Health Department Annual Statistics Show Increased Life Expectancy for New Yorkers, but Racial Inequities Remain
In 2023, life expectancy for Asian and Pacific Islander New Yorkers exceeded all other race/ethnicity groups, at 86.9 years.
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Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather’ of Asian American Film, Dies at 88
In his work, he often returned to Manzanar, the camp in which he and his family, along with thousands of other people of Japanese descent, were interned during World War II.
Brighten the Season With New Books by CUNY Graduate Center Authors
From new takes on World War II and the revolutionary roles of Black-owned bookstores to bilingual poetry collections, books by our faculty and alumni make great gifts for readers of all tastes.
Hess Scholars Melissa Murray and Russell Jeung Discuss “How to Obtain Justice” with the Wolfe Institute
On Dec. 3, the Wolfe Institute held a virtual discussion with Robert L. Hess Scholars Melissa Murray and Russell Jeung. During the event, both speakers and attendees discussed what “justice” means to them and how to achieve it in these times.
Keeping Count | Five ways Trump’s agenda impacted Asian communities in 2025
In this edition of Keeping Count, we are breaking down five data trends that capture just a few of the urgent challenges our communities face, but also the steps we are taking to stand up to fight injustice and keep each other safe.
NEW REPORT: 47% of Pacific Islanders Have Recently Experienced an Act of Hate
Stop AAPI Hate’s latest report illustrates impact of widespread racism and discrimination against Pacific Islander people as PI communities continue to face critical systemic inequities