Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This event engages community members in a discussion about the challenges and future development of Chinatown, including housing, employment, infrastructure, and cultural preservation. It provides a platform for residents, workers, and business owners to share concerns and participate in shaping the neighborhood’s future.
This event honors outstanding contributions of Asian American community leaders, educators, artists, and activists in Brooklyn, featuring presentations and a reception. It brings together civic organizations and community members to celebrate heritage, achievement, and cultural impact.
Past programs have included an Annual Asian Cultural Performance at the MAC. This performance involved both students and professional performers. It promotes the richness of the Asian Culture through a combination of historical narratives, silk, sword and fan dances. Other activities have included food fairs, martial arts exhibitions, and participation in college wide charity fund raising and inter-club activities.
Join International Gallerie for the launch of the 23rd issue of their magazine on, “Understanding Afghanistan,” a valuable collective, brings you features and stories of a country beyond the north-west frontier province. A country that has become synonymous with the Taliban. But little is known about its contemporary culture. This issue addresses the socio-political and cultural contexts of Afghanistan while celebrating its contemporary art, music, theatre, photography, cinema, poetry; the Afghan people and their lives.
This presentation and Q&A will provide an important forum to learn about and discuss how New York City’s communities are negotiating the ongoing financial crisis; to hear an informed perspective on how local, state, and federal policies are impacting Asian American families; and to learn more about how we can educate ourselves and respond to the decisions that are currently being made in relation to social services, education, and health care for all New Yorkers.
The Baruch College Asian and Asian American Studies Program and the Asian and Asian American Research Institute at CUNY (AAARI) present a series of new films celebrating Asia and Asian Americans. Sita Sings the Blues, presented courtesy of filmmaker Nina Paley, who will be present for a post-film question and answer.