Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
After her diagnosis with Crohn’s disease two years ago, Jennifer Lee decided she wanted to create a community for Asian Americans with disabilities. But she quickly found little institutional support for her project.
As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are putting the spotlight on a community that will soon officially be known as Little Manila. CBS2’s Leah Mishkin has more from Woodside, Queens.
The Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday to establish a commission to study the creation of a national museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, sending the measure to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointments of 28 public members to the New Jersey Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission. The announcement comes during AAPI Heritage Month, which is an annual celebration that recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Baruch College named Ashley Mei Bo Torrenti and Briana Staten, respectively, as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2022.
Several activists, and groups mourn the passing of a “warrior” who “paved the way” and encouraged many.