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By Jennie L. Ilustre Washington, D.C.–Asian American advocates and families, in a coalition with Latin American and African American labor, civil rights and multi-faith leaders across the country, vowed to keep fighting for family reunification visas at a highly-energized rally held on June 5 at the Capitol (Congress). “If you are for justice, make some noise,” said African American national …

By Jem Palo Washington, D.C.–This is a familiar story: Filipino workers lured into coming to the United States in search of the American Dream, and instead experiencing labor exploitation. Every day, all over the world, human trafficking is a scourge that claims many victims. Whether exploited shipyard workers, or teachers deceived into promising careers, such is the plight of many …

20% of Montgomery County AAPIs Live in Poverty By Michelle Phipps-Evan Siu Cheung has vivid recollections of what it means to be poor in the District of Columbia. Now 42-years-old, the Chinese immigrant was the youngest of five children. Her family came to the D.C. metro area when she was six years old. “I grew up in the ‘hood,” said …