Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Celebrating Lunar New Year
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation in honor of Lunar New Year 2024 and delivered a video message to all those celebrating the Year of the Dragon.
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How Lunar New Year came to encompass different Asian cultures’ spring festivals
Using “Lunar New Year” is a sign of respect linguistically and culturally to all the different countries that celebrate the holiday, but it’s also OK to celebrate individually, experts say.
Asian American Interracial Marriage in the United States
What are the experiences of Asian Americans and those they intermarry?
2024 LEAP Emerge: Summer Internship Program for Students
LEAP Emerge: Summer Internship Program is an eight-week paid summer internship program designed to empower rising young leaders by providing students with practical leadership skills and the opportunity to immerse themselves’ in Southern California’s API community.
NY City Councilmember Susan Zhuang talks about Anti-Asian hate
City Councilmember Susan Zhuang discussed how there is no place for any kind of hate in her district or the city.
NYS Assemblymember Grace Lee shares her thoughts on recent Lunar New Year bill
NYS Assemblymember Grace Lee discussed Lunar New Year as a statewide school holiday, funding to combat hate crimes, impact of casinos on the Asian community, and work as co-chair of the Asian Pacific American Task Force in the assembly.