AAPI

In this February 2021 photo, protestors hold signs that read "hate is a virus" and "stop Asian hate" at an anti-racism rally in New York City's Washington Square Park. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, the White House announced a multi-agency effort to fight anti-Asian American hate in the wake of the brutal stabbing of an 18-year-old Indiana University student. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Days after Indiana attack, White House vows to fight hate against Asian Americans

BY: - January 17, 2023

WASHINGTON— The White House on Tuesday announced a multi-agency strategy to help combat anti-Asian American hate, promote language access and improve governmental data collection for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community. “This unprecedented plan builds on the administration’s broader equity agenda,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during Tuesday’s press briefing. […]

woman inside a polling location sits at a table with a sign that reads "se habla español"

Some Arkansas counties recruit bilingual poll workers ahead of Nov. 8 election

BY: - October 10, 2022

Alex Reyes is the sole Hispanic poll worker in Yell County, where about 21 percent of the population is Hispanic. In the coming election cycles, Reyes believes more bilingual poll workers like her will be needed to help the state’s increasingly diverse population. “This is the tip of the iceberg…you’re going to need to speak […]