Rappler's latest stories on Asian Americans
Trump gov’t backs lawsuit vs Harvard for ‘anti-Asian admissions policy’
In a stinging criticism of the Ivy League school, the U.S. justice department accuses Harvard of manipulating the racial makeup of incoming classes
Kelly Hu, Dante Basco, Michael Copon on Asian representation in Hollywood
The 3 celebrities are among the guests of this weekend's TOYCON 2018 happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City
Asians will be largest U.S. immigrant group by 2055 – Pew
The US Asian population grew from 11 9 million in 2000 to 20 4 million in 2015
Undocumented Asian Americans struggle in silence
While other undocumented communities are growing more vocal undocumented Asian and Pacific Islanders face stigma
Asian community rattled by Trump immigration policies
Of the estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States 1 5 million are from Asia majority from China India the Philippines and South Korea
The United States: vital statistics
Here are some key figures about the world s biggest economy heading to the polls on November 8
Filipino Americans and the US elections: What's on their minds?
From candidate favorability to opinions on key US policies – take a look at what the 2016 National Asian American Survey reveals about Filipino American Fil Am voters
Trafficked OFWs in California win $15M in damages
The 11 overseas Filipino workers were subjected to abusive conditions while serving as domestic servants and kitchen staff to high end bakeries owned by Analiza and Goncalo Moitinho de Almeida
By leaps and bounds, the growing might of Asian-American consumers
Asian Americans are quickly emerging as a powerful economic force with a spending power of 825 billion more than the GDP of Turkey which is projected to increase 32 in the next 4 years
Bone marrow and miracles: Meeting my match, Mailyna
All I had to do was show up to an hour long procedure to give Mailyna a former stranger a child a shot at the physical freedoms I’ve enjoyed
Fil-Am runs for SF board of supervisors
Marjan Philhour seeks a seat in the legislative body that helps govern the Californian city with a 6 billion annual budget
Networks, stop killing Asians
If you re like me you look for shows produced directed written and or starring Asians Why not? We are part of the American fabric
4 common micro-aggressions against Asian Americans
Micro aggression: Everyday insults indignities and demeaning messages sent to people of color by well intentioned people who are unaware of the hidden messages being sent to them
Fil-Am confirmed as US Federal Judge
Lorna Schofield was nominated by US President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate as Federal District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York
A decade of change marks the U.S. elections
The Democrats won this election because they were not afraid to mingle with minorities and put their needs at the forefront of their platform
In tight race, Asian Americans could be kingmakers
If trends prevail Asian Americans will likely boost Obama
US vows to help Filipino veterans' payments
US President Barack Obama s administration pledged Wednesday October 17 to reach out to Filipinos seeking payments for World War II service after complaints from veterans over denied claims
Survey reveals rise of Filipino Americans
The Rise of Asian Americans report released by the Pew Research Center highlights population trends education income and values of Asian Americans
Brilliant Asian Americans face 'bamboo ceiling'
Asian Americans don t really see themselves as belonging to corporate America even though they are very successful
