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The Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of race-based affirmative action in college admissions.Its ruling will be of particular interest to my class high school juniors who would be the first affected by a change in admissions policies.Like many Asian American students, I believe the system as it stands makes it more difficult for me to gain acceptance to elite colleges.

Asian-American parents delivered a simple message to Democratic New York lawmakers Friday: Lift the charter school cap!
"We pay so many taxes.We have a right as parents and children to the best education, best schools and best academics for all our children," said parent Judy Wong, during a rally outside the Department of Education headquarters in lower Manhattan.

Fed chair Jerome Powell said the Fed should resist addressing social issues, yet it mandates that banks "manage the financial risks of climate change."Getty Images/ Alex Wong
Filegate: Did a Dem Fink on Biden?"CBS never identified the anonymous sources" behind its scandal-breaking Jan. 9 scoop on Joe Biden's illegal retention of classified Obama-era documents, observes Merrill Matthews at The Hill, and "a case can be made that the White House never intended or wanted the story out in the public.

WASHINGTON  The future of affirmative action in higher education will be on the line in a pair of cases to be argued at the Supreme Court on Monday challenging race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.The court has repeatedly upheld similar programs, most recently in 2016, saying that educational diversity is a compelling interest that justifies taking account of race as one factor among many in admissions decisions.

WASHINGTON  The future of affirmative action in higher education will be on the line in a pair of cases to be argued at the Supreme Court on Monday challenging race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.The court has repeatedly upheld similar programs, most recently in 2016, saying that educational diversity is a compelling interest that justifies taking account of race as one factor among many in admissions decisions.

Major League Baseball announced the debut of "MLB Together," a new platform emphasizing the league's efforts to make important societal contributions through the power of partnership and community.MLB Together will embody the sport's guiding principles of community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, social impact and volunteerism, and also feature a new mental health and wellness initiative geared toward youth.

WNYC Studios; KUOW; KQED; KCUR; NPR; WWNO and WRKF Need a new podcast?The NPR One team has gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.More Perfect More Perfect from WNYC Studios brings the nation's highest court down to earth, telling the human dramas at the Supreme Court that shape so many aspects of American life from our reproductive choices to our voice in democracy.

Photo by Michael Minasi/KUT.A state trooper performs a traffic stop off East Riverside Drive last week.Texas Department of Public Safety has made a deal with the Austin Police Department to help with patrols.Monday, May 1, 2023 by Andrew Weber, KUT
New data from the Travis County Attorney's Office shows Black and Latino people have been disproportionately arrested by state police in the last few weeks.

What does U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal think of Molly Metz's story?In a wide-ranging Clause 8 interview, that is one of the only questions Vidal chooses not to answer directly.While acknowledging that the patent system could use improvements in a variety of areas, Vidal makes it clear she prefers for the focus to be on positive stories about how the U.S. patent system is "the gold standard."

Media "I hope when people hear when I'm retiring, all the politicians are out celebrating."Trailblazing political reporter and "On The Record" co-host Janet Wu retired from WCVB this week, finishing a career in journalism that spans five decades.Wu has covered politics for WCVB for nearly 40 years, making her mark as the first Asian American and first woman to serve as a Massachusetts State House television reporter.

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Brooklynites celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a joyous musical celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Thursday.

Happy Monday, everyone!AAPI Cocktail Week is making a local debut with Asian sips and a drink-making competition.Plus, you can snag tickets to see popular DC rock band The Walkmen at one of their homecoming shows.Best Things to Do This Week



National Memorial Day Parade.Honor the sacrifice of America's soldiers and service members at the National Memorial Day Parade.

Happy Thursday, everyone!Celebrate the special women in your life for Mother's Day at a number of concerts and arts festivals this weekend; there's a community spring book fair to explore, too.Best Things to Do This Weekend


Jewish Film and Music Festival.The Jewish Film and Music Festival returns with more than 50 films, concerts, and conversations highlighting international voices and stories.

President Joe Biden mispronounced the name of Asian American producer Joan Shigekawa for the second time in less than two months on Monday.During a White House screening of the upcoming Disney show American Born Chinese on Monday which was held in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Biden made reference to his event in March where he honored a group of trailblazing artists with National Medals of Arts and Humanities.

