Almost 11,000 hate incidents targeted Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders during pandemic
Most incidents reportedly occurred in places such as streets, businesses, parks and subways.
Resources
NYC COVID-19 Community Health Resources and Needs Assessment (CHRNA) 4/23/21 to 11/5/21
In this release, advance findings from needs assessment which examined the impact of the pandemic on the NYC Asian American community. Three key areas are highlighted: COVID–19 vaccination, food hardships and access to food, and language access.
State of Change: Asian Populations Transform New York
The release of 2020 Census redistricting files gives us our first opportunity to explore demographic changes for Asian Americans in New York over the last decade. This brief examines Asian American population growth and shifts in cities, towns, and localities across the state.
The Difficulty of Being a Perfect Asian American
A book and a documentary examine how Asian Americans internalize the myth of the model minority.
Opinion – I’m Done Being Your Model Minority
Growing up in New York City, I learned street smarts early. I kept my head down, my money in my sock and my mind on my business. At 12, I started riding the subway alone, and in high school I commuted four hours a day from Queens to the Bronx. When a classmate was slashed … Read more
Velay Women Scholars Research Fellowship
The Velay Women Scholars Research Fellowship program is a ten-week, summer undergraduate research and professional development experience for women in STEM. This is an opportunity for sophomore- and junior-level students to gain transformational, multidisciplinary experiences and professional tools that will enable them to pursue graduate degrees and careers in the sciences. Velay Fellows will receive … Read more