Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Association Established by Employees

Publish Date: March 23, 2022

Faculty and staff of Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College have joined forces to create an Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Association. Hate against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic.The API Association will raise awareness and work to discredit the belief that our college campuses are free from discrimination.

The newly formed group discussed the model minority myth and other harmful stereotypes as well as excerpts and data taken from the Stop Asian Hate National Report. Also discussed were proposed scholarships at both campuses and plans to host guest speakers and events on topics affecting people who identify as API and their allies.

The API Association will bring together members and allies with the purpose of uniting and empowering each other and the community while advocating for those groups that are underserved, marginalized, and overlooked. API Association is a welcome addition at Crafton, as increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion are ongoing objectives of the College.