An array of steamy, mouthwatering dishes is placed on the table as joyous chatter fills the room, ranging from lighthearted banter to serious debate. In many Asian American Pacific Islander communities, cooking allows individuals to connect with their loved ones. In South Asian cultures, food is integrated...

History “To my mind it is clear, that the settlement among us of an inferior race is to be discouraged by every legitimate means. Asia, with her numberless millions, sends to our shores the dregs of her population.” So said California Gov. Leland Stanford in his inaugural address on Jan. 10,...

On Monday night, the Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously in favor of preparing a resolution responding to the recent acts of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The resolution, which the council has yet to define in specific terms or vote on, will combat...