Month: April 2021

Jacky Tung ’22 (John Jay College/CUNY) has always had a deep love and appreciation for the planet. “Every day, our planet provides for us and supports us in every way. The resources we use, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the electronic devices we use all come from the earth,” says Tung.

A vast majority of Asian American adults, 81%, say violence against them is rising in the U.S., according to a new survey from Pew Research Center. The findings come after more than a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the racial stigma and xenophobia against Asians that’s followed.

The House Judiciary Committee, meanwhile, considered a similar version of the bill introduced by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., on Wednesday.

“For us to really address the root of the problem, which we’ve never done before as a country, is to recognize the core issue of white supremacy,” one scholar said.

“It’s a double invisibility that they receive,” one religious studies expert said. “We have very warped notions of the Sikhs.”

For us, every day is Earth Day. If you feel the same, here are 51 actions and tips to make a difference, every day of the year.