Celebrating Diversity Archives - Library /library/tag/celebrating-diversity/ Creating the template to be used for other sites Wed, 13 May 2026 21:01:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://149.4.100.129?v=1.0 /library/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2023/02/cropped-qc-favicon-32x32.jpg Celebrating Diversity Archives - Library /library/tag/celebrating-diversity/ 32 32 May 2026: Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month /library/2026/05/13/may-2026-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month/ Wed, 13 May 2026 16:38:24 +0000 /library/?p=16138 It’s the annual celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Join us to observe the diverse cultures and achievements of AANHPI.

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By: Q. Joan Xu, Data Services and Business Librarian

In May 2026, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in honor of AANHPI communities’ contributions to American society.

We commemorate two key milestones in the history of Asian Americans. May 7, 1843, marked the arrival of the nation’s first Japanese immigrants. On May 10, 1869, the transcontinental railroad’s completion marked the pivotal role of Chinese workers in its construction. Since then, Asian Americans have continued to contribute to American society through their diligent work, rich cultures, and significant achievements.

According to the , in 2024, the estimated number of Asian alone-or-in-combination residents in the United States was 26.8 million, and 57.7% of those aged 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree or higher.

U.S. Employer and Nonemployer Businesses and Receipts

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The chart shows the U.S. employer and nonemployer businesses and receipts by AANHPI.

In 춹Ƶ Library, we select featured library collections and open resources to celebrate the AANHPI Heritage Month. Our ܾ’s page features selected resources that highlight AANHPI communities’ experiences, cultures, and achievements.

Featured Books

Stanford, California: Stanford University Press, 2008
“Asian American Art: A History, 1850-1970 is the first comprehensive study of the lives and artistic production of artists of Asian ancestry active in the United States before 1970. The publication features original essays by 10 leading scholars, biographies of more than 150 artists, and over 400 reproductions of artwork, ephemera, and images of the artists.”

New York: Random House Studio, 2025
“When your mother grew up in a Jewish family in New York, and your father grew up in a Hindu family in India, it’s wonderful being part of two cultures and two religions. But “sometimes it can feel a little lonely. Sometimes it can feel as if you’re not enough of one thing or the other. In this poignant story, which is based on author Veera Hiranandani’s own family history… a little girl comes to realize you can feel – and be – many things at once.”

California: Ten Speed Press, 2021
“An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection.”

New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Abrams, 2025
“One spring day, little Midori asks Jiichan, her grandfather, if the peaches on her family’s farm are ripe yet. To her surprise, he asks, ‘Does it taste like a story? That’s when you know it is ripe.’ As Jiichan teaches her about her Japanese American heritage and her family’s deep connection to this land, Midori begins to realize the patience, hard work, and endurance that allowed their roots to grow. Poetic and powerful, Every Peach Is a Story is a journey of discovery through all of life’s seasons.”

New York: Random House, 2022
2023 Newbery Honor Book
“Eleven-year-old Maizy Chen visits her estranged grandparents, who own and run a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota. As her visit lengthens, she makes unexpected discoveries about her family’s history and herself.”

New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2024
“There are so many ways to say ‘I love you’ without saying a word! One little girl sees the love in her family in the way they nurture one another through stories, food, and time together. With great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and siblings around, there are so many ways for love to shine through.”

Digital Archives and Streaming Media & Films

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“Asian American Arts and Media, Inc., collection, which dates from 1982 to 1997 and measures .01 linear feet, documents an early era of Asian American art activism in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The collection includes flyers, photo postcards, clippings, and newsletters that highlight the organization’s activities aimed at ‘to promote more positive and realistic images of Asian Pacific Americans through the arts and humanities, and to develop a greater appreciation and awareness of Asian Pacific American art forms.’ Among the holdings is a program book from the first Annual Asian American Film Festival cosponsored by Gold Mountain Radio Collective and the Organization of Pan Asian American Women, Inc.”

: “ is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse and more divided, while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through the intimate, personal lives of its subjects, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played in shaping the nation’s story.”

