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AAPI Heritage
In the News Now: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
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AAPI Heritage Month: Vietnamese Americans and War Trauma
A look at a first-of-its-kind study delving into wartime trauma on Vietnamese Americans. Cognitive health will be tracked for 5 years.
AAPI Heritage
Asian AND American: An AAPI Heritage Month Special
Journalists around the country explore the history of anti-Asian hate in the U.S., stereotypes and microaggressions we're still fighting, and where to go from here.
AAPI Heritage
What is Sikhism? Breaking down an often-stereotyped religion
“People definitely noticed me in an airport or on an airplane, right? We're noticeable. And at the same time, people have no idea who we are.”
AAPI Heritage
Spike in Asian American hate crimes sparks movements for change
Asian Americans have used COVID pandemic-fueled hate to spread more awareness around hate crimes.
AAPI Heritage
'We want to celebrate Asian joy': Spike in Asian American hate crimes sparks movements for change
Asian Americans have used the pandemic-fueled hate to spread more awareness around hate crimes and they say more action is needed.
AAPI Heritage
What is Sikhism?
Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world, but it's often misunderstood or disregarded in the U.S.
AAPI Heritage
What to say if you're the target of a microaggression
Comments like these can be damaging over time, creating a culture of subtle racism that can affect the mental health and experience of the recipient.
AAPI Heritage
'They’re not like the others': Breaking down the dangers of the model minority myth
The seemingly 'positive' stereotypes commonly associated with the model minority myth that are regarded as harmless have silenced the struggles of Asian Americans.
AAPI Heritage
Breaking down the 'model minority' myth
What is the 'model minority' myth and why is it so harmful for Asian Americans?
AAPI Heritage
The long, ugly history of racism against the AAPI community
Decades of discrimination against Asian Americans included the Chinese Exclusion Act, the murder of Vincent Chin and America's first immigration ban based on race.
AAPI Heritage
Japanese American artist exposes real-life racist pickup lines in film
Artist Kyoko Takenaka recorded racist and sexist comments from strangers at bars for the film 'Home.'
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