Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Ms. Hanif, who is Bangladeshi American, was the first Muslim woman elected to the Council in its history, despite the fact that the city is home to an estimated 769,000 Muslims.
Boston voters not only elected an Asian American as its mayor for the first time, but also elected a woman by choosing Michelle Wu.
“What happened here at this exhibit is yet another example of the persistence of U.S. national amnesia about colonialism in the Philippines,” one professor said.
The significant contributions of Filipino Americans.
A growing number of Asian Americans have overcome a cultural stigma attached to seeking mental health treatment, experts said.
Dr. Wu was honored at the organization’s annual gala event on September 15 –– the only event of its kind to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Asian American executives and entrepreneurs across a wide spectrum of industries –– alongside his fellow awardees, who this year include: Elizabeth Varghese, Global Leader – Talent and HR Transformation … Read more