Legislation S7855E/A8463-E Authorizes Commissioner of Education To Conduct a Survey Regarding Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History Within the State Establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History Advisory Committee Governor Kathy Hochul signed Legislation S7855E/A8463-E, which assesses teaching on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history […]
Billie Tsien, founding partner of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, tells of designing the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre and the Obama Presidential Centre. By Charmaine Chan I’M A FIRST-GENERATION Chinese-American. My parents left Shanghai in 1948 to go to grad school at Cornell. When I was born (in 1949), my grandfather gave me a Chinese
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By TERRY TANG Christine Choy, a trailblazer for Asian Americans in independent film and whose documentary on the fatal beating of Vincent Chin was nominated for an Academy Award, has died. She was 73. Choy died Sunday, according to a statement from JT Takagi, executive director of Third World Newsreel, a filmmaking collective Choy helped
The psychology of Asian American and Pacific Islander identity and wellness. Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer, Ph.D. Key points Belonging and critical consciousness shape well-being and civic engagement among AAPI individuals. Racism, trauma, and misrepresentation create enduring structural and psychological barriers. Community care, rooted in culture, mentorship, and solidarity, builds resilience and fuels justice. The Asian
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Anticipated Titles from Up-and-Coming AAPI Authors by Books&MediaApril 15, 2025 In 1978, Congress established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, and in 1992, this celebration was expanded to the whole month of May. In 1997, AAPI Heritage Month was further divided into two groups—Asian and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. Take a look at some of these hot new
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Arden Cho opens up about self-image, identity and leading Netflix’s hit KPop Demon Hunters, inspiring pride in Korean and Asian-American communities By: Resonate Team Published: November 18, 2025 Credit: Sami Drasin/Netflix Kpop Demon Hunters star Arden Cho has been celebrated in waves along with the success of the hit Netflix film, but for the 40-year-old Korean-American actress, life wasn’t always
On the crisp afternoon of October 18, 2025, Gallery on Queen in Fredericton was transformed into a space of poetic resonance and cross-cultural harmony. Bathed in the golden hues of autumn sunlight, the concert Beyond the River invited the audience into an hour of serene beauty and emotional depth. Presented by M+ Studio and co-organized
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Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley reads the apology letter By Ivan Pak On November 15, 2025, the City of Burnaby took a long-awaited step toward confronting its past. In a formal ceremony attended by community members, civic leaders, and families of early Chinese settlers, the mayor delivered an official apology for more than five decades
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By Tucson Spotlight on Nov 6, 2025 Dr. Howard John Eng’s new book documents the history and lasting impact of Chinese-owned markets that once shaped Tucson’s neighborhoods and community life. Dr. Howard John Eng’s bilingual book, “Pursuing the American Dream” documents Tucson’s Chinese-owned grocery stores and the families behind them. Courtesy of Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. When Dr. Howard
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Nov. 6, 2025 at 11:18 am 1 of 2 |Artist’s rendering of the 14-foot Chinese American Legacy Artwork Project art installation. It depicts six life-size figures: three Chinese laborers and three mob members. Made of bronze, the figures are separated from each other by a giant stainless steel “X” as the scales of justice, composed
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