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Commentary: We need to boycott “The Last Airbender”

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These days, many people think that cries of racism are false alarms — after all, we live in a society where race doesn’t matter, right?

Report: Educated Asian Americans struggle to find employment

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Asian Americans may have the lowest unemployment rate of any racial group nationwide, but a new report shows college-educated Asian Americans have a harder time finding jobs than whites.

Portland teen raises money for Cambodian school

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a tidy shelf in a bright turquoise bedroom in Southwest Portland sits a framed certificate from the Cambodian Ministry of Education.

CAPAA report highlights issues of Washington AAPIs

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A comprehensive report released in May by the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs examined issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

Baritone David Won overcomes language barrier to pursue his dream as an opera singer

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No matter how lyrics are sung or what language they are sung in, there is one sure thing: baritone David Won is a rising star in the international opera world.

Commentary: Encouraging Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to talk about HIV/AIDS

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“Saving face can’t make you safe. Talk about HIV.” This was the slogan for the sixth annual observance of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on May 19.