The Model Minority Victim

Presentation by Professor Elaine Chiu
Inaugural Chairperson, Anti-Asian Violence Task Force, AABANY
Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law

Commentators:
Thomas Lee, Leitner Family Professor of International Law
Suzanne Kim, Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School

March 8th, 2023 4 p.m.

In-Person
Room 9-03
Fordham Law School
150 W 62nd St, New York, NY

The Center on Asian Americans and the Law at Fordham Law School invites you to a presentation by Professor Elaine Chiu entitled
"The Model Minority Victim."

The presentation is based on her forthcoming article which

1. Examines the rise of hate incidents and crimes against Asian Americans in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic based on 2021 data compiled by the AABANY Anti-Asian Violence Task Force, and
2. Assesses the effectiveness of the criminal legal system as a tool of anti-racism.

The presentation will be of great interest to anyone concerned with social justice and equality.

Light snacks will be provided and seats are limited.

Please RSVP here.
 
Important Note: ALL IN-PERSON ATTENDEES ARE EXPECTED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED BASED ON CDC GUIDELINES.

 
About the Center

The Center is a first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to:

Educating students and the public about past and present AAPI interactions with the law and legal institutions
Creating and sponsoring research and scholarship on legal issues of AAPI concern; and
Working to advance equity and belonging for AAPI persons and others in the United States.
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