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Historian Charlie Chin visited San Francisco’s Chinatown and told the story of the Chinese in America to a group of college students. He described how Chinese migrant laborers arrived in…

Historian Charlie Chin visited San Francisco’s Chinatown and told the story of the Chinese in America to a group of college students. The group visited the Chinese Historical Society of…

The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a virtual meeting on preventing and responding to violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Mayors, White House officials…

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) President and CEO Margaret Huang spoke about a rise in hate crimes and the growth of hate groups in the U.S. at the National Press Club. Ms. Huang talked about the…

Bill Shishima, a docent at the Japanese American National Museum, gave a tour of Little Tokyo. Mr. Shishima was born in Little Tokyo in 1930 and during World War II was interned for three…

Bill Shishima gave a tour of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo. Mr. Shishima was born in Little Tokyo in 1930 and spent three years at Heart Mountain Relocation Center…

Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Biden at the White House.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stressed the importance of passing COVID-19 hate crimes legislation at a news conference. Senator Mazie…

Asian American elected officials and activists spoke about anti-Asian violence and racism during a virtual event with Axios. Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang (D), Rise CEO Amanda…

Essayist Cathy Park Hong spoke about issues of race and identity as an Asian American in America. This virtual program was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus leaders Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Mark Takano (D-CA) spoke about the rise in anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other…

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with economic advisers. The advisers spoke about steps the administration is taking to close the gender pay gap and helping women…

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to address discrimination and violence against Asian Americans. At the start, members…

Senator Warnock (D-GA) gave his first floor speech. He talked about the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed 8 people, including six…

President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. They condemned the recent shootings at three Atlanta-area spas and gave an update on the coronavirus pandemic.…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing to discuss the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, also known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The speaker was joined…

Viewers commented on a reported rise in anti-Asian attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and other Democrats spoke with reporters following their weekly caucus meeting. Topics included the American Rescue Plan Act and the…

Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), chair of the Asian Pacific American Caucus, talked about the rise in violent attacks against Asian Americans and other congressional news of the day.

The House debated a measure condemning anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.