GOOD NEWS
| Beaches are Back! It’s Memorial Day this weekend, which marks the start of rosé on rooftops, summer Fridays, and the communal lifting of NYC’s seasonal depression. Lifeguards are back starting this Saturday, May 27th! AAPI & Latino Night Market Comes to NYC – Get ready for an Asian and Latino feast of epic proportions with food from NYC classics like Jing Fong, Ay Cachapas, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, and more! The one-night event runs on June 15 from 7 – 10 pm! Get tickets now before they sell out! #Sponsored |
WTF! NEWS
| MTA! It’s Not Fare!!! Is Fare not fair? Transit officials dropped a bombshell fare proposal yesterday at the MTA finance committee meeting. If approved, brace yourselves for a hike from $2.75 to $2.90 for single-ride fares starting on Labor Day. |
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2. AAPI HISTORY FOR AAPI MONTH
| AAPI HISTORY, NOT AP HISTORY CLASS It’s AAPI History Month, and to celebrate, NY Senator John Liu and Assembly Woman Grace Lee are pitching a bill mandating Asian-American history to be taught in schools. The bill was initially drafted in response to the rise of anti-Asian attacks during the Pandemic. Legislators believe integrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history would “dispel the ignorance and negative stereotypes.” As a first-generation Asian woman who attended NYC public school and went on to nearly fail Asian History in college…I can testify that this was much needed. ISN’T THIS HAPPENING IN FLORIDA TOO? Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1537, requiring AAPI history to be included in the state’s K-12 curriculum. While this was a win for AAPI communities, controversy ensued as Governor DeSantis signed a bill banning Florida’s public colleges and universities from spending funds on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The NAACP issued a travel advisory warning Black Americans about visiting the state. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR NEW YORKERS? Well, NY isn’t entirely in the clear yet. The bills for AAPI History need to be passed by the House and Senate before being signed by Governor Hochul. To support this, you can vote on the legislation and message your Senator by clicking here. |
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3. CELEBRATE AAPI MONTH THIS WEEKEND!
| Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with the Urban Park Rangers on free history tours and engaging activities around the city. NYC Parks will be hosting free events this weekend, including a free culture festival in Queens on Saturday, May 27th. |
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