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Washington bill requiring Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, and Black history in K-12 schools gets sidelined

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Filibuster tactics and a crowded legislative calendar can combine to become a potent obstacle. A Washington state bill that would have required the teaching of Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA&NH/PI), Latino American, and Black American history in K-12 public schools is dead for the 2026 legislative session, after failing to receive a Senate floor vote … Read more

State Senate Passes Bill To Combat Undiagnosed Diabetes In AAPI Communities

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S634B/A1206, by state Senator John Liu and Assembly Member Ron Kim aims to expand insurance coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screenings, in accordance with nationally recognized, evidence-based medical guidelines. This is an important step in addressing the alarmingly high rate of undiagnosed diabetes in Asian American communities.

CUNY Launches Enhanced Process for Reporting and Investigating Incidents of Discrimination Across the System

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The City University of New York today announced the implementation of its enhanced system for reporting incidents of discrimination, designed to ensure that all reports are addressed promptly, fairly and consistently. This improved reporting process, combined with the introduction of mandatory Title VI training and expanded programming on effective communication across differing perspectives, underscores the … Read more