Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This will be a discussion about the need of support for ethnic and cultural centers within CUNY, and the ways through which this can come about. Through the participation of the Vice President for Institutional Development, and two members of the CUNY Board of Trustees, representing the Italian, Jewish, and Asian American communities, the discussion … Read more
Commissioned by the Asian American Federation of New York, this film documents the extensive effects the 9-11 tragedy had on the Asian American community, by examining the economic impact of Chinatown, the toll on taxi cab drivers, INS deportation of Muslims, the mental health impact and 3 victims’ family stories. In addition, it highlights some … Read more
The presentation is based on the author’s manuscript, Sewing Woman, and her project: The effects of the 9/11 tragedy on the Chinese garment workers and the Chinatown neighborhood. Online Notes