California has elected its youngest state lawmaker in more than eight decades, elevating a 25-year-old progressive Democrat who already has years of legislative experience to the state Assembly. Alex Lee […]
NY elects first South Asian Americans to state Assembly
Two Indian Americans were elected to the New York state Assembly on Nov. 3—making them the first South Asians voted into the lower house of the state Legislature. Both Democrats […]
Wisconsin elects its first Asian American representative
Restaurateur and activist Francesca Hong has won the 76th Assembly District—to become the first Asian American to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Hong defeated Republican candidate Patrick Hull, 88% […]
L.A. County Superior Court Judge Vincent Okamoto dies
Vincent Okamoto—a Vietnam war hero and decorated Vietnam War veteran who became a judge at the Los Angeles Superior Court—died in late September. He was 76 years old. Born in […]
WA doctor suspended
The Washington Medical Commission has indefinitely suspended the license of Dr. Vrajesh Patel. He was found guilty of three counts of assault and two counts of harassment and was sentenced […]
Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris’ win
By AIJAZ RAHI Associated Press THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — Waking up to the news of Kamala Harris’ election as U.S. vice president, overjoyed people in her Indian grandfather’s hometown set […]
Japanese American baseball pioneer to be honored by Asian Hall of Fame
Kaname “Wally” Yonamine could have had a pioneering career in the NFL as a running back with the San Francisco 49ers.
BLOG: Cultural perspectives — Trump’s loss and Biden’s victory
Let’s have some fun with President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and President Trump’s loss. Some writers compare Biden’s story to the movie “Rocky” and even the fairy tale Cinderella for his perseverance, and eventual triumph over adversities.
Whodunnit? Murder mysteries with our favorite sleuths on the case
Lana Lee is back and she’s got a full plate. She’s still running her family’s Chinese restaurant in Asia Village in Cleveland, which is challenging at best.
Fair housing groups: Redfin ‘redlines’ minority communities
Several fair housing organizations accused Redfin of systematic racial discrimination in a lawsuit on Oct. 29, saying the online real estate broker offers fewer services to homebuyers and sellers in minority communities—a type of digital redlining that has depressed home values and exacerbated historic injustice in the housing market.
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