Top 10 News of 2024
As 2024 unfolded, the world witnessed a series of pivotal events that shaped global politics, culture, and technological progress. From historic elections across the world to groundbreaking scientific achievements in…
Filibuster: A Persistent Controversy in American Politics
The filibuster has long been a contentious issue in national politics. After gaining control of both houses in 2020, many Democrats pushed to abolish it. However, with Republicans winning a…
The Power of Asian Americans: Key Issues in the 2024 Election
As November 5th slowly approaches, the Asian American community finds ourselves at a juncture, winding our way through an area that is not familiar to everyone. Given a growing population,…
Lt. Governors Mark Robinson and Winsome Sears stand with Asians suing Harvard for discrimination at Supreme Court
AANN EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, May 9th, 2022, The Lieutenant Governors of North Carolina and Virginia, Mark Robinson and Winsome Sears, respectively, filed a joint amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in order to show solidarity with the Asian American students suing Harvard and The University of North Carolina for alleged discrimination in their admission processes. This story will continue to be updated as more information is received.
Kan Qiu and the Future of West Coast Asian Americans
Kan Qiu, the leader of civil rights group Washington Asians for Equality, sits down with AANN reporters Harrison Chen and Adrian Tong to discuss the future of Asian Americans and the current situation in the United States.
American Coalition for Equality Urges Community To Join The Fight To Defend Prop 209
Kan Qiu from the American Coalition for Equality (ACE) describes the repeal of Prop 209, which prevents governmental institutions from considering race, sex, or ethnicity, specifically in the areas of public employment, public contracting, and public education. A repeal of Prop 209 would open the door to even more discrimination against Asian Americans and other minorities.