How did 9/11 change South Asian Americans’ identities and politics?
Being targets of racial and religious hatred unified them behind the Democrats
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NYC’s Indo-Caribbean Community: the culture, the struggles and the contributions
From the Holi or Phagwah celebration, known as the festival of colors, to the annual West Indian American Day Parade, to the tassa drums, elaborate traditional outfits, wedding celebrations and flavorful food like roti and curry – the rich culture of Indo-Caribbeans can be seen on streets all across NYC – especially in Queens.
Battling Discrimination And The Bamboo Ceiling: The Bias Facing Asian American Managers
Many Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) workers are experiencing undue bias and discrimination, according to new reports from The Association of Asian American Investment Managers. The report states that, for many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, what some have called the “bamboo ceiling” is a daily obstacle.
Groups Fighting Anti-Asian Hate Still Waiting for Funding Albany Pledged in Spring
The fund is the first to directly support Asian American/Pacific Islander communities in addressing hate crimes and racially based violence, amid a 356% spike in attacks on Asian New Yorkers in the city this year.
Jayapal, Omar, Tlaib, and Chu Introduce September 11 Congressional Resolution
While acknowledging that thousands of individuals were unjustly targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin, and immigration status in the two decades following the attack, the lawmakers also outline various forms of relief to support those affected by this hate
On 9/11, Chinatown residents watched the towers fall. Some are still recovering.
In the aftermath, language and cultural barriers hid the community’s emotional trauma.