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“I am not a Virus” Workshop with the Museum of Chinese in America (5/12/2021)

March 22, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

The following event is hosted as part of the Asian Heritage Celebration in 2021. Please join us for a 60-minute workshop examining the history and impact of the perpetual foreigner stereotype, with an emphasis on how that stereotype continues to affect people of (or perceived as being of) Chinese heritage in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. This interactive virtual program during Asian Heritage Month will be facilitated by an educator from the Museum of Chinese in America. This is workshop is open to all but will be capped at 60 participants – please register in advance. advance. Please sign …

CUNY AAARI’s statement against the anti-Asian hate

March 20, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

CUNY’s Asian American/ Asian Research Institute (AAARI) issued a statement about the recent anti-Asian hate crimes and the history of discrimination against Asian American in the U.S. Quote: “If CUNY, as the largest public university, is truly going to fulfill its role as an authentic and real leader in promoting equity and social justice, the CUNY leadership must meaningfully engage with the Asian American community and must recognize the myriad contributions, individual and collective, of Asian Americans, alongside other racial and ethnic communities.”

NYT Daily: A Murderous Rampage in Georgia

March 18, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

Today’s Daily, the NYT’s podcast, features anti-Asian sentiments and discriminations with special focus on the shootings in Atlanta. It discusses why “hate crime” is difficult to charge especially when it involves Asian/Asian American, a very brief history of anti-Asian discrimination in the U.S. (Chinese Exclusion Act, Executive Order 9066, and the murder of Vincent Chin), and whether the Atlanta shootings will be charged as a hate crime.

AAF’s statement about the Atlanta shootings (3/17/2021)

March 17, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

AAF’s statement about the Atlanta shootings today (March 17, 2021). It appears to have targeted Asian American women.

COVID-19 Asian American Oral History Project

March 17, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

Do you know any Asian American who is willing to share their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic for this oral history project? Please invite them to this oral history project.

Asian-American Wellness Group (every Wednesday)

March 13, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

Counselors Stacey Chen and Shirley Chen at LaGuardia Community College are hosting a weekly support group for Asian-American students. Asian-American Wellness Group aims to co-create a safe space where students can share how they’re feeling amidst the pandemic and connect with supportive others. Topics will be guided by student interests and may include emotional coping, mental health, family dynamics, impact on communities, and healing/empowerment as it relates to responding to racism and racial identity. Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm starting Wednesday, March 17, 2021. RSVP to Stacey Chen at [email protected].

#EnoughIsEnough by Asian American business owners

March 12, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

Owners of Asian cuisine restaurants in NYC started this fundraiser to counter the Anti-Asian American incidents. #EnoughIsEnough is a grassroots initiative by Asian American business owners in New York City who came together to take action on the recent surge in nationwide hate crimes against the Asian American community. Frustrated by the lack of media coverage on the recent violence, we are rallying all the industry homies to encourage people both in and out of the Asian community to realize the power of their voice.

Asian Heritage Celebration (AHC) 2021

March 11, 2021May 18, 2023 by Tomonori Nagano

The Asian Heritage Celebration (AHC) Committee cordially invites LaGuardia faculty, staff, and students to the Asian Heritage Virtual Celebration mini-conference on Wednesday, May 5, from 2:00-3:30pm and Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10:30 am-1:00 pm. See http://www.laguardia.edu/ahc/ for more information.

Six Dr. Seuss books were banned because of the stereotypical portrayal of Asians

March 7, 2021May 1, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

The publisher of Dr. Seuss books announced that they would stop publishing six Dr. Seuss books because of their stereotypical portrayal of Asians. While the decision is welcomed by many, including the JANM, others denounce the publisher’s decision and claim that it is a form of censorship against an internationally recognized children’s book author. Here are some readings about the different opinions about this decision.

Six Dr. Seuss books were banned for their stereotypical portrayal of Asians

March 7, 2021May 18, 2023 by Tomonori Nagano