Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This talk explores the evolving role of Asian Americans in shaping America’s cultural and political landscape, highlighting key challenges and opportunities for community engagement. It emphasizes the importance of fostering greater representation and advocacy in addressing issues such as immigration, identity, and social justice.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2009 Time: 9AM to 5PM
Place: Baruch College, CUNY
Newman Vertical Campus Conference Center (14th Floor)
55 Lexington Avenue (East 25th Street), Manhattan
This talk delves into the economic contributions and challenges within the Asian American community, with a focus on how systemic barriers impact financial growth and stability. It highlights the importance of community-based initiatives and resources in supporting economic empowerment and long-term prosperity.
This talk examines the economic hurdles faced by Asian American communities, focusing on access to financial resources, entrepreneurship, and overcoming systemic barriers. It offers insights and strategies for fostering economic empowerment and promoting sustainable wealth-building within these communities.
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.