A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of poetry with Kimiko Hahn
Kimiko Hahn, a professor at Queens College, City University of New York, is the author of 10 books of poetry and the winner of numerous awards.
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Biden promised to address hate crime reporting. 20 months later, here’s what’s been done.
The analysis by USA TODAY comes as renewed attacks have put violence directed at Asian Americans back in spotlight.
Why Asian Americans Are Moving to NYC’s East Harlem
More low-income residents are moving into the traditionally Latino neighborhood. Nonprofits have stepped up, but more services are needed.
CUNY Launches Online Portal for Students and Staff to Report Community Acts of Discrimination and Retaliation
The City University of New York today announced the launch of a centralized online portal for staff and students to report instances of discrimination and retaliation, covering cases of hate speech and violence, as the system responds to a national rise in antisemitism.
NJ Governor Murphy Establishes January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution
Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution (AJR98) designating January 30 of each year as “Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in New Jersey.” The day of recognition honors the legacy of Fred Korematsu, an American civil rights activist of Japanese heritage who fought against the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans … Read more
Federal proposal of ‘Middle East or North African’ category is long overdue, advocates say
For decades, Americans who trace their origins to the Middle East and North Africa have had to choose “white” or “other” on the census and other government and business forms.