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It s Blatant Invisibility : Students And Parents Call For Asian American Studies At NYC Schools

arrow People at the Stop Asian Hate rally on March 21, 2021 Arun Venugopal / WNYC Amid a surge in hate crimes and violence against Asian Americans, New York students, parents, and lawmakers want schools to combat intolerance through education, with an infusion of Asian-American history and culture they say has been glaringly absent so far. This week, thousands of parents sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter calling on the education department to ensure lessons across the school system are more inclusive of Asian American experiences and contributions. They also want officials to make Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month part of the school calendar with activities to match, and provide students with tools to confront racism in their communities.

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Pandemic Discrimination Against Asian Americans Has Long Roots

“I have pepper spray and I hold it every time I’m alone right now in case I see someone that is really frightening,” said New York City teacher Annie Tan, who is Chinese American. By February 2020, friends of hers had already been verbally harassed on the subway. One had been deliberately coughed on. Another was too scared to take the train anymore. Many Asian Americans and

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Details And Concerns Emerge On NYC Schools New Opt-In Policy

Details And Concerns Emerge On NYC Schools New Opt-In Policy
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Penny Arcade to Host Virtual Fundraiser for Abrons Arts Food Pantry | The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side

Penny Arcade to Host Virtual Fundraiser for Abrons Arts Food Pantry | The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side
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Best Online And IRL Happenings This Weekend In SoCal: Jan 15 - 17

MLK/FBI 1625 N. Las Palmas Blvd., Hollywood Using newly discovered and declassified files, Sam Pollard s documentary uncovers the extent of the FBI s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King Jr. The film also sheds light on the government s history of targeting Black activists. Capacity is limited. Tickets and refreshments must be purchased in advance. FM radio is required for audio. Jurassic Quest is a dinosaur drive-through adventure for the entire family at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Jurassic Quest) Friday, Jan. 15 - Sunday, Jan. 31 Jurassic Quest Dino Drive Thru Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena The touring dinosaur exhibit makes the first of three stops in Southern California. Guests can check out 70 photorealistic baby dinos, T-Rexes and other species while listening to an audio tour from the comfort of their vehicles. The quest heads to Costa Mesa and Pomona in February.

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