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Press Release

Asian American Scholar Community Grieves the Murder of Dr. Zijie Yan, Physical Science Professor at University of North Carolina

September 7, 2023

The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) joins the UNC community in grieving the devastating killing of Dr. Yan, and boldly condemns the senseless act of violence perpetrated against him and his family.

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After Historic March on Washington and Grieved by Racially-Motivated Murders in Jacksonville, AASF Calls for an End to White Supremacy in All Its Forms

August 30, 2023

On Saturday, a gunman who was found to have posted racist writings shot and killed three Black Americans in Jacksonville, Florida near Edward Waters University, a historically Black college. In stark contrast, the day also marked an important anniversary for racial justice—60 years since the first March on Washington where approximately 250,000 Americans led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marched against segregation, anti-Blackness, and white supremacy. The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) joined The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC (Advancing Justice-AAJC), and several other Asian American-led organizations in attending the 60th Anniversary March on Washington to honor the ways in which the Black-led Civil Rights Movement paved the way for civil rights victories for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. As AASF joined in the recommitments of the March, they also join in expressing the collective grief experienced by Jacksonville and Black Americans across the country.

Webinars

AASF Webinar: Scholar Community Listening Session with the Department of Defense

August 29, 2023

We cordially invite you to join us for our scholar community listening session with the Department of Defense (DoD). We are hosting this listening session to provide a platform where scholars can ask questions and engage in dialogue. We will be welcoming Bindu Nair, Department of Defense Director of Basic Research. The community listening session will take place on Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm ET. Please save the date and mark this important discussion in your calendars. This is a unique opportunity to offer feedback and learn more about new and developing policies at the DoD.

Resources

Secretary Granholm Statement on DOE Order Vacating 1954 Atomic Energy Commission Decision In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer

August 17, 2023

Press Release

Asian American Scholar Forum Expresses Sympathy, Concern, and Condolences as the Wildfires Continue to Ravage Maui Island in Hawaii

August 11, 2023

The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) expresses their deep condolences about the ongoing wildfires that are ravaging the island of Maui. As of this morning, the four fires engulfing the island are considered to be widespread across the island, with the town of Lahaina being particularly devastated, with a death toll of 55 individuals and rising. AASF mourns the significant losses resulting from these fires, both in terms of human life, homes, businesses, and community heritage. AASF recognizes the urgency of addressing these fires, safeguarding the environment from future disasters, and the necessity of rebuilding the community once the fires are contained.

Webinars

AASF Webinar: Understanding the FBI: Its Mission, Motivations, and Tactics

August 10, 2023

AASF is hosting a FBI teach-in to help the general public learn more about FBI investigations and tactics. Join us as the Brennan Center for Justice Liberty and National Security Program Fellow Mike German demystifies the FBI by explaining its missions and methods.

Press Release

Asian American Scholar Forum Becomes Member of Historic Task Force on Asian Pacific American History and Culture

July 21, 2023

Press Release

Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Remarks Contribute to Anti-Asian and Antisemitic Bigotry

July 20, 2023

AASF Executive Director Gisela Perez Kusakawa said, “We strongly condemn Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s antisemitic and anti-Asian words."

Press Release

Asian American Scholar Forum Celebrates Adoption of Amendment to Defense Spending Bill that Blocks the Government from Buying Americans’ Information

July 18, 2023

Late last week, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Davidson-Jacobs amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a “must-pass” piece of legislation that determines the annual budget for the US Department of Defense. The amendment closes the Department’s data broker loophole, which would put an end to the government practice of buying Americans’ information.