Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
As a medical anthropologist who studies race, ethnicity, and public health, Professor Anahí Viladrich (GC/Queens, Sociology) felt a need to speak out against the outbreak of stigma against Chinese and East Asian populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The label aspires to unify a wide range of communities with common cause and shared experiences. But many feel it flattens and erases entire cultures.
Every day in May, PBS is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with stories that explore aspects of our shared American history.
New films and shows featuring AAPI stories will premiere this month on PBS.
Selected for Their Research Work, Awardees are all Headed to Medical School or Graduate Studies in Biomedical Sciences
Asian American women played a critical part in America’s war effort during World War II. Coming from diverse backgrounds—including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Filipino—they served in important roles ranging from pilots and translators to factory workers and guerrilla fighters.