Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI) - The City University of New York (CUNY)

The Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI) was established on November 19, 2001, by The City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees, in a resolution introduced by Chancellor Matthew Goldstein. The Institute is a university-wide scholarly research and resource center that focuses on policies and issues that affect Asians and Asian Americans. It covers four areas: Asian American Studies; East Asian Studies; South Asian Studies; and Trade & Technology Studies.

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New Asian NYC - Closing Remarks
11d ago · 16:19
Shekar Krishnan, Member, New York City Council, District 25
New Asian NYC - Arts as a Tool for Civic Engagement & Community Building
11d ago · 30:55
Featuring artists from Hindus for Zohran, Pakistanis for Zohran, and the Palestinian Youth Choir, the panel will examine how the arts catalyze grassroots mobilization and fortify community bonds. Through a moderated dialogue and audience Q and A, speakers will share firsthand insights into building powerful, arts-driven coalitions.
New Asian NYC - Heritage Language, Family, and Identity: Immigrant Parents, Children, and the Shaping of Ethnolinguistic Belonging
11d ago · 48:51
This presentation examines heritage language as a social technology within immigrant homes, exploring how families negotiate intergenerational identity, linguistic labor, and the pressures of assimilation in English-dominant society.
New Asian NYC - Immigration Plenary
11d ago · 1:23:54
Being an immigrant New Yorker is an experience of contradictionspride in recent civic gains and resistance to an anti-immigrant and xenophobic regime. In this conversation, panelists will explore the moment through the lens of challenges and possibilities for Asian American New Yorkersopportunities for multiracial solidarity, deeper examination of internalized racism and Islamophobia, openings for building cross-class solidarity and ongoing commitment to strengthening civic and political power.
New Asian NYC - Beyond the Monolith: Caste, Solidarity, and the Dalit Struggle for Visibility in South Asian New York
11d ago · 48:44
This panel brings together Dalit movement workers, leaders, and writers to analyze the erasure of caste identity within recent South Asian political milestones and to provide a roadmap for building authentic, inclusive solidarity across the diaspora.
New Asian NYC - Greetings and 2025 NYC Mayoral Election Overview
11d ago · 27:54
The election of Zohran Mamdani as the first Muslim and Asian American mayor of New York City marked a seismic shift in the citys political landscape. This presentation provides a comprehensive analysis of these historic election results and explores the vital lessons this turning point offers for the future of Asian American political organizing.
New Asian NYC - From Campus to Community: Strengthening Our Political Power Through Student Voter Empowerment
11d ago · 46:10
This roundtable examines the essential role of young people as trusted messengers in immigrant and BIPOC households, arguing that passing the Student Voter Empowerment Act and Vote 17 NY is critical to fostering youth leadership, overcoming barriers to civic participation, and securing political representation for the decade to come.
Project: BLOOM
22d ago · 8:52
BLOOM is a homework companion app that helps bilingual kids understand their English worksheets, one word at a time, by building on the language they already know at home. Roughly two out of three U.S. students are not reading at grade level, not because they dislike reading, but because unfamiliar words cause them to lose the thread of the story. BLOOM bridges the gap between a childs home language and their English homework kids snap a photo of a worksheet, tap any word they dont know, and instantly get a kid-friendly definition plus a translation (like Chinese), all without ever leaving the
Project: EasyPeasy
22d ago · 5:49
Easy Peasy is an AI conversation partner built specifically for South Asian immigrant women especially homemakers who face a steep confidence gap in speaking English. Unlike their spouses or children, who practice English daily at work or school, these women often lack safe, judgment-free spaces to build language skills, leaving them isolated during everyday moments like doctor visits, grocery shopping, and school meetings. The app pairs culturally relevant content like recipes and home cooking with a culturally intelligent AI companion offering real-time conversation practice, native-language
Project: FOCUS
22d ago · 8:26
FOCUS is a mobile app that helps students build consistent, sustainable study habits in a world full of digital distractions. Based on Jun Lins own struggle to stay focused while studying, the app tackles a problem he identified as systemic students dont lack motivation, they lack a structured system to reinforce good habits. Rather than solving just one piece of the puzzle like existing gamified timers or distraction blockers, FOCUS combines motivation and self-awareness in one experience: users earn points and build streaks through daily sessions, while a Distraction Shield blocks notificati
