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Politics

AAPI Caucus Says Farewell to Two Members

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COMMUNITY & POLITICS

‘Taste and Tell: AAPI Food Pioneers, Journalism and Community’

A Perfect Day for a Parade at Nisei Week

Rising Stars Youth Leadership Accepting Applications for RS 23 Sessions

JANM Sets Reopening Date of Jan. 23, 2027

Matsuri Day at Gardena Valley JCI

Manon Iwata Receives Congressional Award Gold Medal

Long Beach Buddhist Church Obon on Aug. 29

OCO Natsu Matsuri on Aug. 29 at Tanaka Farms

Stop The Hate

Dave Min Signs Defaced with Anti-Asian Hate Speech

Providing Opportunities for Seniors: The Caring Cubing Community Holds Second Class

State Attorney General Releases Hate Crime Report

Sunday Vigil Commemorates Vincent Chin’s Death

You Are Not Alone: Community Services Stand Against Hate

The Occupation and Those Left Behind

Asian Resource Hub Aims to Increase Access to Vital Services

Roque Family Seeks Justice

Encounter Hate? Report It

Walk to Support Suicide Prevention: Changing Tides’ Ripple Effect

Internment and Intersectionality: George Takei Speaks

AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate Event at JANM

MANAA Demands Apology from Shane Gillis Ahead of His Hosting ‘SNL’

Memorial Held for Victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre

After Decades of Struggle, Asian Americans Are Enjoying Unprecedented Media Success

Bronzeville: The Rise and Fall of Little Tokyo’s Black Community

SPORTS

Shotokan Karate of America to Host 67th Annual Nisei Week Karate Exhibition and Tournament

Having a Ball Despite U.S.World Cup Loss

A Champion of Resilience

AEW Forbidden Door Explodes at SAP Center

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A Legacy of Classical Japanese Dance from Nisei Week Choreographers

JANM Opposes Planned Closure of National Archives at San Francisco

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RETIREMENT TIPS: Jump-starting the Next Generation: Trump Accounts

COLUMNISTS

IT PAYS TO KNOW: Why Do Older Adults Fall?

KEYS TO FITNESS: Being a Good Ambassador

THROUGH THE FIRE: Voices and Prayers

IT PAYS TO KNOW: National Senior Citizens Day

IT PAYS TO KNOW: New Medi-Cal Asset Test Is Coming

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