Nearly a century after the Bruce's Beach property was stolen, the Los Angeles County is taking the first steps to give it back.

Just announced: "The Asian American Foundation" is being launched today, with a record-breaking $125 million in funding — the biggest commitment ever by Asian Americans to their own community. @Taaforg President Sonal Shah and co-chair Daniel Dae Kim join us to explain.

Less than 0.5% of giving from foundations goes to AAPI causes. The newly launched Asian American Foundation has quite literally changed that overnight. Congrats to The Asian American Foundation and thanks for all you will do.

NowThis is honored to be the exclusive media partner for The Asian American Foundation's launch event ft. President Obama, Lisa Ling, & more on 5/4 at 3 pm ET TAAF aims to increase opportunity and prosperity for the AAPI community, particularly as anti-AAPI violence persists at alarming rates

So, there’s this new star-studded podcast dropping on the Vincent Chin case, which will bring that critical story to a wider audience. Which is great. Except Helen Zia just let let us know that neither she nor the Chin estate have been contacted by the podcast folks.

MYTH #1: Asian Americans are a monolith More than 22 million people of Asian descent live in the U.S. While those of East Asian and Southeast Asian descent make up the largest shares — no group makes up a majority. A ​huge variety of ethnicities exist within regional groups.

MYTH #2: Asian Americans are high earners A 2016 Pew study found Asian Americans were the most economically divided racial or ethnic group in the U.S. — with Asian Americans in the top 10th of the income distribution making 10.7 times more than those in the bottom 10th.

MYTH #3: Asian Americans face less discrimination Hate crimes against Asian Americans have spiked during the pandemic. One survey found 32% of Asian American adults — a greater share than other racial groups — said they feared someone might threaten or physically attack them.

MYTH #4: Asian Americans are fairly represented Asian Americans have the lowest degree of representation in political office compared with any other racial or ethnic group — and are even underrepresented in states with high concentrations of Asian American residents.

[BREAKING] NCAPA Celebrates the Biden’s Administration’s Establishment of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Read our full statement here: ncapaonline.org/biden-admin-es… #WhoWeAre #SeeUsUnite #APAHM

Congratulations to Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus's Executive Director Krystal Ka'ai, for becoming the first Native Hawaiian ED of @WhiteHouseAAPI!

“The pilot program... would pay for increased down payments from recipients of Federal Housing Administration loans, giving borrowers instant ownership equity comparable to that of their more affluent neighbors and white homeowners.” Via The New York Times nytimes.com/2021/05/28/us/…

Don't miss pre-recorded remarks from Vice President JD Vance Vice President Kamala Harris & Second Gentleman Dougla Emoff on “A Celebration of the AA and NHPI Community: Highlighting Our Diverse Tapestry.” Streaming on Facebook.com/caamedia & YouTube.com/caamchannel May 31 8PM ET/5PM PT #PBSAANHPI

Thank you Gov. Gavin Newsom for using your executive powers to pardon Kao & Boun.  Thank you to the advocates who made this possible. But most of all, thank you Kao & Boun for sharing your stories time & time again. It’s not easy.  CA needs the #VisionAct to #StopICEtransfers

Great charts and graphics from NPR

The Tulsa Race Massacre is a stain on the very fabric and soul of our nation. Let us mourn, let us remember—and let us rededicate ourselves to the cause of advancing equality and equity in our nation.

On the eve of #Juneteenth, we stand in solidarity w/ equity warriors - from the boardroom to the boulevard - whose vision, ingenuity & resilience fuels our movement & empowers us to radically shape our nation’s future.

Deadline Nov 2!

JANM is deeply saddened by the passing of an extraordinary leader, friend, and JANM Board of Trustees Chair, the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta. Secretary Mineta was 90 when he passed away on Tuesday, May 3 at his home in Edgewater, Maryland. Our statement: janm.org/press/release/…