More Than One Child (Screening and Discussion)
1mo ago · 47:00
oin us for a powerful evening of film and conversation on the human consequences of Chinas One-Child Policy, as we screen More Than One Child, a new documentary directed by Vinit Parmar. The 62-minute film follows the lives of three siblings who were separated at birth under Chinas former family-planning regime, tracing their journeys from rural villages to urban migrant neighborhoods as they rediscover one another and confront the legacy of state control over family life. Through intimate interviews, rare archival footage, and a compassionate lens, the film explores themes of displacement, id
Understanding Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent: Global Perspectives and Emerging Normative Frameworks
1mo ago · 1:15:14
Across the globe, millions of people continue to face systemic discrimination, exclusion, and unequal opportunities based entirely on their inherited status, descent, or ancestral occupation. While deeply associated with the caste system in South Asia, these rigid intergenerational hierarchies affect diverse global populations, including the Roma in Europe, Haratine in Africa, Buraku in Japan, Osu in Nigeria, and Quilombola and Palenque communities in Latin America. Despite distinct cultural origins, these groups share a common reality of deep-seated social stigma, occupational segregation, an
Elijah (Post-Screening Q and A)
1mo ago · 31:16
Razid Season, filmmaker and alum of The City College of New York, will screen his latest short film, Elijah, a coming-out story of a second-generation Bengali-American who desires to live life fully as a man in a trans-phobic immigrant culture. Inspired by a real-life story.
Community Trauma & Wellbeing (Session 3): Youth Mental Health Across Cultures, Generations and Systems
3mo ago · 1:12:37
New York contains the highest portion of total Asian Americans and Asian population of any U.S. city, with over 16% to 17% of its population since 2020. A significant proportion of the AA population is first- and second-generation immigrants, who have suffered various types of traumas before and after migration. The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of recent anti-immigrant rhetoric also pose greater mental health challenges against the Asian American and Asian communities. However, mental health needs among AAAIs have been under-reported and under-treated due to assessment biases, cultural stigm
Community Trauma and Wellbeing (Session 2): Community Trauma, Safety, and Well-Being
3mo ago · 1:23:22
New York contains the highest portion of total Asian Americans and Asian population of any U.S. city, with over 16% to 17% of its population since 2020. A significant proportion of the AA population is first- and second-generation immigrants, who have suffered various types of traumas before and after migration. The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of recent anti-immigrant rhetoric also pose greater mental health challenges against the Asian American and Asian communities. However, mental health needs among AAAIs have been under-reported and under-treated due to assessment biases, cultural stigm
Community Trauma and Wellbeing (Session 1): Lived Experiences & Peer Support
3mo ago · 45:00
New York contains the highest portion of total Asian Americans and Asian population of any U.S. city, with over 16% to 17% of its population since 2020. A significant proportion of the AA population is first- and second-generation immigrants, who have suffered various types of traumas before and after migration. The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of recent anti-immigrant rhetoric also pose greater mental health challenges against the Asian American and Asian communities. However, mental health needs among AAAIs have been under-reported and under-treated due to assessment biases, cultural stigm
Community Trauma and Wellbeing - Keynote (Francis S. Lee)
3mo ago · 25:22
New York contains the highest portion of total Asian Americans and Asian population of any U.S. city, with over 16% to 17% of its population since 2020. A significant proportion of the AA population is first- and second-generation immigrants, who have suffered various types of traumas before and after migration. The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of recent anti-immigrant rhetoric also pose greater mental health challenges against the Asian American and Asian communities. However, mental health needs among AAAIs have been under-reported and under-treated due to assessment biases, cultural stigm
War and Fragile Peace: Geopolitics of Imperialism and Multipolarity in the Conflict over Iran
3mo ago · 1:24:33
