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Korean American PhD Student Moved to ICE Detention Center in Arizona

Tae Heung Kim, a doctoral student who has lived legally in the US for over 35 years, has been held in ICE custody for almost 2 weeks. Customs and Border Protection has released no information about why the researcher has been detained for a prolonged period.

Korean Green Card Holder Detained for Over a Week After Attending Family Wedding...

Taehung Kim immigrated to the U.S. with his family at age 5 and is currently a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University, where he is researching treatments for Lyme disease.

Gen Z Mental Health Crisis Requires Cultural Understanding and Proven Treatments

Understanding Gen Z’s mental health requires more than blaming social media or COVID-19—it involves addressing intergenerational trauma, structural racism, and economic instability shaping their lived experiences.

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Deals Harsh Blow to Immigrants

After a 30-day window, 28 states could effectively refuse to issue citizenship documents to babies born after July 27.

Samoan Fashion Designer Killed at Utah ‘No Kings’ Protest

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, an innocent bystander, was killed by a man who identified himself as law enforcement.

Growing Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Continues Asian Hate, New Report Finds

In a polarized 2024 election year, heated attacks against immigration and DEI initiatives fueled ongoing hate against AAPI nationwide.

Fifty Years After the Fall of Saigon, Advocates in Georgia Call for Greater...

Southeast Asian community leaders and activists gathered in Georgia recently to commemorate the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act.

Asian Americans Continue to Face Yellow Peril Myth

Almost half of Asian Americans said they had been insulted or called a bad name over the past year. 63% believe they will be discriminated against in the next 5 years.

Of Aunts and Empresses

A new book by San Francisco based author Karen Wang Diggs highlights the stories and triumphs of Asian women across history and in our own time.

Korean Seniors Move America with Harmonica Performance

A rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner by a group of Korean American senior harmonica players has captivated the hearts of sports fans nationwide.

Against Federal Immigration Rollbacks, Asian Advocates Rally in Sacramento

With immigrants threatened under the new federal administration, over 100 Asian American organizations rallied outside the capitol to push for state-level protections. 

100 Days of Insecurity

Latino Americans and AAPI voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, believing he will drive up prices.