Appointment of Commissioner Glenn D. Magpantay by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Glenn D. Magpantay is a long-time civil rights attorney, professor of law and Asian American Studies, and LGBTQ rights activist.
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The Demand for Asian American History Is Growing. See Where
Momentum for requiring instruction of Asian American and Pacific Islander history in K-12 curriculum nationwide continues to grow—including in states like Florida where legislation restricts how topics of race can be taught in schools.
China Initiative’s shadow looms large for US scientists
Anti-Asian scrutiny has only intensified since the controversial programme ended one year ago, researchers say.
Dr. Sonya Christian Appointed First Woman and First South Asian Chancellor of California Community Colleges
Dr. Sonya Christian has been selected to lead California Community Colleges, effective Jun. 1. She will be the first woman and the first person of South Asian heritage in the role.
Asian groups, voters in Queens challenge new City Council district maps
Asian American organizations and community members sued the New York City Districting Commission on Friday, claiming that new City Council district maps will deprive South Asian Americans in Richmond Hill and Ozone Park of political representation.
Documentaries About Asian and Black Intersectionality
Want to learn more about Asian and Black experiences? Here are 7 documentaries to watch.