Asians and Pacific Islanders make up an important part of American society. The community is diverse, comprising Chinese, Filipinos, Hawaiians, Indians, Japanese, Koreans, Samoans and more. According to the 2020 Census, 20.6 million people identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander alone (not in combination with another race). This makes up about 6% of the … [Read more...] about Get to know Asia and Asian people better
The Lunar New Year is a celebration where Asian families around the world gather together. This year, the celebration starts Jan. 22 and lasts for 15 days. It’s the Year of the Rabbit. Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor in the department of world languages and cultures at Missouri State University, offers some insights about the Lunar New Year to Lawn Love. … [Read more...] about Get to know more about the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is an important holiday celebrated by many Asian communities worldwide. This year, which is the Year of the Rabbit, the celebration starts Jan. 22. Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor in the department of world languages and cultures at Missouri State University, explains to Best Colleges why this celebration matters and how you can celebrate it. … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Lunar New Year