Asian Americans & Racial Trauma: Does Race Matter?
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Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual only
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The presentation will examine the existing empirical literature on the psychological, behavioral and health impacts of racism against Asian Americans, as well as the implications of this research for health service providers. This presentation will be contextualized within the varied experiences of Asian Americans in the US today and historically, including examples of anti-Asian hate violence that have emerged in recent years.
Speaker: Alvin Alvarez, PhD
Alvin Alvarez received his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Maryl and serves as the Dean of the College of Health & Social Sciences At San Francisco State University. Alvarez’s academic work has focused on Asian Americans, racial identity and the psychological impact of racism.
This event is co-sponsored by Keck Culture & Engagement as well as Keck Asian Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association (APIFSA).
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This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other prohibited factor.
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