: The NMAH “celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month and America’s 250th Anniversary with films that highlight AANHPI stories that continue to shape American history.” Recognizing the many contributions and rich heritage of AANHPI communities, NMAH has been building its museum collections to “reflect the wide breadth of traditions, experiences, and achievements across these groups.”


“ made significant contributions to experimental physics that helped change what we know about the atomic world.” The museum’s Lemelson Center highlights .


The exhibition “explores the overlooked history of a trailblazing Filipino community in California from the 1910s to the 1970s through twenty-six steamer trunks found in 2005, three of which are on display in the gallery…Featuring over fifty artifacts from the trunks, along with objects loaned from the Filipino American community in Stockton, this exhibition helps us remember the people whose labor contributed to the growth of California’s agricultural industry and paved the way for future generations of Filipino immigrants.”

: “The National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the Asian and Pacific Islander experience, and it highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media.”

“Astronaut Ellison Onizuka’s first space shuttle flight was on Discovery in January 1985. A year later, on January 28, 1986, he was aboard Challenger when it exploded shortly after liftoff, killing all aboard. .”

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings – & : “The Asian Pacific America Series is a musical exploration of multiple generations of diverse experiences. The series includes a broad range of styles, from traditional to popular, highlighting how music connects people to shared senses of history, community, and place. Certain recordings in the series reach toward the formation of a pan-Asian American political identity, while others reflect interethnic experiments in jazz, expressions of faith, contemporary songcraft, and beyond. “

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May 2025: Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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By: Q. Joan Xu, Data Services and Business Librarian

It’s the annual celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Join us to observe the diverse cultures and achievements of AANHPI.

AAPI Heritage Month 2025

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Two key milestones and Heritage Month of Asian American and Pacific Islander

  • May 7, 1843, the arrival of the nation’s first Japanese immigrants.
  • May 10, 1869, the transcontinental railroad’s completion marked the pivotal role of Chinese workers in building the transcontinental railroad.

Celebrating Asian American milestones was expanded to Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week from 1978 to 1992, when Congress established May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

  • In 1997, the Office of Management and Budget split Pacific Islander populations into two race categories: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.
  • In 2021, a presidential proclamation broadened AAPI to include Native Hawaiians.

According to the , in 2023, the estimated number of Asian alone-or-in-combination residents in the United States was 25.2 million, and 89.1% of those age 25 and older had at least a high school diploma or equivalency.

The chart below shows the AANHPI population and percentage change between 2013 and 2023.

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Featured Library Resources

The page in the guide provides featured library resources and open sources highlighting Asian American experiences, cultures, and achievements.

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New York, NY: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2024

“From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock.” “A young girl who is a transracial adoptee … wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family’s culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them.”

 


New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2011

“Through a series of poems” with “a beautiful writing style,” “a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.”

 


New York: Viking Children’s Books, 2024

“Korean American Maia learns the importance of a mother’s love while making a traditional birthday soup.”

 


Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2024

“This picture-book biography encourages children to look to the story of Jeremy Lin, the first NBA basketball player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, for inspiration and empowerment.”

 


Westport, CT: Praeger, 2017

“The book offers a unique look at the Asian American experience, from the California Gold Rush in the mid-nineteenth century to the 2017 travel ban. Highlighting events with national and international significance, such as the Central Pacific Railroad Construction, the Korean War, and 9/11, it documents the Asian American experience. It demonstrates Asian Americans’ impact on American life.”

 

New York: Children’s Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2022

“In this bilingual book in English and Mandarin, as Mia, her uncle, and a hungry kitten make their way through Chinatown to the Big Wok restaurant, they count one panda, two lions, and other images of Chinese culture.”

 

Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zonderkidz, 2024

“After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1940, young Jody copes with the upheaval of war and the challenges of keeping her family together by completing a bucket list with her dog Happy.”

 

New York: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024

“When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don’t know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals – like bao, dumplings, and bok choy – she realizes home isn’t so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo’s breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.”

: Recognizing “many contributions and rich heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities,” the National Museum of American History (NMAH) “has been steadily building” their “museum collections” to “reflect the wide breadth of traditions, experiences, and achievements across these groups.”

