When I was a senior in high school filling out my college applications, I remember casually checking the box next to “Asian” under the section inquiring about my race. I lingered briefly on the thought of whether being Asian would be an advantage or disadvantage to me as an applicant, and th... Read more...
Without question in the presidential election of 2012, Asian Americans made substantial inroads and left an indelible imprint on the nation. Thirty Asian American candidates ran for national office, the most of any election, with six candidates winning their seats. Furthermore, eight Congressional A... Read more...
Like all crises, the big one in Sheila Marcelo’s life happened when she could least afford it. At the time, Marcelo was juggling multiple roles – graduate student and working mother of two – when her father had a heart attack while carrying her baby up a flight of stairs. She sudd... Read more...
Tuesday’s national election was a glass ceiling-shattering night for women, where five women won first terms in the Senate and increased female representation from 17 to 20. The House of Representatives will also have a record number of women at 78. Although every victory is commendable, we’d... Read more...
