Localized History Project 2026 Youth Conference
Gain insights into Asian American & Pacific Islander history, the importance of localized history, learn about our exhibits and methodologies, and connect with other AAPI youth.
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2026 Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) Grant Program
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services seeks applications through the state’s Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes grant program, which funds safety and security projects at nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs, or mission. DCJS expects between $35 million and $70 million will be made available to support … Read more
Brooklyn Org Funding: Year-Round Application
Brooklyn Org provides multi-year, general operating support of up to $45,000 per year, for up to three years, to organizations that advance racial justice and provide critical resources to communities across Brooklyn.
CUNY Peer Leaders Fall 2026 Application
CUNY Peer Leaders is a program housed at the Graduate Center that welcomes 30+ undergraduate students annually from across CUNY colleges. The program supports their leadership and mentorship skills, which they, in turn, use to create pathways for humanities-based scholarship with a core component on elements of self-care, wellness, and social justice. CUNY Peer Leaders … Read more
Chinese immigrants overtake Dominicans as NYC’s largest foreign-born group
The city’s Chinese population reached 397,000 in 2023, a 5% increase from 2013, while the Dominican population declined 6% to 390,000 over the same period, according to The Newest New Yorkers report. The two groups each make up 12.8% and 12.6% of the city’s 3.1 million immigrant population.
Baruch Entrepreneurs Excel at Pitch Competitions
At the CUNY-wide Baruch CEO Pitch Competition—co-hosted by the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship and the Baruch Collegiate Entrepreneurs—21 students and alumni competed on campus, presenting their business plans before judges and industry professionals who provided feedback. They advanced from simultaneous semifinal rounds to the main stage, where three winners took home the top … Read more