Inside the tiny N.J. suburb with the fastest-growing Asian population in the U.S.
Welcome to Belle Mead, which recorded just four Asian Americans in 2010. Now a decade later, AAPI make up a majority of the hamlet’s 5,569 residents.
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Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds
While many Americans believe anti-Asian hate has passed, experts say many communities are still living in fear.
Most Americans can’t name a famous Asian American, survey finds
A recent survey found 52% of people couldn’t name a single famous Asian American. Nine percent named the actor Jackie Chan, who is not American.
Governor Hochul Highlights Opening of Corky Lee Exhibit to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Governor Kathy Hochul announces the opening of “Focus on Justice: The Photography of Corky Lee,” a new exhibition that shines a light on the life and art of celebrated photographer and activist Corky Lee. The exhibit is located in the Governor’s Reception Room on the second floor of the New York State Capitol and will … Read more
CM’s Asian Media Initiative to Support AAPI Voters with New Luce Grant
The Asian Media Initiative (AMI) at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism’s Center for Community Media (CCM) has received a new award from the Henry Luce Foundation to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community journalists in the run-up to the 2024 U.S. elections.
Celebrating the power of NY’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community
In honor of the beginning of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, amNewYork Metro and PoliticsNY are honored to bring you the 2024 AAPI Power Players list, highlighting elected officials, community leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and creatives helping to shape the future of New York City.