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has proved extremely controversial, as it risks the lives of Iranians, people across the Middle Eastern conflict zone, and U.S. troops. Its impact on the nations of the Persian Gulf and global energy trade remains a cause for concern during the war and after the ceasefire. The choking of the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of global non-renewable energy supplies, has driven up oil prices and caused significant disruptions for Asian nations that depend heavily on Gulf oil. The war, launched without approval from the United Nations Security Council or the United
The Cultural Keepers: Tracing the Historical Footsteps of Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S.
3mo ago · 39:37
Khnh L and Alisha Nguyen will present on their research exploring the history, development, and impact of Vietnamese dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs in five U.S. states with significant Vietnamese populations. Using a multiple-case study approach, this project examined how these programs support heritage language preservation and the raciolinguistic identity development of Vietnamese students, particularly in the context of refugee resettlement after the Vietnam War. The study also addresses the gap in scholarship on Vietnamese American education, language, and cultural integ
The Moys of New York and Shanghai: One Family's Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution
4mo ago · 54:19
Born to Chinese immigrant parents, the Moy siblings grew up in an America that questioned their citizenship and denied their equality. Sophisticated and self-consciously modern, they challenged limitations and stereotypes in the United States and sought new opportunities in Chinas tumultuous republic. Sometimes the risks they took paid off, but their occasional recklessness also led to infidelity, divorce, bankruptcy, and worse. Those in China faced pressure to collaborate with Japanese occupiers, making choices that had serious consequences for their siblings in the United States.Charlotte Br
The Digital Infrastructure of New York Citys New Chinatown (Intro Excerpt)
4mo ago · 16:46
Prof. Yuchen Chen will present on their project examining Chinese immigrants and real estate entrepreneurs in West Queens, exploring their placemaking practices in the emerging new Chinatown. Prof. Chen focuses on how Chinese ethnic media platforms mediate these processes and introduces the concept of infrastructure to understand diasporic identity and placemaking. By shifting the focus to the materiality of digital platforms, the study reveals how they facilitate the circulation of people and cultures within the Chinese diaspora.
The DeGrasse Family of New York City
5mo ago · 50:30
Prof. Prithi Kanakamedala will present on their project examining the life of George DeGrasse and his family, who lived on land in New York City donated by Aaron Burr in the early nineteenth century. DeGrasse, listed as being born in Calcutta, India, and often claiming to be Burrs former servant, becomes the focus of a reevaluation in light of new research suggesting Burr may have had a secret Black and Indian family in the Caribbean. This work explores the possibility that the DeGrasse family represents an early Indo-Caribbean presence in New York, and will culminate in a digital site and boo
Mental Health Service Utilization among CUNY Asian American/Asian College Students
5mo ago · 1:02:39
In their study, Prof. Esther Son explores the mental health challenges and barriers to accessing services faced by Asian American/Asian college students at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, particularly after the pandemic. Focusing on ethnic variations, the research uses a mixed-methods approach, combining online surveys and Photovoice, to better understand these students unique experiences with mental health and service utilization. By identifying key challenges, the study aims to improve access to mental health services and promote greater equity for Asian American/Asian students on campus.
Sally Forth, Sad Girl! (Novel-In-Progress)
6mo ago · 1:06:43
Prof Sally Wen Mao will present on Sally Forth, Sad Girl!, a novel-in-progress following a Chinese American poet living in an artist residency in Shanghai. The story explores themes of solitude, diasporic wandering, heartbreak, and art-making as the protagonist connects with fellow artists and seeks adventure. Professor Mao will read excerpts from the novel-in-progress and present some of the results of the novel research she conducted over the past year, supported by the AAARI research support award.
Contemporary art and ecological Transformation in East and Southeast Asia
6mo ago · 1:11:04
Editor Meqin Wang, with contributors Midori Yamamura, Vicki Kwon and Stephanie Benzaquen-Gautier, will present on Contemporary art and ecological Transformation in East and Southeast Asia (Manchester University Press, March 2026), an edited volume that examines how contemporary art in East and Southeast Asia confronts environmental destruction, ecological degradation, and social injustice in the backdrop of global ecological crises. The book explores how contemporary art in the region confronts environmental destruction and social injustice amid global ecological crises. It introduces the conc

