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Bill Clinton, Gary Johnson to speak to AAPIs at election forum
Friday will mark a first for national Asian American and Pacific Islander groups when former President Bill Clinton – on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton – and […]
As Asian American electorate grows, so does community outreach
Here’s what we know about the Asian American electorate as election season comes into full swing: They are still the fastest-growing racial segment nationwide, expected to double in number […]
Jayapal in the running to become the first South Asian woman in Congress
The results of Tuesday’s Washington primary have put state senator Pramila Jayapal is in the lead for the state’s 7th Congressional District seat. Jayapal, who came to the U.S. from […]
August recognized as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month in California
Amidst loud nationwide criticism against anti-Muslim American rhetoric, August 2016 was designated as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month by the California State Assembly on Monday. “Unfortunately, the Muslim community […]
Singapore PM makes first official visit to White House in 30 years
The U.S. celebrates a half-century of diplomatic relations with Singapore today as it hosts Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for a state dinner. Greeting Lee and his wife […]
Korean American bank giant faces lawsuit over visa scam
The Los Angeles-based Wilshire Bank, now one-half of the newly formed Bank of Hope – the result of last week’s merging of Wilshire and BBCN, the two largest Korean American […]
AAPI Congressional leaders throw support behind Hillary Clinton at DNC
Speaking together on stage for the first time at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, members of Congress’s AAPI Caucus came together in support of Hillary Clinton and to address the changes facing […]
White House to host Singapore PM for state dinner
President Barack Obama will host Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for an official visit and state dinner on Aug. 2. The visit will be the first of its […]
LA Korean American community unites to build a national museum
Bolstered by an outpouring of support by the Los Angeles Korean American community and its supporters, the construction of the nation’s first Korean American National Museum is on the horizon. […]
Tragedy in Japan: 19 killed in knife attack at disabled facility
In Japan’s worst mass killing since the end of World War II, a man attacked a Sagamihara care center for the mentally and physically disabled Monday armed with several […]
US commemorates 63rd anniversary of Korean War armistice
In honor of National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, recognized each year on July 25, President Barack Obama issued a statement for veterans who served in the war. This […]
Hawaii Rep. Mark Takai dies at 49 after battle with cancer
Congressman Mark Takai, the 49-year-old Hawaii representative who had been battling pancreatic cancer for months, died Wednesday in his home surrounded by family, according to his office. Takai, a […]
Obama, Biden endorse S. Asian American CA attorney general for Senate race
California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ bid for a Senate seat, already supported by Gov. Jerry Brown, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and the California Democratic Party, has been endorsed by President […]
France faces aftershocks of latest terrorist attack
With 84 dead and 202 injured, many critically, at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France is facing the aftershocks of its latest terrorist attack. The attacker, identified by […]
