Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Issay Matsumoto examines the formation of a new workforce beyond Hawaiian plantations—one that was majority-Filipinx, female, immigrant, and employed in the State’s colonial tourism industry—from the 1950s through the 1990s.
This symposium invites scholars of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam, and Cuba to critically reflect upon several historical events and discuss the impacts and legacies that both Spanish and US empires have left and continue to leave in their wake.
In the face of such a panoply of identities, forming a pan-Asian/Pacific/American identity has historically proven to be difficult and complicated. AAARI’s conference will explore these challenges and complexities while also identifying and assessing historical instances of successful panethnic coalition building. Ultimately, this conference will provide an intersectional framework and understanding around how APA activists can center frontline leadership and the struggles of the community with which they are standing in solidarity.
Introduction This white paper identifies areas of need when it comes to outreach targeted at undocumented Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Using an innovative method developed by Warre… Source: Reaching Undocumented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the nation’s fastest-growing racial group. But despite their soaring numbers, they still face barriers to reaching the voting booth. Source: Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters | Center for American Progress
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) – NY Chapter New York Asian Pacific American Workers Congress: Convening New Leaders, Sharing Our Skills Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Time: 8:30AM to 2:30PM Place: Murphy Institute for Worker Education 25 W. 43rd Street, 18th Floor between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan RSVP to eng5187@aol.com Program is free … Read more