New York City Council members, community advocates push to require AAPI education in schools, increase access to mental health services for community

City leaders and community advocates gathered in City Hall Park on Thursday, calling attention to the issues the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is facing, sharing with JennaMDeAngelis changes they're pushing for.

-- City leaders and community advocates gathered in City Hall Park on Thursday, calling attention to the issues the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is facing, sharing with CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis changes they're pushing for.without discussing exactly what our community is navigating, when we're supposed to be celebrating," said Ravi Reddi, associate director of advocacy and policy for the Asian American Federation.

Leaders of several city nonprofits say a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has led to a greater need for their services. Plus, education. Linda Lee is among City Council members who wrote a resolution backing proposed state legislation, that would require public school students be taught about AAPI history and contributions.

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