‘Felt Like It Could Be Me’: The Powerful Legacy of AAPI Olympians
Despite challenges of being “othered” or rendered invisible, many AAPI athletes have inspired others while making a name for themselves on the world stage.
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How hate incidents led to a reckoning of casual racism against Asian Americans
“It is violence — especially for a group that has been de-racialized and basically whitened,” one expert said.
NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Releases New Analysis Of NYC’s Asian and Pacific Islander Immigrant Population
The report is part of MOIA’s continued work with city agencies and community partners to address racial and economic inequities, especially during COVID-19 pandemic recovery efforts. It also comes at a time of increased incidents of discrimination and violence against API individuals, rooted in the long history of racism, stereotyping, and scapegoating of API immigrant … Read more
Suffolk lawmakers approve bill that aims to combat anti-Asian American discrimination
The Suffolk County Legislature Tuesday night approved a bill designed to combat discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders after an increase nationwide in anti-Asian hate crimes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual event addressing Anti-Asian hate on college campuses gets shut down following obscene interruptions from ‘Zoom-bomber’
The panel, entitled “Anti-Asian Hate and Mental Health on College Campuses,” was set to feature expert speakers in the fields of Asian-American studies; mental health studies; and diversity, equity and inclusion. In particular, the event was intended to discuss strategies for increasing racial equity on college campuses in order to support AAPI-identifying members of academic … Read more
PBS documentary series ‘Asian Americans’ wins Peabody Award
The five-part series follows the stories of trailblazers, both prominent and forgotten, who had an impact on representation and what it means to be Asian American today.