The community is grappling with the reality that the law is not designed for the ways in which people of Asian descent experience racism. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Asian-Americans”
Asian-Americans Are Being Attacked. Why Are Hate Crime Charges So Rare?
By Gotham Rex on March 18, 2021
Several recent attacks have not been charged as hate crimes, fueling protests and outrage among many Asian-Americans. Source: New York Times
Attacks on Asian-Americans in New York Stoke Fear, Anxiety and Anger
By Gotham Rex on February 26, 2021
Hate crimes involving Asian-American victims soared in New York City last year. Officials are grappling with the problem even as new incidents occur. Source: New York Times
Corky Lee, Who Photographed Asian-American Life, Dies at 73
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
Mr. Lee was determined to correct history that left out Asian-Americans, and to document their present-day lives and struggles. He died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. to Change Many Selective Schools to Address Segregation
By Gotham Rex on December 18, 2020
The pandemic prompted the mayor’s most significant action yet on integration: a major shift in how hundreds of schools admit students. Source: New York Times
Is Andrew Yang Running for N.Y.C. Mayor? All Signs Point to Yes
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
The former Democratic presidential candidate is meeting with New York City power brokers and telling them he intends to enter the race to succeed Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
‘I Still Believe in Our City’: A Public Art Series Takes On Racism
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2020
After a wave of anti-Asian discrimination, the artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya wanted to “turn these hurts into something beautiful.” Her panels will transform a Brooklyn subway station. Source: New York Times
Why Parents in This High-Performing School District Chose All-Remote Learning
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2020
In a heavily Asian-American district of Queens, two-thirds of families have chosen not to send their children back to school. Source: New York Times
WeChat, Wild Rumors and All, Is Their Lifeline. Washington May End That.
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2020
The app has reshaped the experience of Chinese-Americans for the better, but also spreads misinformation and government propaganda. Source: New York Times