Apr 17 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Mar 21 Nearly 8 in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islander adults think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds By Graham Lee Brewer, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press The poll from AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that nearly 8 in 10 people who identify as AAPI think abortion should be legal in all or most cases, and three-quarters say Congress should… Continue reading
Nov 25 Hmong New Year traditions in the U.S. recall ancestral spirits while teaching new generations By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture. For many elders and spiritual leaders, it's critical that these traditions — brought from Southeast Asia which the Hmong had to flee after helping the U.S. Continue reading
Nov 14 1 in 3 U.S. Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, says AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 02 New Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Dev Shah wins with the word ‘psammophile’ By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Dev Shah is the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. His winning word was "psammophile."… Continue reading
May 28 Watch 8:33 For many Asian Americans, medical interpreters are a vital but scarce resource By Ali Rogin, Maea Lenei Buhre For many immigrants, a mastery of everyday English doesn’t mean they feel comfortable in all settings, like doctors’ offices. That’s where medical interpreters play a crucial role — but access to these highly skilled professionals isn’t guaranteed for many Asian… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 2:27 The heroic actions of Capt. Francis Brown Wai in World War II By John Yang, Solveig Rennan This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Ahead of Memorial Day, we look at the lesser known story of U.S. Army Capt. Francis Brown Wai and his heroic service to… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 3:10 How Dalip Singh Saund became the first Asian American elected to Congress By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Claire Mufson This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight Dalip Singh Saund, a political trailblazer who was the first Indian American, and first person of any Asian descent, elected… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 5:54 Survey of Asian Americans paints sobering picture of fears about violence By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Throughout the pandemic, Asian Americans have endured racist and physical threats. As our country celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, new research is calling attention to this rise in anti-Asian sentiment and the toll it’s taking on Asian… Continue watching
Jan 22 WATCH: LA County Sheriff’s Department holds briefing after Monterey Park shooting By Associated Press Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a press conference Sunday that the suspect who left 10 people dead and 10 injured at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio is still at large. Continue reading