Ohio Parents Pack School Board Meeting to Speak Out Against Bullying - NBC News

My article for NBC News Asian America

"The suicide of Emilie Olsen last December and the current case of another girl at Fairfield Middle School have been wake-up calls to the Asian-American community in Greater Cincinnati,...The common link is that both girls were adopted as infants from China. While bullying can happen to any student, by the reaction of the Asian-American community, people perceive a trend and pattern at this school and they feel the school has not given the problem enough attention."

Ohio Parents Pack School Board Meeting to Speak Out Against Bullying - NBC News

Advocates on Capitol Hill Bring Attention to Rising Costs of Hate Violence - NBC News

my article for NBC News Asian America

"Charging an offender with a hate crime is not about demanding harsher penalties," Raghuvinder Singh told those assembled. "It is about acknowledging that hate-based violence is a real problem in our society and that the government is committed to tackling it. Hate crimes terrorize entire communities, like they did to the citizens of Oak Creek, Charleston, and Chapel Hill. Hate crime charges can help repair this damage by demonstrating to the perpetrator, victim, community, and America at large that hate won't be tolerated."

Advocates on Capitol Hill Bring Attention to Rising Costs of Hate Violence - NBC News

PEW Study: Immigrants in America More Likely to be Self-Employed - NBC News

My article for nbc asian america

Immigrants were more likely to be self-employed than individuals born in America, 11 percent compared to 10 percent. However, within ethnic groups, these numbers diverge much more dramatically.

Study: Immigrants in America More Likely to be Self-Employed - NBC News

Russian Ambassador Mistakenly Uses Photo of Actor Kal Penn in Tweet About Terrorists - NBC News

My article for NBC asian america

"undoubtedly a career high" lol

Russian Ambassador Mistakenly Uses Photo of Actor Kal Penn in Tweet About Terrorists - NBC News

Jumpstart your college application essay Class today at Chelsea District Library

Jumpstart your college application essay (MSU application)

RE-RESCHEDULED: Saturday, October 17, 2:00-4:00 pm, Chelsea District Library

Charges Against Mauna Kea Telescope Protesters Dropped - NBC News

my article for NBC Asian America

"The State adopted an illegal rule to prevent opposition to the TMT at the expense of sincere cultural practices and public expression,"

Charges Against Mauna Kea Telescope Protesters Dropped - NBC News

New White House Anti-Bullying Campaign Seeks to Empower Asian Americans - NBC News

My article for NBC News on #ActToChange

"Education is a right for everybody, but bullying has become a civil rights issue because it's constantly interfering with their education," Aasees Kaur, a Sikh Coalition advocate, told NBC News. "[Students] have to find that ounce of courage to stand up against bullying and keep going back [to school] because it just takes one voice to really change things."

New White House Anti-Bullying Campaign Seeks to Empower Asian Americans - NBC News

Asian-American Voters Express Frustration Over Democratic Debate on Twitter - NBC News

My article for NBC News Asian America on #DemDebate

"As the fastest growing racial population in our country and one of our nation's fastest growing swing votes, the AAPI electorate will undoubtedly play a critical role in key states like Nevada, where the AAPI population has more than doubled over the past decade," Chu said.

Asian-American Voters Express Frustration Over Democratic Debate on Twitter - NBC News

Perfect Marine Biology field trip at NASW CASW #SciWri15

Thanks Woods Hole Oceanic Institute, Marine Biology Lab, National Association of Science Writers, Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, and Knight Science Journalism at MIT for a perfect field trip. Thanks so much for this opportunity at #SciWri15 as part of #DiverseScholar #DiversityFellow NASW 2015 Diversity Travel Fellowship, I learned so much!

#Quidditch at MIT lol nerds NASW CASW #SciWri15

#Quidditch. MIT. lol nerds

Thanks National Association of Science Writers, Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Knight Science Journalism at MIT, and MIT for so much science and nerdliness. Thanks for this opportunity at #SciWri15 as part of #DiverseScholar #DiversityFellow NASW 2015 Diversity Travel Fellowship, I learned so much!

Visiting the Boston Globe NASW CASW #SciWri15

Thanks Boston Globe, STATNews, National Association of Science Writers, Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Knight Science Journalism at MIT, and MIT for making room for us at the last minute so that #SciWri15 #DiverseScholar #DiversityFellow on the NASW 2015 Diversity Travel Fellowship could squeeze in, too. So cool to be in your space!

