Lily Wu to become 1st Asian-American mayor of Wichita, defeats current mayor
In her victory speech, she pledged to “restore” public safety, focus on economic development and address inflation.
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Asian representation film/TV improving but cultural authenticity is lacking, study finds
A new study found that Hollywood is moving beyond stereotypical Asian characters but overall cultural authenticity is still not improving.
Battleground state voters blame politicians’ anti-China rhetoric for rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes
The poll, conducted by the National AAPI Power Fund, found that 60 percent of likely voters in eight battleground states and California said that they believe that political leaders’ rhetoric on China is responsible for the increase in AAPI hate.
Brooklyn’s 1st Asian-majority district election shows community is still up for grabs
A Democrat won Tuesday’s City Council election between two Chinese Americans, but “partisanship is not yet ingrained” in the newly redistricted area, one expert said.
D.A. Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal, and Assemblymember Lee Announce New Legislation to Combat Hate Crimes
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and New York State Assemblymember Grace Lee today announced the introduction of new state legislation (S7737), the Hate Crimes Modernization Act. The new legislation increases the list of hate crime eligible charges from 66 to 97, which would enhance charges and certain sentences.
11 Festive Ways To Celebrate Diwali In NYC This Month
Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” will be celebrated this year on Sunday, November 12th, though tons of events will be taking place around NYC throughout the month.