Margaret Lewis on ethnic profiling in the DOJ’s China Initiative
The name of the DOJ/FBI/CIA policy “China Initiative” is itself a form of “racial profiling”.
Asian Americans
Teacher’s Toolkit | Call It What It Is – Racism Against Asian Americans
Lesson Summary: Students will learn about the much unknown history of racism against Asian Americans, what Asian Americans have had to endure and how the current perceptions of Asian Americans have manifested. Through reflection, critical thinking and much needed discussion, … Continued
LAAUNCH STAAUS Index Report 2021
Nearly 80% of Asian Americans say that they do not feel respected and are discriminated against in the U.S.
Webinar on Legal Resources & Policy Advocacy: How to Combat Racial Profiling Under the “China Initiative”
“We need to make sure that our community is educated so that they know what their rights are” – John C. Yang
Webinar on Building Coalition Against “China Initiative” Discrimination: Fighting racial targeting of Asian Americans and communities of color, past & present
“I’ve heard from so many individuals who are afraid of pursuing a career in science or academia because they fear being falsely accused of spying and being racially profiled simply because they are Chinese” – Congresswoman Judy Chu
Webinar on Policy Needs for U.S. Science and Scientists
We need to educate the public to have the policymakers know that we are talking about fundamental research, not sensitive or classified research” – Xiaoxing Xi
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S.
Between 2000 and 2019, Asian population in the U.S. grew 81%, from roughly 10.5 million to a record 18.9 million.
Coming to America, Asian Migration
20 million people of Asian ancestry now live in the U.S.
The Rise of China and Asian Americans Webinar
1990 Institute Beyond the Conversation Webinar on May 27, 2021.
The Impact of Individuals
Asian Americans have contributed to many different disciplines in the US.