After fatal attack, Japanese American photographer remembered for his art and advocacy
Yasuomi Hashimura, who died after being fatally pushed in New York, was known for his innovations in photography and helping other Japanese immigrants.
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Why Chinese Americans Have Shifted Rightward
A growing number of Chinese Americans, especially naturalized immigrants, say Democrats have become too lenient on crime and homelessness.
CACF’s Invisible No More Campaign and Councilmember Krishnan Introduce New NYC Data Disaggregation Bill During City Hall Rally
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) and members of our Invisible No More campaign gathered at City Hall Park alongside Councilmembers Shekar Krishnan and Julie Won, youth advocates, and community members on Thursday to introduce Intro 1134, historic new legislation that would establish and harmonize race and ethnicity data collection and reporting … Read more
Trump vows to end birth right citizenship and deport citizen children
President Trump Sunday said he would deny citizenship to those born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents while also deporting children of undocumented immigrants even if those children are citizens. reports the Wall Street Journal.
California to roll out the nation’s first Southeast Asian school curriculum
Although not mandated, the state’s K-12 grade teachers can access dozens of suggested lesson plans for Hmong American, Vietnamese American and Cambodian American histories online to incorporate into their classrooms. The curriculum is available for teachers to use now, as a whole or in smaller segments.
Groundbreaking card game celebrates AAPI representation
In a time when representation and inclusivity are more crucial than ever, a dedicated team from Teachers College, Columbia University, has created a pioneering educational tool to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage.