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In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
Just 18 months after launching, Sonoma State's AANHPI Student Achievement Program is already transforming campus life for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The program connects heritage with education through mentorship, weekly gatherings, and real-world learning opportunities.
Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
Over 200 Asian church leaders from 10 different ethnic communities joined hands in Orlando to celebrate unity and partnership in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Asian Collective, now the size of the ninth-largest state convention, is shifting from mission recipients to global mission partners.
A child psychiatrist is helping South Asian families overcome the cultural shame that keeps autism diagnoses secret for years, delaying critical care. Her work reveals how family honor and stigma create barriers that traditional healthcare systems miss entirely.
More than 200 people from 10 Asian ethnic fellowships joined hands in a powerful display of unity at a Southern Baptist Convention celebration in Orlando. The historic gathering brought together communities from Cambodia to Vietnam, proving that diversity strengthens faith.
An Eastern European immigrant asked Americans to explain their famous friendliness. The wholesome responses reveal what makes American culture uniquely welcoming.
Two new professional American football leagues are launching in Europe this spring, backed by major investors who believe local fans are finally ready for homegrown gridiron action. After decades of false starts, organizers say the secret is focusing on European players instead of importing American talent.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.
Australia's Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal to defeat China 2-1 in the Asian Cup semifinal, sending her team to Saturday's final in Sydney. The Matildas are now one win away from their first Asian Cup title in 16 years.
Ronal Longa ran the fastest 100 meters in South American history, clocking 9.85 seconds in front of his home crowd in Medellín. His stunning performance launched Colombia to a seven-medal night at the inaugural Pan American Athletics Championship.
After a century of trying to restore the once-mighty American chestnut, Virginia Tech researchers can now use DNA to predict which young trees will survive blight, potentially bringing back a forest giant within a generation. The breakthrough means restoration efforts can move years faster than traditional breeding methods.
An Eastern European's simple question on Reddit sparked thousands of wholesome responses about why Americans are so cordial. The answers reveal something surprisingly beautiful about everyday kindness.
Australia's youngest generation is embracing Korean beauty, Indian spices, and Asian music at unprecedented levels. Their global digital connections are quietly transforming what Australian culture looks like.
All known American citizens held in Venezuela have been released following the country's political transition. The releases mark a significant shift after the U.S. capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in recent weeks.
When HBO's John Adams needed authentic Colonial voices, a dialect coach discovered our founders didn't sound American at all. The surprising truth about 1700s accents reveals how much closer we were to Britain than anyone thought.
A Czech woman's coffee shop observation went viral for capturing something beautiful about American culture. Her story about watching strangers celebrate a carrot cake latte is warming hearts everywhere.
The National Association of Chinese Americans and Ko Family Foundation are offering six scholarships worth $26,000 total to students who excel academically while serving their community. Applications close October 31st for high schoolers and college underclassmen ready to become tomorrow's leaders.
British visitors documented their first Independence Day celebrations and went viral for one surprising reason. It wasn't the fireworks that amazed them most, it was how friendly Americans were.
American Airlines is building a 17,400-square-foot lounge in Nashville that celebrates the city's music heritage and natural beauty. The new space will triple the size of the current lounge and give travelers room to breathe in style.
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