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Episodes 50

New Asian NYC - Closing Remarks

New Asian NYC - Arts as a Tool for Civic Engagement & Community Building

New Asian NYC - Heritage Language, Family, and Identity: Immigrant Parents, Children, and the Shaping of Ethnolinguistic Belonging

New Asian NYC - Immigration Plenary

New Asian NYC - Beyond the Monolith: Caste, Solidarity, and the Dalit Struggle for Visibility in South Asian New York

New Asian NYC - Greetings and 2025 NYC Mayoral Election Overview

New Asian NYC - From Campus to Community: Strengthening Our Political Power Through Student Voter Empowerment

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Project: FOCUS

More Than One Child (Screening and Discussion)

Understanding Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent: Global Perspectives and Emerging Normative Frameworks

Elijah (Post-Screening Q and A)

Community Trauma & Wellbeing (Session 3): Youth Mental Health Across Cultures, Generations and Systems

Community Trauma and Wellbeing (Session 2): Community Trauma, Safety, and Well-Being

Community Trauma and Wellbeing (Session 1): Lived Experiences & Peer Support

Community Trauma and Wellbeing - Keynote (Francis S. Lee)

War and Fragile Peace: Geopolitics of Imperialism and Multipolarity in the Conflict over Iran

The Cultural Keepers: Tracing the Historical Footsteps of Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S.

The Moys of New York and Shanghai: One Family's Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution

The Digital Infrastructure of New York Citys New Chinatown (Intro Excerpt)

The DeGrasse Family of New York City

Mental Health Service Utilization among CUNY Asian American/Asian College Students

Sally Forth, Sad Girl! (Novel-In-Progress)

Contemporary art and ecological Transformation in East and Southeast Asia

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Episodes 50

New Asian NYC - Closing Remarks

New Asian NYC - Arts as a Tool for Civic Engagement & Community Building

New Asian NYC - Heritage Language, Family, and Identity: Immigrant Parents, Children, and the Shaping of Ethnolinguistic Belonging

New Asian NYC - Immigration Plenary

New Asian NYC - Beyond the Monolith: Caste, Solidarity, and the Dalit Struggle for Visibility in South Asian New York

New Asian NYC - Greetings and 2025 NYC Mayoral Election Overview

New Asian NYC - From Campus to Community: Strengthening Our Political Power Through Student Voter Empowerment

Project: BLOOM

Project: EasyPeasy

Project: FOCUS

More Than One Child (Screening and Discussion)

Understanding Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent: Global Perspectives and Emerging Normative Frameworks

Elijah (Post-Screening Q and A)

Community Trauma & Wellbeing (Session 3): Youth Mental Health Across Cultures, Generations and Systems

Community Trauma and Wellbeing (Session 2): Community Trauma, Safety, and Well-Being

Community Trauma and Wellbeing (Session 1): Lived Experiences & Peer Support

Community Trauma and Wellbeing - Keynote (Francis S. Lee)

War and Fragile Peace: Geopolitics of Imperialism and Multipolarity in the Conflict over Iran

The Cultural Keepers: Tracing the Historical Footsteps of Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S.

The Moys of New York and Shanghai: One Family's Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution

The Digital Infrastructure of New York Citys New Chinatown (Intro Excerpt)

The DeGrasse Family of New York City

Mental Health Service Utilization among CUNY Asian American/Asian College Students

Sally Forth, Sad Girl! (Novel-In-Progress)

Contemporary art and ecological Transformation in East and Southeast Asia