Undocumented Students Still Need Support
The struggles facing undocumented youth in New York City have only been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Non-AAARI News
How Institutions Can Improve AAPI Students’ Mental Health
In June, a committee of eight Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experts met publicly on Zoom to discuss issues surrounding AAPI trauma and health. That’s when they were “Zoom bombed.”
Lawmakers urge making Lunar New Year a federal holiday
Lunar New Year, celebrated by many Asian communities, could become a new federal holiday under a bill proposed by Rep. Grace Meng, a New York Democrat.
Ms. Incha Kim, Age 78, Former Associate Director of RCKC, Has Passed Away
Ms. Incha Kim, the former associate director of RCKC, passed away on January 29, 2022 at the age of 78. She was an important member of the Queens Korean community and played a key role in successfully persuading a Korean business owner to fund the establishment of The Research Center for Korean Community (RCKS) at … Read more
Anti-Asian hate crimes increased 339 percent nationwide last year, report says
The report also points out that Black Americans remained the most targeted group in terms of hate crimes.
17-year-old student lobbies to get Asian American history taught in New Jersey public schools
Christina Huang lobbied for Asian American history to be taught in public schools, and her hard work has paid off. It’s now law in the state of New Jersey.