Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
From escaping Vietnam and overcoming obstacles as refugees, to the second generation’s navigation of cultural divides and family history, these stories are woven into the fabric of literature and art.
Join us this summer for six days of workshops, salons, panels and readings. Our writing retreat and literary week will feature international and Singaporean authors as well as a session on international publishing. We are delighted to partner with The Arts House, a distinguished cultural venue and Singaporean treasure that is housed in an historical … Read more
Enjoy this selection of films, some premiering in May as well as some gems to revisit. These documentaries celebrate the light and love in our diverse AANHPI communities. We also recognize the need to face ugly truths about events of racism, xenophobia, and violence targeted towards AAPI communities. When we are honest about the past, … Read more
This Facts for Features includes separate sections on the Asian and the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations, which the Office of Management and Budget in 1997 split into two race categories.
Students, scholars, and administrators from across the City University of New York (CUNY) gathered last week at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) for an ethnic studies conference that both reflected on the discipline’s history and showed off new and on-going work. Titled “The Legacy and Future of Ethnic Studies at CUNY,” the spread … Read more
The Graduate Center recognizes the work of our alumni and faculty during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.