Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Are you a passionate NYC high school or college student ready to make history? The Localized History Project, part of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY, is seeking Youth Researchers to drive the creation of the first-ever Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Curriculum for New York City Public Schools! This … Read more
Are you a student passionate about history and ready to make a real impact? The Localized History Project, part of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY, is seeking Part-Time Research Assistants to support the creation of New York City’s first-ever AAPI History Curriculum! You’ll be a key player, assisting our Director and … Read more
The Localized History Project @ AAARI-CUNY is excited to announce the launch of our Digital Archive!
In this interactive talk, Prof. Gaiutra Bahadur will discuss her book, Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture (University of Chicago Press, 2013), and dive deep into the processes of creating a living archive, collecting oral stories, and preserving family histories.
Join Densho and the Localized History Project for a virtual workshop exploring the histories and stories of young Japanese Americans impacted by wartime incarceration.
Samip Mallick will introduce South Asian American history (1800s to present) and will also discuss how community-based archives can become sites for liberatory memory work by introducing the audience to SAADA’s archival collections, programs, and participatory storytelling projects.