AT YALE

The exclusion of Asian American Studies at Yale is more than just a problem of representation for Asian American students here. Rather, it contributes to the larger invisibility of Asian American narratives in media, politics, and the American consciousness. It also denies all students of all ethnicities the opportunity to understand the full range of perspectives in America... Within the larger New Haven community, we have conducted outreach to schools to supplement traditional textbooks and lesson plans which often omit Asian American voices. These are just some examples of the extensive history of student activism for Asian American Studies at Yale... The students of today's Asian American Studies Task Force seek to build upon this rich history of student activism and empowerment. This iteration of the Task Force was established in the Spring of 2014 as a collaboration between student leaders in the Asian American Students Alliance, the Political Action and Education Committee,..