Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise recognize rising foreign-born scientists and designers whose work shows promise for further development, and represents a significant contribution to their field. The prizes celebrate the contributions of immigrants to the arts and sciences, and raise awareness of the importance of immigration for a robust society.
Less than 2 percent of K-12 principals are from Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds.
Julie Su, a daughter of Chinese immigrants who spent years representing low-wage workers as a civil rights lawyer, is poised to take over the most powerful U.S. agency for labor issues.
“The producer said the Asians were not good enough and they are not box office-[worthy],” said James Hong. “But look at us now.
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The 2024 cycle reflects huge strides in representation: A decade ago, “it was inconceivable that someone named Raj Goyle — let alone Rajeev Goyle — would run for office in Wichita,” said Mr. Goyle, a former Kansas lawmaker.