Why AAAS Advocacy Matters Since its inception, AAAS has advocated and represented the interests and welfare of Asian American Studies and Asian Americans. As advocates, AAAS seeks to ensure that the voices of the Asian American community at large are ensured to have their perspective represented especially with regards to issues that impact the AAPA community most. Advocacy Statements 08-04-2023 On the Smithsonian’s Cancellation of the Asian American Literary Festival The Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) is deeply disappointed with the Smithsonian Institution’s sudden cancellation of the 2023 Asian American Literary Festival (AALF) Read More 07-07-2023 In Support of Academic Freedom and Faculty of Color The controversy surrounding the publication by Associate Professor Naoko Shibusawa, a long-time advocate for ethnic studies at Brown University, offers an opportunity for the Association of Asian American Studies (AAAS) Read More 06-30-2023 Statement on the US Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling We are dismayed by the US Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the use of race as a factor in college admissions. This reflects a troubling Read More View All advocacy statements Endorsements In the same way that AAAS believes in putting forth formal statements when it is necessary, the association also makes a practice of formally showing solidarity and support across the community through endorsements. 02-19-2019 Letter to Dean Cole at the University of Michigan Regarding Professor John Cheney-Lippold Elizabeth R. Cole, Interim DeanCollege of Literature, Science and the ArtsUniversity of [email protected] Dear Dean Cole:We write the Executive Board of the Association for Asian Read More 12-18-2015 Letter of Support for Ethnic Studies concentration at Brown University Letter of Support for Ethnic Studies concentration at Brown UniversityWe write as Members of the Board of Directors of the Association for Asian American Studies.The Read More 11-24-2015 Letter of Support for Asian American Studies Enhancement at Northwestern University Letter of Support for Asian American Studies Enhancement at Northwestern UniversityWe write as Members of the Board of Directors of the Association for Asian American Read More View All endorsements Resolutions Resolutions put forth by the Association for Asian American Studies. 05-01-2020 AAAS resolution calling for a decolonizing peace and a formal end to the Korean War Whereas progressive Koreans within the diaspora, including in the United States, have long organized for a peaceful resolution to the Korean War and, alongside many Read More 02-13-2017 Resolution on Supporting Remembrance of “Comfort Women” and their Endangered History The Association for Asian American Studies(AAAS) is an organization dedicated to thepreservation and support of academic freedom and theright to education for students and Read More 01-12-2017 Resolution to Express Solidarity with Immigrant and Refugee Communities and to Hold Future Meetings in Immigrant/Refugee Sanctuary Cities Dear Dr. Schlund-Vials and Dr. Wong,We write to submit this “Resolution to Express Solidarity with Immigrant and RefugeeCommunities and to Hold Future Meetings in Immigrant/Refugee Read More View All resolutions More to Explore Policies & Procedures Learn more about policies and procedures that govern the AAAS. Policies & Procedures Get Involved The work of the AAAS is never-ending. Learn how you can contribute to this vital and necessary work. Get Involved Media When AAPA-centered issues arise, AAAS is there to provide high-quality informed perspectives from within our community. Media
08-04-2023 On the Smithsonian’s Cancellation of the Asian American Literary Festival The Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) is deeply disappointed with the Smithsonian Institution’s sudden cancellation of the 2023 Asian American Literary Festival (AALF) Read More
07-07-2023 In Support of Academic Freedom and Faculty of Color The controversy surrounding the publication by Associate Professor Naoko Shibusawa, a long-time advocate for ethnic studies at Brown University, offers an opportunity for the Association of Asian American Studies (AAAS) Read More
06-30-2023 Statement on the US Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling We are dismayed by the US Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the use of race as a factor in college admissions. This reflects a troubling Read More
02-19-2019 Letter to Dean Cole at the University of Michigan Regarding Professor John Cheney-Lippold Elizabeth R. Cole, Interim DeanCollege of Literature, Science and the ArtsUniversity of [email protected] Dear Dean Cole:We write the Executive Board of the Association for Asian Read More
12-18-2015 Letter of Support for Ethnic Studies concentration at Brown University Letter of Support for Ethnic Studies concentration at Brown UniversityWe write as Members of the Board of Directors of the Association for Asian American Studies.The Read More
11-24-2015 Letter of Support for Asian American Studies Enhancement at Northwestern University Letter of Support for Asian American Studies Enhancement at Northwestern UniversityWe write as Members of the Board of Directors of the Association for Asian American Read More
05-01-2020 AAAS resolution calling for a decolonizing peace and a formal end to the Korean War Whereas progressive Koreans within the diaspora, including in the United States, have long organized for a peaceful resolution to the Korean War and, alongside many Read More
02-13-2017 Resolution on Supporting Remembrance of “Comfort Women” and their Endangered History The Association for Asian American Studies(AAAS) is an organization dedicated to thepreservation and support of academic freedom and theright to education for students and Read More
01-12-2017 Resolution to Express Solidarity with Immigrant and Refugee Communities and to Hold Future Meetings in Immigrant/Refugee Sanctuary Cities Dear Dr. Schlund-Vials and Dr. Wong,We write to submit this “Resolution to Express Solidarity with Immigrant and RefugeeCommunities and to Hold Future Meetings in Immigrant/Refugee Read More
