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New data shows scale of anti-Asian violence, harassment in Seattle
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September 24, 2024
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The Seattle Times
New data shows scale of anti-Asian violence, harassment in Seattle
September 24, 2024
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The Seattle Times
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New data shows scale of anti-Asian violence, harassment in Seattle
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Sep 24, 2024
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The Seattle Times
New data shows scale of anti-Asian violence, harassment in Seattle
Sep 24, 2024
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The Seattle Times
New hub to give teachers resources to teach AAPI history
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Sep 12, 2024
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AsAmNews
New hub to give teachers resources to teach AAPI history
Sep 12, 2024
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AsAmNews
Asian American history can be scarce in schools. States are trying to change that.
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Sep 5, 2024
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The Christian Science Monitor
Asian American history can be scarce in schools. States are trying to change that.
Sep 5, 2024
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The Christian Science Monitor
The Lesser-Known Side of Harris’s Identity: Asian American
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Jul 28, 2024
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The New York Times
The Lesser-Known Side of Harris’s Identity: Asian American
Jul 28, 2024
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The New York Times
The New York Times Launches New Series on Asian American and Pacific Islander Impact on Popular Culture
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May 28, 2024
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The New York Times
The New York Times Launches New Series on Asian American and Pacific Islander Impact on Popular Culture
May 28, 2024
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The New York Times
Found in Translation: Asian Languages Onscreen
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May 24, 2024
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The New York Times
Found in Translation: Asian Languages Onscreen
May 24, 2024
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The New York Times
TAAF CEO Norman Chen on combatting hate with history, visibility and awareness
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May 9, 2024
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Washington Post Live
TAAF CEO Norman Chen on combatting hate with history, visibility and awareness
May 9, 2024
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Washington Post Live
Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds
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May 1, 2024
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NBC News
Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds
May 1, 2024
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NBC News
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Sets Season 9 Cast to Compete for $200K Charity Donation
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Apr 23, 2024
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The Wrap
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Sets Season 9 Cast to Compete for $200K Charity Donation
Apr 23, 2024
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The Wrap
Foundation to convene 3rd annual summit on anti-Asian hate, building AAPI coalitions
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Apr 22, 2024
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Associated Press
Foundation to convene 3rd annual summit on anti-Asian hate, building AAPI coalitions
Apr 22, 2024
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Associated Press
Steven Yeun, Darren Criss and Netflix’s Dan Lin to Speak at Asian American Foundation Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
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Apr 22, 2024
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Variety
Steven Yeun, Darren Criss and Netflix’s Dan Lin to Speak at Asian American Foundation Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
Apr 22, 2024
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Variety
Asian Americans in New York say they were targeted over race, study shows
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Mar 12, 2024
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NBC News Now
Asian Americans in New York say they were targeted over race, study shows
Mar 12, 2024
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NBC News Now
New Study Suggests Anti-Asian Hate And Fear Remain High In New York City
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Mar 8, 2024
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Huffington Post
New Study Suggests Anti-Asian Hate And Fear Remain High In New York City
Mar 8, 2024
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Huffington Post
Most Asian Americans in NYC adopted different behaviors out of fear of anti-Asian hate, new study shows
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Mar 8, 2024
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NBC News
Most Asian Americans in NYC adopted different behaviors out of fear of anti-Asian hate, new study shows
Mar 8, 2024
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NBC News
New Study Suggests Anti-Asian Hate And Fear Remain High In New York City
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Mar 7, 2024
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The Hill
New Study Suggests Anti-Asian Hate And Fear Remain High In New York City
Mar 7, 2024
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The Hill
Sandra Oh, Sarayu Blue among CAPE 2nd Annual Radiance honorees
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Mar 6, 2024
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Joysauce
Sandra Oh, Sarayu Blue among CAPE 2nd Annual Radiance honorees
Mar 6, 2024
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Joysauce
New graphic novel aims to shed light on AAPI history
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Feb 21, 2024
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Axios
New graphic novel aims to shed light on AAPI history
Feb 21, 2024
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Axios
'Fight for Equality' new Asian American comic book
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Feb 18, 2024
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KRON4
'Fight for Equality' new Asian American comic book
Feb 18, 2024
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KRON4
