Urvashi Vaid, Legendary Indian American LGBTQ+ Activist, Author and Attorney, Dies at 63
Several activists, and groups mourn the passing of a “warrior” who “paved the way” and encouraged many.
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Sandra Ung, Cambodian genocide survivor, reflects on political clout of Asian Americans
Queens Council Member Sandra Ung’s district can feel like a blur of New Yorkers going about their lives — some of them having spent the first part of those lives a half a world away.
Asian communities push for more electoral power as city redistricting process takes shape
The mapmaking process takes several months and must follow a set of city, state and federal rules. This includes ensuring the maps conform to a provision in the Voting Rights Act that mandates communities with common interests fall under one district. That can include cultural, racial, ethnic or religious commonalities. Those communities of interest are … Read more
NBC News’ ‘The Racism Virus’ returns for special on anti-Asian hate and solutions
The special features the nonprofit group Stop AAPI Hate, the NYPD, actor Daniel Dae Kim, writer of “Angry Asian Man” and others.