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4 Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
It is the beginning of May and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! May was chosen specifically to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. Chinese immigrants mainly worked on this railroad. This month also commemorates the first arrival of Japanese immigrants to the U.S., which began …
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International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Owners Show Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine
Beatricia Brun was in college when she started incorporating yoga into her routine. On weekends, she would travel from Stony Brook University to Syosset, where her mother worked. Together, they would commute to a nearby yoga studio for class before heading home. Now, Brun is the manager of Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi in …
The Devastating Effects of Race Based Imposter Syndrome
Long Island’s history has been known for being notoriously white. In fact, about 82% of the island’s residents are white. For those left over, it’s a struggle to not get lost in such a large number. Growing up on Long Island as a person of color causes you to go through a white-washed cycle— one …
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New Club at Sag Harbor’s Pierson High School Highlights Asian Culture
Over the past few weeks, local and national news programs have shown graphic videos of hate crimes against Asian-Americans in U.S. cities. It seems as if there is a new vicious attack every night. One study found that hate crimes have increased by 164% in 16 jurisdictions across the country compared with the same period …
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Stony Brook Students Speak Out About Recent Asian Discrimination Crimes
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in another world changing problem: discrimination and hate against the Asian community. Recent attacks on Asian Americans in Atlanta and New York has them fearing for their lives. Although the pandemic has led to these attacks on the community, the fight for justice has always been consistent for Asian Americans. …
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Artist Marina Khan Puts Her Underrepresented South Asian and Muslim Culture On Full Display
Long Island resident and former Commack high school student, Marina Khan is one of the many underrepresented talents existing in our community today. With plenty of awards and past museum exhibits to prove it, Khan’s passion for art and painting has proven to be exceedingly impressive. As a Pakistani-American, Muslim and eldest daughter of two …
New Study Shows Lack of Diversity Among Teachers in Long Island Schools
According to a study from Hofstra University that was published in March 2019, results found that although the number of minority students is increasing on Long Island, the amount of minority teachers is at a halt. From 1990 to 2013, the Black, Hispanic, Asian non Hispanic and other non-caucasian populations have increased while the white …
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