News by subject: ASI

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have shaped the history of the United States and the world at large for thousands of years, with rich heritage and cultural traditions. National parks across the country highlight the...

Outdoor brand L.L.Bean announced today plans to continue investing in a range of organizations and initiatives focused on supporting local communities and increasing outdoor access for all. The new partners are comprised of national and local...

In response to the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and other vulnerable groups throughout the country, a nationwide #UnityAgainstHate rally is scheduled in major cities across the United States to send a strong message...

A majority of TV shows are not relevant to diverse segments of consumers and are, in fact, mostly inclusive and considerate of White, Non-Hispanic viewers, according to a new study by the Cultural Insights Impact Measure (CIIMtm) from the ANA's...

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian American community has experienced a 145% increase in hate crimes; with incidents ranging from verbal harassment to deadly assaults. Despite widespread condemnation of these acts, Nielsen's newly...

Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Baltimore or D.C. via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations and corporate sponsors,...

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced today the launch of the IMPACT (Influential Medicine Providing Access to Clinical Trials) research grants to increase enrollment of individuals from underrepresented communities in clinical trials....

btwn app, an automated referral marketing platform, launches the Support AAPI Restaurants campaign in New York City in order to help the AAPI restaurant industry as racial violence and discrimination against Asian people surge around the country. ...

Comerica Bank announced it has appointed Sonya Trac as National Asian American Business Development Manager to support its ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships with Asian American business leaders, entrepreneurs and communities across...

WOC ®- Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) around the Remember, Record, Respect initiative, as an important gesture of allyship and solidarity among...

On Lok will kick off its 50-year anniversary with On Lok Celebrates on Thursday, May 13. The virtual event will be open to the community and is the first of many planned events this year celebrating the organization's five decades supporting Bay Area...

With the support of 43 chemical manufacturers and related industry stakeholders, the founding partners of the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) today announced the program surpassed its 2021 goal to fund scholarships for 150 students...

Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) today announced the findings of its inaugural STAATUS Index (Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.), a comprehensive assessment of Americans' attitudes toward Asian Americans, and one of...

Today, ahead of Free the Pill Day on May 9, a coalition of more than 100 national, state, and local reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations, researchers, and health care providers are celebrating their commitment to moving birth...

The National Veterans Network (NVN) invites the public to share their story for its #IAmAmerican social media campaign. The NVN strives to educate current and future generations about the extraordinary legacy of American WWII soldiers of Japanese...

Today, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and a coalition of partners including the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, launched the See Us Unite cultural campaign, a...

Rise, a civil rights accelerator that empowers everyday citizens to pen their own rights into existence, and RUN AAPI, a nonprofit rewriting the cultural and political narrative on what it means to be AAPI in America, has worked with top-tier...

Bell Let's Talk today announced $750,000 in new grants from the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund to 6 more organizations working to improve access to mental health care for members of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities in...

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council President and CEO Michelle Sourie Robinson announced today at the organization's 2021 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference the results of a study on economic equity for people of color ? which showed...

In response to the alarming surge in hate incidents targeting the Asian American community, Asian Americans Advancing Justice ? Los Angeles, a leading legal and civil rights organization, is launching its first-ever bystander intervention initiative....

Panda Express®, the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in the U.S., was built on a foundation of bridging cultures?and flavors? to bring people together. Having always had deep relationships in the diverse communities it serves,...

This May, NASA celebrates the contributions of its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees ? past and present ? with a variety of internal and external events and products centered around the theme: Advancing Leaders Through...

The Asian Financial Society (AFS) strongly condemns acts of bias and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members and businesses. We are deeply saddened to see the horrific tragedies against AAPI individuals, groups,...

This May, celebrate Pacific Islander stories and storytellers with Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC). This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the media organization and their global collective of established and emerging content creators...

The ancient city of Suzhou is celebrating its rich tea culture by inviting social media followers on a journey through the sprawling tea fields that produce Biluochun, one of China's most prized teas. The art of producing Biluochun has been...

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement to mark Asian Heritage Month: "May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Asian...

More than $410,000 was raised for Scarborough's community hospitals on Thursday, April 22 as Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation once again hit the airwaves for the annual Chinese Radiothon event. Live-to-air on Sing Tao A1 Chinese Radio AM...

