Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York is still prosecuting many hate crime cases. As of August 2nd, 2023, there were 131 hate crime cases pending. About a third of them (41), were anti-Asian cases, said Hannah Yu, the hate crimes unit chief.
They’re America’s fastest-growing demographic, and they delivered a turnout jump in swing states that proved crucial to Joe Biden’s victory in 2020. Both parties have taken note.
Reporting to the Director of the Asian American Cultural Center, the primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the development, implementation and coordination of education programs, services and activities for the AACC that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of Asian/Asian American cultures and that enhance Asian American and Asian international students’ experiences.
Specfiically, we seek a faculty member who maintains a focus on Vietnamese American diasporic community studies and whose research can inform the public’s urgent need to understand the origins and impacts of anti-Asian hate that has increased in recent years.
Boston University’s College of Communication invites applications for the Chair of its Film and Television Department with a start date of July 1, 2024. We seek a colleague with a professional track record in their area of film and/or television and a distinct vision for the future.
Oppenheimer’s already complicated legacy has led some viewers to argue over whether or not the experiences of the Japanese people affected by his deadly weapon should have been included. While there is no clear answer to that debate, there are several films out there that do highlight the experiences of Japanese people impacted by the … Read more