Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng, a Democratic representative from New York, and several Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) organization heads issued statements following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., last night.
Washington bill requiring Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, and Black history in K-12 schools gets sidelined
Filibuster tactics and a crowded legislative calendar can combine to become a potent obstacle.
Murray secures $1 million for National Asian Pacific Center on Aging’s multilingual helpline
Sen. Patty Murray has secured $1 million in funding for the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging’s (NAPCA) multilingual helpline for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) elders.
First AANHPI president of Queens College says civic engagement only way to overcome “perpetual foreigner syndrome”
Frank Wu was born in Cleveland, Ohio. But when certain people ask him, “Where are you from?” they’ll follow his answer with, “Where are you really from?”
CAPAC releases 2025 year-end report
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released its 2025 end-of-year report on Thursday, highlighting legislative efforts and policy priorities aimed at addressing economic inequality, civil rights and public safety concerns facing Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
Cultural struggles and educational gaps: The unique challenges of AANHPI students
Even if they look like they’re doing well on paper, grades and grade point averages alone don’t necessarily tell the whole story of Washington’s Asian, Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander students’ educational experiences.
Lack of AANHPI representation in the mental health industry
Did you know that only 3.3% of U.S. psychologists are Asian, and fewer than 1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander?
Patsy Surh O’Connell talks community and culture
Patsy Surh O’Connell is a prominent member of the state’s AANHPI community.
Bellevue celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with art exhibit
More than 150 people gathered at Bellevue City Hall on Friday evening to celebrate the opening of the city’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Art Exhibit.
The model minority myth won’t keep a roof over your head
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and stories that shape our communities.