Happy Monday, everyone!Eat delicious, healthy bites during DC Veg Restaurant Week, or shop new spring plants in celebration of DC Plant Week.If you're looking for something to do besides greenery fun, then see Rare Essence vibe out at the National Gallery of Art.Best Things to Do This Week


AAPI Heritage Month Celebration.

A crowd dances at last year's Vibrate D.C. (Killthelight)Tara Algios is no stranger to D.C.'s underground dance music scene.They spent years building a reputation for splashy techno tracks at warehouse parties like Roam and experimental all-nighters like L.E.N.G., but when the pandemic struck, they found themselves untethered.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled on Tuesday in favor of a new admissions process at one of the most prestigious public high schools in the country, and found that it had not discriminated against Asian American students in its admissions policies.Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, in Alexandria, Va., had replaced the admissions exam with an essay and began admitting students from a cross-section of schools, with weight given to poorer students and those learning English.

President Joe Biden Monday called for major studios to come up with a fair deal for striking writers who have demanded changes to their contracts.The president made the comments while honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the White House with a star-studded screening of American Born Chinese, a show set to premiere later this month.

President Joe Biden announced Friday that Neera Tanden will succeed Susan Rice as the White House domestic policy adviser.The White House announced last week that Susan Rice would be leaving her post this month, marking one of the Biden administration's highest-profile departures as the president's domestic agenda stalls in a divided Congress.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh confirmed Thursday he will leave his position in the Biden administration in March and assume the role of executive director for the National Hockey League Players' Association, the sports union announced.Walsh's exit marks the first Cabinet secretary departure of Joe Biden's presidency.

Red Sox fans got their first glimpse of Masataka Yoshida at this year's World Baseball Classic, which sparked emerging hype for the Japanese star.Prior to Boston's game against the Cardinals on Friday, Yoshida reunited with Team Japan teammate Lars Nootbaar.The St. Louis outfielder's mother is Japanese, and he received an invite to represent her home country at the WBC.

Masataka Yoshida quickly became a star for the Red Sox in early May, and he's enjoying every minute of it.NESN celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this week when NESN Clubhouse kid co-host Jaden honored his family's heritage by interviewing the Boston left fielder in Japanese.

During a recent weekday lunch rush at his restaurant on the Upper West Side, Richard Lam hurried around the dining room fielding orders from his regulars for dishes like wonton soup, General Tso's chicken and fried rice.Moments earlier, Mr. Lam recommended a plate of crispy chicharrones de pollo to a first-time customer who learned about the diner from a viral TikTok video posted in March.

The K-pop juggernaut BTS will release an oral history of the group in South Korea and the United States on July 9, its U.S. publisher, Flatiron Books, said on Thursday.The book, Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS, was written by the journalist Myeongseok Kang and members of the group, and it will be published in South Korea by Big Hit Music.

The Freer Gallery of Art, part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023.(Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)Comment Gift Article The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has multiple reasons to celebrate over the next few weeks.First, there's the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Freer Gallery of Art - which, with the adjoining Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, displays the Smithsonian's collections of Asian art.

Actors Simu Liu, George Takei, Ken Jeong, Sherry Cola, Olivia Munn, Akemi Look and Daniel Dae Kim have spoken out after 10 people were killed and 10 more were wounded following a shooting in Monterey Park on Saturday night.They are among many Hollywood figures of Asian descent mourning the victims of the tragedy, which unfolded inside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio on West Garvey Avenue, near the site of a Lunar New Year festival held earlier that day.

It was the most personal story that Maggie Tokuda-Hall had ever written: the tale of how her grandparents met and fell in love at an incarceration camp in Idaho that held Japanese Americans during World War II.The book, called Love in the Library, is aimed at six- to nine-year-olds.Published last year by a small children's publisher, Candlewick Press, it drew glowing reviews, but sales were modest.

"We will stand up to hatred and bullying wherever it rears its head."Such was the message at the 2016 Risa K. Lambert Luncheon, Chicago's massive fundraiser for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.That same season, Donald Trump was running his first presidential campaign, which was fueled with language and policy of overt misogyny, racism and Islamophobia.

Spring training is well underway and Opening Day is almost upon us.And ahead of the first official baseball of the year later this month, the Chicago White Sox have released their schedule of promotions for the 2023 season.Here is everything you want to know.Bobbleheads
We'll start with the bobbleheads, a fan favorite and collectible.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time dedicated to reflect upon and celebrate the stories and accomplishments of Asian American and Pacific Islanders.The Washington area has plenty going on this month, including street fairs, educational talks, performances, and more.Here's a look at what's happening in May:
National Museum of Asian Art Centennial Festival ProgrammingNational Museum of Asian Art Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 14 The National Museum of Asian Art is celebrating its 100th year of operations with a festival devoted to Asian art, cuisine, literature, and history.

