Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
It’s that time of year when Muslims around the world fast for the holy month of Ramadan. If you’re still unfamiliar with the Islamic holiday, AsAmNews has you covered with this detailed, albeit generalized, explainer.
Yehui Zhao ’23, a Hunter College Integrated Media Arts alum, has won a coveted International Documentary Association award for May the Soil Be Everywhere, a film about Zhao’s ancestral village in the mountains of China’s Loess Plateau.
YASP (Young Adult Service Program) connects Asian-American high school and college students with internships at various community organizations and the offices of local elected officials throughout NYC. Co-hosted by The Korea Times, YASP has provided Asian American youth with the opportunity to serve their local community and learn the importance of service since 2001.
Governor Hochul has taken several actions to prevent hate crimes, promote tolerance, and improve the safety and security of New Yorkers. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) administers the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes program, which provides grants to nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their … Read more
Continued decline in share of U.S. adults with up-to-date vaccination
Women Comprise Half of CUNY’s 25 College Leaders, More Than Half of Chancellor’s Cabinet, Majority of Student and Faculty Bodies