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In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo, a masked worker cleans a street in the Chinatown district in San Francisco. Police and volunteers have increased their street presence after a series of violent attacks against older Asian residents in Bay Area cities st

National

Anger And Fear As Asian American Seniors Targeted In Bay Area Attacks

3:20pm February 12, 2021

by Eric Westervelt

The assaults have prompted some businesses to close early, while volunteers have set up protective escorts for older residents.

In 2014, an advocacy group first filed a lawsuit, saying that Harvard's race-based considerations for applicants discriminated against Asian American students in process.

Appeals Court Rules Harvard Doesn't Discriminate Against Asian American Applicants

4:20pm November 12, 2020

by Jaclyn Diaz

The panel of judges upheld a federal district court's decision from last year, teeing up a possible case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gaosong Heu talks about reactions in the Hmong community to the killing of George Floyd. Former police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American, is seen on video of the killing running interference with the crowd and standing watch. His involvement has stirred

National

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White

9:10am June 04, 2020

George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate.

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Alice Wu directing her new movie, 'The Half of It'.

Arts

What Alice Wu Wants To Say In 'The Half Of It'

4:35pm May 01, 2020

by Natalie Escobar

Alice Wu's 2004 film 'Saving Face' changed the landscape of LGBTQ and Asian American cinema. Now, she's back with her new film 'The Half of It,' a sweet teen movie that bucks easy classification.

National

If We Called Ourselves Yellow

3:13pm September 27, 2018

by Kat Chow

For more than a century, it has been a racial slur. But there's also a movement to reclaim the term. So, what about Yellow?

A farmer checks on produce at Padao Farms, a 15-acre plot run by the Yang family in Fresno, Calif., that specializes in Asian greens.

Nonprofit Helps California's Asian-American Farmers Grow Their Business

11:41am July 12, 2017

by Clarissa Wei

Traditional Asian greens like crisp daikon roots for pickling are an integral part of Asian-American cultural identity. A nonprofit is helping small farmers meet high demand in Asian enclaves.