This video, produced by AJ+, presents the history of the Chinese in the Mississippi Delta, a lesser-known but deeply significant chapter in the American South’s complex…

The Hmong American Partnership (HAP) is a community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Minnesota’s Hmong, Southeast Asian, and other immigrant and refugee communities. Founded in 1990…

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, founded more than two decades ago, has rebranded itself to the Hawaiian Council, a name change that signifies a modern…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) hosted a press conference with Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu…

We are honored to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a gathering that promises inspiration, connection, and action. This annual convening is a vital space…

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng and Representative Dave Min led 14 AAPI Members of Congress in a new letter to the Department…

This article by John C. Yang discusses the effort to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. and its potential to create a permanent underclass. It highlights…

The Trump Administration’s Department of Education, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, has announced it will cease funding for several Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grant programs. The decision…

On September 8, 2025, the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association (APAPA), in a collaborative effort with California State University, Sacramento, hosted the 2025 California Educational…

The Trump administration’s recent push for expanded interagency data sharing, especially between DHS, the IRS, and ICE, raises serious privacy concerns for all U.S. residents, not…

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Asian American Unity Coalition will host a panel discussion focused on the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific…

Many AANHPI individuals and organizations have achieved outstanding civic contributions, which should be recognized by the entire community. The purpose the Unity Summit awards to highlight…

Zohran Mamdani’s political rise stems from his progressive platform, effective community outreach, and the growing influence of Indian Americans in U.S. politics. Running on bold populist…

I came to this country fresh out of college, newly married and full of hope. After a few years of residency, my spouse helped guide me…

To say that we live in ideological and highly polarized times is perhaps an obvious understatement. Political tribalism has become the norm, with those outside the…

Attendees of the two-day 2025 Unity Summit will enjoy discussions and entertainment highlighting the diverse cultural heritage of AANHPI communities. The first day, September 16, will…

The 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival announced today that acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu will receive the Vanguard Director Award on October 26 in recognition of…

Tucked away in the farmlands of Hampton, Minnesota, Watt Munisotaram stands as a magnificent beacon of Cambodian culture and spirituality. Founded in 1982 by Cambodian refugees,…

According to a Pew Research Center analysis, about 2.3 million Asian Americans, or roughly one in ten, were living in poverty in 2022. The report challenges…

Anil Sharma and Sandy Chau are trailblazing immigrant entrepreneurs who have not only built remarkable business empires but have also left a lasting impact on their communities through…

Asian American communities are among the fastest-growing populations in Minnesota, yet they continue to face systemic underinvestment and some of the widest income disparities. To address…

Sixty years ago, on August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, forever changing the landscape of American democracy.…

On September 17, 2025, Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) will announce the recipient of the Dalip Singh Saund Award at its 2025 Unity Summit. The award…

Celine Parreñas Shimizu, a trailblazing Filipino-American scholar, filmmaker, and author, recently made history as the first Filipino dean of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television.…

As chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus and Minority Leader, Representative Gene Wu is at the forefront of the Democratic resistance against Republican-led efforts to…

Connecticut has become the first state in the U.S. to mandate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies in K–12 public schools. The law was passed…

The San Diego Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to nine nonprofits focused on improving mental health services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander…

Minnesota’s Asian American and Pacific Islander history spans over a century, beginning with Chinese immigrants in the 1870s. The state saw a significant influx of Hmong…

Join APAPA for the 2025 California Educational Gubernatorial Forum on September 8, 2025. This statewide forum is an inclusive, nonpartisan event advancing civic engagement, uplifting the…

I’m honored to introduce the AAUC News Portal, a new digital space created to amplify the voices, stories, and impact of grassroots AANHPI organizations across the…

For many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, especially first and second-generation immigrants, the United States was once a beacon of hope. We arrived with dreams of…

AAPI Hate reveals the rise in online hate targeting South Asian communities. A study by the group Moonshot identified May and June 2025 as months with…

The article by Sieng Lee highlights the remarkable political rise of the Hmong American community in Minnesota, tracing its transformation from refugees to a powerful civic…

Texas Republicans, pushed by former President Trump, are advancing a mid‑decade redistricting plan to create up to five new GOP‑leaning U.S. House districts. Critics argue it…

Our upcoming third annual Unity Summit is September 16-17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. It promises to be our most impactful yet, reflecting the increasing momentum of…

On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14224, designating English as the official language of the United States and revoking the crucial language access…

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, UCLA announced it was losing research funding from the federal government. The Justice Department said that UCLA violated federal law by…

Indian American Impact discusses the flawed U.S. immigration system, which it describes as broken and harmful to Indian immigrants. A key issue is the decades-old per-country…

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) unveiled its “Asian+American” campaign, a national initiative celebrating the multifaceted identity of Asian Americans by rejecting the false choice between being…

Gwinnett County’s growing Korean American community is transforming the Asian American vote into a pivotal political force in Georgia. Asian Americans in the area are no…

Decades after Multnomah County, Oregon, bulldozed the graves of Chinese and Chinese American residents for a maintenance building and parking lot, the Board of Commissioners formally…

AAUC has joined other Asian Americans promoting a new initiative, “Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence”.  The committee, a coalition of individuals and organizations…