George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90
He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
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What does the term ‘AAPI’ mean? Experts explain the history
May marks the celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
Job Op – Executive Director (Chinatown YMCA)
The Chinatown YMCA is seeking an Executive Director who will be responsible for the overall operations of the Chinatown YMCA and its off-sites. They will also be responsible for continuing to develop and strengthen community-wide relationships with donors and various service organizations.
Job Op – Coordinator, Membership and National Engagement (PEN America)
PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an innovative and energetic coordinator to join the Membership and National Engagement team. This hands-on role will help expand and mobilize PEN America’s membership in support of the organization’s work to address threats to free expression, engage with literature, and … Read more
How a little-known Japanese American battalion freed Jews from a Nazi death march
They were Japanese American soldiers, part of a storied military unit that faced down prejudice and suspicion to fight Adolf Hitler’s armies in Europe.
Six CUNY Graduate Center Professors Win CUNY Awards for Junior Faculty
Six CUNY Graduate Center scholars are among the 10 winners of CUNY awards that recognize early-career faculty members for outstanding research.