2025 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey
Topics covered: economy, immigration, health, reconciliation bill, Donald Trump, Congressional priorities
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Lawmakers introduce resolution honoring AANHPI institutions
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has introduced a resolution calling for a week of celebrating Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Working Films Impact Kickstart for Non-Fiction Filmmakers
Now in its eight year, we invite our nonfiction filmmakers to apply to Impact Kickstart. We will select and support a cohort of filmmakers with impact campaign funds in the range of $10,000 – $20,000, with an anticipated announcement in late 2025 and disbursement in early 2026.
Call for Submissions – CAAMFest 2026
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is now accepting film and media submissions for the 44th rendition of CAAMFest! The festival is currently scheduled for May 7 – 10, 2026.
Coalition of Over 80 Asian American Advocacy Organizations Sign On to Reject the House Appropriation Subcommittee’s Bill Proposing Re-establishment of ‘China Initiative’
On Tuesday, the House Appropriations committee marked up the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026. The bill’s accompanying report contained concerning language that directs the Department of Justice to effectively re-establish the now-defunct ‘China Initiative,’ reviving the discriminatory profiling of Asian American scholars. In response, 82 civil rights … Read more
Arthur Sze named 25th U.S. poet laureate
The Library of Congress has announced Arthur Sze as the 25th U.S. poet laureate. Sze has had a decades-long career as a poet, with his work often drawing inspiration from philosophy, science and nature. He’s also an editor and translator of poetry. Sze will start on Oct. 9, taking over from Ada Limón.