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The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Responds to False Statements about Dominic Ng, CEO of East West Bank
We condemn these comments that question the loyalty of a CEO of an American corporation and presidentially-appointed chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council.
In Community: March 2022 Newsletter
Starting with this newsletter, we will provide regular updates about our collective work and lift up inspiring community stories.
Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation: Creating a greater sense of belonging for all AAPIs
PND asked Chen about TAAF’s mission to address the historic lack of philanthropic investment in AAPI communities, TAAF’s Anti-Hate National Network and AAPI Action Centers, and key findings from the 2022 STAATUS Index.
Heejae Lim and Peng Zhao: We’re both immigrants. We know what it’s like to feel invisible.
How we can help underserved and overlooked Asian American and Pacific Islander students feel less invisible in the classroom and in everyday life.
TAAF CEO Releases Statement in Response to University of Pennsylvania Law Professor’s Anti-AAPI Commentary
Norman Chen, Chief Executive Officer of TAAF, released the following statement: “The recent comments made by University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax are yet another glaring example of the insidious yet omnipresent prejudice AAPI communities face in our country."
TAAF Releases Statement and Rapid Response Toolkit in Advance of COVID-19 Origins Report From the White House
Anti-Hate Toolkit Launched to Protect AAPI Communities and Highlight Proactive Measures for Addressing Hate
TAAF and Sundance Institute Announce New Fellowship and Scholarship for AAPI Artists, Answering the Call for More Investments in AAPI-Driven Storytelling
The Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Collab Scholarship aim to improve AAPI representation in the film and television industries over the long-term by cultivating AAPI talent and elevating their stories.
As Asian Hate Incidents Continue, Nearly $10 Million Flows to Groups Fighting the Attacks
A year after a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans — including an Atlanta-area shooting that left six Asian American women dead — a new foundation that prompted donors to pledge more than $1 billion has distributed nearly $10 million.
President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
President Biden announced the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
TAAF Announces Its Anti-Hate National Network, Including The Launch of AAPI Action Centers in Chicago, New York City, and Oakland
TAAF Also Unveils AAPI Emergency Relief Fund in Partnership with GoFundMe to Support Victims of Anti-AAPI Hate and Violence Across the Country
Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network
TAAF announced the launch of a national anti-hate network Tuesday to provide better coordination and collaboration between organizations working to combat anti-Asian hate.
A Call to Action: Addressing the Historic Underfunding of AAPI Communities
Board Chairman Li Lu discusses how the philanthropic community can close gaps for on-the-ground organizations and contribute to a larger process of building infrastructure needed to support, protect, and celebrate the 23 million AAPIs living in the US.
Asian Americans in the News
Penn law dean starts process that could lead to sanctions on professor Amy Wax
The University of Pennsylvania’s law school dean Tuesday announced he would initiate a process that could lead to sanctions against long-time law professor Amy Wax for her racist comments.
New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday that will make it mandatory for K-12 schools to include Asian American and Pacific Islander history in their curriculums starting on the 2022-2023 school year.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces the Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup
Amid a national rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Governor Hogan announced the formation of a statewide workgroup to address this rise in anti-Asian activity, prevent acts of violence, and to support victims and witnesses.
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Kamala Harris, Chloé Zhao, Blackpink Among Gold House’s 100 Most Impactful Asians
Gold House has revealed its list of the 100 Most Impactful Asians of the Year. Vice President Kamala Harris, Oscar winners H.E.R. and Chloé Zhao, and the K-pop group Blackpink are among the list of politicians, entrepreneurs, athletes and entertainers honored.
A year before the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting, the gunman browsed White supremacist websites, police say
Of the eight people killed in the violence, four were members of the area's Sikh community, Maninder Singh Walia, a member of the Sikh community in Indianapolis, told CNN.
The racist massacre that killed 10% of L.A.'s Chinese population and brought shame to the city
The L.A. Times remembers one of the worst lynchings in U.S American History that targeted Chinese immigrants during the first wave of AAPI immigration.
When Immigrants Are No Longer Considered Americans
New Yorker music critic Hua Hsu writes about the history of Japanese internment, xenophobic immigration policy, and shifting perspectives on citizenship.