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Prominent cultural studies scholar and longtime professor will play a lead role in overseeing academic programs and research centers.

This case was transferred to Fulton County, where another four deaths of AAPI women occurred. Unlike Cherokee County, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking the death penalty and pursuing hate crime enhancements, which have kept the case in pre-trial hearings for five years.

Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced a resolution recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre, one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese violence in United States history.

Attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs ramped up after President Donald Trump reassumed power in January 2025—especially with his executive orders, the first in January 2025 and the second in March 2026. The U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter, which threatened schools with loss of funding if they did not eliminate DEI … Read more

Some critics have pointed out that the meetups — like the representation of mixed celebrities in pop culture — have felt disproportionate, not broadly representing all Wasians. Instead, they seem to predominantly highlight a mix of white and East Asian descent, such as those with Chinese, Korean and Japanese heritage.