Students and Campuses
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AALDEF Press Release: Federal Civil Rights Complaint against Philadelphia Schools
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) today filed a complaint for civil rights violations with the U.S. Department of Justice charging the School District of Philadelphia and South Philadelphia High School (SPHS) with discrimination against Asian students on the basis of race and national origin in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Date of first Azine posting:01/20/2010 -
Root of Anti-Asian Violence at South Philly High Remains
While new security cameras and more security officers has tamped down some of the tension at South Philly High School, the fundamental issues around school violence remain unresolved. Asian American students, dozens who were assaulted last December, have targeted adults - the school administration - for neglecting the problem that has existed for years.
Date of first Azine posting:01/13/2010 -
S. Philly High Asian Students End Boycott - Their Statement
Asian Americans students ended their boycott of South Philly High School on Wednesday.
Date of first Azine posting:12/17/2009 -
AALDEF Intends Civil Rights Suit Against Philly Schools for Anti-Asian Violence
Press Release from Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
Date of first Azine posting:12/13/2009 -
South Philly High Students Speak Out, Target Ed Staff
At a hearing at school district headquarters yesterday, Asian students testified to a long history of violence against them at South Philadelphia High School and the indifference of school personnel.
Date of first Azine posting:12/10/2009 -
BAASIC Student Conference Seeks to Reconnect Students to Activism
BAASIC has been a vehicle over the past serveral years to connect the Asian American student community more into local communities and issues while nurturing the social and cultural interests that most students have. BAASIC 2009 is a major step forward in building the reach of the conference.
Date of first Azine posting:09/19/2009 -
Tufts University Korean American Students Settlement Agreement with Assailant
Tufts Korean Student Associaton
Date of first Azine posting:04/28/2009 -
Racist Incident at Tufts U.
4/10/09
update 4/15/09
Tufts students are organizing a public rally for
Thursday, April 16, 2009, from 12:30-1:30 PM
Tisch Patio at the Medford campus.
Date of first Azine posting:04/10/2009 -
Rutgers Students Push for Asian American Studies
Rutgers University is between New York and Philly is 24% Asian American. It’s close as the highest concentration of South Asians in the U.S. and high concentrations of Koreans and Chinese. With the slogan "Jersey Roots, Global Reach," Rutgers wants to reach a broad audience. However, Asian American Studies is not offered beyond a few inconsistent courses.
Date of first Azine posting:04/01/2009 -
Lessons from Activist Students (Part II)
This December, API Movement brought together student activists again from various campuses to share organizing lessons from their work. Among the most important issues was building continuity in the organizing work. Often, a politically aware class will build a new level of activity on campus. This activity fails to sustain itself when these students graduate. The continuity problem is compounded with the prevalence of junior year abroad programs for third-year students at many universities.
Date of first Azine posting:12/30/2008
