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Battle Lines Being Drawn in Texas and California

As Texas, California and several other states redraw new Congressional District maps, Asian American, Black and Latino advocates fear the power of their votes will be diluted.

Elderly Korean Couple to Leave US After 26 Years, Citing Anti-Immigrant Crackdown

The couple's daughter pointed to the "dehumanizing state violence targeting immigrant communities here in LA" as a reason for her parents' decision.

Texas Is Aiming for ‘Super Turbocharged Racial Gerrymandering’ Says Democratic Leader Gene Wu

“What they’re trying to do is rewrite the rules in the middle of the game because they know they know they’re going to lose." — Texas state Representative Gene Wu.

‘Sleepless in Seattle’ – Asian American Journalists Celebrate Past, Forge Future

More than 1300 journalists from around the globe gathered in Seattle, Washington July 30-Aug. 3 for the Asian American Journalists Association annual conference.

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.
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Chinatown USA: History, Adaptation, Gentrification, and the Road Ahead

San Francisco’s Chinatown embodies immigrant resilience—its preservation is a stand for justice, memory, and belonging as Chinatowns nationwide face renewal or erasure.

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.
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Jeremy Lin Sits Down with Yuki Kawamura, Who Credits Ja Morant’s Mentorship

In a candid chat with Jeremy Lin, Yuki Kawamura shares his NBA journey—driven by grit, guided by Ja Morant, and fueled by big goals. His message: believe, adapt, and rise.
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Zohran Mamdani’s Story: From Mixtapes to NYC Mayor?

Zohran Mamdani’s youth-powered primary win shook NYC politics. These videos capture him in a key interview, a news analysis, a celebratory video collage, and hip-hop throwbacks from his early days.

Asian Americans Left Out of Immigration Debates, But Not Crackdowns

Asian Americans are the only major racial or ethnic group that is majority immigrant, yet their concerns remain largely unheard as ICE raids continue across the country.

Why Gen Z Grapples with Loneliness, Depression and a Sense of Rejection

Jul 25 | Speakers discuss the many drivers of poor mental health in children and young adults, including poverty, racism, rejection, and the many uncertainties of contemporary American life. They will also discuss novel treatment models.
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Iconic Eats and Hidden Gems in San Francisco’s Sunset

Join chonkyABG on a mouthwatering food crawl through San Francisco’s Sunset District, where iconic neighborhood gems meet her go-to comfort eats.