Asian Americans back teaching about slavery, oppose race in college admissions

Asian Americans overwhelmingly support teaching historical topics like slavery, racism, and segregation in public schools but strongly oppose colleges using race and ethnicity in admissions, according to a new survey.

Why it matters: This data is a rare look at the nuances Asian Americans have around race and education four years after the pandemic, when the nation saw surges in anti-Asian hate and a racial awakening sparked by the murder of George Floyd.

The big picture: The broad survey of AAPI residents about education came right before pro-Palestinian protests struck college campuses and after previous studies showed Asian Americans are still worried about hate crimes.

During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Axios is examining the state of Asian Americans — from accomplishments and obstacles to economic well-being and how Asian American history is being preserved.