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Here are 13 sites that might provide a deeper understanding of the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and beyond. Be sure to check with the sites before visiting as hours and operations may have changed during the pandemic.

Using research from 317 companies, McKinsey and nonprofit LeanIn.org reported earlier in the month that challenges from the pandemic have caused women across the board to consider reducing work hours, taking a leave of absence, or switching to a less demanding job.

The legislation, which the Senate overwhelmingly approved last month, will next go to the president for his signature.

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found just 44 films featured an Asian or Pacific Islander lead or co-lead, 14 of which were Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Only six of those leads or co-leads were female – and none of those were women 40 years old and up. None were members of the LGBTQ … Read more

Who are Sikh Americans? Join Kiran Kaur Gill, executive director of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, for a conversation on the contributions of Sikhs in the United States — and educational programs offered to raise awareness and uplift the Sikh American voice.

May 18th Virtual Opening Ceremony Celebrates Local Figures of Japanese Descent in the East Coast’s First Digital Public Collection of Historical Archives