Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Fear of ridicule and a desire to fit in are common reasons they give for doing this, according to a Pew Research Center survey of Asian adults in the United States conducted from July 2022 to January 2023.
A new Yale study documents the experiences of Asian American medical students, who report targeted racism and feelings of invisibility.
“By designating Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, we are taking an important step in recognizing the importance of New York’s AAPI community and the rich diversity that makes New York so great,” Governor Hochul said. “It is not just a day off from school – it is an opportunity for our children to … Read more
The fight for the teaching of Asian American studies is being waged this school year from K-12 through college.
Senate Bill 839, introduced by State Sens. Maria Collett and Nikil Saval, will require the Department of Education to create “an integrated curriculum that includes AAPI persons, history and contributions to American society” and provide AAPI-related materials to schools.
Mosco Street in Chinatown will be officially celebrated as the renamed Corky Lee Way in an Oct. 22 ceremony in honor of the late documentary photographer.