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News Articles: Series: Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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  • Health

Amid Growing Anti-Asian Racism, A Call For More Research Into Its Health Effects

Many Asian Americans live daily with the corrosive effects of racism and racialized violence, yet there's very little research funded on Asian American health.

May 29, 2021
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By:
  • Angus Chen
Left: Wong Kim Ark, in a photograph taken from a 1904 U.S. immigration document. Right: Sergeant Bhagat Singh Thind in U.S. Army uniform during World War I at Camp Lewis, Washington, in 1918. Thind, an American Sikh, was the first U.S. serviceman to be allowed for religious reasons to wear a turban as part of his military uniform.

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  • Race

4 U.S. Supreme Court Cases Where Asian Americans Fought For Civil Rights

Over the years, many Asian Americans have fought unjust laws in the courts and changed the course of human rights in the U.S. We look at key Supreme Court decisions.

May 27, 2021
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  • Suzanne Nuyen

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  • Race

6 Charts That Dismantle The Trope Of Asian Americans As A Model Minority

For years, the myth about Asian Americans and their perceived collective success has been used as a racial wedge. Here's a look at some common misconceptions driven by the "model minority" myth.

May 26, 2021
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By:
  • Connie Hanzhang Jin
The Linda Lindas' "Racist, Sexist Boy" went viral last week. The band got a record deal within days from Epitaph Records.

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  • Music News

Fresh Off A Viral Library Gig, The Linda Lindas Get A Record Deal

After their performance of "Racist, Sexist Boy" at the Los Angeles Public Library went viral late last week, the band has been signed by the LA punk label Epitaph Records.

May 24, 2021
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  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
The strength of the AAPI vote was seen last year in critical swing states, including Georgia.

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  • Politics

The Growing Power Of The AAPI Vote, By The Numbers

Data from the firm TargetSmart found that almost half of all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who cast a ballot in 2020 did not vote in 2016, and a quarter had never voted before.

May 22, 2021
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  • Domenico Montanaro
The Linda Lindas' "Racist, Sexist Boy" went viral after the L.A. Public Library tweeted a performance of the song.

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  • Music News

What's More Punk Than Teens Screaming In A Public Library?

The Linda Lindas, a punk group made up of Asian and Latinx teen and pre-teens, went viral this week after a performance of their song "Racist, Sexist Boy" was posted by the Los Angeles Public Library.

May 21, 2021
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  • Lars Gotrich
Vice President Harris addresses the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Unity Summit on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

Harris To Asian Americans: Turn Pain And Outrage Into Political Power

After a year in which they were galvanized by a surge of racially motivated attacks, Asian Americans are seeking — and wielding — more political power.

May 20, 2021
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By:
  • Juana Summers
When asked if they could name a prominent Asian American in the United States, 42% of respondents couldn't name one. Other top answers were Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee.

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  • Race

42% In The U.S. Can't Name A Single Prominent Asian American, A Survey Finds

A recent survey has indicated most Asian Americans feel a sense of disrespect from other Americans. It also revealed a portion of people are unaware of increased violence against Asian Americans.

May 17, 2021
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By:
  • Dustin Jones

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