Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Participants will learn about the importance of creating a platform for collaboration and synergy among AAPI leaders who have reached the position of president/chancellor in higher education, and a sustainable pipeline to support ascending AAPI leaders.
The Asian American / Asian Research Institute is delighted to receive a $40,000 grant from the CUNY Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative (BRESI) to support our work. Over the next year, BRESI funding will support AAARI’s work to develop and institutionalize Asian American/Asian Studies (AA/AS) infrastructure at CUNY, as well to foster Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community-building and leadership among CUNY faculty, staff, and students.
This year’s core focus is on the evolution of civic and political engagement, and how to build pipelines for integrating New York City’s Asian American population of predominantly new and recent immigrants into civic and political engagement. What is already happening, and what needs to happen to build capacity towards community enhancement and social change within the Asian American community?
This talk focuses on enhancing civic engagement within Asian American communities, exploring strategies to increase participation in local and national political processes. It highlights the importance of fostering leadership, advocacy, and community activism in creating positive social change.
This talk emphasizes the importance of civic participation and community engagement within Asian American populations, exploring how individuals can leverage their voices for political and social impact. It focuses on building awareness and empowering communities to actively contribute to local and national conversations on key issues.