/tags/asian-americans asian americans en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:52:55 GMT /news/2021-09-17/ohio-state-increases-minority-enrollment Total minority enrollment at all campuses and at all levels increased by nearly 5%, to just over 17,000 students. The university said this is a record high. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:52:55 GMT /news/2021-09-17/ohio-state-increases-minority-enrollment Scott Good /news/2021-04-06/neighbors-say-lt-gov-husted-will-meet-them-to-discuss-wuhan-virus-tweet A group representing Asian American neighbors of Ohio’s Republican lieutenant governor says he and his family have agreed to meet with them to discuss their concerns about his recent tweet, which referred to the coronavirus as the “Wuhan virus.” Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:57:21 GMT /news/2021-04-06/neighbors-say-lt-gov-husted-will-meet-them-to-discuss-wuhan-virus-tweet Associated Press /news-partners/2021-04-05/in-response-to-anti-asian-hate-incidents-groups-step-up-trainings-for-bystanders A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:49:32 GMT /news-partners/2021-04-05/in-response-to-anti-asian-hate-incidents-groups-step-up-trainings-for-bystanders Andrea Hsu /news/2021-04-01/asian-neighbors-write-letter-to-jon-husted-expressing-safety-fears Dozens of Asian Americans who live in the same Ohio suburb as the state's lieutenant governor have penned a letter expressing their concerns with his “Wuhan virus” tweet and their fears for the safety of their children. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:11:22 GMT /news/2021-04-01/asian-neighbors-write-letter-to-jon-husted-expressing-safety-fears Associated Press /2021-03-30/biden-announces-new-steps-to-tackle-anti-asian-violence-and-discrimination The White House on Tuesday unveiled actions to reverse the rising violent crimes against the AAPI community. Advocates and Asian American leaders have pressed the administration to do more. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:11:00 GMT /2021-03-30/biden-announces-new-steps-to-tackle-anti-asian-violence-and-discrimination Alana Wise /2021-03-29/columbus-police-reported-no-anti-asian-hate-crimes-that-doesnt-mean-none-happened The investigation continues into last week’s string of shootings in Atlanta, which killed eight people, six of whom were of Asian descent. Those killings underscore a spike in anti-Asian violence and rhetoric that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:02:47 GMT /2021-03-29/columbus-police-reported-no-anti-asian-hate-crimes-that-doesnt-mean-none-happened Nick Evans /podcast/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-03-26/racism-against-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders Six of the eight people killed last week in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas were Asian American women. Across the country, weekend protests called for an end to racist violence and hate toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a trend that watchdog groups say has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:53:59 GMT /podcast/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-03-26/racism-against-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-03-26/racism-against-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders Six of the eight people killed last week in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas were Asian American women. Across the country, weekend protests called for an end to racist violence and hate toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a trend that watchdog groups say has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:37:55 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-03-26/racism-against-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders /news-partners/2021-03-23/duckworth-backs-off-vow-to-block-biden-nominees-over-lack-of-aapi-cabinet-members Under their deal announced late Tuesday, the White House will add a senior liaison to the Asian American community. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:37:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-23/duckworth-backs-off-vow-to-block-biden-nominees-over-lack-of-aapi-cabinet-members Barbara Sprunt /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-03-23/racism-against-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders Six of the eight people killed last week in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas were Asian American women.Across the country, weekend protests called for… Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:59:55 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-03-23/racism-against-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders