How Asians Became the Most Vaccinated Group in New York City
Sixty-eight percent of the city’s adult Asian population has received at least one dose, despite many New Yorkers of Asian descent facing language barriers and a fear of violence.
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Repairing Generations of Trauma, One Lotus Flower at a Time
The lotus flower, blooming out of muddy waters, has long been a symbol of rising above suffering. In the wake of Anti-Asian attacks, spiritual leaders hope it can help heal the trauma of racial violence in the U.S.
What’s Missing from Classrooms When Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices Aren’t Included?
During the summer of 2018, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) had the privilege of collaborating with four educators and the National Veterans Network on the co-creation of new elementary and middle school activities focusing on the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.
Limited English Skills Can Mean Limited Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Many states are not meeting their legal obligations to make information accessible.
State websites could soon be translated to a dozen languages
State agency websites in New York may soon be required to offer translations into the top 12 languages spoken by residents in the state under a bill approved by the Democratic-led state Senate on Monday.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Changemakers
Meet 6 inspiring Asian American & Pacific Islanders who responded to challenging moments in history in extraordinary ways.