Biden’s APA Heritage Month Message
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, issued the following statement…
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Webinar on ‘Coronavirus and Discrimination Against Asian Americans’
The U.S.-Japan Council will present a webinar on “Coronavirus and Discrimination Against Asian Americans” on…
Hirono Introduces Resolution to Honor May as APA Heritage Month
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) on May 20 led 22 of her Senate…
Human Relations Commission Director Outlines Response to Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer Los Angeles County is aware of the increase in…
AAPI Groups Urge Biden to Drop Campaign Ad
A coalition of Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations and individuals on May 12 released…
JACL Recognizes AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate
On this May 18, as we celebrate what would be Vincent Chin’s 65th birthday, the…
Former Councilmember Picked to Fill Vacant Seat; Kaji Runner-Up
TORRANCE — Torrance resident and businessman Jon Kaji, was runner-up as the Torrance City Council selected…
Garden Grove City Council Condemns Anti-Asian Bias
GARDEN GROVE — Garden Grove Councilmember Diedre Nguyen, a cancer scientist, led a unanimous, 7-0 vote…
COVID-19: Experts Weigh Risks, Rewards of Reopening
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor As Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the reopening of some…
Mineta: Wisconsin Justice’s Reference to Korematsu Is Insensitive and Offensive
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta, chair of the Japanese American National Museum’s…
Jon Kaji Vying to Become Next Torrance Councilmember
TORRANCE — Torrance resident and businessman Jon Kaji is one of 12 candidates seeking to…
JACL Rebukes 2020 Wisconsin Justice’s Comparisons to JA Experience
In a May 5 hearing before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Rebecca Bradley sought to…