AAPI

This year, every single lantern in Central Florida’s Asian Lantern Festival is brand-new.

After a racist tirade against the owners of an Orlando Asian-American restaurant went viral a couple of weeks ago, the Central Florida community responded with a wave of support, including from a brand new squad at the Orange County Sheriff's Office created to give Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders a voice.

The AAPI population is the fastest-growing demographic in Nevada and a rising political force. Five voters spoke to NPR about what issues are top of mind ahead of the midterm elections.

A new grassroots initiative in Central Florida is aiming to amplify the voices of the Asian American, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian (AANHPI) community through voter engagement ahead of election season.

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of physicians and nurses in the United States has been a concern.

Mina Fedor and other Youth Rising AAPI members came up with a program to teach the contributions of Asian Americans.

From breakdancing to deejaying to producing music, DJ Chino does it all.

Hawaii is known for its beaches, volcanoes, being a major producer of pineapple, and its ancient culture that includes an iconic dance—the hula.

Rob "Southstar" Campman first rose to fame nearly 20 years ago as one half of the Orlando-based hip hop duo Smilez and Southstar.

For the first time since the pandemic began, festival-goers packed the Ocoee Lakeshore Center and Bill Breeze Park to attend Sunday’s Asian Cultural Festival.

The Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida is back with its Asian Cultural Festival for the first time since the pandemic.

Clapping, counting, shouting and loud music fill DGBEK Studios in Orlando. But in one studio twice a week, K-pop fills the room.

A pop-up Thai restaurant is planning to set up shop inside of an Orlando supermarket.

The Dr. Phillips Center will be exploring China before communism with performances of “Shen Yun” from May 20-22.

Traditional cuisine is very important to Jess and Elizabeth Calvo, the owners of Thai Farm Kitchen.

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida helps advocate, empower and grow both current and future Asian American business leaders in the area.

Hate incidents targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are on the rise across the nation and across Florida, according to data from several watchdog groups.

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time in which we pay tribute to the generations of people who have enriched our country’s history -- and the ones who are still growing up, who will be instrumental in future successes.

In celebration of APPI Heritage month, Newsy's "In The Loop" dives into the rise of AAPI representation in Hollywood and the issues that still stand.

The Asian Real Estate Association of America Greater Orlando works with community partners to help AAPI home and business owners in Central Florida achieve their dreams.

The Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition celebrates high school students who are using science and independent research to benefit humanity.

As popularity grows with Korean shows and films, Netflix is releasing lots of new works each month.

Two Filipino business owners are opening a new fine dining restaurant celebrating their culture and food in the Mills 50 district later this summer.

After the Vietnam war ended, hundreds of Vietnamese came to Central Florida through the catholic charities refugee program and found a new home near Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive, an area known today as the Mills 50 District.

AAPI women working full-time in the U.S. are typically paid $0.95 for every dollar paid to white men, according to the National Women’s Law Center.

During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, News 6 hopes to capture and highlight some of the contributions, achievements and stories of Central Florida’s own growing and diverse AANHPI community.

A Florida bill requiring the study of Asian American Pacific Islander history in applicable classes passed unanimously on Tuesday.

Three big cities might have their first Asian American Pacific Islander mayor next year. These candidates aren't just breaking barriers, they're fighting stereotypes at the root of anti-Asian hate.

A large Korean fried chicken chain is looking to open up its first Florida location in Orlando's Mills 50 district.

"You are the exact model I needed to see."

Amid a surge in AAPI voter turnout, Asian American leaders are asking how it can be sustained, especially with major shifts coming to the electorate.

Whether he’s patching up patients as a doctor who specializes in internal medicine or donating to Central Florida public schools, Dr. Sundeep Ram dives into community involvement headfirst.

K-pop albums, keychains, pillows, sweatshirts, anime merchandise, and monitors playing music videos are just some of the ways this Orlando store greets its customers.

Orlando is home to the Asia Trend Community Learning Center, a place to embrace and learn about Asian American culture.

Bi Trac says pageant helped her stay connected to her culture and give back to a larger community.

Facebook will no longer remove content saying covid-19 is manmade, a reversal based on recent revelations which give more credence to the theory that it was developed in a lab in Wuhan, China. The decisions shows the challenges of policing free speech and could unleash more anti-Asian sentiment.

Alvina Chu explains representation builds stronger community.

Data from the firm TargetSmart found that almost half of all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who cast a ballot in 2020 did not vote in 2016, and a quarter had never voted before.

These days when the dragon boats take to the water, it isn’t about looking back but moving forward and discovering how this ancient craft reminds us about how much we all have in common.

"You know that $0.85 number is really masking, just like the overall wage gap for women masks all the differences that we see by race."

Check out books written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors that you can read during AAPI Heritage Month and beyond.

Chef Henry Moso came to the U.S. at 16 from Laos and in less than 15 years he has grown into a nationally recognized chef and restauranteur.

These Asian Americans made major contributions that shaped the way we live in the U.S.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of one of the fastest growing groups living in the U.S.

A University of Central Florida professor is giving back with the sound of music.

Sending supplies to NASA’s orbiting moon outpost will require a whole new logistical game plan but that’s where a key KSC team comes into play.

More than a year into the pandemic, some AAPI health care workers share their struggles of saving people while also dealing with hate.

More than a year into the pandemic, some AAPI health care workers share their struggles of saving people while also dealing with hate.

Much like his artwork, Filipino American and Orlando-based artist Jefrë is larger than life.

Community uniting to stop Asian hate, promote positivity.

