For Asian Americans, Pandemic ‘New Normal’ Means Continuing To Face Racist Attacks
Advocates have collected nearly 11,000 reports of anti-Asian hate as of the end of 2021.
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Job Op – AAPI Victim Services Counselor (Manhattan DA Office)
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Counselor in its Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU). In this position the Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and therapeutic services to assist crime victims, witnesses, and their families. These services may include short term counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, … Read more
2022 72 Hour Film Shootout
The 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition (the “Shootout”) is an annual, global filmmaking competition celebrating diversity in front of and behind the camera, with a focus on Asian Americans. Teams compete for access to a year of free educational and networking events, mentorships with executives at major networks like ABC, cash, prizes and the chance … Read more
From crime victims to politicians, misidentifying Asians is part of America’s racist history
“I think people misunderstand the term ‘microaggression’ in a lot of ways, because the ‘micro’ doesn’t apply to the impact,” said one person who has been mistaken for others in their field.
Job Op – NCAPA/AAPI Data Fellow
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), in partnership with AAPI Data, seeks to hire a full-time fellow to serve as the NCAPA/AAPI Data Fellow. The position will be responsible for supporting NCAPA and AAPI Data’s collaborative work around data equity.
How Asian American lawmakers want to address ongoing violence and poverty
Education, vaccines and social services are included in the $64.5 million worth of ideas Asian American leaders have for the upcoming state budget.