: “Collection documents the lives of Filipino migrants in Stockton, California, dating primarily from the 1920s to the 1970s and includes correspondence, photographic prints, military documents, financial records, books, wallets, and other ephemera.”

: “The people of North America came from many cultures and spoke different languages long before the founding of the United States.” Becoming US “is the understanding that some people were already in the land that is today the United States, some people were brought against their will, some people came voluntarily, and some people never moved but became part of the United States as its border expanded to include them.”

: “The videos highlight National Museum of American History artifacts related to political history, entertainment (including a K-pop album by artist Eric Nam), and the life-saving heroics of Pentagon law officer Isaac Ho‘opi‘i on Sept. 11, 2001. Viewers also get a peek into the collecting process as a curator examines artifacts from Baltimore’s Chinatown community and a National Museum of Natural History scientist explains the story behind a meteorite on view in that museum, which was discovered in Utah’s desert by two Japanese American men held in an incarceration camp during WWII.”

Come Through Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian

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: “Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever.” “Told through intimate personal stories, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played.”

: “Led by Boots Lupenui, the Kohala Mountain Boys are committed to uncovering and preserving musical treasures that helped to define the moku of Kohala on Hawai’i Island. Old-time Kohala music is soulful, playful, poetic, and fierce, the manifold voice of a vibrant and extraordinary people.” The Kohala Mountain Boys “want to recover and share the heirloom songs known only to a few isolated and precious old voices.” Reclaiming their heirloom songs strengthens their ancestral ties to their homeland. “It is a source of pride that can be shared by all the families and all the people of Kohala, for generations to come.”

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]]> February 2024: Black History Month (Art History) /library/2024/02/14/february-2024-black-history-month-art-history/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:56:38 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=9037 Please join us in honoring Black History Month this February by viewing a selection of books celebrating the lives and work of various Black American artists, displayed on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal, 3rd floor). Curated by Amanda Lea Perez, our Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art Librarian, this cultural awareness collection seeks to emphasize the diverse history and ongoing influence of Black American artists in the world of visual and performing arts.

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By: Gianna Fraccalvieri, QCL Information Assistant

Please join us in honoring Black History Month this February by viewing a selection of books celebrating the lives and work of various Black American artists, displayed on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal, 3rd floor). Curated by Amanda Lea Perez, our Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art Librarian, this cultural awareness collection seeks to emphasize the diverse history and ongoing influence of Black American artists in the world of visual and performing arts.

Black Art History Exhibit

Some of the featured artists include , famous for her silhouetted figures among other multimedia works of art; known for his neo-expressionist drawings, paintings, and graffiti street art; renowned for her multimedia sculptures, performance art, paintings, and art education; and remembered for his “interventionist public art,” performances, and much more. Other Black American artists including , , and are highlighted in this selection, as well as scholarly sources analyzing the lasting impact these individuals had on the arts in the United States and beyond.

Seeking to “improve the representation of Contemporary Black artists in the QC collection,” Amanda has recently ordered more books that will soon be available to browse in the (Rosenthal, 6th floor). Some of these new acquisitions include and among others. To further explore your interests, please browse the print books on display, use to find related e-books and academic articles, meet with a research librarian in the Research Office (Rm. 344) and, of course, visit Amanda in the !

Display curated by Amanda Lea Perez, Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art Librarian /Blog post written by Gianna Fraccalvieri, Information Assistant

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]]> January 2024: National Hobby Month /library/2024/01/02/january-2024-national-hobby-month/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:27:01 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8808 January 2024 is National Hobby Month! As we step into a new year and semester, consider picking up an old pastime or trying something new to enjoy the countless personal and professional rewards that hobbies can offer you. If you're looking for a place to start, please visit the book display dedicated to the historical and current practice of popular hobbies in the U.S. located on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor).

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By: Gianna Fraccalvieri, QCL Information Assistant

January 2024 is National Hobby Month! As we step into a new year and semester, consider picking up an old pastime or trying something new to enjoy the countless personal and professional rewards that hobbies can offer you. If you’re looking for a place to start, please visit the book display dedicated to the historical and current practice of popular hobbies in the U.S. located on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor).

