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Singapore's Angela Lee has quickly become a rising star in the world of mixed martial arts.http://nbcnews.to/2rvAAOh 

Meet the Seattle dad determined to ensure no child is shamed because they can't pay for lunch:http://nbcnews.to/2rvDB0R 

Phillip Clay's sudden death has adoption rights advocates calling for new laws.http://nbcnews.to/2qLPumd 

For Deaf artist Christine Sun Kim, sound is both political and personal.http://nbcnews.to/2ruJWJU 

"I think that Asian American and LGBT issues are inextricably intertwined," says attorney Mia Yamamoto. http://nbcnews.to/2qLRWta  #Pride2017

There's a reason Ananya Vinay was completely unfazed during Thursday's #SpellingBee. "I knew them all," she said.http://nbcnews.to/2ruO38T 

For activist Viva Tatawaqa, climate change is not a question of when. It's a question of survival.http://nbcnews.to/2ruA82L 

Stella Abrera knew her parents thought ballet was an "unconventional profession." Here's how they came around:http://nbcnews.to/2qLqoUK 

"People were telling me I'm 'too white' because I don't look black, and I'm not Asian because I don't look Asian."http://nbcnews.to/2qLNVEN 

Activists in neighboring countries say they are inspired by Taiwan's recent same-sex marriage ruling.http://nbcnews.to/2ruDEKj 

The documentary "Bad Rap" explores the Asian-American hip-hop scene.http://nbcnews.to/2qLucFn 

For Deaf artist Christine Sun Kim, sound is both political and personal.http://nbcnews.to/2qL85io 

Phillip Clay's sudden death has adoption rights advocates calling for new laws.http://nbcnews.to/2qLrhMM 

Lisa Ko's novel about an undocumented Chinese immigrant who suddenly disappears is striking a chord with readers.http://nbcnews.to/2qLwIvc 

"No kid should be shamed regardless of if they have money to buy lunch."http://nbcnews.to/2qLel9P 

There's a reason Ananya Vinay was completely unfazed during Thursday's #SpellingBee. "I knew them all," she said.http://nbcnews.to/2qLi7Qp 

Highlighting the work of these trailblazing Asian-American women meant pouring over microfiche and archives.http://nbcnews.to/2qKKs9M 

For author S.K. Ali, #Ramadan is a time to create new traditions with her blended family.http://nbcnews.to/2qL3j4u 

Looking for some summer reading that's a bit more lyrical? These Asian-American poets are breaking new ground.http://nbcnews.to/2qKR9si 

"Women living (in) the Pacific Rim face or experience the impacts of climate change daily."http://nbcnews.to/2rtcxj2