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Calling all Asian Americans: We Need to Engage and Not Erase the “PI” in “AAPI”
If you’re going to use “AAPI” you need to include Pacific Islanders
By 18 Million Rising Staff
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Hyphen on David Phan and School Bullying
The tragic suicide of 14-year-old Utah junior high school student David Phan has sparked community outrage -- and raised questions around the failure of school authorities to protect David from race and sexuality-based bullying. Read More
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UCLA Campaign Update from VSU & APC
A positive update from VSU & APC on UCLA's campaign against campus hate! Read More
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Mahalo: Open Letter to Senator Daniel Inouye
Join 18MR in saying Mahalo to Senator Inouye for his devoted service. Read More
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Rootscamp: What's (Y)our AAPI Story? #18MR
18MR Director Samala recaps the (First!) Rootscamp AAPI Caucus. Read More
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KRCC's Randy Kim on engaging the Chicago Korean American community
Randy Kim, Immigrant Rights Organizer for 18MR partner Korean American Resource Cultural Center (KRCC), shares successes and lessons learned from civically engaging the Chicago Korean American community. Read More
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Join the Oak Creek Sikh Community on 2 campaigns to #endhate
Join the Oak Creek Sikh community on 2 campaigns to end hate! Read More
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You Mess with Big Bird, You Mess With A Nation of Immigrants
Sesame Street was a staple of Grace Hwang Lynch's childhood. And her kids'. Public television programming like Sesame Street is both quintessentially American and crucial for low-income, immigrant families. Which is why Mitt Romney struck such a nerve. Read More
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My Dad: The Non-Voter
During every election season you hear the same catchphrases about voting, 'Every vote counts; Exercise your rights!' The sad truth during this current presidential election is that many of these rights are at stake -- voter ID laws and greater restrictions on voting are threatening the very essence of democracy. However, all of these things didn't bother my dad. My dad is one of the millions of non-voters in the U.S. He never had an interest in voting or felt any need to become more engaged with civil society. This is why I am so amazed and delighted that he decided to register for the first time a few days ago. Read More