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Asian American business leaders to combat anti-Asian discrimination with $250 million fund
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Asian American business leaders to combat anti-Asian discrimination with $250 million fund

Prominent business leaders launched a $250 million fund on Monday to fight anti-Asian discrimination and push for Asian American accomplishments to be more recognized in school curriculums.

Corporates step up to support Asian American causes
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Corporates step up to support Asian American causes

Following more than a year of rising anti-Asian sentiment, prominent business leaders and corporates are pooling millions to fight discrimination and to reverse economic and cultural exclusion.

The Asian American Foundation Hosted Powerful Launch Event, “Claiming Power: The Future of Asian Americans”
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The Asian American Foundation Hosted Powerful Launch Event, “Claiming Power: The Future of Asian Americans”

Event Celebrated Landmark Launch of TAAF and the Start of AAPI Heritage Month; Featured Remarks from TAAF Leadership and Former U.S. Presidents

The Asian American Foundation Launches to Improve AAPI Advocacy, Power, and Representation Across American Society
Press Release

The Asian American Foundation Launches to Improve AAPI Advocacy, Power, and Representation Across American Society

The Asian American Foundation ("TAAF") today announced its launch as a convener, incubator, and funder for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) community.

First Lady Yumi Hogan Joins The Asian American Foundation Advisory Council
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First Lady Yumi Hogan Joins The Asian American Foundation Advisory Council

Prominent Asian American Leaders Stand and Rise Together for Anti-Asian Hate and Community Empowerment

U.S. foundation launches with $125 mln from business leaders to combat anti-Asian hate
Reuters

U.S. foundation launches with $125 mln from business leaders to combat anti-Asian hate

A new organization dedicated to supporting Asian-American and Pacific Islander causes launched on Monday, vowing to create national infrastructure for a community that has faced an increasing number of racial attacks.

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

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
CNN

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
Office of Governor Larry Hogan

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.

Inside the Diverse and Growing Asian Population in the U.S.
NYTimes

Inside the Diverse and Growing Asian Population in the U.S.

The number of people who identify as Asian in the United States nearly tripled in the past three decades, and Asians are now the fastest-growing of the nation’s four largest racial and ethnic groups, according to recently released census numbers.

Illinois becomes first state to mandate Asian American history in public schools
USA Today

Illinois becomes first state to mandate Asian American history in public schools

A watershed moment: Illinois becomes the first state to mandate Asian American history in public schools

Discrimination against Indian Americans happens more than you might think
Washington Post (Reuters)

Discrimination against Indian Americans happens more than you might think

A new survey reveals 1 in 2 Indian Americans experienced recent discrimination, often on the basis of skin color

Combatting Hate: Key Resources in the Federal Government
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Combatting Hate: Key Resources in the Federal Government

Racial equity is an immediate priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. President Biden is putting equity at the center of the agenda with a whole of government approach to advance racial justice across Federal agencies, policies, and programs.