Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Jonathan Chang, a Taiwanese designer and illustrator based in Los Angeles, is the creator behind iconic portraits of anti-Asian hate crime victims that were shown on billboards in Times Square during Michelle Go’s candlelight vigil.
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for the position of Distinguished Lecturer, and Deputy Director of the Asian American Studies Program and its recently launched Center. We seek a candidate, preferably with experience working in a college environment, to serve in teaching, advising, administrative, institutional development and public outreach roles.
Mineta broke racial barriers in becoming mayor of San Jose, California. He was also the first Asian American to become a Cabinet secretary, serving under both Democratic President Bill Clinton and Republican George W. Bush.
City & State’s Power of Diversity: Asian 100 – researched and written in partnership with journalist Natasha Ishak – identifies New York’s Asian American leaders from a wide range of backgrounds who are gaining political power and standing up for their communities.
This month, films such as ‘A Tale of Three Chinatowns’ and ‘Chinatown Rising’ capture the vibrant essence and social movements of Chinatowns across America. Similarly, the seven-film series Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond by Asian American Documentary Network features resilient, diverse AAPI: The series follows a Filipino American woman on a journey to reconnect with her father after being separated by … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation celebrating May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Governor Hochul also announced the appointment of David Chen to the New York State Court System Second Department Judicial Screening Committee. In addition, the Governor announced the opening of NYS Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage … Read more