Politics Apr 17 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says The study finds that 84 percent of AAPI adults agree climate change exists. In comparison, 74 percent of all U.S. adults hold the same sentiment. Furthermore, three-quarters of AAPI adults who accept climate change is real attribute it to human…
Politics Feb 07 Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more U.S. support of Palestinians, AP-NORC poll says The poll from AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that adults in those groups are more likely than U.S. adults overall to say the U.S. is "not supportive enough" of the Palestinians and "too…
Politics Nov 14 1 in 3 U.S. Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, says AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll Experts say this poll paints a more concerning picture compared to the FBI data released last month that said anti-Asian incidents were down a third in 2022.
Politics Aug 08 WATCH: Biden signs Grand Canyon monument designation, citing Arizona tribal heritage, climate concerns Coming as Biden is on a three-state Western trip, the move will help preserve about 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park. It was Biden's fifth monument designation.
Nation Jul 11 Across the U.S. Southwest, residents in desert cities like Phoenix endure an extreme heat wave Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California are getting hit with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. To add insult to injury, the region has been left high and dry with no monsoon activity.
Nation Jun 19 A beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. But how should people mark the day? For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers.
Arts Mar 13 For Asian Americans, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan’s Oscar wins are theirs too Ke Huy Quan's comeback story from childhood star of '80s flicks coupled with Michelle Yeoh's historic win as the first Asian best-actress winner Sunday night had viewers of Asian descents shedding happy tears and grinning.
Arts Mar 10 Bruce Lee, Anna May Wong heirs talk legacy, roles for Asians in Hollywood Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, and Anna May Wong's niece, Anna Wong, had never met before doing a recent joint interview with The Associated Press.
Arts Feb 16 Native Americans brace for racist traditions after Chiefs Super Bowl win The team won their championship in Arizona, where tribal reservations make up at least a quarter of the land base.
Nation Jan 23 Suspect in Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting found dead, police seek motive The search for the motive behind the shooting massacre at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance hall led police to a mobile home community as they probed the past of the 72-year-old suspect Monday and his relationship to the club.