Team to also host in-game celebrations.

FusionFest's monthly MYgration films and watch parties explore the immigration stories of Central Floridians.

If you’re looking for a refreshing boba tea to sip on after you slurp down a tasty bowl of pho, there are plenty of Asian-owned restaurants in Orlando to help you meet those foodie goals.

TV-AAPI Special Jhené Aiko poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2020, left, and Saweetie attends the Brandon Maxwell fashion show during Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 8, 2020. Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform at a TV special produced by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), the newly formed organization launched to improve AAPI advocacy. (Photos by Chris Pizzello, left, and Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Uncredited)NEW YORK — (AP) — Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by The Asian American Foundation, the newly formed organization launched to improve AAPI advocacy. Actor Ken Jeong will host the special, which will include appearances by Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling and “will feature testimonials from leading Asian American public figures, as well as individuals working to enact change on the ground,” organizers said. The TV special coincides with TAAF’s See Us Unite campaign, which launched Thursday and is designed to expand support for the AAPI community.

Cuong Tran, a NASA electrical engineer, moved to the U.S. at 14, overcoming adversity to land his dream job.

Several influential business leaders have recently started a $250 million initiative dedicated to serving 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the nation. Members of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) launched the initiative on Monday. According to its organizers, the initiative is the “largest-ever philanthropic effort to support the AAPI community,” Reuters reported.

The fundraiser wraps up on May 9.

As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we wanted to take a closer look at this growing population and why they chose to make Central Florida home.

News 6 celebrates AAPI Heritage Month by highlighting our local AAPI community.

Film is Marvel's first Asian-focused superhero movie.

Youn Yuh-jung, the feisty grandmother in “Minari,” has won the best supporting actress award at the Oscars.

Chloé Zhao has made history at the Academy Awards.

Its passage comes amid an uptick in crimes targeting Asians in recent months.

Chef Mike Collantes is quickly growing his "Taglish Collective" despite the challenges he's faced during the pandemic.

As violence and hate crimes against Asian-Americans spike across the nation, many parents are debating how to have a conversation about tough subjects with their children. Congressman Andy Kim joins CBSN to discuss how he went about having "the talk" with his young son and what the nation's leaders are doing to tackle the growing problem.

Wesley Lowery joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his "60 Minutes+" investigation into the string of violent attacks against the AAPI community. He explains the complexity of charging suspects with hate crimes.

Following attacks on AAPI community, CBSN airs special "Asian Americans Battling Bias: Continuing Crisis" tonight Following the increase in violent attacks against the Asian American Pacific Islander community, the CBS News Race and Culture Unit will air a new special, "Asian Americans Battling Bias: Continuing Crisis," Wednesday tonight. President Biden has announced new actions to respond to the surge in anti-Asian hate incidents. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the special and the latest government efforts.

Hawaii Democratic Senator Hirono on AAPI representation, countering racism and gun reform efforts Hawaii Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in the Biden administration, combating racism and the renewed efforts to pass gun reform.

Growing support for Asian Americans after recent attacks In the wake of last week's shootings in Georgia, more communities are coming together to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans. It's been a galvanizing moment for those within the AAPI community, following a significant spike in anti-Asian racism and discrimination. Last year, the FBI warned of a potential surge in crimes against the community, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Cheng, professor of English and American studies at Princeton University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

This means that the average pay gap figure that is touted for AAPI women does not fully explain the pay disparity some Asian American communities face. While AAPI women are perceived to have the smallest gender pay gap of any racial group of women, it's important to note that the pay gap varies widely among different AAPI communities. Today, more than one in four AAPI women are working a front-line job, with many of these women receiving unequal pay. In May 2020, unemployment for Asian American women peaked at 16.4%. Additionally, when looking at women's long-term unemployment, Asian women have the highest rates of all groups with 44.7% of Asian women over the age of 16 having been unemployed for six months or more in February, according to NWLC.

The Department of Justice today held a listening session with more than a dozen Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community groups as part of its continuing efforts to deter hate crimes and other unlawful acts against the AAPI community. “The Department of Justice and our component agencies are committed to bringing all of our tools to bear in supporting AAPI communities as we address the horrific rise in hate and bias incidents occurring across the country.”Today’s listening session follows a meeting Carlin had earlier this week with key U.S. The meeting was also attended by senior leaders of the Department’s Civil Rights Division, Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys and FBI Headquarters. Additional Background

Religious Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, or AAPIs, in Georgia and across the country are not a monolith. Yet amid a Black-White political and religious divide, Asian American Christian communities represent untapped voter networks for political parties. But candidates on both sides of the aisle have largely overlooked the role of religion for Asian American voters who could help decide an election expected to come down to razor-thin margins. A 2012 Pew Research Center study found that a plurality of Asian Americans in the U.S., about 42%, identify as Christian. "There hasn't been the same kind of concentrated effort to Asian Americans of any religious background or Asian Americans as a whole amongst the Democrats until pretty recently."

A historic surge in Asian American and Latino voters helped flip the state blue for President-elect Joe Biden, according to Democratic data firm TargetSmart. Meanwhile, 62% of Georgia's Latino voters supported Biden and 63% of AAPI voters nationwide favored Biden. Historically, Asian American and Latino voter turnout has dropped off in runoff elections compared with Black and White voters. Language barriers and gaps in civic education are challenges that particularly affect Asian American and Latino voters, many of whom are first-time voters, young people or naturalized citizens. Asian American and Latino voters are not monoliths either; they span diverse ethnicities, languages and experiences between different communities.