Hundreds gather in NYC for Third State Books and TAAF’s groundbreaking book launch, LNY party
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Feb 15, 2024
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Next Shark
Hundreds gather in NYC for Third State Books and TAAF’s groundbreaking book launch, LNY party
Feb 15, 2024
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Next Shark
Shipping CEO Angela Chao, sister of former Cabinet member Elaine Chao, dies in car crash
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Feb 14, 2024
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CNN
Shipping CEO Angela Chao, sister of former Cabinet member Elaine Chao, dies in car crash
Feb 14, 2024
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CNN
Angela Chao, C.E.O. of Family’s Shipping Company, Is Dead at 50
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Feb 14, 2024
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New York Times
Angela Chao, C.E.O. of Family’s Shipping Company, Is Dead at 50
Feb 14, 2024
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New York Times
Shane Gillis Is Hosting SNL. It’s a Controversial Choice
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Feb 11, 2024
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Rolling Stone
Shane Gillis Is Hosting SNL. It’s a Controversial Choice
Feb 11, 2024
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Rolling Stone
Asian-American Orgs Ask Shane Gillis to Apologize on 'SNL,' Make Donations
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Feb 10, 2024
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TMZ
Asian-American Orgs Ask Shane Gillis to Apologize on 'SNL,' Make Donations
Feb 10, 2024
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TMZ
How Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes in the NFL express their cultural pride
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Feb 9, 2024
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AP News
How Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes in the NFL express their cultural pride
Feb 9, 2024
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AP News
New graphic novel teaches Asian-American history
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Feb 5, 2024
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NBC News Daily
New graphic novel teaches Asian-American history
Feb 5, 2024
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NBC News Daily
The Stars Turned Out for Sundance’s 40th Edition—Inside the Festival’s Best Events
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Jan 22, 2024
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Vogue
The Stars Turned Out for Sundance’s 40th Edition—Inside the Festival’s Best Events
Jan 22, 2024
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Vogue
“Dìdi (弟弟)” Embraces the Cringier Side of Adolescence
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Jan 20, 2024
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Sundance Institute
“Dìdi (弟弟)” Embraces the Cringier Side of Adolescence
Jan 20, 2024
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Sundance Institute
Sundance’s AANHPI-Focused Sunrise House to Feature Fireside Chats with Steven Yeun, Lucy Liu (Exclusive)
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Jan 16, 2024
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The Hollywood Reporter
Sundance’s AANHPI-Focused Sunrise House to Feature Fireside Chats with Steven Yeun, Lucy Liu (Exclusive)
Jan 16, 2024
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The Hollywood Reporter
Op-ed: Public transit is a public safety problem
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Jan 12, 2024
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Crain's New York
Op-ed: Public transit is a public safety problem
Jan 12, 2024
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Crain's New York
The Asian American Foundation slams Donna Brazile for mispronouncing Ramaswamy’s name
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Nov 21, 2023
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The HIll
The Asian American Foundation slams Donna Brazile for mispronouncing Ramaswamy’s name
Nov 21, 2023
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The HIll
Survey From CAPE, TAAF Spotlights Barriers To Advancement For Asian American Creative Execs
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Oct 18, 2023
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Deadline
Survey From CAPE, TAAF Spotlights Barriers To Advancement For Asian American Creative Execs
Oct 18, 2023
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Deadline
Support for Artists to Improve AAPI Representation in Entertainment
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Oct 13, 2023
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MacArthur Foundation
Support for Artists to Improve AAPI Representation in Entertainment
Oct 13, 2023
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MacArthur Foundation
The Asian American Foundation & Sundance Institute Set Second Cohort Of AAPI Artists For Fellowship And Collab Scholarship
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Oct 12, 2023
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Deadline
The Asian American Foundation & Sundance Institute Set Second Cohort Of AAPI Artists For Fellowship And Collab Scholarship
Oct 12, 2023
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Deadline
Increasing Racial Education: K-12 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Initiative
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Oct 11, 2023
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Davis Vanguard
Increasing Racial Education: K-12 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Initiative
Oct 11, 2023
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Davis Vanguard
Unlocking capital and enhancing visibility and support for AAPI organizations
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Sep 18, 2023
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Philanthropy News Digest
Unlocking capital and enhancing visibility and support for AAPI organizations
Sep 18, 2023
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Philanthropy News Digest
TAAF’s AAPI Nonprofit Database makes contributing to the community easy
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Jul 31, 2023
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Joysauce
TAAF’s AAPI Nonprofit Database makes contributing to the community easy
Jul 31, 2023
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Joysauce
For Asian American Actors, Playing a Hot Mess Is Liberating
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Jul 6, 2023
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New York Times
For Asian American Actors, Playing a Hot Mess Is Liberating
Jul 6, 2023
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New York Times
Banning foreign ownership of land doesn't protect US. It just scapegoats Asian Americans.
