Millions of people in the US celebrate Lunar New Year, and as the Asian American population continues to grow, that number only stands to increase.
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A majority of Americans across racial and ethnic groups believe discrimination has worsened in the last year against Asian Americans, who became the target of attacks after being unfairly blamed for the coronavirus pandemic.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- The Senate passed a proposal requiring every public school in Illinois to include instruction of accurate and inclusive Asian American history. Democratic Senators said Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing populations in Illinois and the school curriculum should reflect that. Sen. Ram Villivalam said Illinois schools currently don’t have accurate Asian
The bill passed the Illinois House in April and now heads to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. If signed into law, the new Asian American history curriculum will start in the 2022-2023 school year.
Attacks against Asian Americans have risen during the pandemic, with thousands of incidents reported in the past year.
Illinois public school students are one step closer to learning more about Asian American history in school.
The Senate has passed legislation to combat the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Two Democratic senators have backed off their vow to withhold support for President Joe Biden’s nominees for administration posts until the White House better promotes diversity.
Illinois House committee approves Asian American history curriculum proposal amid xenophobic attacks
Less than 24 hours after targeted attacks on Asian Americans in Georgia, representatives in Illinois discussed a proposal to require an Asian American history curriculum in schools.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing April as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with numerous special events.