Diwali takes on new meaning for Indian Americans whose loved ones died of Covid
“When I see this evil, we have to take it away and bring the light to us, to everyone, as a family,” his wife who is the festival director said.
Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
“When I see this evil, we have to take it away and bring the light to us, to everyone, as a family,” his wife who is the festival director said.
…and Pacific Islander communities in New Jersey. Under this new law, the commission will be required to submit an annual to the Governor and the Legislature about the commission’s activities….
Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S., and despite their linguistic, economic and political diversity, have become a powerful voting bloc.
“What we see among Asian Americans is really this fairly reliable, moderate Democratic bloc,” professor Janelle Wong said.
As New York begins to draw new legislative districts, partisan fights may overshadow the electoral harm the process can do to some groups.
Queens resident Tanbir Chowdhury (20) is leading student activism in his efforts to have Eid recognized as official New York state holidays. The two Eid days (Eid al-Fitr and Eid…