Asian-American group demands inclusion in DOE cultural curriculum
A group of Asian-American New Yorkers are demanding inclusion in the Department of Education’s cultural curriculum — saying they have been excluded from recent diversity pushes.
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Marching in solidarity: hundreds take to the streets to protest anti-Asian attacks
New Yorkers who rallied Uptown say enough is enough—no more Asian hate. Despite mounting activism and the NYPD’S implementation of a task force and civilian panel to combat anti-Asian violence, the AAPI community are still being targeted in unprovoked hate crimes, the latest of which occurred on 125th Street and Third Avenue, leaving a 61-year-old … Read more
Teach Your Kids to Resist Hatred Toward Asians
Books make great educational resources to combat discrimination and xenophobia, and to foster activism.
Chloé Zhao becomes the first woman of color to win best director.
Chloé Zhao on Sunday became the first woman of color, first Chinese woman and second woman ever to win the Oscar for directing, capping off a historically impressive run of honors she has amassed this awards season for her work on the drama “Nomadland.”
‘This I cannot believe’: Youn Yuh-jung becomes first Korean actress to win Oscar
Youn Yuh-jung won the best supporting actress Oscar for her scene-stealing performance as an aging family matriarch in Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari.” Youn is the first Korean actress to win an Academy Award.
Statement of President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
I applaud the United States Senate and the leadership of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act by an overwhelming margin. This critical legislation will bring our nation one step closer to achieving justice and equality for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. And, I was … Read more