Pacific Islander

A seated man in a mask gets a nasal test for coronavirus from a masked doctor in blue scrubs.

California's Pacific Islander Community Hit Hardest by COVID-19

“And if we’re not careful, we’re going to kill off a whole generation of our people,” says one community leader.

Ayana Byrd Jul 20, 2020 2:15PM EDT

AAPI Orgs, Activists Join Forces for New Voter Mobilization Initiative and Concerts

#IAmAsianAmerican launched today with plans to register 15,000 Asian-American millenials to vote through via free concerts in four cities on October 16.

Sameer Rao Oct 3, 2016 4:18PM EDT

President Barack Obama makes a statement on the climate agreement on December 12, 2015, in Washington, DC.

President Announces $40 Million Effort for Pacific Islands to Fight Climate Change Impacts

The funds will help sinking land masses better prepare for disaster.

Yessenia Funes Sep 2, 2016 2:33AM EDT

It's Now Easier to Find Government Data on Asian-Americans

The new website features roughly 2,000 data sets and reports from nearly 50 federal, state, city, and county sources.

Jamilah King Oct 1, 2014 11:27AM EDT

San Francisco Takes a Stand Against Abortion Restrictions Targeting Asian Women

Eight states have passed laws banning sex-selective abortions. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently came out publicly against these measures.

Miriam Zoila Pérez Sep 23, 2014 12:00PM EDT

For Asian-American Men, A New Definition of Sexy

Comedian Kristina Wong had some tips for this year’s college grads.

Jamilah King Jul 10, 2014 1:54PM EDT