Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community is the fastest growing racial group in the United States.1 Encompassing nearly 25 million people,2 over 100 languages spoken and 50 distinct ethnic groups,3 it is clear the AANHPI diaspora is extremely diverse, holding a wide range of experiences and identities. Despite … Read more
Prof. Catherine Ma will present on how the struggles and triumphs of Asian Americans can provide undergraduate students with a multicultural perspective to better understand structural racism, and offer examples for professors to engage their classes with difficult concepts related to racism and discrimination. Incorporating aspects of Asian American Studies (AAS) can be a valuable tool in transforming not only how students learn but also how professors teach.