The new 43rd Council district - covering Bensonhurst, New Utrecht, and parts of Dyker Heights and Sunset Park -- is currently 54% Asian.Corbis via Getty Images
Democrats could soon be feeling blue over the city's first Asian-majority Council district.Pols, pundits and activists on both sides of the political aisle say Republicans are primed to win the new "Asian opportunity" Council district in southern Brooklyn - even though it was carved out by a Dem-controlled commission.

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The Department of Homeland Security has a complex registration system for those from other countries who are working in the U.S. and/or desiring to immigrate here.Individuals who have permission to work in the U.S. with a green card are required to register each year until their status is reviewed and changes.

Grassroots momentum is growing among New York's minority communities to lift the cap on charter schools, with Asian-American parents holding a rally Friday outside the city Dept. of Education headquarters.The push from the Asian community for school choice comes just three days after 500 predominantly black and Hispanic parents held a pro-charter school event outside City Hall.

To be honest, I've said "yes" too many times in my career.Some have given me opportunities and blessings, while some have ended in resentment, regret, and burnout.Those regretful yeses left me feeling like an empty vessel of a person.Of a designer.Of an employee.My impulsive trigger for saying yes, or rather, my difficulty in saying no roots back to my childhood.

Public servant Susan Zhuang, who currently serves as Assemblymember William Colton's Chief of Staff, has announced her candidacy for the New York City Council in the newly-redrawn 43rd Council District."I am running as a common sense Democrat who intends to seek common sense solutions to critical and challenging issues that impact our daily lives," Zhuang said during an announcement Jan. 3. "Your issues are my issues.

On the final Sunday of the general election season, Illinois Democrats led by Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. J.B. Pritzker aimedto energize Black voters to get to the polls while Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey promoted the Christian conservatism that is abasis of his campaign.The visit by Harris - the nation's first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president - came one day after President Joe Biden stumped for congressional candidates in the Chicago area as Illinois' Democratic control of government faces a test from voters on Tuesday.

A convicted sex offender was allowed to openly spew anti-Asian bigotry at a public City Council hearing this week without even the pols running the session stopping him or objecting.Douglas Powell, an ex-con affiliated with the lefty advocacy group Vocal-NY, spouted his racist hate Thursday while saying he supports a proposed city law that would bar landlords from conducting criminal background checks on prospective tenants.

KPOP, a new Broadway musical both celebrating and exploring the wildly popular Korean music genre, will close on Sunday, just two weeks after opening.The producers had hoped that the large and youthful global fan base for K-pop music would lead to a strong audience for the show, but instead it faced anemic ticket sales that made it impossible to keep going.

A 19-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with a hate crime in a vile attack on a subway rider who was punched, kicked and called an "Asian pig" during a fight over seats, police said.Dream Commisso of Manhattan was nabbed Tuesday night in East Harlem and booked on charges of assault as a hate crime, aggravated harassment, assault, menacing and harassment.

A hate-spewing trio called a man an "Asian pig" and kicked and punched him on a Midtown train after demanding that he and a female companion give up their seats, cops said Sunday.The three suspects, a man and two women, approached their 42-year-old victim and his 41-year-old female companion on the shuttle train from Grand Central Station to Times Square around 8 p.m. Saturday, police said.

A TikTok reviewer is slamming the restaurant One if by Land, Two if by Sea for allegedly discriminating against Asian diners.TikTok / rokug4n
One of New York City's most romantic restaurants is under fire for allegedly discriminating against Asian diners.A woman is calling out fine dining Greenwich Village landmark One If By Land, Two If By Sea on TikTok for its alleged discriminatory practices that includes seating Asian diners on the second floor of its restaurant, separate from other diners on the first floor.

Democrats in New York were clinging to their supermajorities in the State Legislature as of Wednesday morning, with a handful of competitive races still too close to call, stalling Republican hopes of curbing Albany's leftward tilt.Democrats retained control of the 63-seat State Senate, but it remained unclear if Republicans  who won seats on Long Island and flipped another in the Hudson Valley  had netted the two seats necessary to eliminate Democrats' veto-proof supermajority.