house seat after he and two others House members joined a gun control protest on the House floor.
Jones, who...
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