Sen. Hirono introduces resolution to celebrate Southeast Asian diaspora

According to Big Island Now, the resolution celebrates the contributions made by the Southeast Asian American community. It also advocates for policies that will help Southeast Asian Americans and refugee communities flourish. It was introduced by Hirono and Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA45).

Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay off

Since pandemic-fueled anti-Asian hate surged in 2020, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander advocates have mobilized to make AAPI history mandatory learning through legislation or state education boards. Today, most AAPI adults want educators to teach history through the lens of racism, slavery and segregation, according to a 2024 survey. There have been some … Read more

AAPI Data Releases Timely New Guide on AAPIs and Health

With millions of Americans slated to lose coverage for health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, AAPI Data today published By the Numbers: AANHPIs and Health, a resource guide that provides detailed information about AAPI public opinion on health as well as disparities in health outcomes, access to health care, and other related services … Read more

Study finds loneliness surging for AANHPI adults

Loneliness among adults 45 and older is escalating at a fast rate, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are 53% more likely to report loneliness than their White counterparts, AARP said.