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Stop Anti-Asian Violence: A Conversation About Discrimination Towards AAPI (4/26/2021)

Queens Public is hosting the following event, regarding the recent rise of hate incidents against Asians and Asian Americans, and how we can be better allies. Please see information below, as well as the attached flier. Title: Stop Anti-Asian Violence: A Conversation About Discrimination Towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Date: April 26, 2021 at 5pm Where to Watch: Facebook page: https://facebook.com/QPLNYC YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WPntaCkFsE4 Description: Since the start of COVID-19, there has been a rise in hate incidents against Asians and Asian Americans on a national scale. Join our distinguished guests and experts for a discussion of the issues …

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Combating Anti-Asian Violence Town Hall (4/26/2021)

The Project DIVE (Diversity, Inclusion, & Valuing Equity) Committee at LaGuardia Community College is hosting a town hall meeting for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in sharing their experiences and thoughts about the recent rise of anti-Asian incidents in New York City. To participate in the event, register at https://bit.ly/aav-town-hall. Title: Combating Anti-Asian Violence Town Hall Date: Monday, April 26, 2021 Time: 2:15pm – 3:15pm Place: Zoom URL: https://bit.ly/aav-town-hall Description: Joyce Moy, Director of the Asian American/Asian Research Institute, will talk about the history of Asian American experiences in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Japanese …

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Books about the history of Asian Americans’ activism

A selection of books about the history of Asian Americans’ activism in the U.S. Quote: “They have long been vocal about injustices — from resistance to racist immigration laws, anti-Chinese purges and lynchings to fighting against Japanese American incarceration, organizing labor strikes, advocating for civil rights and protesting against war, imperialism and police brutality.”

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