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Former Groesbeck high school named a historical marker

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Student crowned Miss Virginia Teen USA is making history

Ashley Wang is the first Chinese-American crowned Miss Virginia Teen USA in history.
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Central Texas Asian Pacific Festival returns to Killeen this weekend

It's an outdoor festival that promises to bring a day rich with Asian American Pacific Islander culture from food, cultural performances and vendors.
AAPI Heritage

In the News Now: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month

A closer look at Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage month. The impacts and contributions seen across the US from this growing community.
AAPI Heritage

Texas takes the crown at Miss USA Universe pageant

28-year-old R'Bonney Gabriel continues to make history as the first Asian-American Miss Texas, and now the first Filipino American winner of Miss USA.
AAPI Heritage

AAPI Heritage: Belton families celebrate graduates with cultural traditions

Recent grads Charles Ilaoa and Taylor Hiile Quereto Medeiros received leis and smiles from loved ones after Belton High School's graduation ceremony, Thursday.
AAPI Heritage

AAPI Heritage Month: Vietnamese Americans and War Trauma

A look at a first-of-its-kind study delving into wartime trauma on Vietnamese Americans. Cognitive health will be tracked for 5 years.
AAPI Heritage

Asian AND American: An AAPI Heritage Month Special

Journalists around the country explore the history of anti-Asian hate in the U.S., stereotypes and microaggressions we're still fighting, and where to go from here.
AAPI Heritage

What is Sikhism? Breaking down an often-stereotyped religion

“People definitely noticed me in an airport or on an airplane, right? We're noticeable. And at the same time, people have no idea who we are.”
AAPI Heritage

Is there a connection between COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate crimes? | AAPI Heritage Month

Since the pandemic began, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. have reported an increase in experiences of racism, hostility and violence.
AAPI Heritage

Spike in Asian American hate crimes sparks movements for change

Asian Americans have used COVID pandemic-fueled hate to spread more awareness around hate crimes.
AAPI Heritage

'We want to celebrate Asian joy': Spike in Asian American hate crimes sparks movements for change

Asian Americans have used the pandemic-fueled hate to spread more awareness around hate crimes and they say more action is needed.