Hate-Crime Bill Advances in State Legislature With Support of Asian Americans
Legislation would strengthen existing law by requiring collection of data on victims and perpetrators that might point to causes and prevention of bias-assaults.
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San Francisco apologizes for discrimination against Chinese immigrants
The resolution apologizes on behalf of the board and the city with the oldest Chinatown in the U.S. for “systemic and structural discrimination” and targeted acts of violence.
Undocumented Students Still Need Support
The struggles facing undocumented youth in New York City have only been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
How Institutions Can Improve AAPI Students’ Mental Health
In June, a committee of eight Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experts met publicly on Zoom to discuss issues surrounding AAPI trauma and health. That’s when they were “Zoom bombed.”
Lawmakers urge making Lunar New Year a federal holiday
Lunar New Year, celebrated by many Asian communities, could become a new federal holiday under a bill proposed by Rep. Grace Meng, a New York Democrat.
Ms. Incha Kim, Age 78, Former Associate Director of RCKC, Has Passed Away
Ms. Incha Kim, the former associate director of RCKC, passed away on January 29, 2022 at the age of 78. She was an important member of the Queens Korean community and played a key role in successfully persuading a Korean business owner to fund the establishment of The Research Center for Korean Community (RCKS) at … Read more