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Indigenous doulas lead the fight for reproductive care access gap in Guam

The island has been without abortion services since the only abortion-providing doctor retired in July 2018.
The Birthworkers of Color Collective is preparing the island with CHamoru-led birthing support.
The Birthworkers of Color Collective is preparing the island with CHamoru-led birthing support.

There's been a major shift in demographics at the border. Here's what's behind the change.

“This is not a U.S.-Mexico border problem. This is now a worldwide issue,” a former Homeland Security official said.
surge of chinese migrants NN video
surge of chinese migrants NN video

Asian American festival the Smithsonian canceled last year to be revived

Writers and literary organizations said they were blindsided by the Smithsonian's decision and left with financial losses.
Street view of The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Street view of The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.

Meet the Smashing Pumpkins new guitarist, Kiki Wong, chosen out of 10,000 applicant

“I never thought little ole 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment,” Wong said in an Instagram post.
Kiki Wong
Kiki Wong

Donna Hayashi Smith is the new White House curator, first Asian American to hold the post

As curator, Hayashi Smith will oversee the care of thousands of artifacts in the White House collection.
Donna Hayashi Smith.
Donna Hayashi Smith.

Some say they can hear an 'Asian American' accent. Others deny it exists.

Linguists share their take on Asian American speech patterns as the existence of an “Asian American” accent sparks a debate.
Photo Illustration: Close-ups of the mouths of various individuals of East and South Asian descent
Photo Illustration: Close-ups of the mouths of various individuals of East and South Asian descent

Most Americans can't name a famous Asian American, survey finds

A recent survey found 52% of people couldn't name a single famous Asian American. Nine percent named the actor Jackie Chan, who is not American.
Bruce Lee, Kamala Harris and Jackie Chan.
Bruce Lee, Kamala Harris and Jackie Chan.

Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds

While many Americans believe anti-Asian hate has passed, experts say many communities are still living in fear.
People participate in a protest to demand an end to anti-Asian violence in New York City in 2021.
People participate in a protest to demand an end to anti-Asian violence in New York City in 2021.

TikTok honors 15 creators for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The app is highlighting AAPI musicians, chefs, athletes, beauty industry professionals and more.
Iam Tongi
Iam Tongi

Inside the tiny N.J. suburb with the fastest-growing Asian population in the country

Welcome to Belle Mead, which recorded just four Asian Americans in 2010. Now a decade later, AAPI make up a majority of the hamlet’s 5,569 residents.
Details of Belle Mead, N.J.
Details of Belle Mead, N.J.

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