Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Queens Councilmember Julie Won discussed how recent immigration raids in the city are affecting Asian Americans, saying some are scared to go to work or school and need to know their rights.
The City College of New York has been awarded a $500,000 planning grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to incubate a Health and Opportunity Leadership Institute.
As the Asian American community celebrates Lunar New Year, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), announced today that she reintroduced a bill to establish Lunar New Year as a federal holiday in conjunction with a resolution to recognize the historical and cultural significance of the holiday. This … Read more
On his first day back in office on Monday, January 20, United States President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders reversing several policies implemented under the Biden-Harris administration. Among these was the revocation of Executive Order 14031, titled Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), originally signed by President … Read more
The Year of the Snake kicked off with hundreds of celebrants at the historic Flushing High School Sunday, during State Senator John Liu’s Lunar New Year celebration. The Lunar New Year kick-off featured free food from local restaurants, live music, dances, cultural performances, and giveaways.
Mark A. Libatique is The City College of New York’s first-ever director of Data, Analytics and Advancement Services, as of Jan. 2, 2025. In this newly-created position, Libatique and the existing team manage a complicated system of donor and alumni contributions, a comprehensive direct mail management program, and the CUNY system’s largest alumni information network, … Read more