Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI Founded in 1972, Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus is the nation’s first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since then, we have litigated high-profile civil rights cases, advocated for the passage of landmark policy changes, and provided community education, direct client representation, and more, to further the … Read more
The Legislative and Budget Director will be a core member in shaping the community-focused, compassionate and dedicated office Alexa Avilés is building in South Brooklyn, District 38.
Lelani Pacific-Jack, a political science major with a minor in Japanese, won the prestigious Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) grant, which has given her the opportunity to travel to Washington DC, then onto Japan, for the very first time. Pacific-Jack’s journey is a testament to her passion for Japanese culture, her burgeoning interest in international relations, … Read more
The original March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place on August 28, 1963, in which over 200,000 people gathered for Black equality and civil rights– and during which Martin Luther King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech.
In a historic move, the California Assembly Monday passed a bill strengthening civil rights protections against caste discrimination by an overwhelming 50-3 margin.
The Foundwork Artist Prize is an annual juried award that we started in 2019 to recognize outstanding emerging and mid-career artists working in any media. Honorees receive unrestricted $10,000 grants and studio visits with our jurors who include distinguished curators, gallerists, and artists.