Asian American Communities in Transformation: Changing Demographics and Racial Politics
The Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI), invites you to attend our upcoming colloquia on Tuesday, April 19th at 12 PM CDT. Dr. Janelle Wong, professor in the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland, will reflect on the historical origins of the AAPI population.
Dr. Wong, will discuss Asian American public opinion specifically related to #StopAAPIHate, affirmative action, and other political and social issues. Her talk will center on how attention to Asian Americans reveals new insights about community formation across the broader U.S. racial landscape. This program will be hosted virtually on Tuesday, April 19th at 12PM CDT via Zoom. Join the conversation by clicking the link here.
This colloquia is part of this year’s Asian-Pacific Islander Desi-American Heritage Month celebrations, led by the Asian Presidents’ Council. Learn more about the opportunities to engage in APIDA Heritage Month, here.