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The 1990 Institute condemns H.R.1398, legislation that reestablishes the China Initiative

See full statement released on September 20, 2924

Teachers Workshop

Asian American Identity: Immigration History and Transgenerational Impact
September 18, 2024
Reference Library

Resource for Teachers 

What We Do
The 1990 Institute is a nonprofit that creates and supports educational programming and mobilizes collaborative leadership networks to improve mutual understanding, promote a constructive environment for U.S.-China relations, and champion the fair and equitable treatment of Asian Americans.

Envisioning a positive environment for Asian Americans

in America and for U.S.relations with China

Job Opening
August 12, 2024

We are looking toward the next stage of our growth and are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to become our new Director of Development, who will lead fundraising efforts and identify and cultivate donor relationships for our nonprofit. The Director of Development will lead and build development and fundraising capacity and identify, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of institutional and individual donors and prospects to meet the 1990 Institute’s fundraising goals.

 

Interested? Read and download the job description here. â€‹To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to hiring@1990institute.org

Newsletter

Have recent U.S.-China talks translated into action?

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An Essay by 

Denise Yiren Zheng 

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November 8, 2024

2024
College Essay Contest

1990 Institute is please to announce the winners of the 2024 essay contest. The author of the winning essay was awarded a $1000 prize and the two runner-up winners were awarded a $500 prize each. Read their essays here.

Know Your AAPI Heroes

The New Asian American Voices is accepting submission from students  to spotlight a AAPI hero of their choice. Open to middle and high school students.

Video Spotlight
Beyond the Tiles: Making Connections Through Mahjong
Featured Programs
New York Office

Beyond the Tiles: Making Connections Through Mahjong

Released July 13, 2023

Audiovisual Conference

Reframing Perception: Asian American Women Journalist Trailblazers

January 21, 2022

Education Books Bookshelfs

China Focus 2023 Essay Contest

1990 Institute 1st Prize Winners

Katerina Yang

Ann-Alice Tichá

Co-Authors

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Pilot Episode

#ChatAAPI, hosted by comedian and TV host Joe Wong, pokes fun at recent news and events relevant to AAPI communities.

June 1, 2023

Newsletters

Published monthly

Annual Report

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A review of what we have done in 2023

Reference Library

Visit to find additional information on topics featured in our videos, webinars, and downloadable lesson guides for 9-12 grade teachers

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The 1990 Institute Instagram project highlighting the wonders of Asian Americans

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