Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This event introduces the *Locating the Sacred* festival, a citywide initiative by the Asian American Arts Alliance that brings artists and community spaces together to explore the meaning of the sacred through creative collaboration and cultural exchange.
The event will focus on stories from the community, discussions with anti-bullying experts, and information about federal programs and services focused on stopping bullying. The Summit is geared for parents, teachers and students.
The event was co-hosted by Aziz Amad, Chair of US Bangladesh Partners, a CUNY alumnus and recipient of AAARI’s First CUNY Distinguished Asian American Alumni Award. Mr. Ahmad spoke about business opportunities, investment incentives in Bangladesh, and introduced several US companies who are currently entering the Bangladesh market.
Presentations about Chinese New Yorkers’ lives and reflections on 9/11, co-sponsored by the Confucius Institute at Pace University and the Asian American / Asian Research Institute.
Join AAARI for a special reception for Chee Wang Ng’s 9/11 memorial installation, on display at the Office of the Manhattan Borough President, and two other locations.
As the 10-year anniversary of September 11th approaches, join us at a community hearing in to discuss and learn about the impact of 9/11 on the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian communities in New York City.