Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Ethnic-specific survival disparities among Asian American patients with ovarian cancer go unnoticed when the population is examined as a single group, according to a study published in Gynecologic Oncology.
On September 8, 1965, over 800 Filipino farmworkers affiliated with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) went on strike at 10 grape vineyards around Delano, California. Led by Larry Dulay Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz, and Peter Gines Velasco, these workers had the courage to organize and take a stand against powerful growers in the grape … Read more
Sources previously told NBC News that undocumented Chinese nationals of military age will be among the first groups targeted for deportation by the incoming Trump administration.
The Splendor of Silk and Beyond, an exhibition organized by the International Museum of the Saree, the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, and the City College Libraries, among others, brings an intriguing illustration of garments and fashionable accessories that span decades, regions, and cultural identities to the Cohen Library Archives Gallery. The collection includes … Read more
Voters in 5 key locales supported Harris over Trump for president. 1 in 5 Asian Americans polled experienced bias-motivated harassment/violence in past 2 years.
In a symbolic gesture marking a significant investment in New York’s Filipino American community, United States Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) presented a $1.6 million federal grant designated to establish a community center for Filipino Americans in Queens. The announcement, celebrated by local leaders, advocates, and members of the community, took place in the heart of … Read more