First Muslim woman confirmed as a federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury, who spent her career as a civil rights attorney, will also be the first Bangladeshi American federal judge.
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Dawn to Dusk on the Corner Where Bangladeshi Brooklyn Gathers
In “Little Bangladesh,” a growing community embraces tradition, and adapts to new trends.
Most Asian Americans favor affirmative action, new Pew study shows
But when asked whether race or ethnicity should factor into college admissions, roughly three-quarters of respondents said it should not.
Activists rally Congress to create a Muslim American Heritage Month to celebrate diversity
Muslims have a long history in the United States that dates back to the time of slavery, with adherents of Islam believed to have served in every war since the Revolutionary War. And while the religion is often associated with the nation’s Arab Americans, the reality is far more diverse – with Black Americans and … Read more
Apicha unveils study on health needs of LGBTQ API New Yorkers
The research concluded that the greatest needs within the city’s LGBTQ API community include mental health services, greater publicity around free STI and HIV/AIDS testing, sexual health education, dermatology, and culturally competent and bilingual health providers.
Asian Americans are at high risk for diabetes. Here’s what can help
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have higher rates of diabetes, and are prone to developing Type 2 diabetes at younger ages and lower body weights than the general U.S. population. Among Asian subgroups, the risk of diabetes is especially high among South Asians, Filipinos and Pacific Islanders.