Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI The Program Coordinator of the Asian American Center at Northeastern is one member of a dynamic team of professionals at Northeastern focused on developing an intentional and student-centered space for the exploration of identity on campus. The Program Coordinator at the Asian American Center will play an integral role in programs at the Asian American … Read more
Seeks resources for hate prevention efforts and support for Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities
For 17-year-old Alysha Lee a typical day in Marin County, California, is jampacked with schoolwork, student government responsibilities and ballet rehearsals. But next Monday, September 18, she’ll be in Washington D.C., receiving the Surgeon General’s Medallion from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Fear of ridicule and a desire to fit in are common reasons they give for doing this, according to a Pew Research Center survey of Asian adults in the United States conducted from July 2022 to January 2023.
A new Yale study documents the experiences of Asian American medical students, who report targeted racism and feelings of invisibility.
“By designating Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, we are taking an important step in recognizing the importance of New York’s AAPI community and the rich diversity that makes New York so great,” Governor Hochul said. “It is not just a day off from school – it is an opportunity for our children to … Read more