Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
What is the difference, in terms of empowerment, between being in the media and being a gatekeeper to the media? At the moment, the media is full of important figures in the arts and entertainment, including Lucy Liu’s massive following for her role on TV’s Ally McBeal, Amy Tan’s new novel (which is at second … Read more
Jewish Studies got its start more than a century ago through bible studies taught by Christian priests in this country. Later on, five universities including Yeshiva and Brandeis, were established to help educate Jewish teachers for their community. To provide social services to the Jews in this country, federations, regional bodies which raised money to … Read more
Reflecting on her over 14 years of U.S.-China legal education exchange and legal reform work, Professor Hom, a former Fulbright scholar in China (1986-88), delivered informal remarks on legal education reforms, and roles of Chinese, Chinese Americans, and Asian Americans in ongoing civil and human rights struggles. To set the context for her remarks, she … Read more
Both Margaret Chin and Rocky Chin (not related) have been activists in the Asian and ethnic communities of New York for close to 30 years. Margaret was associated with LaGuardia Community College and is a member of the Asian American Higher Education Council (AAHEC). Both are running in the 1st District of New York City … Read more
It was the year 1054 A.D., when an astronomer from the Tang dynasty stared into the clear night sky and was stunned by the sudden appearance of a bright object in the otherwise familiar constellation. “A guest star invaded the constellation!” The astronomer entered onto his log. Many hundred years later, this was confirmed to … Read more
Pan-Asianism is currently a very popular concept in Asian American research. Various pan-Asian studies have focused on pan-Asian coalitions at the collective level to protect common interests for all Asian Americans. While political identity is central to pan-Asian coalitions, private identity figures prominently in pan- Asian attachment at the individual level. Structural factors such as … Read more