Asian Americans and the Model Minority Dilemma
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Asian Americans and the Model Minority Dilemma
In light of recent attacks, BU Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm — founder of the Asian Women’s Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE) lab — discusses Asian Americans’ experiences with racism, alienation, and anxiety. Read her insights
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It’s Time to #DoublePell
BU joined nearly 1,200 colleges and organizations to urge Congress to dramatically expand college access by doubling the maximum Pell grant award. See why
FACULTY EXPERTS
A Solution-Oriented Approach to Environmental Equity
BU environmental health scholars Jon Levy and Pat Kinney discuss the link between the environment, ethics, and human health while outlining ways to live more sustainably. Find a solution
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