Poll: More Americans find anti-Asian hate increasing
A MAJORITY of Americans across racial and ethnic groups believe that discrimination against Asian Americans has worsened over the past year, according to a new poll. A poll from The…
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Biden signs executive order to establish White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) on Friday, May 28 as AANHPI Heritage Month comes…
LV nurses honored during Asian Pacific American History Month
WRAPPING up Asian Pacific American History Month with a bang, the National Federation of Filipino American Association-Nevada (NaFFAA-NV) joined forces with Bamboo Bridges and SEIU Local 1107 to honor our…
‘An Asian American story of intergenerational courage’: One family’s fight against anti-Asian racism
WITH the current rise in anti-Asian hate and discrimination across the country, Asian Americans have been opening up about their family histories and personal experiences with racial bias. Though there’s…
Movement to name a US Navy warship after Filipino American Telesforo Trinidad gains traction
MORE than a century after Telesforo Trinidad heroically rescued a couple of his fellow crew members in a boiler room fire aboard USS San Diego and earned him a U.S….
LA County to lift capacity limits, physical distancing on June 15
IN less than three weeks, Los Angeles County is set to revert to pre-pandemic life. The county plans to lift capacity limits and physical distancing at most settings, like restaurants…
Asian American law organizations to provide pro bono services to victims of anti-Asian hate crimes
LEADING Asian American law and civil rights organizations will offer pro bono legal services and resources for victims of anti-Asian hate. The Alliance for Asian American Justice (The Alliance) and…
New immigration bills open the door for scammers
By Nina Mohan / Ethnic Media Services PRESIDENT Biden’s proposed immigration reforms could provide a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented immigrants, but the proposed changes also offer fresh opportunity…
Immigrant groups call on the LA County Board of Supervisors to embrace an inclusive budget
SEVERAL immigrant groups are banding together to demand an inclusive and just recovery in Los Angeles County. During the “Immigrants Are LA” event, the coalition called on the LA County…
Coalition calls on LAUSD to protect AAPI students, staff
Increased anti-bullying trainings, mental health resources and other measures to take place as LAUSD reopens in fall 2021 AS public schools prepare for a total return to in-person teaching, a…
[COLUMN] A doctor’s note
A Message Brought to You by Los Angeles County By Dr. Eloisa Gonzales, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Q: Maaari ko bang kunin ang bakuna ng Pfizer para…
Filipina senior attacked in NY says she forgives attacker
THE elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted in New York earlier this year has revealed that she forgives her attacker and “prays” for him. In an exclusive interview with ABC…
COVID-19 vaccine availability gives hope for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
CDC continues to provide guidelines on safely gathering, traveling for fully vaccinated people MAY is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of AAPI achievements and a…
4 Pinoy cadets graduate from US Coast Guard with Biden as keynote speaker
FOUR Filipino cadets have graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), bringing them closer to becoming commissioned officers of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). First-class Filipino cadets Genison…
AG Bonta announces charges against several individuals accused of defrauding Filipino elders of $5-M through int’l ponzi scheme
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday, May 21 announced charges against 15 individuals for allegedly conspiring to defraud at least 30 known victims out of their retirement savings through…
PAL ‘forced’ to move to new LAX gate on June 1 amid concerns for elderly passengers
LA airport responds that transfer is part of modernization plan PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) announced that it will be “forced” to move to a newly built facility at the Los Angeles…
Kollaboration hosts EMPOWERD 2021: A virtual conference to inspire Asian American creatives
Kollaboration will once again hold its conference, where aspiring Asian Americans in arts, entertainment and new media can learn from the community’s inspiring professionals. Taking place on May 22, “EMPOWERD…
Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Thursday, May 20 seeking to address anti-Asian hate crimes that have risen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The signing came two days…
Kamala Harris: Asian Americans ‘have the right to be recognized as American’
UNITED States Vice President Kamala Harris proclaimed that Asian Americans “have the right to be recognized as Americans, not as the other” and can turn the pain of the past…
Clark County to lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1
CLARK County is poised to return to pre-pandemic life on June 1 after the county commission voted to lift the local COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings and capacity limits. The…
19-year-old Fil-Am killed during carjacking in San Mateo, California
A FILIPINO American teenager was shot and killed while reportedly protecting his girlfriend from a group of carjackers in San Mateo, California last week. Officers were dispatched to the San…
New York lifts mask mandate for the vaccinated, nurses’ union condemns CDC’s new guidance
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 17 the lifting of mask requirements in most public spaces for people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state. The decision was reached after…
Anti-Asian hate crimes bill passes House, heads to Biden’s desk
The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation to address anti-Asian hate crimes that have risen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Introduced…
Malia Vella seeks to be first Filipina American elected to California Legislature
MALIA Vella, the current vice mayor of Alameda, California, is vying to be the first Filipina American elected to the state Legislature. A workers’ rights attorney and adjunct professor of…
Newsom includes support measures for AAPI community in California Comeback Plan
CALIFORNIA Gov. Gavin Newsom will include Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) support services in his California Comeback Plan following the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes over the past year….
California to lift mask mandate on June 15
Photo by Pam Menegakis on Unsplash Nurses’ union denounces CDC, state guidance Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement last week that face masks are no longer…
39 million families to receive monthly child tax credit payments starting July 15
AROUND 39 million families across the United States will receive the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) from the American Rescue Plan on July 15. The…
Workshop led by Fil-Am martial artist Diana Lee Inosanto equips community members with self-defense tips
FROM using a cane as a self-defense weapon to how to escape while in a headlock — these are some of the tips community members learned during a recent workshop…
What does approval of the Pfizer vaccine for teens and preteens mean for my child?
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez/Kaiser Health News Q: THE federal government approved the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds. What does this mean for my child? Extending the emergency use of…
Documentary highlighting Fil-Am nurses launches Kickstarter campaign
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to support a documentary that explores the history and humanity of Filipino nurses in the United States risking their lives on the frontlines of…