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The best 2018 books for children and young adult readers

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'Public Charge'

Driven by fear, green-card holders are avoiding government aid, advocates say

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How lion dancing teaches younger generations responsibility, discipline

Linda Xiao

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As marijuana industry grows, modern chefs tackle edible weed

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Why comedian Robin Tran says comedy saved her life

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What 20 years of improv taught actor Eugene Cordero

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How spoken word taught this stand-up comic the magic of performance

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How stand-up comedian Sheng Wang learned to appreciate silence onstage

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This Emmy-nominated filmmaker has her roots in stand-up comedy

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The big break: How comedian Sherry Cola found her way to stand-up

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What happens to the hate crimes that aren't counted?
While many expressed alarm over the increase in hate crimes across America, there were also concerns about reporting procedures used to tally the data.
When storm recovery happens without government cash
“I don’t want to live on Saipan if this is always what’s going to happen. I don’t want to work so hard here if my house is going to be destroyed by typhoons.”
Longer waits for noncitizen spouses' green card applications
“With so many announcements of proposed changes to our immigration laws, it’s had a chilling effect."
What is legal affirmative action?
"For a university’s race-conscious policy to be considered legal, they must show that race-neutral methods of diversifying their students are not enough."
After Philippine independence, Hispanic influence remains
“You can’t just forget the three-and-a-half century Spanish influence in the Philippines.”
Pardoned political activist eyes return to Cambodia
“To really have democracy and fair elections in Cambodia, if I don’t continue, who will do it if I don’t do it?”
Has 'Crazy Rich Asians' prompted a changing tide in Hollywood?
“When a movie with all Asian leads brings up $35 million in the first week, executives sit up and take notice.”
Depression can be hard for Asian Americans, but services can help
Experts said isolation, social pressure, and war trauma can contribute to depression.

Asian America

literature

The best 2018 books for children and young adult readers

'Public Charge'

Driven by fear, green-card holders are avoiding government aid, advocates say

Asian America

How lion dancing teaches younger generations responsibility, discipline

Asian America

As marijuana industry grows, modern chefs tackle edible weed

BREAK SHOT with Will Choi

break shot: robin tran

Why comedian Robin Tran says comedy saved her life

break shot: eugene cordero

What 20 years of improv taught actor Eugene Cordero

Break Shot: D'Lo

How spoken word taught this stand-up comic the magic of performance

break shot: sheng wang

How stand-up comedian Sheng Wang learned to appreciate silence onstage

break shot: kiran deol

This Emmy-nominated filmmaker has her roots in stand-up comedy

break shot: sherry cola

The big break: How comedian Sherry Cola found her way to stand-up

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