This month’s cultural awareness collection seeks to provide a variety of hobby-related resources, from step-by-step guides to detailed histories and scholarly analyses of the social and emotional impacts of different leisurely ventures. Some of the activities highlighted in this display include cooking and baking, video gaming, reading and writing, DIY crafting, caring for plants and pets, physical fitness, fashion design and cosplay, stargazing, and much more! To further explore your interests, please browse the print books and E-Books on display, use to find related sources, and meet with a librarian for in-depth inquiries.

춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor) book display of historical and current practices of popular hobbies.

has linked the perception of a positive work-life balance with the regular practice of hobbies among a sample of undergraduate students, suggesting that carving out time to enjoy personal interests outside of school and work could help reduce overall stress. Additionally, report that having hobbies can enhance levels of productivity, creativity, and originality among scholars and professionals by encouraging more divergent thought processes throughout our daily responsibilities.

For more information about how to pursue your recreational interests as a member of the 춹Ƶ community, please review the following resources:

    • 춹Ƶ (Rosenthal 1st floor)

    • 춹Ƶ and (Fitzgerald Gymnasium)

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]]> December 2023: Universal Human Rights Month (UHRM) /library/2023/12/11/december-2023-universal-human-rights-month-uhrm/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:12:33 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8767 On December 10th, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was published by the United Nations General Assembly to officially define and defend the inherent rights of all human beings for the first time in history. In honor of this milestone, the world will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day on Sunday, December 10th, 2023.

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December 2023: Universal Human Rights Month (UHRM)

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By: Gianna Fraccalvieri, QCL Information Assistant

On December 10th, 1948, the (UDHR) was published by the United Nations General Assembly to officially define and defend the inherent rights of all human beings for the first time in history. In honor of this milestone, the world celebrated the on Sunday, December 10th, 2023. Please help us raise awareness for Universal Human Rights Month (UHRM) this December by visiting the book display on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor).

Highlighting the 2023 UHRM theme of the books on display include works across the fields of history, political science, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, economics, and more to provide a multilayered perspective on universal human rights issues. Feel free to browse the physical books on display as this month’s cultural awareness installment, use to find related E-Books, or meet with a librarian to discuss further research options.

As a major achievement in international and multicultural collaboration, the UDHR has been translated into more than 500 languages and influenced the formation of over 70 human rights treaties. To learn more about this legacy and how to get involved in universal human rights advocacy efforts, please visit the following links:

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]]> National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) Book Display /library/2023/11/20/national-family-caregivers-month-nfcm-book-display/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:20:06 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8738 This November, please join us in observing National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) by viewing the book display located on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor).

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By: Gianna Fraccalvieri, Information Assistant

This November, please join us in observing by viewing the book display located on the main level of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor). According to the , which is the non-profit organization responsible for organizing NFCM, there are “more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.” To learn more about the challenges across diverse caregiving experiences, and to explore supportive resources for caregivers and their families, please browse the books on display, search for E-books online via or request a research appointment with a librarian.

춹Ƶ Library’s Book Display for National Family Caregivers Month

As this month’s edition of the Library’s cultural awareness book displays, this collection acknowledges the 2023 NFCM theme of by elevating educational resources, shared stories, and support networks across a variety of caregiving situations. Organized support services, such as those offered through the U.S. may alleviate some of the emotional, practical, and financial pressures experienced by family caregivers throughout their honorable efforts to help their loved ones.
For more information about how you can get involved in supporting the NFCM 2023 #CaregiversConnect campaign, please consult the following resources:

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]]> 춹Ƶ Library Halloween Display /library/2023/10/27/queens-college-library-halloween-display/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:35:37 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8684 As Tuesday, October 31st approaches, we invite you to stop by the main floor of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor) to view this year’s Halloween book display!

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춹Ƶ Library Halloween Display – Rosenthal 3rd fl.

As Tuesday, October 31st approaches, we invite you to stop by the main floor of the 춹Ƶ Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor) to view this year’s Halloween book display! If you are interested in learning more about the history of Halloween, horror fiction and film, and similar topics, please come in to browse the physical collection. You can also peruse related E-books online via explore our and meet with a librarian to discuss more in-depth research questions.

