Split 7 Ways, Immigrant Neighborhood Seeks to Unify Its Political Power
As New York begins to draw new legislative districts, partisan fights may overshadow the electoral harm the process can do to some groups.
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Williams College Professors submit proposal for Asian American studies program
Associate Professor of American Studies Jan Padios and Chair of American Studies Dorothy Wang submitted a prospectus to create an Asian American studies (AAS) program to President Maud S. Mandel, Provost Dukes Love, Dean of the Faculty Safa Zaki, and Chair of the Committee of Educational Affairs (CEA) Cathy Johnson last Sunday. The prospectus details … Read more
Asian Americans favored Democrats by wide margin in high-profile races, exit polls say
“What we see among Asian Americans is really this fairly reliable, moderate Democratic bloc,” professor Janelle Wong said.
CEC 26 passes anti-Asian racism resolution for public schools to implement citywide
On Oct. 21, CEC 26 — which covers the neighborhoods of Bayside, Flushing, Little Neck, Douglaston, Floral Park, Bellerose, Glen Oaks, Queens Village and Jamaica — voted to make mandatory anti-Asian racism measures for schools.
Asian Americans push for more representation during redistricting
Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S., and despite their linguistic, economic and political diversity, have become a powerful voting bloc.
Governor Murphy Establishes Asian American Pacific Islander Commission
Governor Phil Murphy today signed A-5737/S-3763 into law establishing the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission within the Department of State. The commission is charged with developing policies to address the social and economic needs of the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in New Jersey. Under this new law, the commission will be required … Read more