Local Asian American College Students Push for Curriculum Changes
News4’s Aimee Cho introduces viewers to the young leaders who are paving the way for the future of Asian American studies [in Maryland].
Non-AAARI News
13 sites that tell the stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the US
Here are 13 sites that might provide a deeper understanding of the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and beyond. Be sure to check with the sites before visiting as hours and operations may have changed during the pandemic.
Yahoo Finance McKinsey: 30% of Asian American women consider downshifting their careers
Using research from 317 companies, McKinsey and nonprofit LeanIn.org reported earlier in the month that challenges from the pandemic have caused women across the board to consider reducing work hours, taking a leave of absence, or switching to a less demanding job.
House passes anti-Asian hate crimes bill
The legislation, which the Senate overwhelmingly approved last month, will next go to the president for his signature.
‘A complete erasure’: Asian, Pacific Islanders face stunning lack of representation in Hollywood
Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found just 44 films featured an Asian or Pacific Islander lead or co-lead, 14 of which were Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Only six of those leads or co-leads were female – and none of those were women 40 years old and up. None were members of the LGBTQ … Read more
Kiran Kaur Gill Spotlights Sikhs in America
Who are Sikh Americans? Join Kiran Kaur Gill, executive director of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, for a conversation on the contributions of Sikhs in the United States — and educational programs offered to raise awareness and uplift the Sikh American voice.