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Suicide Rates of APIA Students – Unheard Death of Ka Vang

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When most people think of Asian Pacific-Islander students, they often have a misdirected representation and stereotype of who we are. As a mixed-race APIA student who people claim do not look Asian, I have faced my share of discrimination and misrepresentation. Today, we will be hitting on

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APIA Summer Internships

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With the summer coming soon, students are beginning to figure out their summer plans – some of which may include a summer internship. I highly urge all APIA students to look into Asian-Pacific American internships this summer & start applying! With most deadlines beginning mid-March, the time

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Neng Yang: When Will Justice Be Served?

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The case of Neng Yang has sparked needed dialogue throughout the Asian-Pacific American community. Once again, we need your help! The video below gives background information on the Neng Yang case:   On March 8th, 2011, Neng Yang was checking his farm when three dogs ran after

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Response to Asian Man Assaulted in Chicago

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I logged into my facebook expecting to catch up with old friends, skim through a few pictures, and log-off minutes later to start working on an assignment. Little did I know, social networking and advocates throughout my facebook decided to turn my plans around. A video, which

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Remembering Private Danny Chen & Lance Cpl. Harry Lew: APIA Military Service

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Asian Pacific American military service and discrimination has been under-noticed by many within and outside of our community. The recent death of Private Danny Chen, which was said to be an ‘apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,’ raises questions as to how racial discrimination continues in military service. Private

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What Does it Mean to be HAPA?

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“Mama, am I adopted?“ The mother looked into her daughters big, mischievous eyes. “Shenme?! You aren’t adopted,” she exclaimed in her made-up English and Chinese language. “How come I don’t look like you or Baba,” the little girl asked, with a slight pout on her face. “Well,

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2011 APIAVote PSA – What do you want?

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Watch APIAVote’s public service announcement on their YouTube channel and help spread the word by sharing the video with 5 friends and family through Facebook, Twitter and email. In our latest ad, APIAVote asks you, “What do you want?” When you exercise your right to vote, you’re

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MAASU Mixer Interest!

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Objective: MAASU Mixer will allow membership or non-membership schools to have the chance for MAASU to come to their school. Upon arrival of school MAASU will help develop topics that the host school find most important with current APIA issues. During the mixer there will be a

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APIASF Announces Scholarship Application

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APIASF ANNOUNCES APPLICATION FOR 2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE   Scholarship Program Helps to Increase Success and Degree Attainment Among Underserved Asian American and Pacific Islander Students   Washington, D.C., October 6, 2011-The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), the nation’s the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted

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Asian Fortune Diversity Job Fair

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Asian Fortune Diversity Job Fair Friday, October 14 Northern Virginia Community College Greetings! Asian Fortune is proud to present The Asian Fortune Diversity Job Fair on Friday, October 14 at Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003.

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