Opinion: NYC Needs a Mayor’s Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs
‘AAPI New Yorkers deserve to be heard in the halls of power, and we need a mayor who will recapture our diverse communities’ support and confidence.’
Non-AAARI News
Florida Senate approves bill advocating for inclusion of AAPI history in state classrooms
A Florida bill requiring the study of Asian American Pacific Islander history in applicable classes passed unanimously on Tuesday. The bill, originally filed Oct. 13, 2021, would go into effect on July 1.
NJ Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Ensuring AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum is Taught in New Jersey Schools
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S4021/A6100 and S3764/A3369) that will ensure that the contributions, history, and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are included in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. S4021 will create an AAPI curriculum requirement for schools and S3764 … Read more
The Fight for Asian American Studies
After a year that put a spotlight on anti-Asian racism, students around the country have been petitioning their schools to create curriculums that reflect the moment.
Bill to require lessons on AAPI history in schools awaits Murphy’s signature
New Jersey is one of several states around the country mandating curriculum as a way to fight anti-Asian hate and increase cultural sensitivity
Why are Asian women the target of xenophobia?
Local leaders and law enforcement must tackle the shadow pandemic of hate