One of the first things the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is expected to do in 2026 is revamp the pediatric vaccine schedule. At the top of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy’s list is the vaccine for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), a disease that Asian Americans have an 8-fold greater risk of dying from comparedContinue reading “CDC’s Proposed Revamp of Hepatitis B Vaccination Schedule Will Disproportionately Expose Asian American Newborns”
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The Dismantling of DEI Programs: A Setback for AAPI Communities
The recent move by the Trump administration to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies is an alarming setback for marginalized communities. For AAPI communities specifically, DEI has been a vital part in addressing challenges they have perpetually faced, allowing for increased representation and empowering efforts to combat anti-Asian racism. Thus, dismantling these programs could significantly exacerbate AAPI inequalities.
Make Us Visible (DE SB 297) Legislation Signed into Law
September 29, 2024 | On Thursday, September 26th, Delaware Governor John Carney signed Make Us Visible DE’s SB 297, which requires the inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history as well as other racial, ethnic, and cultural histories in Delaware’s K-12 classrooms, into law.
A Call to Action: The Power of Unity in Mental Health Advocacy
Dozens of people of all ages and occupations—mental health professionals, directors, government policymakers, liaisons, community leaders, and more—filed into the room where folders full of flyers and pamphlets awaited on the table.
Unconventional Upbringing: A Conversation with Assemblymember Evan Low
“What characteristics define a typical politician?” Assemblymember Evan Low of District CA-26 called out…