Why Aren’t There More Asian American School Leaders? Here’s What We Heard
Less than 2 percent of K-12 principals are from Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds.
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Julie Su, advocate for immigrant workers, is Biden’s pick for Labor Secretary
Julie Su, a daughter of Chinese immigrants who spent years representing low-wage workers as a civil rights lawyer, is poised to take over the most powerful U.S. agency for labor issues.
‘Everything Everywhere’ actor’s SAG speech goes viral for making Hollywood contend with racist past
“The producer said the Asians were not good enough and they are not box office-[worthy],” said James Hong. “But look at us now.
Indian Americans Rapidly Climbing Political Ranks
The 2024 cycle reflects huge strides in representation: A decade ago, “it was inconceivable that someone named Raj Goyle — let alone Rajeev Goyle — would run for office in Wichita,” said Mr. Goyle, a former Kansas lawmaker.
Appointment of Commissioner Glenn D. Magpantay by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Glenn D. Magpantay is a long-time civil rights attorney, professor of law and Asian American Studies, and LGBTQ rights activist.
The Demand for Asian American History Is Growing. See Where
Momentum for requiring instruction of Asian American and Pacific Islander history in K-12 curriculum nationwide continues to grow—including in states like Florida where legislation restricts how topics of race can be taught in schools.