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Over 40 percent of Asian Pacific Americans working at Fortune 500 Companies say they either don't feel a sense of belonging in the workplace or are indifferent.

Infographic: Asian American Corporate Employees Dedicated, But Often Don't Fit In

Asia Society's fourth annual Asian Pacific American Corporate Survey reveals that APA's sense of belonging in corporate America still trails behind. more
Linda Akutagawa. (Toyo Miyatake Studios)

Interview: Linda Akutagawa on Fighting the Stereotype That Asian Americans Can't Lead

Akutagawa, president and CEO of Leadership for Asian Pacifics Inc. (LEAP), points to Vera Wang, Jeremy Lin, Norm Mineta, Major General Tony Taguba, and Indra Nooyi as proof that Asian Americans are rising to the top. more
Michael Chang returns a shot to Pete Sampras while playing an exhibition match at Stanford University on July 11, 2012. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Interview: Michael Chang on Teenage Stardom, Jeremy Lin and Tennis in China

Chang, who in 1989 became the youngest player ever to win a Grand Slam tennis event, also talks about his most memorable match and the state of American tennis. more
Jen Chung, co-founder of Gothamist.

Gothamist's Jen Chung on Mourning the Intimacy of New York's Blog Scene

One of New York's original city bloggers talks about being called "gook" in high school, her favorite websites and restaurants — and pandas, of course! more
Vern Yip. (Parker Smith)

Interview: HGTV Designer Vern Yip on Career Choices, Clean Lines and Clutter

The Hong Kong-born interior designer offers tips on how you can spruce up your place this summer and explains why he doesn't want any of his HGTV colleagues designing rooms for him. more
Aasif Mandvi. (Adam Cantor)

Interview: Aasif Mandvi on Introducing Jon Hamm to the 'Indian Head Wobble'

The 'Daily Show' correspondent also lists his three favorite interviews on the fake news show and warns Jon Stewart of a potential John Oliver takeover. more
Former NFL player Dat Nguyen. (Delton Childs)

Interview: Dat Nguyen on Growing Up Vietnamese in Texas and Making NFL History

The first Vietnamese player in National Football League history is now a sports talk radio personality in San Antonio. more
Konrad Ng in Washington, DC on October 19, 2012. (apacenter/Flickr)

Konrad Ng: The Asian Pacific American Experience is 'Quintessentially American'

The Director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center weighs in on the rising political clout of APAs and his experiences as part of the extended first family. more
Sarina Jain (in black, center) leading a group Masala Bhangra session. (Sarina Jain)

Interview: 'Masala Bhangra' Star Sarina Jain Gets America Moving and Grooving

The Indian American fitness dynamo chats candidly on entrepreneurship, rocking Masala Bhangra in Japan, and the family tragedy that first inspired her. more

Interview: Comedian Margaret Cho on Hot Food, Confucius and Her Next Tattoo

The groundbreaking Korean-American comedian answers five questions from Asia Society's Clara Lambert. more