Co-Sponsored & Special Events

Screening & Discussion with Transgender Activist Pauline Park

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“Envisioning Justice: The Journey of a Transgendered Woman” tells the story of Pauline Park, tracing her life from her birth in Korea and her adoption by European American parents. In the summer of 2006, Park and filmmaker Larry Tung went back to the south side of Milwaukee to visit the house where she was raised, the first time that she had been inside her childhood home since 1981; they also visited the elementary school, junior high and high school that she attended in her youth.

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Vietnam in Transition

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This event examines Vietnam’s rapid economic growth alongside persistent labor challenges, exploring the impact on workers, unions, and global labor standards. Experts and labor leaders discuss strikes, inequality, and opportunities for collaboration between Vietnamese and U.S. labor movements.

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Asian American Arts Alliance Town Hall – April 2010

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The Town Hall is the Alliance’s regular monthly gathering of artists and arts workers. Taking place the first Tuesday of every month, from 10am to 12pm, the Town Hall is a lively forum for people to announce news, learn about opportunities, and meet each other. Participants are invited to bring flyers and postcards, and to contribute food to the pot-luck buffet.

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Korean Immigration to the United States (1903-1905)

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This talk examines the first wave of Korean immigration to the United States and its impact on American and Japanese policies toward Korea during the late Choson dynasty. It highlights the connections between Asian history and Asian American history, exploring the broader implications of migration and diplomacy.

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Children of Invention

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Screening of Children of Invention (Running Time: 86 Minutes), followed by discussion with director Tze Chun.

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