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Katherine Luzuriaga in lab coat and blue rubber gloves holding pipette (Courtesy of UMass Chan Medical School)

Asian American scientists who imagined a healthier world

Discoveries of Asian American researchers have contributed to advances that treat HIV/AIDS and protect millions from viruses like COVID-19.
People performing traditional Pacific Islander dance on outdoor stage (U.S. Army/Sergeant Evan Ruchotzke)

Celebrating Asian American heritage in the U.S. [photo gallery]

Each May, the U.S. honors the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Take a look at a few celebrations.
Man on his knees praying in temple as shaft of light comes in window (© Richard Vogel/AP)

Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year in new ways

Millions of Asian Americans will celebrate the Lunar New Year with an American spin but will still hold on to traditional values.
Anna May Wong with fan in front of statue (© AP Images)

U.S. coin honors pioneering Asian American actress

Anna May Wong was Hollywood's first Chinese American movie star. Now she is the first Asian American to appear on U.S. currency.
Three children playing basketball in black and white photograph (© Barry Chin/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)

Triumphant Asian American athletes inspire tomorrow’s superstars

The inspiring performance of Asian American athletes in recent years is something we are "all jumping to hang onto," says one expert.
Kamala Harris taking the oath of office (© Saul Loeb/AP Images)

Asian Americans in politics

From local governments to Congress and the Office of the Vice President, Americans of Asian descent are making their mark in U.S. politics.
Man and woman embracing (© AP Images)

Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders who shaped U.S. society [photo gallery]

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Meet a few Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who made their mark in the United States.

Susan Ahn Cuddy, Asian American trailblazer [video]

Susan Ahn Cuddy was a trailblazer in U.S. military history. Watch a video charting her accomplishments.
Artist's rendition of computer processor chip on circuit board (© Shutterstock)

This Asian-American tech entrepreneur tried harder

Asian-American entrepreneur David Lam quit academia and found success in Silicon Valley, where the culture tolerates failure and rewards good ideas. Trying harder helps too.