With a Korean American on the ballot, a push in the community to register new voters
Korean Americans tend to register to vote at a lower rate than NJ residents overall
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Call for Papers: The Security of Identity Politics (A/P/A Graduate Student Working Group)
The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU’s Graduate Student Working Group is seeking submissions for its monthly workshops and its spring symposium, “The Security of Identity Politics” to be held from Thursday, March 6-Friday, March 7, 2025 at NYU. This symposium will interrogate how different forms of Asian/Pacific/American identity politics both serve and challenge notions of security … Read more
2025 Summer Fellowship in Community Archives (South Asian American Digital Archive)
We are inviting applications for our 2025 Summer Fellowship in Community Archives, an exciting in person opportunity for undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year or students enrolled in a master’s program to receive hands-on training in community-based archival work.
N.J. Asian Americans lack support for post-pandemic mental health, study finds
Mental health issues in the Asian American community persist following a rise in hate crimes during the pandemic, researchers and advocates say, but few seek help, and those who do can’t find resources. Now, lawmakers must intervene, a recent report concludes.
Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they’re now tied for No. 1.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women under 50 are now tied with white women for the highest breast cancer rates. Experts point to westernization, increased screenings and more.
Job Op – Tenure Track-Modern and/or Early Modern South Asian History (Seton Hall University)
The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the Fall 2025 and pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D. degree by the time of employment is required. An ideal candidate should be comfortable in a student-centered environment and demonstrate a strong scholarly record and/or potential. The field of expertise is open, but we … Read more