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How a weekend festival hopes to keep Filipino and Pacific Islander cultures alive in San Antonio
Read full article: How a weekend festival hopes to keep Filipino and Pacific Islander cultures alive in San AntonioThousands brought their wallets and appetites to the third annual Filipino and Pacific Islander Festival this weekend in San Antonio.
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 American, Pacific Islander Latinos in the US see exponential growth, new analysis says
Read full article: Asian American, Pacific Islander Latinos in the US see exponential growth, new analysis saysThe number of people of both Latino and Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage has more than doubled in the last 20 years yet it remains an often ignored demographic, according to a new analysis.
Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
Read full article: Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justiceIt has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized annually across the nation.
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.
Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more US support of Palestinians, a poll shows
Read full article: Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more US support of Palestinians, a poll showsAbout half of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. believe the country is giving too much support of Israelis and not enough for Palestinians amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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.
US Asians and Pacific Islanders view democracy with concern, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows
Read full article: US Asians and Pacific Islanders view democracy with concern, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll showsAbout 7 in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and only about 1 in 10 believe democracy is working extremely or very well.
1 in 3 US Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows
Read full article: 1 in 3 US Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll showsDespite ongoing efforts to combat anti-Asian racism that arose after the pandemic, a third of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders say they have experienced an act of abuse based on their race or ethnicity in the last year.
Asian Americans are one of Texasā fastest-growing demographics. But they feel ignored by politicians.
Read full article: Asian Americans are one of Texasā fastest-growing demographics. But they feel ignored by politicians.Asian American and Pacific Islander voters said that candidates donāt often reach out ā and that their elected officials donāt adequately represent their interests.
San Francisco reports big increase in anti-Asian hate crimes
Read full article: San Francisco reports big increase in anti-Asian hate crimesSan Francisco's police department has released preliminary figures showing a 567% increase in reported hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from the previous year.
Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hate
Read full article: Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hateA foundation that was launched by prominent Asian American business leaders says it has raised more than $1 billion to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Asian American and Pacific Islanders for Justice leader calls on community to bring more awareness to racial injustices, attacks
Read full article: Asian American and Pacific Islanders for Justice leader calls on community to bring more awareness to racial injustices, attacksSAN ANTONIO ā Myra Dumapias, a leader with the Asian American and Pacific Islanders for Justice grassroots group in San Antonio, is tired of the silence and says sheās ready for her community to speak up about the racial injustices and attacks they have been experiencing. One instance, she says, is the lack of coverage following the shooting in Atlanta, in which eight people, mostly women of Asian descent, were killed. Itās an act of gender violence, and itās part of a long-time problem of Asian women being minimized only down to our sexuality,ā Dumapias said. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, said itās time for the Asian American community to join the equality movement. AdAlong with other Texas House members of Asian descent, Wu signed a resolution Condemning Violence and Hate Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Texas.