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Hearings began Wednesday in Madison, Wis. for two bills that would do just that. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, a former state schools superintendent, has said that these bills will hurt children—and vows to veto them. Republican state Rep. Barb Dittrich authored one of the bills—arguing that it will “even the playing field.” She even dared to argue that banning transgender student athletes from competing in their gender identity helps to preserve the Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity in Educat...

As we celebrate the month of May as part of the 142nd Wing, we observe Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For some, this month comes and goes without a clear understanding of what or why we are celebrating, so I wanted to dig in to bring more light,

South Korea to Hays; the Asian-American influence in Texas Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson By Sahar Chmais From South Korea to Texas, Jimmy Ferguson has lived through war, segregation, Asian-American hate and peace. The Asian-American business man has truly lived the American Dream and found his home in Texas 30 years ago. “I did not speak any English,” Jimmy Ferguson recalled coming to the U.S. at about 8 years old. “My father was in the [U.S.] army. After the Korea war, we went to New Orleans ...

Mink is known for advocating for gender and racial equality, childcare, along with her support for Title IX.

The new attacks can be traced back to supporters of former President Donald Trump who wrongly blame the Chinese for the spread of COVID-19.

In celebration of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we wanted to showcase eight Asian American attorneys who shaped the nation and paved the way for justice and civil rights of those who came after them.

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! Asian American women leaders former Rep. Patsy Mink, Tina Tchen, Katherine Tai and former Oakland mayor Jean Quan—painted by Melanie Humble. It’s Asian Pacific American Heritage month in the Uni...

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Today is the first day of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and shine a spotlight on Asian Americans as part of the American fabric. This year, such recognition is particularly important because of the current violence against our community.   The size of the Asian American community hovers around 23 million, accounting for around 7 percent of all Americans, and that small 7 percent contains multitudes, a dizzying and constantly evolving diversity! With...

Colourized images showcase some of historys trailblazing women including abolitionists and suffragists One portrait showcased Ellen A. OGrady who was elected to be first female police commissioner in New York  Activist Lucy Burns - known for her work both in the UK and US - is pictured in Occoquan Workhouse  Also pictured is Harriet Tubman in 1911 - who helped to free the slaves - and  abolitionist and womens rights activist Sojourner Truth pictured in 1864