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Sharing a Family Culture Rooted in Asia

Tu Minh and Erik both trace their roots to Asia, though their cultures couldn't be farther apart. That has not prevented them from forming an enduring bond.

Best Friends Build a Life Together — 44 Years and Counting

Chuck and Roshni don’t consider their relationship extraordinary. “The real difference is that I’m short and he’s tall,” says Roshni!

Interracial Gay Couple Discuss Love, Hate

For Amos and Mickey Lim, a married gay couple who live with their 14-year-old daughter in San Francisco, the road to love was filled with challenges.

Love and Education — Keys to Fighting Racism

Edgar Lara, originally from Oaxaca, says he encounters racism when walking with his girlfriend, Vale Siess, who is white, in Arcadia, outside Los Angeles.

Beth and Chuck Harris – We See Our Legacy in the New Generation

After 36 years of marriage, Beth and Chuck Harris say younger generations are realizing the legacy they helped to create.

Mixed Race Couples Voice Unity in Culture and Love

A look at the lives of three inter-racial couples in Carlsbad, CA, among the regions with the highest rate of multiracial families in the country.

Spread the Love

Moe Kalaya Aye, from Burma, and Miguel Galaviz, originally from Mexico, say love and communication have been key to their marriage of nearly 20 years.

7 Farmworkers Killed in Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting

BY AKEMI TAMANAHA/AsAmNews Police arrested Chunli Zhao, 66, in connection with two separate shootings Jan. 23 at farms in Half Moon Bay that killed seven...

SoCal Mass Shooter Believed His Family Was Poisoning Him

An elderly Vietnamese immigrant who killed 11 people at a dance hall in Southern California told police his family was poisoning him.

Sharing a Passion for Social Justice

Sami Wasef, an Palestinian Arab from Jerusalem, and Magda Madrigal, a Latina born in Los Angeles, bonded over their shared committments to social justice.

Love on the Border

Kayla Kirby and Vidal Ramirez met and fell in love in Imperial Valley, where they have built a bridge across a chasm between two different languages, nations and cultures.

Embracing Diversity Over Discrimination — One Couple Has Found a Way

The Miilk | Religious and cultural barriers are just some of the challenges that multiracial couples have to overcome as they navigate marriage and society.

I Fell In Love With Her Hair

The story of Sriwong, a Thai national from Bangkok and Ron, a Polish American born in Brighton Park, Chicago.

The More Interracial Families, the Less Signs of Racism

Slavic Sac | Vanda and Vincent Leon have been married for over 20 years. She is a Ukrainian with Polish, Jewish and Russian roots from Kyiv, he is a Hispanic American.

What to Make For Dinner?

The story of Priscilla, a first-generation Hmong American and Jose, a German Yaqui Indian Mexican American.
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Education and Civil Rights — What to Expect in the Year Ahead

Experts and advocates in the civil rights field will preview the education policy landscape in 2023. Livestream Wednesday.

Đại dịch sẽ tiếp diễn như thế nào trong năm tới?

Một biến thể phụ mới của omicron, có tên là XBB.1.5, hiện chiếm hơn 40% số ca nhiễm Covid-19 ở Hoa Kỳ.

Multiculturalism Means More Not Less

San Fernando Valley Sun | The story of Regina, who identifies as biracial – Black and Latina and Tyrone, a Filipino American.

Shirley Weber Is Sworn In as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State

Dr. Shirley Weber became the first-elected Black Secretary of State (SOS) of California after she was sworn in Jan. 9.
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My Breakfast House: A Marriage of Food and Culture

Kakey Cheng, from Taiwan, and Enrique Aquino, from Mexico, draw from their respective cultures to create a unique and lasting business and relationship.

Vaccine Misinformation and Indigenous Peoples Living in San Diego

Indian Voices | Only 39.1% of Native Americans have been vaccinated, the lowest percentage of vaccination among all racial/ethnic groups in San Diego.

Asian American Voter Turnout Increased 33% in Battleground States

Analysis from the 2022 midterm elections shows AAPIs increased their early voter turnout nationally by 20.4%, an increase of over 330,000 votes.

The Rise of the Urban Farmer Fighting Against Food Apartheid

In 2020, one in four Black residents across the U.S. experienced food insecurity — more than three times the rate for white households.

Returning Citizens Rally for Affordable Housing and Jobs

Less than two weeks after his prison release through the Second Look Amendment Act, Jamal Childs experienced the perils of life on the outside.

To Vax or Not?

Local News Matters (African American) | Although the Bay Area leads the nation in child vaccination rates, a surprising number of parents express hesitation and fear as they navigate the choice to vaccinate their kids.

Why Partnering With Africa is Important to the Biden Administration

The Biden Administration kicked off its U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit for some 49 African heads of State and the African Union (AU) Chair Commissioner.
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A Pandemic of Older Americans

This week's briefing will focus on how California is taking the lead on care for older adults and those with disabilities, especially amid the winter virus surge.

COVID-19’s Targeted Federal Aid Led to More Black and Latino Homeowners

New research reveals that pandemic assistance programs from 2019-2021 helped boost homeownership rates among Black and Latino families. 

It’s Time for Congress to Approve Permanent Healthcare for Indian Country

National Native American organizations and tribal leaders are calling on Congress to make funding for Indian Country healthcare mandatory.

New Muslim Cemetery Set to Open Near Minneapolis After 8-Year Legal Battle

A Muslim cemetery south of the Twin Cities is one step closer to being realized after eight years of vandalism and legal battles over land use.

The High Cost of a Tow After an ICE Arrest

And why this Fresno tow truck driver and his neighbors are still offering their services to local residents for free.

The AAPI Vote in 2026: What Has Shifted Within This Diverse Electorate?

Oct 16 | Explore how Asian American and Pacific Islander voters’ priorities are shifting ahead of the 2026 midterms, including new survey findings, Gen Z engagement, voting barriers, and perspectives from battleground states.

Ahead of the Midterms, Native Voters Face Major Barriers to the Ballot

Most Native American voters have never been contacted by a political campaign, while casting a ballot costs more time and money than any other group.

DHS Is Using FEMA Buildings as Pop-up Immigration Courts, Denying Public Access

Congressman Greg Stanton says he was blocked from entering a makeshift immigration courtroom, raising concerns about public access to the proceedings.