Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI)
Outreach
Ongoing Read Nation Efforts
2022
May 26
Co-Founder Mikayla Lin joins, Senator John Liu and Schools Chancellor David Banks at Tweed Courthouse press conference to announce the introduction of curriculum celebrating Asian Americans, “Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States," into New York City schools.
May 5
Co-Founder Mikayla Lin joins panelists, including Senator John Liu, Professor Ying Lu, and Director Mark Treyger, for a discussion about AAPI History in school curriculum; hosted by Brooklyn College.
May 1
Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
For the month of May, we observe and recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States
April
Community Councils Pass Anti-Asian Racism Resolution
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April 11 -Pass Resolution in CEC 30
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April 13 - Pass Resolution in CEC 2
March 7
​DOE Started Actively Searching for AAPI Curriculum
The NYC Department of Education begins the search for materials for AAPI Curriculum.
February 1
Under the guidance of Professor Xia Li, Read Nation and our community wrote a letter to NYC Teachers, Superintendents, CEC Members, the Mayor, the Chancellor, and other personnel to increase AAPI Reading Material in School.
2021
CCELL Passes Anti-Hate Resolution
The CCELL (English Language Council) passed the same Anti-Hate and Anti-Asian Racism Resolution.
October
Reaching Out to NYC CEC
With Professor Xia Li and Read Nation President Ting Yu, members of Read Nation reached out to NYC Community Education Council (CEC) members to start drafting resolution to prevent AAPI hate.
Late April
Under the guidance of Professor Xia Li, Read Nation founders drafted the first letter about AAPI Inclusion and History.
November 9
Community Councils Pass Anti-Asian Racism Resolution
Anti-Asian racism resolution for public schools to implement citywide is passed in the following communities:
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October 7 - CEC 27
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October 13 - CCHS (Community Council for High School)
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Oct 21 - CEC 1 and CEC 26 (Community Education Council)
June
Senator John Liu introduces legislation requiring all public schools to provide instruction in Asian American History