In July 2021, Illinois set a historic benchmark and became the first state in the United States to require its public schools to teach Asian American history. And now, New Jersey is poised to follow in its footsteps with similar state education requirements. Tat Bellamy-Walker of NBC News reported that…
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K-Pop Band BTS Speaks Out Against Anti-Asian Violence in First Full Concert Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
In their first full concert since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Korean pop group BTS — one of the most popular groups in music today — condemned the consistent anti-Asian racism they have experienced over the past two years. Brahmjot Kaur of NBC News reported that ahead of a series of…