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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
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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
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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.