How young people are combating anti-black racism in their immigrant communities
Second-generation Americans are organizing online to translate educational resources, combat disinformation, and express solidarity with the black community.
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How the racist killing of Vincent Chin sparked the Asian-American movement
Chin’s killing highlighted how Asians in America have faced racism, too, no matter how much they tried to be a ‘model minority’. His death inspired both a new degree of consciousness among Asian-Americans and a nationwide movement
74 Percent of Americans Support Legal Status For DACA Dreamers, Poll Finds
Of the nearly 10,000 people surveyed, 74 percent said they would be in favor of a law giving Dreamers permanent legal status in the U.S., while 24 percent were opposed to the idea.
Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA in big win for Dreamers
Chief Justice John Roberts was the swing vote in the 5-4 decision, dealing a big legal defeat to President Trump on the issue of immigration.
Model Minority vs Covid-19: Education through Crisis, For Asians in America
Covid-19 has sparked an increase in racism against East Asians in America, whether immigrant or native born. However, racism against all groups of Asian descent has been around for much longer, with racist stereotypes and the model minority myth. Join Queens Memory and our partners for an online discussion about the current higher educational experience for Asians in America, who are facing the continuously evolving challenge of racism. We will also discuss how Asians in America can provide ally-ship and solidarity to other groups that are experiencing racial oppression.