Pramila Jayapal-led resolution condemns xenophobia after 9/11
Seeks resources for hate prevention efforts and support for Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities
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AAPI teenager to receive Surgeon General’s Medallion for Stop AAPI Hate work
For 17-year-old Alysha Lee a typical day in Marin County, California, is jampacked with schoolwork, student government responsibilities and ballet rehearsals. But next Monday, September 18, she’ll be in Washington D.C., receiving the Surgeon General’s Medallion from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Among Asian Americans, U.S.-born children of immigrants are most likely to have hidden part of their heritage
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.
Yale study examines experiences of anti-Asian racism among medical students
A new Yale study documents the experiences of Asian American medical students, who report targeted racism and feelings of invisibility.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Declare Lunar New Year a School Holiday
“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
Calls for Ethnic Studies and AsAm Studies in NY, PA & CA
The fight for the teaching of Asian American studies is being waged this school year from K-12 through college.