Clinton hires former Planned Parenthood staffer for Asian outreach

FoxNews.com - The Hillary Clinton campaign has hired a former Planned Parenthood organizer to rally support from Asian Americans. The Clinton campaign announced on Tuesday that it hired Lisa…

The Voting Rights Act 50 Years Later

New York Law Journal - Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), often referred to as the “crown jewel” of the civil rights…

Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown has just 300 Chinese-American residents left

Fusion - The ornate, colorful welcome gate at the entrance to Washington D.C.‘s Chinatown once marked a thriving immigrant neighborhood. Like Chinatowns in big cities around the U.S., the…

Indian Guest Workers to Receive '$20 Million in Settlement With Signal Int'l'

India West - Bringing an end to one of the largest-ever human trafficking cases in U.S. history, shipping giant Signal International LLC agreed July 12 to settle 11 lawsuits for a total of $20 million…

Signal International to pay $20M, issue apology to settle guest worker cases

Alabama Media Group - The Southern Poverty Law Center confirmed Tuesday Signal International has agreed to a $20 million settlement to resolve 11 outstanding lawsuits representing 200 guest workers…

The Remaining Chinese in DC's Chinatown Fight for Their Sense of Community

Nonprofit Quarterly - If you need yet another reason to remember the crucial importance of nonprofit advocacy, consider the Museum Square battle going on right now in Washington, D.C.…

In Strategy to Help English-Learners, New York Expands Dual-Language Programs

Education Week - As the New York City district forges ahead to add or expand dual-language programs at 40 schools this coming fall, education leaders here continue to grapple with issues that have…

In Strategy to Help English-Learners, New York Expands Dual-Language Programs

Education Week - As the New York City district forges ahead to add or expand dual-language programs at 40 schools this coming fall, education leaders here continue to grapple with issues that have…

Activist Group Denounces Owner of 83-85 Bowery Over Condition of Buildings

The Lo-Down - An advocacy organization, Coalition to Protect Chinatown & the Lower East Side, staged a protest yesterday in front of 83-85 Bowery, in an effort to force the landlord to take better…

Coalition Sues Harvard Over Alleged Admission Racial Quotas

NBC News - A coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a complaint today against Harvard University, asking for an investigation into what it alleges are “discriminatory…

Your favorite NJ nail salon may be a sweatshop - Editorial

Newark Start-Ledger - The New York Times has exposed horrific abuse of workers in nail salons, most of whom are immigrants, and there’s no reason to think this stops at the Hudson. New Jersey…

Local Groups Rally at Extell's Cherry Street Site, Demand Zoning Changes

The Lo-Down - Community activists from several groups staged a protest today across the street from Extell Development’s massive project on the site of the former Cherry Street Pathmark store.…

Groups Set to Protest Extell's Massive Two Bridges Tomorrow Morning

The Lo-Down - Local community activists are stepping up their campaign against Extell Development’s massive new residential project at the former Pathmark site on Cherry Street. The luxury…

'Shot Across the Bows: Restaurant Workers Win $2.7 Million Suit

NBC News - Nine Korean and two Latino restaurant workers have been awarded $2,672,657 in damages by a US District Court from Kum Gang San, a large and well-known Korean restaurant with multiple…

Neal Katyal Receives AALDEF 2015 Justice in Action Award

India West - The Asian American Legal Defense Fund honored partner Neal Katyal Feb. 23 with a 2015 Justice in Action Award, which was presented to him at AALDEF’s Annual Lunar New Year Gala in…

Miss Philippines: 'I Really Wanted to Win But Felt Sad for Miss Colombia'

NBC News - Sunday night’s surprise ending to the Miss Universe Pageant saw host Steve Harvey accidentally announce Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez the winner, only to backtrack on air moments…

Workers Awarded $14M in Forced Labor Trial

Courthouse News Service - A federal jury on Wednesday awarded $14M million in compensatory and punitive damages to five Indian guest workers who said they were lured to the U.S. on false promises of…

At Cornell University, students have had the opportunity to pursue the academic program of Asian American Studies since 1987. On the other hand, while Princeton has certificate programs in African…

Asian-American Groups Urge SCOTUS to End Injunction Against Obama's Immigration Actions

NBC News - In an amicus brief filed this week, the National Council of Asian and Pacific Americans (NCAPA), along with 11 of its member groups, joined more than 200 immigration, civil rights, and…

101 Charities You Could Donate to This Holiday Season

New York Magazine - Those at a loss for where to give back this season may want to dive into this roundup of 101 charities by category – women’s rights and health, LGBT, hunger,…