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With affirmative action on the line, colleges consider changes to the admissions process

A Supreme Court ruling that could eradicate race-conscious college admissions has some schools looking for new ways to maintain or increase diversity among students. 
Students walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in August 2020.
Students walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in August 2020.

Elite Virginia high school doesn't discriminate against Asian Americans, court finds

The decision overturns a ruling last year from a federal judge who found that the school engaged in “racial balancing” when it overhauled its admissions policy.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Va.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Va.

Ming-Na Wen, 'Joy Luck Club' actor, will finally get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The actor’s “Joy Luck Club” co-stars Tamlyn Tomita, Lauren Tom and Rosalind Chao will be delivering speeches during the unveiling ceremony. 
Ming-Na Wen poses on night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles.
Ming-Na Wen poses on night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles.

Indian and Filipino restaurants underrepresented in the Asian food scene, new study says

How immigration and colonialism have made Chinese and Japanese food staples in the U.S. — but have left Indian food in the dust.
Kuya Lord prepares food at the Filipino pop-up restaurant he created in his garage in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.
Kuya Lord prepares food at the Filipino pop-up restaurant he created in his garage in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.

Chinese immigrants sue Florida for law banning certain nationals from buying property

“This impact is exactly what laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the California Alien Land Law of 1913 did more than a hundred years ago,” the lawsuit says.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during his State of the State
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during his State of the State

'American Idol' crowns first Pacific Islander and Hawaii native as winner

Iam Tongi, 18, went viral after his first audition with an emotional performance dedicated to his late father.
Iam Tongi performs on "American Idol."
Iam Tongi performs on "American Idol."

Asian Americans are least likely of all racial groups to have an end-of-life plan, new study finds

After the pandemic and rise in racially-motivated attacks, experts say more Asians are thinking about their end-of-life plans. But they aren’t always saying them out loud.
A nurse holding a woman's hand on a cane.
A nurse holding a woman's hand on a cane.

Young Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have the highest cancer death rates, research shows

Federal data has traditionally grouped together those of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent, concealing the disparities, the report said. 
Patient in bed in a hospital
Patient in bed in a hospital

Fans upset by death of Marvel's first Muslim superhero

Ms. Marvel works alongside Spider-Man in the upcoming comic to save the world before dying heroically, according to Marvel.
Kamala Khan dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26.
Kamala Khan dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26.

Most endangered U.S. historic sites include two Chinatowns

As gentrification pushes into ethnic enclaves across the country, a historic preservation group says the Chinatowns in Philadelphia and Seattle are facing threats.
A person crosses the street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia
A person crosses the street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia

DeSantis criticized for mandating Asian American history while banning courses on 'systemic racism'

“Racial justice can’t be a zero- sum game for communities of color,” said Gregg Orton, national director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans.
Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis

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