Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
More than a month later, loved ones are still reeling from the loss, which experts say was the result of housing issues, climate change’s hidden toll on low-income immigrants and more.
In a corner of Queens, a fivefold increase in Asian residents since 2010 is transforming the area’s restaurants, housing and politics.
The number of Asian Americans living in poverty increased by 15 percent over the last decade in the New York metro area, from just over 252,000 in 2010 to almost 290,000 in 2019. However, in an unprecedented shift, large numbers of Asians living in poverty are also leaving New York City for the suburbs- where services for the community … Read more
Korean immigrants in the early 1900s formed their own community in Southern California, but their history is only just being uncovered.
With Help from a Former Student and CUNY Law Grad, Zohra Saed is Working To Obtain ‘Humanitarian Parole’ for the Afghan Writer and 11 Members of his Family, who are in Hiding
The National Endowment for the Arts is committed to advancing racial equity, access, and justice, and is continuously learning from the arts community. In this issue of American Artscape, we hear stories from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists and leaders. These first-person accounts reflect distinct communities, art forms, and professional pathways, yet all … Read more