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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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Asian American Scholar Forum Launches Education Project Spotlighting the Invisible Stories of Asian American Scientists and Inventors

Today, the Asian American Scholar Forum launched, “Project Pioneer” to educate the public on the history of Asian American pioneers and scholars who have contributed to our country and the world. We are kicking off this crucial project this month by partnering with the National Science Foundation on our first video series lifting up Asian American inventors who have significantly impacted our everyday lives.

Asian American Scholar Forum Celebrates AASF Member, Dr. Xiaoxing Xi’s Victory At Federal Appeals Court

Asian American Scholar Forum Celebrates Dr. Gang Chen’s Election to National Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the election of AASF board member Dr. Gang Chen in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Dr. Chen was among 120 members and 23 international members elected this May.

Asian American Scholar Forum Becomes New Member of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, a Coalition that Serves as a National Voice for the AANHPI Community

Asian American Scholar Forum Denounces Racist Remarks Against Rep Judy Chu

Asian American Scholar Forum Raises Concerns Around Increased Airport Enforcement and Border Harassment 

Asian American Scholar Forum is raising concerns after hearing about multiple incidents of Chinese American scientists, academics, and scholars being harassed or interrogated at ports of entry. Community members are concerned that these stops are based on their background or ethnicity. 

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