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Kimmy Yam

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to award Medal of Honor to doctor who died tackling Laguna Woods shooter

California lawmakers announced this week they are reintroducing a bill to recognize the bravery of John Cheng, a doctor and father of two who was killed while attempting to stop a shooter at a Taiwanese church in Southern California last year.

After being wrongfully accused of spying for China, professor wins appeal to sue the government

Xiaoxing Xi, a Temple University professor who was falsely accused of spying for China, will be able to bring a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Ming-Na Wen, 'Joy Luck Club' actor, will finally get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actress Ming-Na Wen is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Young Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have the highest cancer death rates, research shows

New research shows that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 20 and 49 have the highest death rates from any type of cancer among all racial groups of that age bracket.

DeSantis criticized for mandating Asian American history while banning courses on 'systemic racism'

A new law in Florida mandates the teaching of Asian American and Pacific Islander history in public schools.

How kids of immigrants made Asian food the most popular cuisines on social media

Scroll through anyone’s social media these days, and it’s likely you’ll see a 15-second video of a crispy, flaky roti bite, or a shot of a cheese-pull from a ramen-encrusted Korean corn dog.
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‘Sesame Street’ debuts its first Filipino American muppet

The PBS children’s show “Sesame Street” introduced its first Filipino American muppet on Sunday as part of a segment about showing confidence.

'Sesame Street' debuts its first Filipino American muppet

The PBS children’s show “Sesame Street” introduced its first Filipino American muppet on Sunday as part of a segment about showing confidence.
20d ago

Texas mall shooting victims include 3-year-old boy and his parents

A mass shooting at a Texas outlet mall over the weekend nearly decimated two families, leaving three children dead and another orphaned, their loved ones and officials said Monday.

Texas mall shooting victims include 3-year-old boy and his parents

A mass shooting at a Texas outlet mall over the weekend nearly decimated two families, leaving three children dead and another orphaned, their loved ones and officials said Monday.

Talk therapy falls short for many Asian Americans. They’ve turned to centuries-old alternatives.  

Twice a week, dozens of mostly Chinese immigrant older communities head to a tai chi class in South Brooklyn, New York, so they can flow along to the art form’s steady movements while dedicating a deep focus to every breath, every muscle.