Asian American community groups and businesses across Kansas City are welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit or the Year of the Cat, depending on the country. No matter which animal you're celebrating, there's plenty to do for the Lunar New Year.
The trial of University of Kansas chemistry professor Feng “Franklin” Tao began Monday with a plea from Tao’s wife and civil rights advocates for a fair trial and an end to what they say is the racial profiling of Asian American scientists under a Trump-era policy.
For the second year in a row, Asian Americans across the Kansas City metro will ring in the Lunar New Year during a pandemic. Some events will be in person, others virtual.