STAATUS: The State of AANHPIs in America - TAAF 2024 Heritage Month Summit

Why can’t more Americans name a famous or prominent AANHPI figure? From culture to work to mental health, AANHPIs have to battle outdated stereotypes about who we are and fight for what we really need. Hear from top researchers on the latest findings from TAAF’s recently-released STAATUS Index about current attitudes and perceptions of AANHPIs. They will discuss the “model minority” myth, how it impacts mental health, representation gaps in entertainment, and the critical takeaways to create transformative change.
Moderator: Georgette Bhathena, Chief Programs Officer, TAAF
Russell Jeung, Ph.D., Professor, Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University
Jennifer Lee, Ph.D., Julian Clarence Levi Professor of Social Sciences, Columbia University
Cindy Liu, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School