Documentaries and programs that celebrate and center Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander experiences
These documentaries celebrate the light and love in our diverse AANHPI communities.
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Movies Celebrating AANHPI History and Culture
In search of film recommendations to commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Check out our curated movie list from members of NYPL’s AANHPI Employee Resource Group. From heartwarming tales of family bonds to narratives of resilience and cultural identity, these films offer a glimpse into the vibrant and multifaceted experiences of … Read more
The 2024 Power of Diversity: Asian 100
New York’s Asian American leaders.
Indian American poet Meena Alexander honored with Google Doodle
Google Doodle honors Meena Alexander as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month kicked off on Wednesday.
Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People
This report provides an overview of risk factors, screening, and cancer occurrence for disaggregated Asian American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups in the United States. In 2021, approximately 24 million Asian American and 1.7 million Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander people (single race or mixed race) lived in the United States, representing about 8% … Read more
New survey tracks Asian American charitable giving
A new Pew Research Center analysis of Asian Americans’ charitable giving found that 64 percent of those surveyed had given to a U.S. charity in the past year, 20 percent had given to a charity in their Asian country of origin, and 27 percent had sent money to someone living there, known as remittances.