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Jul 4, 2023
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USA Today
Banning foreign ownership of land doesn't protect US. It just scapegoats Asian Americans.
Jul 4, 2023
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USA Today
How a new organization is transforming the narrative on AAPI stories, data, and community
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May 24, 2023
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Ford Foundation
How a new organization is transforming the narrative on AAPI stories, data, and community
May 24, 2023
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Ford Foundation
Nonprofits receive more than $35 million in support AAPI New Yorkers
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May 23, 2023
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NYN Media
Nonprofits receive more than $35 million in support AAPI New Yorkers
May 23, 2023
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NYN Media
To Honor Their Contributions, Let’s Stand Up For Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, And Pacific Islanders
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May 23, 2023
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Forbes
To Honor Their Contributions, Let’s Stand Up For Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, And Pacific Islanders
May 23, 2023
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Forbes
The State Of AAPI Representation and Creativity In Advertising
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May 18, 2023
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Ad Age
The State Of AAPI Representation and Creativity In Advertising
May 18, 2023
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Ad Age
The movement to teach AAPI history in public schools is growing—here’s the impact, from educators to students
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May 11, 2023
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CNBC
The movement to teach AAPI history in public schools is growing—here’s the impact, from educators to students
May 11, 2023
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CNBC
44% of Americans can’t name a famous living Asian American
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May 3, 2023
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NBC Asian America
44% of Americans can’t name a famous living Asian American
May 3, 2023
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NBC Asian America
Michelle Yeoh, Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim to Headline TAAF Heritage Month Summit and Celebration
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May 2, 2023
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Hollywood Reporter
Michelle Yeoh, Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim to Headline TAAF Heritage Month Summit and Celebration
May 2, 2023
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Hollywood Reporter
Two years after the Atlanta spa shootings, AAPI community continues fight to stop hate
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Mar 16, 2023
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TODAY
Two years after the Atlanta spa shootings, AAPI community continues fight to stop hate
Mar 16, 2023
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TODAY
Asian Americans to rally nationwide 2 years after deadly Atlanta shooting
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Mar 16, 2023
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ABC News
Asian Americans to rally nationwide 2 years after deadly Atlanta shooting
Mar 16, 2023
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ABC News
Monterey Park mass shooting breaks promise of Lunar New Year for Asian Americans
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Jan 23, 2023
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TODAY
Monterey Park mass shooting breaks promise of Lunar New Year for Asian Americans
Jan 23, 2023
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TODAY
‘KPOP’ Composer Helen Park, Star John Yi on Musical’s Representational Impact and Broadway’s AAPI Inclusion
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Dec 13, 2022
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Hollywood Reporter
‘KPOP’ Composer Helen Park, Star John Yi on Musical’s Representational Impact and Broadway’s AAPI Inclusion
Dec 13, 2022
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Hollywood Reporter
Solving for Data Equity: A Co-Hosted Conference with The Asian American Foundation
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Nov 1, 2022
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AARP
Solving for Data Equity: A Co-Hosted Conference with The Asian American Foundation
Nov 1, 2022
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AARP
As Gen Z Asian Americans come of age, the vast majority feel they don’t belong
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Aug 22, 2022
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The Guardian
As Gen Z Asian Americans come of age, the vast majority feel they don’t belong
Aug 22, 2022
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The Guardian
Sundance Institute Partners With The Asian American Foundation On New Fellowship And Scholarship For AAPI Artists
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Aug 3, 2022
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Deadline
Sundance Institute Partners With The Asian American Foundation On New Fellowship And Scholarship For AAPI Artists
Aug 3, 2022
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Deadline
Heejae Lim and Peng Zhao: We’re both immigrants. We know what it’s like to feel invisible
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May 22, 2022
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Chicago Tribune
Heejae Lim and Peng Zhao: We’re both immigrants. We know what it’s like to feel invisible
May 22, 2022
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Chicago Tribune
Decoding Hate A window into the personal experiences of hate incidents during COVID-19
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May 13, 2022
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Twitter
