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Movies bypass Asian and Pacific Islander actors and directors, study finds

Hollywood's top grossing films rarely include Asian and Pacific Islander roles and when they do actors are cast in stereotypical roles. The exception: Dwayne Johnson, who accounts for a third of all API lead actor roles.
by Vanessa Romo

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'Things can come home again': Sacred birch bark scroll to return to White Earth Nation

'Things can come home again': Sacred birch bark scroll to return to White Earth Nation

A birch bark scroll that Ojibwe people consider among their most important cultural items will be returning to the White Earth Nation after being held for decades by collectors. Experts say it's a small success in what is a constant struggle to find and reclaim culturally significant items taken from Indigenous people and sold among private collectors.
by Dan Gunderson

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Deborah Archer of ACLU speaks at Westminster Town Hall Forum 'Arc Toward Justice' series

Deborah Archer of ACLU speaks at Westminster Town Hall Forum 'Arc Toward Justice' series

Deborah Archer, the president of the American Civil Liberties Union, speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum’s May series, “The Arc Toward Justice: Taking Stock One Year After George Floyd’s Death.”
by MPR News Staff

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What the new monthly child tax credits mean for you and your family

What the new monthly child tax credits mean for you and your family

"For working families with children, this tax cut sends a clear message: Help is here," said President Joe Biden, touting the tax credit that gives American families up to an extra $1,600 per child.
by Vanessa Romo

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'If hate is a virus, there is no vaccine': Asian photographers speak out

'If hate is a virus, there is no vaccine': Asian photographers speak out

Nearly two months since shootings at three Atlanta-area spas left eight people dead — including six women of Asian descent — a group of photographers reflect on what it means to be Asian American.
by Xueying Chang

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Engaging with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A reading list

Engaging with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A reading list

Over the past year, stories surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been full of violence and grief — here are some reading recommendations that'll take you beyond just suffering.
by Janet W. Lee and Summer Thomad

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80% of Asian Americans say they are discriminated against

80% of Asian Americans say they are discriminated against

A recent survey has indicated most Asian Americans feel a sense of disrespect from other Americans. It also revealed a portion of people are unaware of increased violence against Asian Americans.
by Dustin Jones

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