Asian and Asian-American Photographers – Keeping Love Close
What does love look like in a time of hate? Asian and Asian-American photographers respond.
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Congress introduces ‘No Hate Act’ amid rise in racist and faith-based attacks
State legislatures have also introduced or passed bills in response to the rise in hate crime incidents across the country.
How a Long History of Intertwined Racism and Misogyny Leaves Asian Women in America Vulnerable to Violence
As many Asian American women pointed out in the wake of the [Atlanta] attack, racism and misogyny reinforce a shared narrative—and, due in large part to historical factors, Asian American women often experience that connection in a unique and troubling way.
As Violence Against Asian American Women Rises, Advocates Say Groups Are Historically Underfunded
Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in New York City, nearly doubling every decade since 1970 and making up 15% of the population, according to the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families. Yet community leaders say their groups have been historically underfunded by the city and state for years. Organizations serving the Asian … Read more
CDC says racism is a ‘serious threat’ to public health
“Racism is operating not only with respect to Covid-19 but also with respect to infant mortality, maternal mortality, obesity,” said a past president of the American Public Health Association.
Chef Grace Young & Asian Alumni Affiliate of Alumni Association of CCNY support Chinatown
The Asian Alumni Association of City College of New York/CUNY and chef Grace Young donated $1,200 to Hop Lee, one of Chinatown’s most beloved restaurants. In February, Young held a virtual cooking class for the group and requested that her fee be donated to the restaurant.