Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI Victoria Moy’s new book, “Fighting for the Dream,” looks at the Chinese-American experience in the US military from WWII to the War in Afghanistan. Source: Voices of Chinese-American Veterans from WWII to Afghanistan – NBC News
Source: Northridge Woman Recounts Challenges of Being First Asian-American Woman to Serve in U.S. Navy | KTLA
An AARP study finds that 42% of Asian Americans, ages 45-55, were already helping to care for elders, nearly twice the number of the total population. Source: New Study Reveals Strong Support for Elder Care in Asian America – NBC News
Advocates and legal experts welcome President Obama’s action for temporary deportation relief, but say comprehensive immigration reform is necessary. Source: Asian American Advocates Say Immigration Action Falls Short – NBC News
On display as part of the New York Historical Society’s “Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion” exhibition is a graphic novel that tells the story of a Chinese-American family – a story that is more relatable than it is unique, reports SinoVision. Source: An American Story with Chinese RootsVoices of NY
Mapping of Asian Americans in New York (MAANY) CUNY Mapping Seminar Book Panel Date: Friday, October 10, 2014 Time: 6PM to 8PM Place: 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Join AAARI and the founders of the CUNY Mapping Seminar project for a book/publication launch and panel discussion with authors … Read more