DiverseScholar NASW 2015 Diversity Travel Fellowship #SciWri15

Thank you National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) so much for this opportunity and #DiverseScholar NASW 2015 Diversity Travel Fellowship! What a great cohort. We are meeting great folks and learning so much science.

Minority Postdoc | DiverseScholar NASW 2015 Diversity Travel Fellowship

California Governor Vetoes Bill Aimed at Addressing Disparities in AAPI Communities - NBC News

My article for NBC Asian America re AB-176

Betty Hung, Policy Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles explained the true cost to NBC News, "In vetoing AB-176, Governor Brown unfortunately sets forth a public policy approach that perpetuates the model minority myth and the dilemma of the AANHPI community being treated as a monolithic whole."

California Governor Vetoes Bill Aimed at Addressing Disparities in AAPI Communities - NBC News

The Next Disney Princess is Native Hawaiian Auli'i Cravalho - NBC News

my article for NBC Asian America re Moana

"Everything I've seen and read about Moana makes me really excited for this movie," Keith Chow, founding editor of The Nerds of Color, told NBC News. "Like it or not the Disney Princess brand is hugely influential and to see a character like Moana — who will be played by an actual Native Hawaiian actress — added to that lineup is a win all the way around. On the heels of 'Big Hero 6,' which also featured a diverse cast voiced by diverse actors, it's nice to see Disney realize that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is a market worth serving."

The Next Disney Princess is Native Hawaiian Auli'i Cravalho - NBC News

Asian-American Leaders Remember Grace Lee Boggs - NBC News

my article for NBC Asian America. More re Grace Lee Boggs

"Her legacy is — and will continue to be — an inspiration to Asian American and Pacific Islander feminist activists. May we all live our lives with as much intention, intensity and inspiration. A different world is possible. Thank you Grace Lee Boggs."

Asian-American Leaders Remember Grace Lee Boggs - NBC News

Activist, Civil Rights Icon Grace Lee Boggs Dies at 100 - NBC News

Rest in Power: AAPI voices remember Grace Lee Boggs. My article for NBC Asian America

"As a dialectical and revolutionary humanist, Grace believed that every one of us had a role to play in transforming ourselves to transform the world. At the same time, she began to express in her elder years a sense that Asian American had a unique and special role to play in breaking through the shackles that are holding back social justice," Kurashige told NBC News. "While Grace would be humbled and honored by all of the tributes coming her way, she would want everyone to use this moment to read, study, discuss, and organize to deepen their individual and collective philosophic knowledge."

Activist, Civil Rights Icon Grace Lee Boggs Dies at 100 - NBC News

White House Hosts Ceremony to Mark Immigration and Nationality Act Anniversary - NBC News

My article for NBC News Asian America

"The Republicans and Democrats who came together to pass the INA were driven by a desire to expand opportunity for all, and to live up to our heritage as a nation of immigrants," President Barack Obama said in a statement over the weekend. "They understood that immigration contributes to our economic growth by allowing hard-working, entrepreneurial individuals from around the world to pursue the American dream."

White House Hosts Ceremony to Mark Immigration and Nationality Act Anniversary - NBC News

Finding Your Voice: Intensive Writers Workshop - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic & Community Development

Intensive one day writer's workshop at WCC today! Come join us to get a jumpstart on that writing project you never have time to get to!

Where can writers learn to improve their craft and receive that all important feedback? In a creative writing class, of course! Through the guidance of an experienced writer and in the company of similiar aspiring writers, gain that much needed practice and thoughtful, constructive critique in a gental but yet structured environment.

Finding Your Voice: Intensive Writers Workshop - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic & Community Development

The Nepalese-American Death Metal Rocker Who Discovered Water on Mars - NBC News

my article for NBC News Asian America

"Certainly it's a great achievement for me and for the whole team as well," Ojha told NBC News. "I am receiving great messages, which is encouraging me a lot. I am really feeling grateful."

The Nepalese-American Death Metal Rocker Who Discovered Water on Mars - NBC News

Petition Seeks to Rename Hawaii's McKinley High School - NBC News

my article for NBC News Asian America

"This is the era for the United States to review its past injustices to its own people and to those of other independent states," Aoloa Patao, who started the petition, wrote in Civil Beat. "McKinley High School perpetuates and lauds a name and a man who seemingly did wonders in the eyes of many Americans, but truth be told, his legacy in Hawaii was imperialistic, dishonorable and a violation of international law."

Petition Seeks to Rename Hawaii's McKinley High School - NBC News