Grace Hwang Lynch

May 21, 2019

Asians are the fastest growing demographic in the United States, but could risk being undercounted in the upcoming nationwide census. A Census Bureau study finds that Asian Americans are the least likely to complete their census questionnaires, putting some services at risk.

Education

A trial alleging racial discrimination weighs on Asian American college applicants

PRI's The World

October 12, 2018

Most Asian Americans support affirmative action, but some are wondering: Will it hurt my chances of getting into a top university?

Religion

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

PRI's The World

July 19, 2018

Some Christians are distancing themselves from the term “evangelical” even if their beliefs remain unchanged.

Education

More college students in California are eligible for help getting enough to eat

PRI's The World

December 12, 2017

At the University of California, Berkeley, they’re trying to help students get enrolled in food aid programs. But it’s not just a problem in California.

Education

This college freshman is worried about affirmative action — but not that it will keep him out of Harvard

PRI's The World

August 17, 2017

Harvard University is being sued for allegedly discriminating against Asian and white applicants. But most Asian Americans agree with admissions policies that take race into account.

Justice

A Muslim immigrant and a Christian pastor find common ground — and try to connect with their Latino neighbors too

PRI's The World

March 31, 2017

It’s not always easy to bridge gaps in communities. But these two friends are giving it a try.

Education

California will soon provide ethnic studies classes for all high schoolers. Here's why.

PRI's The World

December 06, 2016

A Stanford study says providing high school students with ethnic studies courses may help them stay in school and stay engaged. California has passed a law to make them available at all high schools in the state.

Education

Rocked by suicides, Palo Alto high schools want to make mental health care as normal as eating breakfast

PRI's The World

November 18, 2016

In February, the CDC was called in to investigate Palo Alto's suicide crisis. Now, high schools have opened new wellness centers to try to help teens better cope.

Global Politics

Too much boba is bad for you. California's new data law could show who’s most at risk.

PRI's The World

August 24, 2016

Updated

09/26/2016 - 3:00pm

A bill in California will change the way the state collects data about Asian Americans, at least in the arena of public health.

Culture

The savory treat of the Dragon Boat Festival and the aunties who make them

PRI's The World

June 09, 2016

It’s not a coincidence that bah tsang is sometimes translated as “Taiwanese tamales” — they circulate among Taiwanese Americans in much the same way as tamales are sold in Latino communities.

Grace Hwang Lynch

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Asian Americans could be the group most affected by the census citizenship question

A trial alleging racial discrimination weighs on Asian American college applicants

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

More college students in California are eligible for help getting enough to eat

This college freshman is worried about affirmative action — but not that it will keep him out of Harvard

A Muslim immigrant and a Christian pastor find common ground — and try to connect with their Latino neighbors too

California will soon provide ethnic studies classes for all high schoolers. Here's why.

Rocked by suicides, Palo Alto high schools want to make mental health care as normal as eating breakfast

Too much boba is bad for you. California's new data law could show who’s most at risk.

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The savory treat of the Dragon Boat Festival and the aunties who make them

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