How Japanese Americans Fought for—and Won—Redress for WWII Incarceration
It was a long road from the end of the war until President Reagan signed the 1988 Civil Liberties Act.
Non-AAARI News
The story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage, and why it’s celebrated in May
This year’s theme, selected by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council, is “Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration,” which builds on a leadership advancement theme series that began last year.
AAPI Action – 100 ways Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and allies have found solutions to racism and violence
From local fundraisers to rallies to national legislation to systemic changes in schools, AAPIs and others are developing solutions to increase visibility and fight racism. Here are 100 of the ways legislators, teens, artists, schools, athletes and many others nationwide have stepped up to fight hate and increased attacks.
BMCC Celebrates the Outstanding Academic Achievement of 17 Valedictorian Finalists
The 17 students represent a broad range of backgrounds, academic majors and stated goals. Many have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles along the way, but they will leave BMCC well-equipped to take on the next chapter of their academic journey. Each has maintained a 4.0 GPA during their time at BMCC and several have already been … Read more
Three BMCC Professors Each Awarded $40 K Mellon/ACLS Faculty Fellowships
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to announce that English Professor Jungah Kim, Modern Languages Professor Chun-Yi Peng and Sociology Professor Amy Sodaro have each been awarded a 2022 Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship.
White House Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2022
During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation recognizes the innumerable contributions, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPIs). As some of the fastest-growing racial and ethnic groups in the Nation, AA and NHPI communities represent a multitude of ethnicities, languages, and … Read more