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A weekend celebration at a Southern California dance ballroom was hailed by organizers as the latest sign of healing within the Asian American community following the Lunar New Year shooting that killed 11 people at a nearby dance studio.

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time in which we pay tribute to the generations of people who have enriched our country’s history -- and the ones who are still growing up, who will be instrumental in future successes.

A majority of Americans across racial and ethnic groups believe discrimination has worsened in the last year against Asian Americans, who became the target of attacks after being unfairly blamed for the coronavirus pandemic.

ROANOKE, Va. – Tackling hate crimes and fostering inclusion, Virginia lawmakers form their first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. To comprise a list of priorities affecting the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community, the caucus will hold virtual meetings. The caucus is expected to hold meetings in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Virginia Beach area. Virginia Tech’s Asian Cultural Engagement Center Director Dr. Nina Ha hopes the voices from southwest Virginia will not be overlooked. Kathy Tran, virtually April 22 when they pay homage to Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.