Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Be the Refuge is both critique and celebration, calling out the erasure of Asian American Buddhists while uplifting the complexity and nuance of their authentic stories and vital, thriving communities. Drawn from in-depth interviews with a pan-ethnic, pan-Buddhist group, Be the Refuge is the first book to center young Asian American Buddhists’ own voices.
Victoria Moy’s new book, “Fighting for the Dream,” looks at the Chinese-American experience in the US military from WWII to the War in Afghanistan. Source: Voices of Chinese-American Veterans from WWII to Afghanistan – NBC News
Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki believes that Asian values such as “listening” are as valuable as the western values of “talking.” “Express yourself” seems to be the way of Western society, but this tends to create a more selfish society with little respect for others, and inattention towards people who don’t express themselves strongly. We … Read more
This talk focuses on the intersection of community engagement and policy, exploring how legal frameworks impact Asian American populations and their access to rights and resources. It provides insight into strategies for advocacy and navigating legal systems to address issues of equity and justice.
Edited by the 2011 CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professor, Russell C. Leong, this edition of the CUNY Bulletin of Asian American / Asian Studies features highlights from past issues of the Bulletin from 2002 to 2008, recent conferences on New York City politics and the Asian American community, a list of AAARI’s top online videos, … Read more
As the 10-year anniversary of September 11th approaches, join us at a community hearing in to discuss and learn about the impact of 9/11 on the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian communities in New York City.