Most Americans can’t name a famous Asian American, survey finds
A recent survey found 52% of people couldn’t name a single famous Asian American. Nine percent named the actor Jackie Chan, who is not American. The actors Bruce Lee, left,…
Supporting and Empowering Asian Pacific Americans
A recent survey found 52% of people couldn’t name a single famous Asian American. Nine percent named the actor Jackie Chan, who is not American. The actors Bruce Lee, left,…
Linguists share their take on Asian American speech patterns as the existence of an “Asian American” accent sparks a debate. NBC News / Getty Images May 2, 2024, 9:00 AM…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969 Media Advisory: Introducing And Announcing The Asian American And Pacific Islander (AAPI) Issues Caucus When: Thursday, May 2, 10amWhere: Legislative Office…
Now in its fourth year, the 2024 STAATUS Index survey continues to serve as a benchmark for the AANHPI community’s progress by revealing both new insights and long-standing issues about…
This month, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities, whose ingenuity, grit, and perseverance have pushed our great American experiment forward. From Native…
The My China Roots Database is now free for community members through the Boston Public Library! Join our live demo this Wednesday, May 1st, to learn how to get started…
APR. 29, 2024 BY: JOSEPH KWAN Author’s Note: My story is rooted in my experience as a Cantonese American cis queer male immigrant from Texas. Raised in a conservative, religious…
History and Overview The origin of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month dates back to the 95th Congress (1977-1978), when five joint resolutions were introduced proposing that a week in May be…
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center issue call for intergenerational connection, action, and reflection. The White House…
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