Students and Campuses
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Presentation on South Philadelphia High School and Anti-Asian Violence
Presentation by Cecilia Chen of Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, July 24th at Program co-sponsored by API Movement
Overview of Anti-Asian Harassment in Schools Throughout the Country
Anti-Asian Harassment in Schools is a problem that is commonly overlooked but affecting Asian American students in schools throughout the country.
Basic statistics on harassment in schools is difficult to find, but in New York City, a survey of approximately 1,000 public school students showed:
Date of first Azine posting:08/05/2010 -
Program on Violence Against Asian American Students: The Philadelphia Story
API Movement Building Boston and other groups will be hosting an event with students and community members active in fighting for Asian American student safety after attacks on them at South Philadelphia Highs School. If you are in Boston, please come
Saturday, July 24, 2010
3:00-5:00 pm
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
38 Ash St., Boston, MA
(off Oak St., between Washington St. & Harrison Ave.),Date of first Azine posting:07/16/2010 -
South Philly High 6 Months Later: What Still Needs Work
by Helen Gym
Date of first Azine posting:06/16/2010 -
Asian Student Advocates Welcome Resignation of South Philly High School Principal
La Greta Brown, the principal of South Philadelphia High School resigned Thursday. The high school was the site of widespread violence against Asian American students and the subject of a federal civil rights lawsuit, most notably in December, when primarily African American students attacks dozens of Asian students at the school.
Date of first Azine posting:05/14/2010 -
The School District's South Philly High story unravels
by Helen Gym
Date of first Azine posting:03/25/2010 -
AALDEF Press Release: Federal Civil Rights Complaint against Philadelphia Schools
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) today filed a complaint for civil rights violations with the U.S. Department of Justice charging the School District of Philadelphia and South Philadelphia High School (SPHS) with discrimination against Asian students on the basis of race and national origin in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Date of first Azine posting:01/20/2010 -
Root of Anti-Asian Violence at South Philly High Remains
While new security cameras and more security officers has tamped down some of the tension at South Philly High School, the fundamental issues around school violence remain unresolved. Asian American students, dozens who were assaulted last December, have targeted adults - the school administration - for neglecting the problem that has existed for years.
Date of first Azine posting:01/13/2010 -
S. Philly High Asian Students End Boycott - Their Statement
Asian Americans students ended their boycott of South Philly High School on Wednesday.
Date of first Azine posting:12/17/2009 -
AALDEF Intends Civil Rights Suit Against Philly Schools for Anti-Asian Violence
Press Release from Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
Date of first Azine posting:12/13/2009 -
South Philly High Students Speak Out, Target Ed Staff
At a hearing at school district headquarters yesterday, Asian students testified to a long history of violence against them at South Philadelphia High School and the indifference of school personnel.
Date of first Azine posting:12/10/2009
