Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI Death from cancer is disproportionately high among Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S. compared to other races and ethnicities. With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Northwest Asian Weekly talked to Dr. Margaret Chin, director of Cancer Screening at Kaiser Permanente Washington, about the urgent need for regular cancer screenings.
AAPI Data and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) recently released the results of their AAPI Policy Priorities Survey, which provides an in-depth look into what issues are most important to the AAPI community.
Hamkae Center seeks a strategic, justice-driven Executive Director to guide the organization through a critical period of growth and opportunity. As Asian American communities in Virginia grow in number and political influence, Hamkae Center is building collective power to advance immigrant, racial, and economic justice.
The Executive Director will set Hayti Heritage Center’s strategic vision. This role will require a results-driven leader with a proven record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and major investment, as well as the vision to expand Hayti Heritage Center’s presence locally, regionally, and nationally. The executive director will oversee all operations, finances, programming, and staff while … Read more
Long Le-Khac, an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley’s ethnic studies department, recently published a database that compiles 1,900 works of Asian American literature from 1971 to 2023.
As Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, the New York City Health Department is encouraging New Yorkers to take action to support mental wellness for themselves and their neighbors. The Health Department offers a number of programs to support mental health and resilience as part of ongoing efforts to meet the HealthyNYC goal of … Read more