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Press Release: The Asian American Foundation Announces Historic Commitment of Over $1 Billion For AAPI Communities
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Press Release: The Asian American Foundation Announces Historic Commitment of Over $1 Billion For AAPI Communities

Through Its “AAPI Giving Challenge,” TAAF Raises Groundbreaking Support for AAPI Organizations and Causes Thanks To Philanthropic, Corporate, Individual Partners TAAF Leaders, Advisory Council Members, Partners Briefed Biden-Harris Administration Officials at White House Today On Their Plans To Provide Increased Resources To AAPI Communities

TAAF Co-Hosted Reception with CASL to Celebrate Chicago AAPI Action Center & Recognize Advocates for Local AAPI Communities
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TAAF Co-Hosted Reception with CASL to Celebrate Chicago AAPI Action Center & Recognize Advocates for Local AAPI Communities

Local Elected Officials and Advocates Joined for Conversations About Addressing Anti-AAPI Hate in Chicago and Across Illinois

President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
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President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

President Biden announced the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, who will advise the President on ways the public, private, and non-profit sectors can work together to advance equity and opportunity for every Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.

AAPI Leaders Fear COVID-19 Origins Report Will Lead to More Hate, Violence
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AAPI Leaders Fear COVID-19 Origins Report Will Lead to More Hate, Violence

The Biden Administration is expected to release a report on the origins of COVID-19 this week. AAPI leaders are concerned the report could lead to more anti-Asian violence throughout the country, CNN reports.

Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network
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Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network

TAAF announced the launch of a national anti-hate network Tuesday to provide better coordination and collaboration between organizations working to combat anti-Asian hate.

Asian-American Business Leaders Fund Effort to Fight Discrimination
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Asian-American Business Leaders Fund Effort to Fight Discrimination

A new foundation is launching with $250 million in backing from influential executives and major companies.

TAAF Releases Statement and Rapid Response Toolkit in Advance of COVID-19 Origins Report From the White House
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TAAF Releases Statement and Rapid Response Toolkit in Advance of COVID-19 Origins Report From the White House

Anti-Hate Toolkit Launched to Protect AAPI Communities and Highlight Proactive Measures for Addressing Hate

The Asian American Foundation builds national advocacy network to fight anti-Asian hate
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The Asian American Foundation builds national advocacy network to fight anti-Asian hate

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is setting up a nationwide effort for national and local advocacy groups to work together as violence and hate crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders persist.

Advocacy group launches national network to combat anti-Asian hate
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Advocacy group launches national network to combat anti-Asian hate

Funds are part of a broader effort to develop a more coordinated strategy among national and grass-roots groups dedicated to protecting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and supporting victims of hate crimes.

Asian American Women Standing Up for Racial Justice Launches Seventh Year of Asia Society’s Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series
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Asian American Women Standing Up for Racial Justice Launches Seventh Year of Asia Society’s Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series

Asia Society Texas launched the seventh year of its signature Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series, which celebrates influential, diverse women making a substantive impact in business and culture.

The Asian American Foundation launches with $125M commitment to benefit AAPI communities
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The Asian American Foundation launches with $125M commitment to benefit AAPI communities

The NBA is just one of the big names that has shown support in the organization

The Asian American Foundation launches with $125 million donation to AAPI causes
CBS This Morning

The Asian American Foundation launches with $125 million donation to AAPI causes

Actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim and Sonal Shah, president of The Asian American Foundation, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the foundation's launch and its $125 million donation to AAPI causes.

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Penn law dean starts process that could lead to sanctions on professor Amy Wax
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Penn law dean starts process that could lead to sanctions on professor Amy Wax

The University of Pennsylvania’s law school dean Tuesday announced he would initiate a process that could lead to sanctions against long-time law professor Amy Wax for her racist comments.

New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
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New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday that will make it mandatory for K-12 schools to include Asian American and Pacific Islander history in their curriculums starting on the 2022-2023 school year. The move makes New Jersey the second state in the nation to require the curriculum change, after Illinois.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces the Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces the Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup

Amid a national rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Governor Hogan announced the formation of a statewide workgroup to address this rise in anti-Asian activity, prevent acts of violence, and to support victims and witnesses.

Kamala Harris, Chloé Zhao, Blackpink Among Gold House’s 100 Most Impactful Asians
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Kamala Harris, Chloé Zhao, Blackpink Among Gold House’s 100 Most Impactful Asians

Gold House has revealed its list of the 100 Most Impactful Asians of the Year. Vice President Kamala Harris, Oscar winners H.E.R. and Chloé Zhao, and the K-pop group Blackpink are among the list of politicians, entrepreneurs, athletes and entertainers honored.

A year before the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting, the gunman browsed White supremacist websites, police say
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A year before the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting, the gunman browsed White supremacist websites, police say

Of the eight people killed in the violence, four were members of the area's Sikh community, Maninder Singh Walia, a member of the Sikh community in Indianapolis, told CNN.

‍The racist massacre that killed 10% of L.A.'s Chinese population and brought shame to the city
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‍The racist massacre that killed 10% of L.A.'s Chinese population and brought shame to the city

The L.A. Times remembers one of the worst lynchings in U.S American History that targeted Chinese immigrants during the first wave of AAPI immigration.

When Immigrants Are No Longer Considered Americans
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When Immigrants Are No Longer Considered Americans

New Yorker music critic Hua Hsu writes about the history of Japanese internment, xenophobic immigration policy, and shifting perspectives on citizenship.