The Trump administration says it is removing about 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act health insurance plans after a federal review found what officials described as fraudulent or improper enrollments. Vice President JD Vance announced the move during a White House press conference on September 22, saying the effort is...
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The Qixi Festival, often called Chinese Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It honors the legend of Zhinu (the Weaver Girl) and Niulang (the Cowherd). These were two lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and reunited for one night each year...
Read More2026 NCAAC & ILF Youth Entrepreneurship Contest Award Ceremony
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Vice President JD Vance Holds Press Conference on Fraud
The Trump administration says it is removing about 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act health insurance plans after a federal review found what officials described as fraudulent or improper enrollments. Vice President JD Vance announced the move during a White House press conference on September 22, saying the effort is part of a broader campaign […]
An exploration of Mid-Autumn festival
The Mid-Autumn festival (also called the Moon Festival), which occurs on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, is one of the long established and most important traditional Chinese festivals. At the Mid-Autumn festival, the family will gather in a circle around the table, chatting, laughing, sharing stories about this […]
A Museum of Our Own: Inside the Effort to Build a Home for AAPI History in D.C.
Stroll down the National Mall on any weekend, and you’ll witness millions of visitors celebrating the stories that shaped the United States. From the National Museum of the American Indian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the capital has evolved into a beautifully diverse tapestry of architecture, each building […]
From Taiwan to Chapel Hill: Jensen Huang’s North Carolina Moment
On September 1–2, 2026, Chapel Hill became a meeting place for some of the most influential figures in technology and international innovation. At the center was Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, who traveled to North Carolina for the G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn. The two-day meeting brought together representatives from the […]
How Asian Americans Are Contributing to the Rise of AI Through New Businesses and Start Ups.
Artificial Intelligence is one of the well known and most talked about topics as of the 2020s and for the foreseeable future. This is why tens of thousands of people across the globe are looking to take advantage of this opportunity and grow businesses of their own centered around AI, many of these people being […]
Qixi Festival: An Ancient Tradition That Lives On Today and How It Is Celebrated in the Asian American Community
The Qixi Festival, often called Chinese Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It honors the legend of Zhinu (the Weaver Girl) and Niulang (the Cowherd). These were two lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and reunited for one night each year by a bridge of magpies. […]
2026 NCAAC & ILF Youth Entrepreneurship Contest Award Ceremony
The 2026 North Carolina Youth Entrepreneurship Contest concluded with an awards ceremony held at the Cary Chamber of Commerce on July 25. The competition was jointly organized by the North Carolina Chapter of the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) and the North Carolina Asian American Coalition (NCAAC). Open to high school students across North Carolina, the […]
Soccer Strengthens Asian American Communities Across the United States
Soccer has become one of the fastest-growing sports among Asian American communities across the United States. Families from countries such as Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines have helped this sport gain a lot of attention. Today, thousands of Asian American children compete in local leagues, club programs, and school teams. This makes […]
America at 250: Asian Americans and Belonging
On July 4th, 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. Fireworks light up the sky from coast to coast, leaders will speak about liberty and democracy, and Americans of every background will gather to celebrate the nation’s founding. For Asian Americans, this anniversary carries a special meaning. It is a […]
Korematsu Institute Names Courtney Peagler Executive Director as Organization Scales National Impact
The Fred T. Korematsu Institute, a cornerstone of national civil rights education, has announced the promotion of Courtney Peagler to Executive Director. The move signals a strategic shift for the organization as it expands its reach to meet an increasing demand for civil rights advocacy and historical education. […]
