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Harris is more popular than Trump among AAPI voters, a new APIA Vote/AAPI Data survey finds
Read full article: Harris is more popular than Trump among AAPI voters, a new APIA Vote/AAPI Data survey findsVice President Kamala Harris is viewed more favorably by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters than former President Donald Trump.
Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll findsAbout 7 in 10 AAPI adults approve of K-12 public schools teaching about the history of slavery, racism and segregation.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in US more likely to believe in climate change: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in US more likely to believe in climate change: AP-NORC pollAsian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are slightly more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change.
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in the US think abortion should be legal, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in the US think abortion should be legal, an AP-NORC poll findsA new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason.
US Asians and Pacific Islanders worry over economy, health care costs, AP-NORC/AAPI data poll shows
Read full article: US Asians and Pacific Islanders worry over economy, health care costs, AP-NORC/AAPI data poll showsA majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States call their personal financial situation good.
Celebration at California dance ballroom a sign of healing following Lunar New Year shooting
Read full article: Celebration at California dance ballroom a sign of healing following Lunar New Year shootingA weekend celebration at a Southern California dance ballroom was hailed by organizers as the latest sign of healing within the Asian American community following the Lunar New Year shooting that killed 11 people at a nearby dance studio.
Notable faces you should recognize this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Read full article: Notable faces you should recognize this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time in which we pay tribute to the generations of people who have enriched our country’s history -- and the ones who are still growing up, who will be instrumental in future successes.
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AP-NORC poll: More Americans believe anti-Asian hate rising
Read full article: AP-NORC poll: More Americans believe anti-Asian hate risingA majority of Americans across racial and ethnic groups believe discrimination has worsened in the last year against Asian Americans, who became the target of attacks after being unfairly blamed for the coronavirus pandemic.
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Virginia lawmakers form first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers form first Asian American and Pacific Islander CaucusROANOKE, Va. – Tackling hate crimes and fostering inclusion, Virginia lawmakers form their first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. To comprise a list of priorities affecting the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community, the caucus will hold virtual meetings. The caucus is expected to hold meetings in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Virginia Beach area. Virginia Tech’s Asian Cultural Engagement Center Director Dr. Nina Ha hopes the voices from southwest Virginia will not be overlooked. Kathy Tran, virtually April 22 when they pay homage to Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.