Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather’ of Asian American Film, Dies at 88
In his work, he often returned to Manzanar, the camp in which he and his family, along with thousands of other people of Japanese descent, were interned during World War II.
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5th Annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference Workshops & Research/Resource Tabling Proposals
The purpose of this conference is to bring together LGBTQIA+ students from across the 26 CUNY colleges to connect, get more involved on their campuses, learn about leadership, and be energized to advocate for issues affecting LGBTQIA+ students on their individual campuses and across CUNY.
Brighten the Season With New Books by CUNY Graduate Center Authors
From new takes on World War II and the revolutionary roles of Black-owned bookstores to bilingual poetry collections, books by our faculty and alumni make great gifts for readers of all tastes.
Call for Submissions – “Asian American Voices” 2026 Journal (LaGuardia Community College/CUNY)
Asian American Voices, published by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, is a collection of student literary and visual works that celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Asian and Asian American heritages at the City University of New York (CUNY). The journal showcases student works that highlight the many aspects of Asian American life, including cultures, histories, religions, … Read more
Hess Scholars Melissa Murray and Russell Jeung Discuss “How to Obtain Justice” with the Wolfe Institute
On Dec. 3, the Wolfe Institute held a virtual discussion with Robert L. Hess Scholars Melissa Murray and Russell Jeung. During the event, both speakers and attendees discussed what “justice” means to them and how to achieve it in these times.
Keeping Count | Five ways Trump’s agenda impacted Asian communities in 2025
In this edition of Keeping Count, we are breaking down five data trends that capture just a few of the urgent challenges our communities face, but also the steps we are taking to stand up to fight injustice and keep each other safe.