Children’s Books

Additionally, a selection of Children’s books is available if you are looking to entertain the younger loved ones in your life with age-appropriate stories this Halloween. This collection is part of the Library’s cultural awareness book displays for October 2023, as well as our display for Italian American Heritage Month. Feel free to ask about the displays at the Information Desk.

Events

Upcoming Halloween-related events on campus include the screening of the Japanese horror film:

  • on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

The film will be shown in Queens Hall 120, presented by the Japanese Studies program. For more information, contact joshua.rogers@qc.cuny.edu.

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]]> Celebrating Diversity: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May 2023) /library/2023/05/08/celebrating-diversity-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-may-2023/ Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8317 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We selected featured resources to celebrate the diverse and vibrant traditions and cultures of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in honor of their achievements and contributions to society.

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]]> May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We selected featured resources to celebrate the diverse and vibrant traditions and cultures of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in honor of their achievements and contributions to society.

The guide provides open and licensed QCL resources highlighting the AAPI people’s experiences and voices. You can find more information of interest in the guide. Below are a few featured resources, including facts, books, digital archives, and streaming media.

Facts about AAPI Heritage Month and Population

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AAPI Heritage Month coincides with “two key milestones: the arrival of the nation’s first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and Chinese workers’ pivotal role in building the transcontinental railroad (completed May 10, 1869)” ().

In the United States, the estimated population of Asians alone or combined in 2021 was 24 million, and the estimated population of Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders was 1.7 million ().

The visualized total population of Asian Alone (left) and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone (right) by State. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2017-2021 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates. Social Explorer prepared the . 

Featured Books

Boston: Mariner Books, 2022

“RISE is a love letter to and for Asian Americans – a vivid scrapbook of voices, emotions, and memories from an era in which our culture was forged and transformed, and a way to preserve both the headlines and the intimate conversations that have shaped our community into who we are today.”

New York: Penguin Press, 2022

“From the number one bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere,” Our Missing Hearts is “a deeply suspenseful and heartrending novel about the unbreakable love between a mother and child in a society consumed by fear.”

New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2017

“Five girls. Three generations. One great American love story. You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship, and the inheritance of culture – for better or worse.”

New York: The Feminist Press at the City University of New York, 2021

“Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, TASTES LIKE WAR is a hybrid text about a daughter’s search through intimate and global history to understand herself and the cultural roots of her mother’s condition.”

New York: New York University Press, 2022

“Bruce Lee embodies the intermixture of cultures that results from transnational flows of people, ideas, and capital.” This book highlights “Bruce Lee’s influence beyond martial arts and film” as an “Asian and Asian American icon of unimaginable stature and influence.”

Visit us to find more featured books in “Cultural Awareness Month Displays” at Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, 3rd floor Commons.

Digital Archives and Websites

: “American artists of Asian heritage bring a combined legacy to their work, and varieties of Asian thought and spiritual practice have had a profound and lasting influence on a remarkable number of Western artists. Influence has been a two-way street between contemporary American art practice and Asian cultures, past and present.”

: “The records are a major resource for the study of Chinese immigration and Chinese American travel, trade, and social history from the late-19th to the mid-20th century. Because many documents relate to individual immigrants, they are invaluable for the study of Chinese and Chinese American family history.”

: “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a rich heritage thousands of years old and have both shaped the history of the United States and had their lives dramatically influenced by moments in its history. Every May during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and its partners share those histories and the continuing culture thriving in parks and communities today.”

Streaming Media and Broadcasting

“The AAPI Collection features more than 230 public radio and television programs in the from 1965 to 2019 that highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures in the United States. The collection includes interviews with Asian American artists and writers.”

: “The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) Collection contains 63 films that speak to the Asian experience through the lens of history.” The collection contains “a diverse array of subjects from a variety of geographic locations” and “biographies that show a glimpse into the life of young Asian Americans who struggle with identity, adversity, and overcoming complex obstacles in order to achieve their goals, and even the smallest wins in life.”

