Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
For 17-year-old Alysha Lee a typical day in Marin County, California, is jampacked with schoolwork, student government responsibilities and ballet rehearsals. But next Monday, September 18, she’ll be in Washington D.C., receiving the Surgeon General’s Medallion from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Fear of ridicule and a desire to fit in are common reasons they give for doing this, according to a Pew Research Center survey of Asian adults in the United States conducted from July 2022 to January 2023.
A new Yale study documents the experiences of Asian American medical students, who report targeted racism and feelings of invisibility.
“By designating Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, we are taking an important step in recognizing the importance of New York’s AAPI community and the rich diversity that makes New York so great,” Governor Hochul said. “It is not just a day off from school – it is an opportunity for our children to … Read more
The fight for the teaching of Asian American studies is being waged this school year from K-12 through college.
The Programs Manager/Director will oversee the implementation and execution of these three programs, provide administrative and logistical support to the CUNY DSI teams working on each individual project, ensure project tasks are completed on schedule as laid out in the grant proposals., and lead the preparation and execution of the Summer Internship Program.