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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.
Nearly 300,000 Americans from across the political spectrum came together to voice their values during a 60-day public comment period, showing that democracy works when communities unite. From California to Florida, neighbors gathered at town halls and beaches to protect the coastlines and economies they love.
Malaysia's Sarawak state celebrated Chinese New Year with an open house event that brought together people from all backgrounds. The gathering showcased how traditional celebrations can strengthen bonds across diverse communities.
A remote Laotian village now has a preschool, irrigation canal, and plans for a second rice harvest after partnering with China's model anti-poverty community. The sister village program exports proven poverty-fighting methods that lifted nearly 100 million Chinese from extreme poverty.
In China, people pour leftover herbal medicine onto streets so others can walk over it, believing it spreads healing. The custom traces back 1,400 years to a legendary physician who turned discarded remedies into community wellness.
Archaeologists uncovered evidence that Chinese immigrants worked as cowboys and ranch hands across 30+ Oregon ranches, revealing an overlooked chapter of the American West. The discovery challenges the traditional narrative of frontier life and honors families whose legacies were never passed down.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
San Francisco native and freestyle skiing gold medalist Eileen Gu will serve as grand marshal for the city's 2026 Chinese New Year Parade. The honor celebrates both her athletic achievements and deep roots in the Bay Area community.
One in four Americans volunteered in their communities last year, maintaining a decades-long commitment to service that rebounded after COVID lockdowns. From disaster relief to local food drives, this culture of giving back shows no signs of slowing.
An Eastern European immigrant asked Americans to explain their famous friendliness. The wholesome responses reveal what makes American culture uniquely welcoming.
A new initiative launching July 4th wants to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve problems in their own communities. With $200 million in funding, "Be The People" is betting that Americans want to help but just don't know where to start.
American consumers could soon pressure the government to allow Chinese electric vehicles into the US market, driven by demand for affordable, high-quality options already popular in neighboring countries. Even Ford's CEO predicts Chinese EVs could arrive within five to ten years.
San Francisco native and Olympic champion Eileen Gu will grand marshal the city's iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7. The parade drew one million visitors last year and continues expanding to celebrate the diverse faces of Chinese American identity.
Canadian car dealers are racing to sell Chinese electric vehicles after the country approved imports of 49,000 EVs annually at a low tariff rate. The move gives buyers more affordable options while Chinese automakers gain their first North American foothold.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
Pastor Corey Brooks is walking across America with a bold message: urban communities don't need political saviors, they need timeless principles like faith, family, and accountability. His journey through struggling neighborhoods has convinced him that embracing core American values can lift communities from the bottom up.
In China's bustling cities, thousands of young professionals are trading stress for stitches, finding peace and friendship through knitting, crocheting, and weaving. What started as a calming hobby has blossomed into a nationwide movement bringing generations together.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
Jesse Appell went to China on a Fulbright scholarship to study an art form most Americans have never heard of. He became part of comedy history in the world's most populous nation.
Twenty-five years of disaster research reveals a stunning pattern: when crisis hits, Americans don't fall apart. They come together, forming stronger bonds that help entire communities heal.
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