춹Ƶ Library video collections on AAPI: Using QCL online catalog and to find more video collections of interest.

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]]> QC Diversity Week Event: Let’s Talk About “IT” /library/2023/04/10/qc-diversity-week-event-lets-talk-about-it/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:01:02 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8206 Come join us as we get comfortable with being uncomfortable and let’s talk about “it”! April 17, 2023 at 12:15pm in the library.

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  • Title: Let’s Talk About “IT”- Race, Gender, Sexuality, Religion, Mental Health
  • Date: April 17, 2023
  • Time: 12:15pm – 1:30pm
  • Location: Rosenthal Library Level 3 Tanenbaum Space

It’s okay to not understand something. Sometimes we just need to sit down and talk about “it”. This workshop is designed to bring people together to discuss everyday issues and have uncomfortable conversations.

Set with the concept of speed dating, participants will be paired to have a timed one-on-one discussion on a variety of topics that include race, gender, sexuality, religion, mental health, and other topics, to ask each other questions so that they can learn about issues that they are unfamiliar with. This is an opportunity to talk, listen and learn about the differences that make us unique in our own ways.

Come join us as we get comfortable with being uncomfortable and let’s talk about “it”!

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]]> Women’s History Month in the Archives: Lucille Kyvallos Collection and Exhibit /library/2023/03/13/womens-history-month-in-the-archives-lucille-kyvallos-collection-and-exhibit/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:58:01 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=8098 The library is pleased to announce that the papers of 춹Ƶ basketball legend Lucille Kyvallos are processed and available for research. Transferred to Special Collections and Archives last summer, the collection includes administrative, coaching, and teaching records; awards, photographs, and publications; and other materials that shine a light on the history of women’s college […]

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]]> The library is pleased to announce that the papers of 춹Ƶ basketball legend Lucille Kyvallos are processed and available for research. Transferred to Special Collections and Archives last summer, the collection includes administrative, coaching, and teaching records; awards, photographs, and publications; and other materials that shine a light on the history of women’s college basketball from the late 1960s through the early 1980s. 

Madison Square Garden, 춹Ƶ vs Immaculata College Poster, 1973. Photo credit Richard Lee

Select items from the collection are on display in a library exhibit, Leaving it All on the Court: 춹Ƶ’s Lucille Kyvallos and her Iconic Legacy. Stop by Rosenthal to see photographs, trophies, awards, and primary documents from this extensive and multilayered collection. The exhibit opened March 1st in celebration of Women’s History Month but will remain on display through December of this year. The exhibit is located in the display cases in the Charles J. Tanenbaum room and adjacent lounge area on the 3rd floor. 

Lucille Kyvallos is a trailblazer of women’s basketball in collegiate sports. She was the head coach of the women’s basketball team at 춹Ƶ from 1968 through 1981, holding an overall record of 239-77. Kyvallos helped bring her team and the sport to the national stage: she coached the first women’s college basketball game played at Madison Square Garden in 1975 and led the 1977 US National Women’s Basketball Team at the World University Games to a silver medal, among other accomplishments. During her tenure, she worked tirelessly to promote women’s college basketball and bring it to a wider audience. 

Sarah Barlow-Ochshorn, a graduate Fellow from the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS), processed the collection and curated the exhibit, thanks to generous funding from Lucille Kyvallos and the Department of Recreation and Athletics.   

United States National Women’s Basketball, World University Games Team 1977
Lucille Kyvallos and the 1973 Team, Photo credit Richard Lee, Lucille Kyvallos Athletics Records
Lucille Kyvallos playing for St. Demetrios, circa 1950s

“Getting to learn about Lucille and her impact on women’s collegiate basketball has been a joy. The materials in her collection reveal the perseverance, resilience, and teamwork that led to the success of the QC women’s basketball team in an era when women’s sports lacked adequate support and resources,” said Sarah.

Interested in learning more about Lucille Kyvallos and her collection? 

Access the for the Lucille Kyvallos Athletics Records and Papers now! To book a research appointment, please email qc.archives@qc.cuny.edu. 

View an oral history with Lucille Kyvallos, or download the transcript, on the .

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