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The presidential election is a couple of years away, but one man has already put his hat in the ring. His name is Andrew Yang, and he’s hoping to make history. Host and correspondent Ernabel Demillo speaks to the presidential hopeful.

“Work hard, go to college, change the world.” That’s the motto of Democracy Prep Public Schools. But what’s really unique about this Harlem high school is the Korean program that’s at the heart of its curriculum and culture. Reporter Kyung Yoon provides an in-depth look into this extraordinary institution.

2017 was a record breaking year for Asian American politicians elected into office.  But with this welcome increase for the community, also came an unwelcome rise in the number of racially charged hate speech against many of these politicians. Correspondent Minnie Roh meets with one New Jersey councilwoman who shares her political experiences.

New York City’s public school system is one of the biggest in the world 1.1 million students enrolled in 1700 schools. Of the 1.1. Million students, about 5% or 58,000 are undocumented. This story is about a school whose student body is 30 percent undocumented and is defying odds. Correspondent Rayner Ramirez talks to the principal who is the engine behind it all, Carl Manolo.

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