Asian American Studies Space
Asian American Studies (AAS) was one of the Ethnic Studies fields born from the Third World Liberation Front and in solidarity with multiple oppressed communities. Spearheaded by community-based scholars, the field was created to address the longstanding inequities in education and research. The field calls attention to the histories and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and the important heterogeneity within these communities. Specifically, AAS brings together perspectives from different fields in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences while at the same time seeking to maintain a commitment to activism and to the needs of our communities. The mission of the San Jose State University AAS degree program is to empower students to create a more socially-just and equitable society. AAS students will meet this vision by applying interdisciplinary theories into action, cultivating critical thought, and serving Asian American communities.
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| SJSU King Library Asian American Studies Page |
| SJSU Asian American Studies on Instagram |
| SJSU Asian American Studies on Facebook |
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AACI - Provides affordable and high-quality health care to marginalized and ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. |
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Asian Pacific American Community Center - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the underprivileged Asian communities by providing linguistically and culturally appropriate programs. |
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Asian Women's Shelter - Supporting all survivors of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking, regardless of race, religion, gender, and backgrounds. |
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Bayanihan Equity Center- provides culturally responsive services to address the needs and advance the rights of marginalized communities in pursuit of equity and justice. |
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AAPI Women Lead - Advocates ending violence against Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) women, girls, and non-binary communities. |
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Stop AAPI Hate - Fighting against racism and racial injustice targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through empowering our communities and building solutions to tackle the roots of race-based hate. |
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Cut Fruit Collective - a collective group of SF artists creating AAPI art and celebrating AAPI culture to build a stronger community. |
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The Asian American Foundation - serves the AAPI community in the pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence. |
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Southeast Asian Community Center - a nonprofit organization serving Southeast Asians locally and nationally and small businesses in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area seeking financing and management assistance. |
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South Asian Network - a community based organization advancing the health, emotional & mental well-being, and civil rights of South Asians in Southern California. |
