Tule Lake and Angel Island listed on endangered list
Two sites important to the preservation of Asian American history have been added to America’s 11 Most Endangered Historical Places.
Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Two sites important to the preservation of Asian American history have been added to America’s 11 Most Endangered Historical Places.
Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director, the incumbent will oversee the production and distribution of a wide array of published materials, including books, journals, policy reports and digital content. They will collaborate with various units under the Center to ensure that all content aligns with the organization’s standards and objectives. The incumbent … Read more
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.
Over eight weeks over the summer, fellows build skills in collaborative leadership, mentorship, and cross-generational, cross-racial solidarity, then pitch their initiatives to Chinatown Youth Initiative’s Board of Directors for a chance to receive seed funding, up to $3,000, and ongoing coaching. Chinatown Community Builders is a bridge between youth vision and neighborhood growth, strengthening understanding … Read more