Chinatown Rising (Screening & Discussion)
Chinatown Rising is a doc tracing SF Chinatown’s 1960s-80s activism, told through 16mm footage and voices of young Asian American leaders.
Programs
Decoding Ambedkar: Ideas of Nation and Nation Building
In Decoding Ambedkar, Prof. Vivek Kumar re-examines Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vast intellectual contributions, challenging his reductive portrayal in Indian academia and media.
From Snoozefest to Show-stopper: Public Speaking Workshop
The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop on mastering the art of public speaking with Fern Chan, author of “How to NOT Suck at Presentations” and founder of Fern Chan Ventures.
2025 NYC AAPI 5K Run Fundraiser
Kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the AAPI 5K Run to support the Asian American / Asian Research Institute and other non-profit organizations!
The Power of the Word: Selected AAPI Readings from the CUNY FORUM
Join Hostos Community College and AAARI for a special AAPI Heritage Month event featuring readings and discussion from the latest CUNY FORUM, exploring diverse global and AAPI experiences.
Healing During Uncertainty: Asian American Mental Health
The Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s 2025 symposium, co-organized with NYU Steinhardt, will explore the intersections of identity, culture, history, and systemic factors in shaping mental health experiences within Asian and Asian American communities.