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Sen. John Liu and advocates push for AANHPI curriculum in New York schools

AANHPI coalition gathers in Albany on Tuesday. Photo: Office of State Sen. John Liu

Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. John Liu joined advocates, educators, New York State public school students, and fellow elected officials at the New York State Capitol Tuesday to call for the inclusion of an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) curriculum in the state’s public schools. Liu, along with…

Hundreds celebrate Lunar New Year with Senator John Liu at Flushing High School

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello Hundreds gathered at the historic Flushing High School on Sunday, Jan. 26, to celebrate the Year of the Snake during State Senator John Liu’s annual Lunar New Year event. The festivities featured free food from local restaurants, live music, cultural performances, and giveaways, bringing together community members from…

Queens lawmakers and coalition members advocate in support of legislation to teach Asian American history in NYC public schools

May. 24, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens lawmakers and activists gathered at the state capitol in Albany on Monday, May 22, to support legislation that would require public K-12 schools in New York to include material in their curriculum that reflects Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history.  The group joined Sen. John…
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