Davidson Asian American Initiative

The Asian American Initiative seeks to bring Asian American Studies to Davidson College and to create a space for Asian American students on campus.

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

We’ve revised our demands (originally published Oct 2019) to reflect the changes at Davidson and in the world over the past 1.5 years. With the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, we can no longer overlook the importance of teaching the history of Asian America.

[Yashita @yashitakandhari]

@AshleyIp1, @waheed_sarah, and I have been working on our project, “The History of Asians and Asian Studies at Davidson,” for the past two semesters. Come see us present our work this Thursday (4/22)! Register at https://t.co/Y7Hem4jGE1

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

We’ve revised our demands (originally published Oct 2019) to reflect the changes at Davidson and in the world over the past 1.5 years. With the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, we can no longer overlook the importance of teaching the history of Asian America.

[Arts at Davidson @ArtsDavidson]

Check out this COVID-19 Creative Initiative Grant Recipient’s work today! @DavidsonAAI

[sanzari | shifting into imagining utopia mode @diasphoriaa]

idk where we’re going from here but I know that we can’t stop with the democratic party — come to our BIPOC only event today to think through post-election movement spaces outside of polisci / register @ https://t.co/GewZSdZVSy

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

"COVID in Academia" is also the topic of the first episode of our podcast series, Coalasian, with guests Dr. Fuji Lozada, Dr. Sara Waheed, and Dr. Diego Luis. Coming October 30!

Reach out with any questions!

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

This is our first theme for our new project through the COVID-19 Creative Initiative Grant. We are also receiving submissions on the Asian experience during COVID in general.

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

Send us submissions about "COVID in Academia" by Friday October 30th! (davidsonaai_at_gmail.com) Everything from art, creative writing, journal entries, thought pieces to essays, and even social media posts/stories/threads.

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

Come and learn about what we do and how to get involved! The Asian American Initiative is hosting an open house this Saturday 9/26 at 12EST. We'll cover our past programming and actions and introduce our projects for the semester. We hope to see you there!

[Davidson Microaggressions Project @DMP_Davidson]

Attention @DavidsonCollege! @DMP_Davidson & Van Every/Smith Galleries co-sponsor a Wikipedia-edit-a-thon, Monday, April 27, 5-7 pm EST via Zoom. Sign up in the link on the flyer! All are welcome.
Thanks to Justice, Equality, & Community grant funding for supporting this collabo.

[Davidson Asian American Initiative @DavidsonAAI]

So so excited!! We’ve been working towards this as a community for so long.

[Davidson College Alumni & Families @DavidsonAlums]

Join us for a virtual happy hour with @DavidsonAAI on April 22 at 6 p.m. ET! The event will consist of a casual series of breakouts aimed to bring us closer. Bring your favorite beverage! Register Online: https://t.co/mS3YLvs649

[HumanitiesAtDavidson @HumDavidson]

The Humanities Program is just over the moon to welcome Diego Luis to the faculty @DavidsonCollege. Humesters next year are in for a treat. He'll also be teaching in History and Latin American Studies. https://t.co/FsqWn05jk9

[Davidson Microaggressions Project @DMP_Davidson]

@DMP_Davidson & @DavidsonAAI stories showcase takes place tonight! All are welcome! 8:30 pm, Union Atrium, Feb. 24. Come learn from the stories shared and bring your friends with you! @DavidsonCollege

[Davidson Microaggressions Project @DMP_Davidson]

Discussing this now —> a prime example of over generalizing & dismissing heterogeneity within-group. Dismissive, overlooking what’s said & hearing what the microaggressor wants to hear. @DavidsonCollege @DavidsonAAI

[Davidson Microaggressions Project @DMP_Davidson]

A microassault (assumption = “everyone who looks/is Asian is the same”) & microinsult (“I know you from somewhere! We have class together, hi!”) = insulting & acknowledging with possible good intentions, but impact matters far more over intentions. @DavidsonAAI @DavidsonCollege