Criticism of Zhu Yi highlights challenges of belonging for Asian Americans
The Los Angeles-born figure skater is competing for China at the Olympics. After falling twice during the team competition, she received a torrent of online abuse.
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Why Nathan Chen’s history-making gold medal is so significant
After Chen became the first Asian American man to medal in figure skating singles, historians pointed to a past of sports gatekeeping for the community.
Hate-Crime Bill Advances in State Legislature With Support of Asian Americans
Legislation would strengthen existing law by requiring collection of data on victims and perpetrators that might point to causes and prevention of bias-assaults.
San Francisco apologizes for discrimination against Chinese immigrants
The resolution apologizes on behalf of the board and the city with the oldest Chinatown in the U.S. for “systemic and structural discrimination” and targeted acts of violence.
Undocumented Students Still Need Support
The struggles facing undocumented youth in New York City have only been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
How Institutions Can Improve AAPI Students’ Mental Health
In June, a committee of eight Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experts met publicly on Zoom to discuss issues surrounding AAPI trauma and health. That’s when they were “Zoom bombed.”