Opinion: Without Asian American Studies, We Can’t Understand American Racism
Media response to the Atlanta massacre shows why ethnic studies is so essential.
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Community Conversations: “Stop Asian Hate” and the Fight for Change
As the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community continues to grapple with violence, many are searching for ways to prevent further harm toward Asians. Join Wall Street Journal reporter Ang Li in conversation with John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a non-profit group advocating for civil rights for the AAPI … Read more
‘Hate is learned’: Tracing the history of anti-Asian violence in America
The rise in anti-Asian attacks has prompted the Biden administration to expand an initiative aimed at combating anti-Asian bias and violence. But for many Asian Americans, the recent violence also highlights a long history of feeling invisible. Mike Cerre reports from San Francisco as part of our series “Exploring Hate: Antisemitism, Racism and Extremism.” A … Read more
Joanne Li Named Priority Candidate For UNO Chancellor; Would Be First Woman Of Color To Lead UNO
Dr. Li’s candidacy now begins a 30-day public vetting period that will include a series of open forums kicking off April 6.
Swelling Anti-Asian Violence: Who Is Being Attacked Where
The New York Times attempted to capture a sense of the rising tide of anti-Asian bias nationwide. Using media reports from across the country, The Times found more than 110 episodes since March 2020 in which there was clear evidence of race-based hate.
Amid Awakening, Asian-Americans Are Still Taking Shape as a Political Force
Divided by generation, ethnicity and class, but currently galvanized by a surge of racially motivated attacks, Asian-Americans are growing rapidly as political players.