Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Dr. Kevin Nadal will discuss his new book, That’s So Gay!: Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community. People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) experience subtle forms of discrimination, also known as microaggressions. Microaggressions are commonplace interactions that occur in a wide variety of social settings, including school or … Read more
Hunter College, CUNY Asian American Studies Program APA Community Fair Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Time: 11AM to 2PM Place: Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue, Manhattan Hunter West Building – 3rd Floor Lobby https://www.flickr.com/photos/aaaricuny/sets/72157632884753906/ APA Community Fair @ Hunter College! Please join us for a celebration of Asian American history, experience, and community-based activism … Read more
Lupus, a chronic, autoimmune illness, occurs more frequently and with more severity in the Asian community than among whites. It can have a widespread effect on one’s body as it may affect different major organs, such as the kidneys, heart, skin, lungs, or central nervous system. A challenge in lupus assessment is that the illness … Read more
This talk addresses the impact of lupus on individuals and communities, focusing on awareness, advocacy, and healthcare resources. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis, support systems, and ongoing research to better understand and manage the disease.
Mr. Edward Ma will share some of his experiences as long-standing volunteer in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Through community participation, Mr. Ma has gradually developed a sense of self-fulfillment with the conceptualization of Chinatown’s community democracy. All of his volunteer work has been aimed at the enhancement of justice, equality, as well as the quality of life … Read more
Funded by a grant from Swarthmore College, Our Health, Our Arts is a six-session summer program which will take a look at public policies, research, and other literature on issues related to HIV/AIDS (including but not limited to immigration, youth, health care, and community health) and at political uses of the visual arts as a tool for community education. The program will focus specifically on the Asian Pacific American communities of New York City. This summer, participants will take art classes, have serious discussions, and develop individual art projects that will be completed in the fall.