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Feature Article Archives Thursday August 11, 2011
Asian Americans Lose Top Spot Public discussion of a new study by the Pew Research Center titled “Twenty to One” has focused on the report’s main finding: that the Great Recession has resulted in record highs in wealth disparity in the U.S., especially among Latinos and blacks in comparison with whites. Thursday August 11, 2011
U.S. Credit Downgrade Worries Indian Business Schools Days after the American government lost its top-tier AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor’s, engineering institutes and business schools in India are bracing for a possible impact on their placements. Thursday August 11, 2011
For Asian-American Stars, Many Web Fans ASIAN roles in Hollywood have come a long way since Mickey Rooney played a Japanese neighbor in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” But the dearth of Asian lead characters today suggests that there is still a way to go. Thursday August 11, 2011
Locke Sworn in as Ambassador WASHINGTON / BEIJING - Gary Locke was sworn in Monday as the first Chinese American to serve as ambassador to China. Wednesday July 20, 2011
NAAMBA Conference and Exposition Early Bird Registration Extended Until July 31st! Early bird registration for the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition has been extended until July 31st. Wednesday July 20, 2011
How the Model Minority Myth Hurts Asian Americans Everyone knows the stereotype, right? Asian children are good students. They play piano and violin. They excel in everything. Asian adults have advanced degrees and high incomes. Asians haven't struggled like those other minority groups that are still unequal. Asians are the model minority. They excel. Wednesday July 20, 2011
Young and Unemployed There are approximately 81 million young people around the world actively looking for work, according to the UN. In most countries, 15-24 years olds are more than three times as likely to be unemployed than older adults. The BBC's Martin Patience reports from a job fair in Beijing, where competition for jobs is fierce. Wednesday July 20, 2011
Study Shows Changing Demographics in Japanese American Community The Japanese American community is aging and becoming more multiracial, and those who are foreign-born still make up a significant portion of the population Wednesday July 20, 2011
Asian Cities Dominate World’s Top Business Locations The world’s largest companies are opting to locate their offices in booming Asian economies, reflecting a shift in global economic power, according to new research by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). Friday July 1, 2011
3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs Leadership Conference and Exposition The Largest Assembly of Asian Business Leaders, Professionals, Students, and Job Seekers Friday July 1, 2011
Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities Formed Monday, June 27 marked the formation of the Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities (APIACU), an organization that hopes to change misconceptions about those minority students and support institutions that enroll the most Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. Friday July 1, 2011
Asian Economies Seek IMF Posts Asia's fast-rising economies set their sights on securing key IMF appointments under newly named chief Christine Lagarde today, hopeful she would be the one to make good on pledges to swing more power to emerging markets. Friday July 1, 2011
Growing Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Population Dramatically Changing the "Face" of America's Higher Education System The recent release of the 2010 Census data shows that America is at the crossroads of tremendous demographic changes, including a significant growth among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). The face of American education from K–12 to higher education is quickly experiencing profound changes spurred on by the fast pace growth among AAPIs—a population that is expected to reach nearly 40 million people by 2050. Friday July 1, 2011
Chinese Americans Divided Over Ban of Shark Fin Soup A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins - a Chinese delicacy - has divided the Chinese-American community in California, the Los Angeles Times reports. Tuesday June 7, 2011
Myth of 'Model Minority' Conceals Asian-American Health Needs A recently published report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, for example, reveals startling findings relevant to the health of the Asian-American population. According to the report, disparities in access and in the quality of care are common for this population. Tuesday June 7, 2011
Cambodian-American Issues Heard on the Hill Cambodian-American representatives from various US states went before Congress last month, in an intensified lobbying effort to get representatives to understand the hardships and struggles faced by Cambodian immigrants today. Tuesday June 7, 2011
Looking to Win Votes? Change Your (Chinese) Name One of every five residents of San Francisco is Chinese-American. And many don't read English, which means city election ballots have to be translated into Chinese...That presents an opportunity for the politicians doing the translating. Tuesday June 7, 2011
Invitation to Recruitment Event 2011 in New York Would you like to pursue a professional career in South Korea? Now you have the opportunity to participate in our recruitment event in New York City on June 15th 2011, where many recognized South Korean companies will be present. Tuesday June 7, 2011
Asian Men ‘Most Excluded’ on the Internet Dating Scene According to a survey of racial exclusion patterns in Internet dating, the most excluded categories are Asian men and black women. A survey of 6,000 Internet dating profiles by Belinda Robnett and Cynthia Feliciano of the University of California, Irvine, reportedly found that “Asian males and black females are more highly excluded than their opposite sex counterparts.” Wednesday May 18, 2011
10 API Events That Are Shaping Our Lives TODAY During Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month, we typically focus on the past —on what has happened and the events that have shaped who we are. But for a change, we decided to focus on the here and now...So, what’s currently happening on the API front in the United States? Here are the top 10 events that are shaping our lives today. |
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