Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
News from The City University of New York Source: Hit Television Series “Fresh Off the Boat” Holds Live Screening at LaGuardia Community College – CUNY Newswire – CUNY
From the Academy Award-winning Director of An Inconvenient Truth comes the groundbreaking feature film that provides an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. Waiting For “Superman” has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a … Read more
Hunter College, CUNY Asian American Studies Program Screening & Discussion with Transgender Activist Pauline Park Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Time: 2PM to 4PM Place: Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue, Manhattan Hunter West Building – Room 215 Free Admission “Envisioning Justice: The Journey of a Transgendered Woman” tells the story of Pauline Park, … Read more
By the year 2100, many scientists believe that the Earth’s average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius. In a compelling investigation, National Geographic leads a degree-by-degree journey to explore what each rising–and critical–degree could mean for the future of our people and planet. Through powerful film-making and intimate profiles, this special … Read more
In the 21st century, China’s population reached 1.3 billion making it the most populous country in the world. Presently, there are 34 million Chinese living overseas. The migration of Chinese communities across the world means that nearly every country has a Chinatown… In this special edition of Globe Trekker Chinatown, Lavinia Tan, Justine Shapiro and … Read more