Urvashi Vaid, Legendary Indian American LGBTQ+ Activist, Author and Attorney, Dies at 63
Several activists, and groups mourn the passing of a “warrior” who “paved the way” and encouraged many.
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Sandra Ung, Cambodian genocide survivor, reflects on political clout of Asian Americans
Queens Council Member Sandra Ung’s district can feel like a blur of New Yorkers going about their lives — some of them having spent the first part of those lives a half a world away.
Asian communities push for more electoral power as city redistricting process takes shape
The mapmaking process takes several months and must follow a set of city, state and federal rules. This includes ensuring the maps conform to a provision in the Voting Rights Act that mandates communities with common interests fall under one district. That can include cultural, racial, ethnic or religious commonalities. Those communities of interest are … Read more
NBC News’ ‘The Racism Virus’ returns for special on anti-Asian hate and solutions
The special features the nonprofit group Stop AAPI Hate, the NYPD, actor Daniel Dae Kim, writer of “Angry Asian Man” and others.
40 years later, labor leaders remember NYC Chinatown’s garment worker strike
While the 1982 strike is little remembered today, organizers say it was the most significant collective action that immigrant Asian women in the U.S. have ever engaged in.
Asian American groups to march for racial justice at National Mall next month
“The goal is to galvanize Asian Americans and allies across multiple issues, and educate folks about the issues that our communities face,” one organizer said.