‘Cakewalk,’ ‘No Can Do,’ and Other Harmful Language We Must Stop Using
As journalists, it’s our job to choose our words wisely and not perpetuate stereotypes.
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OBITUARY: Renowned Asian American Studies Scholar and Author Franklin Odo
Scholar, historian, activist and author Franklin S. Odo, known for his contributions to the field of Asian American studies, passed away after a short bout with cancer on Sept. 28 at the age of 83 in Amherst, Mass.
Documenting Public Housing-to-Prison Pipeline Is a Personal Mission
Professor Van C. Tran and two former students portray the students’ “lived experiences” in a revealing and data-driven study.
Two Years and Thousands of Voices: Using Community-Generated Data to End Anti-AAPI Violence
A new report from the Stop AAPI Hate coalition, Two Years and Thousands of Voices: What Community-Generated Data Tells Us About Anti-AAPI Hate, aims to provide a fuller picture of what members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have experienced since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Releases Inaugural Report
The report details the Commission’s first set of recommendations to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities.
Execs spotlight South Asian underrepresentation
As asset management firms seek to increase diversity and expand inclusion among their workforces, some would like to see more efforts made to address underrepresentation of South Asians in executive ranks.