Opinion: AAPI groups are in need of support to combat hate
Here’s why the state needs to allocate $66.5 million in funding for Asian-led and Asian-serving organizations statewide through the AAPI Equity Budget Coalition.
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Job Op – Executive Director (NYS Asian Pacific American Task Force)
The Executive Director will supervise, direct, and support Task Force initiatives and work closely with legislators, their staff, and advocacy organizations throughout the state. The role will require interdisciplinary work to support task force operations, including communications, legislative affairs, community affairs, scheduling, event planning, and logistical support.
What, Exactly, Does ‘Tough On China’ Mean?
Democrats and Republicans disagree on a lot of issues. But there’s a growing consenus in both parites that China represents a threat to the U.S. And some worry that the rise in anti-China rhetoric could pave the way for xenophobia against Asian-Americans.
CUNY to End the Emergency COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The change is effective on the last day of the Spring semester, which for most colleges is May 23, and will allow students to enroll in classes, regardless of their vaccination status, starting with Summer sessions.
How ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’ helped change how Hollywood saw Asian Americans
When the cult classic premiered 20 years ago, it showed that Asian Americans can be whomever they want to be.
Did the last census overcount Asian Americans? It depends on where you look
A new report is complicating an unusual finding from the U.S. Census Bureau’s own report card on the accuracy of its 2020 head count of the country’s population: a national overcount of Asian Americans.