Decoding Hate A window into the personal experiences of hate incidents during COVID-19
May 13, 2022
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Twitter
A Call to Action: Addressing the Historic Underfunding of AAPI Communities
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May 13, 2022
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Asian American Policy Review
A Call to Action: Addressing the Historic Underfunding of AAPI Communities
May 13, 2022
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Asian American Policy Review
Survey Shows 1 in 5 Americans 'Partly' Blame Asian Americans for COVID
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May 5, 2022
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Newsweek
Survey Shows 1 in 5 Americans 'Partly' Blame Asian Americans for COVID
May 5, 2022
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Newsweek
Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation: Creating a greater sense of belonging for all AAPIs
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May 4, 2022
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Philanthropy News Digest
Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation: Creating a greater sense of belonging for all AAPIs
May 4, 2022
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Philanthropy News Digest
3 Things We Learned From Teen Vogue’s Town Hall On The State of AAPI Women
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Mar 25, 2022
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Teen Vogue
3 Things We Learned From Teen Vogue’s Town Hall On The State of AAPI Women
Mar 25, 2022
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Teen Vogue
Our educational shortcomings drive anti-AAPI sentiment
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Mar 22, 2022
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CNN
Our educational shortcomings drive anti-AAPI sentiment
Mar 22, 2022
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CNN
As Asian Hate Incidents Continue, Nearly $10 Million Flows to Groups Fighting the Attacks
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Mar 15, 2022
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
As Asian Hate Incidents Continue, Nearly $10 Million Flows to Groups Fighting the Attacks
Mar 15, 2022
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Sesame Street debuts first Asian American muppet Ji-Young
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Nov 15, 2021
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Entertainment Weekly
Sesame Street debuts first Asian American muppet Ji-Young
Nov 15, 2021
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Entertainment Weekly
The Asian American Foundation builds national advocacy network to fight anti-Asian hate
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Sep 28, 2021
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Axios
The Asian American Foundation builds national advocacy network to fight anti-Asian hate
Sep 28, 2021
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Axios
Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network
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Sep 28, 2021
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AsAmNews
Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network
Sep 28, 2021
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AsAmNews
Advocacy group launches national network to combat anti-Asian hate
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Sep 28, 2021
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The Washington Post
Advocacy group launches national network to combat anti-Asian hate
Sep 28, 2021
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The Washington Post
Inside Philanthropy Article: How the Asian American Foundation Secured $1.1 Billion for AAPI Organizations
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Aug 24, 2021
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Inside Philanthropy Article: How the Asian American Foundation Secured $1.1 Billion for AAPI Organizations
Aug 24, 2021
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Erika Moritsugu, Biden’s new liaison to Asian Americans, fights for influence in the White House
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Jun 11, 2021
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Washington Post
Erika Moritsugu, Biden’s new liaison to Asian Americans, fights for influence in the White House
Jun 11, 2021
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Washington Post
Readout of White House Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leaders
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May 21, 2021
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The White House
Readout of White House Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leaders
May 21, 2021
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The White House
Naomi Osaka teams up with Sweetgreen as 1st athlete ambassador, youngest investor
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May 6, 2021
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Good Morning America
Naomi Osaka teams up with Sweetgreen as 1st athlete ambassador, youngest investor
May 6, 2021
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Good Morning America
Asian-American Business Leaders Fund Effort to Fight Discrimination
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May 3, 2021
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New York Times
Asian-American Business Leaders Fund Effort to Fight Discrimination
May 3, 2021
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New York Times
Corporates step up to support Asian American causes
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May 3, 2021
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Axios
Corporates step up to support Asian American causes
May 3, 2021
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Axios
U.S. foundation launches with $125 mln from business leaders to combat anti-Asian hate
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May 3, 2021
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Reuters
U.S. foundation launches with $125 mln from business leaders to combat anti-Asian hate
May 3, 2021
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Reuters