April 2022 – Page 8 – Asian American / Asian Research Institute

Call for Applications: Virtual Professional Development Training Series On Poverty And Economic Mobility Research 2022–2023

April 12, 2022 By AAARI

The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) is calling for applications for up to 10 continuing Ph.D. and master’s degree students to attend its 2022–2023 Professional Development Training Series on Poverty and Economic Mobility Research. The opportunity is open to students who are either from groups that are underrepresented in academia or are attending non-R1 universities. … Read more

Chancellor Matos Rodríguez Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Members of CUNY’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

April 12, 2022 By AAARI

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez yesterday co-hosted a roundtable dialogue with members of the University’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities alongside Joyce O. Moy, the longtime executive director of the Asian American and Asian Research Institute (AAARI) and other members of University’s leadership at the CUNY Central Office.

So You Want To Teach Asian American History? These Educators Are Here To Help

April 12, 2022 By AAARI

Around the country, thousands of K-12 teachers are signing up for training on the struggles and contributions of Asians Americans. Some are from California, where an upcoming ethnic studies requirement for graduation has schools looking to expand their offerings of Asian American history.

Pasadena Heritage Wants City to Issue Apology For 1885 Riot That Forced Out Chinese Residents

April 11, 2022 By AAARI

Pasadena Heritage has asked the city to apologize for a riot that forced Chinese residents to flee town after a racist attack in 1885. On Tuesday the Human Relations Commission unanimously approved the new language for the Mills Place Plaque.

A year after Atlanta and Indianapolis shootings targeting Asian Americans, activists say ‘we can’t lose momentum’

April 11, 2022 By AAARI

A year after the shootings, many additional attacks on Asian Americans have continued across the country, something activists view as part of the long tradition of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders woven through the nation’s history.

Denver to formally apologize for anti-Chinese riots in 1880

April 8, 2022 By AAARI

Denver next week will officially apologize for the anti-Chinese riot of 1880 to the Chinese American community. According to the city, it will become the first outside of California and the sixth overall to express remorse for anti-Chinese discrimination.