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Natalie Masuoka in Los Altos Town crier: “AACI, Simitian schedule panel series on Asian-American experience”

“Our Diverse AAPI Community.” Who’s who in the AAPI community? What are their histories, stories and experiences? What are their similarities and differences? Panelists include Pawan Dinghra, author and professor at Amherst College; Michele Lew, CEO of The Health Trust; and Natalie Masuoka, author and associate professor and chairperson of Asian American studies at UCLA.

Natalie Masuoka in The Almanac: “Three-part series on Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences kicks off May 13”

A three panel discussion, “Understanding the Asian American/Pacific Islander Experience,” will span through the month of May, and is designed to broaden the public’s understanding of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and will feature a range of Asian American/Pacific Islander leaders from throughout the country. The events will feature Natalie Masuoka, chair and associate professor…

Read More | May 10, 2021

News Articles & Media Coverage → Education

Patricia Gandara in The 74: “‘A Rising Tide That Lifts All Boats’: Having More Immigrant Peers Can Boost Scores For U.S.-Born Students, New Study Finds”

“There’s a real spark in these kids, they know their families have made tremendous sacrifices. In turn, immigrant kids often see school as their ticket to success in this country, and set their sights on higher education. They’re the true believers in the American dream,” said Patricia Gandara.

Read More | May 10, 2021

News Articles & Media Coverage → Democracy & Voting Rights

Sonja Diaz in The Sacramento Bee: “California has a huge budget surplus. That’s good news for Gavin Newsom as he fights a recall”

“We’re in an unprecedented situation where we actually have resources to find robust and bold ideas that can correct failed systems. This includes expanding healthcare coverage to people irrespective of their immigration status and irrespective of their age,” said Sonja Diaz, founding executive director of the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute.

Read More | May 10, 2021

News Articles & Media Coverage → COVID-19

Kassandra Hernández & Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas in Telemundo 52: “Scars of the coronavirus: how the pandemic truncated the dreams of many Latinas”

On COVID’s impact on Latinas, LPPI’s Kassandra Hernández says, “2.4 million Latinas were unemployed in April 2020. Latinas experienced the highest unemployment rate.” “Latinas are overrepresented in sectors hardest hit by the pandemic,” says Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas.

Read More | May 10, 2021

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