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First Lady Yumi Hogan Joins The Asian American Foundation Advisory Council
Prominent Asian American Leaders Stand and Rise Together for Anti-Asian Hate and Community Empowerment
The Asian American Foundation Launches to Improve AAPI Advocacy, Power, and Representation Across American Society
The Asian American Foundation ("TAAF") today announced its launch as a convener, incubator, and funder for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) community.
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U.S. foundation launches with $125 mln from business leaders to combat anti-Asian hate
A new organization dedicated to supporting Asian-American and Pacific Islander causes launched on Monday, vowing to create national infrastructure for a community that has faced an increasing number of racial attacks.
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Penn law dean starts process that could lead to sanctions on professor Amy Wax
The University of Pennsylvania’s law school dean Tuesday announced he would initiate a process that could lead to sanctions against long-time law professor Amy Wax for her racist comments.
New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday that will make it mandatory for K-12 schools to include Asian American and Pacific Islander history in their curriculums starting on the 2022-2023 school year.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces the Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup
Amid a national rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Governor Hogan announced the formation of a statewide workgroup to address this rise in anti-Asian activity, prevent acts of violence, and to support victims and witnesses.
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Nearly 2,000 New Yorkers have signed up to voluntarily escort Asian Americans to their destination amid hate crimes
Volunteers - many of whom speak Mandarin or Cantonese - are patrolling New York City neighborhoods like Chinatown and offering escorting services to anyone who asks for their help.
Re-imagining safety, belonging, and justice in the wake of anti-Asian violence
Envisioning long term community-based and multiracial coalition-led solutions to ensure safety in AAPI communities.
Kareem Abdul-Jabar: Hollywood Must Do More to Combat Asian Stereotypes
NBA great and former student of Bruce Lee denounces Hollywood portrayals of Asian characters, and urges change in the industry.
San Francisco Security Guard Who Stopped Market Street Assault: ‘My Job Is Just to Help’
Senegal-born Samba Guisse received plenty of praise from his community and from the San Francisco authorities.
