Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs ramped up after President Donald Trump reassumed power in January 2025—especially with his executive orders, the first in January 2025 and the second in March 2026. The U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter, which threatened schools with loss of funding if they did not eliminate DEI … Read more
Some critics have pointed out that the meetups — like the representation of mixed celebrities in pop culture — have felt disproportionate, not broadly representing all Wasians. Instead, they seem to predominantly highlight a mix of white and East Asian descent, such as those with Chinese, Korean and Japanese heritage.
Two sites important to the preservation of Asian American history have been added to America’s 11 Most Endangered Historical Places.
Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the All Students Count Act, legislation that would require more comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data in K-12 schools. Disaggregating student data would help ensure AANHPI student groups are better accounted for and … Read more
Northwestern University has named Mung Chiang as its next president. According to The New York Times, Chiang will be the university’s first Asian American president.
A group of more than 50 activists, community leaders, and lawmakers rallied at the Statehouse Monday to call for $5 million in the state budget to fund community-based programs focused on New Jersey’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.