Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
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.
“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.
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.
This event offers a 90-minute walking tour of Manhattan’s Chinatown, highlighting its multi-ethnic history and contemporary developments. Participants explore historic sites and cultural landmarks, gaining insight into the neighborhood’s enduring diversity and ongoing transformation.
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.
Come and learn how to thrive in a difficult economy and position yourself for success when the economy turns around!