Asian-Americans Carve Out A Place In Politics

Posted by Catherine Stifter  June 2, 2009

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104699812

For years, activists and scholars have lamented the lack of involvement of Asians-Americans in the American political landscape. But, the group has become an increasingly visible force in the political scene. As Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month draws to a close, Rep. Mike Honda, a Democrat from California, and political activist Naomi Tacuyan Underwood, discuss the evolving role of Asian-Americans in politics.

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Topics: Civic Life, Immigrants, Politics