Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
British American comedian John Oliver recently educated audiences about Asian Americans, explaining why the racial group is not a monolith and why the model minority label is inherently problematic.
Facing a wave of animosity, many Asian Americans remain afraid of public places even as the coronavirus pandemic recedes.
Dr. Kevin Nadal discusses why we must continue bringing attention to LGBTQ+ equity and justice.
“You don’t have to be of a particular background or have your words sound a particular way for your poetry to matter,” said Huỳnh, 18, who is following in Amanda Gorman’s footsteps.
Vuong, 32, has become a celebrated voice, sharing his observations on culture and identity in addition to his award-winning poems and novels. He says his words are shaped by his experience growing up across a number of identities: immigrant, Asian American, gay and raised by a single mother.
At some top companies, Asian Americans are overrepresented in midlevel roles and underrepresented in leadership. The root of this workplace inequality could stem from the all-too-common experience of being confused for someone else.