The Asian American Foundation ("TAAF") today announced its launch as a convener, incubator, and funder for the Asian American and Pacific Islander ("AAPI") community. TAAF has already raised $125 million among its board members to support AAPI...

Today marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month. This year's theme, Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve, embodies pan-Asian diversity and the invaluable achievements of communities of Asian descent in all parts of Canadian society. It also...

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate in a leadership panel hosted by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to discuss anti-Asian racism. Event: Minister Ng to participate in leadership panel to...

In honour of May's Asian Heritage Month, SiriusXM will feature a range of programming across entertainment, politics and sports that celebrates the rich Asian Canadian and Asian American and Pacific Islander (APPI) culture, traditions and history,...

In honor of May's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher will feature a range of programming across music, entertainment, politics and sports that celebrates the rich AAPI culture, traditions and...

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate in a leadership panel hosted by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to discuss anti-Asian racism. Event: Minister Ng to participate in leadership panel to...

Texas homebuyers are more diverse, while also earning higher incomes compared to national homebuyers, according to the 2021 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report released by Texas Realtors. The annual report provides in-depth insights into the...

Financial Executives International (FEI), the association of choice for finance leaders, today released the following statement. FEI strives to be a diverse and inclusive community of financial leaders. Our association promotes continuous learning...

New Mexico's Asian communities will virtually provide cultural performances and music, bright Japanese floral arrangements, intricate Chinese art activities and much more beginning at 10:00 a.m. MT, Saturday, May 8. The Smithsonian Affiliated...

This year's festival will be held from Fri, 06/11 to Mon, 06/21, and online venues begin on Tues, 04/27. With the theme "CINEMADventure," more than 500 short films from around the world will be screened. The addition of new competitions such as the...

Island Pacific, a Filipino Supermarket chain expressed solidarity with Union City Police Department, Alameda County District Attorney's Office, and the Union City Human Relations Committee by providing resources such as its facilities against Asian...

Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest integrated, nonprofit health care organization, is supporting 13 organizations across the United States whose work focuses on ending the generational cycles of trauma caused by structural racism and injustice...

At the culmination of a first-ever virtual summit for nearly 700 Illinois influencers across Illinois, prominent elected officials vowed to do their part to bring about systematic changes to end disparities for older adults of color. Here are the...

Why does a Buddha statue make a peace sign pose? What kind of smile can last through 1,000 years? The year 2020 marks the 1,560th anniversary of the excavation of Longmen Grottoes. Irgashev Shakhrukh, a young man from Russia, arrived at a place...

With a second wave of COVID-19 spiraling out of control in India - record numbers of positive cases and the death toll mounting - the U.S.-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) has been working behind the scenes to negotiate the release of...

In 2020, while facing the raging pandemic, China took the lead in containing the coronavirus and became the only country in the world to achieve positive economic growth. At the same time, the Russian young man Malinin Stepan studied in the Shaanxi...

As part of its continued commitment to empowering young leaders and education, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly sponsored and participated in the virtual 16th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program on...

Short documentary film IN THE VISIBLE is now available on YouTube. Director Natasha Lee and Producer Lucia Tran assembled an all-volunteer, all Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) identifying crew in the days following the March 16, 2021, mass...

Author Christine Paik (https://www.christinepaik.com/) followed the late Ms. Cleary's advice, after wishing there were more Asian American books for herself growing up and now, for her own children. With the recent rise in Anti-Asian rhetoric and...

The Paley Center for Media today announced its next PaleyImpact event bringing together leading figures in media, entertainment, and sports to discuss, Media's Role in Combating Hate and Violence Towards Asians and Pacific Islanders. The recent...

Barrier-breaking Asian American actress and author, Irene Tsu, plays the role of Nai Nai, the calm and caring grandma in the Netflix Originals film, Over the Moon (2020). Directed by legendary animator Glen Keane and nominated for Best Animated...

Talkshoplive® today announced their commitment to support and celebrate the unique diversity that makes up all communities through their #ShopAsian week which will showcase and shine light on Asian entrepreneurs and Asian-owned businesses. ...

Gree Electric Appliances, INC., a world leader for air conditioners and home appliances, launched a series of home appliances on Amazon US. The initial innovative offerings include window air conditioners, dehumidifiers Chalet, and portable air...