Non AAARI Events

Join Alina Das, Professor of Clinical Law at NYU, in conversation with Natasha Iskander, Director of the NYU Migration Network for an explainer on mass deportation and the 2024 US election.

AAPI voters have the potential to impact the outcomes in the 2024 election, but remain flattened and undercovered in mainstream media. AAPI-led community organizations and data equity initiatives offer powerful insights and new tools for understanding the needs of our diverse communities, including its most marginalized and under-engaged members. In this virtual forum, hosted by ... Read more

A conversation between cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan and President Michelle J. Anderson. The two will discuss social media and AI, and their role in the 2024 election cycle and the politics beyond. Reception to follow.

This workshop will focus on providing teachers an overview of Asian American history from the 1700-2000s and highlight Asian American contributions to immigration and citizenship laws that shape the United States. Educators will leave with a better understanding of the AAPI diaspora, narratives, and curricular points of entry, empowering them to adapt these histories into ... Read more

The University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions and Roosevelt House invite you to a fireside chat with author and journalist Nicholas Lemann. He will be joined by Harry Feder and Amit Sevak. The discussion will be moderated by Erica Chito-Childs. Gain valuable insight into the impact that (re)integrating standardized tests will have on access ... Read more

The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and NYSEAN for a book talk by Sharon M. Quinsaat, Associate Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College and author of Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora (University of Chicago Press, 2024).

Join Amy Siadak, President and CEO of House of Marketing Research, for an exclusive webinar designed to help brands and marketing teams understand the Asian American consumer. In today’s competitive landscape, understanding diverse consumer segments is more crucial than ever. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to develop a robust market ... Read more

The event features an Artists’ Alley, showcasing ten emerging and established talents, and a Panel Discussion exploring intersectionality, diverse narratives, and the impact of cultural heritage in comics. Following the panel, a casual networking reception will provide opportunities for artists and attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and discover MOCA’s exhibitions.

Produced as a special 20th anniversary feature film, Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna was originally slated for U.S. release in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, the movie never made it to North American theaters. Now, however, as part of a special Digimon 25th Anniversary Celebration, Toei Animation and Japan Society are bringing Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna to the big ... Read more

While Chinese Americans have found success in the United States, they continue to face barriers and challenges rooted in the perpetual foreigner stereotype. In this workshop, participants will learn about the ways this stereotype has manifested in fields such as science and technology, civic engagement, and the arts. Participants will reflect on their ideas about ... Read more

The goal of this year’s Business Insurance DEI Conference is to accentuate the strengths in the insurance industry that attract talent by bringing companies, sponsors, industry associations, educators, recruiters and students together for a two-day summit. Our vision is a world where the insurance industry is known for its innovative approaches to recruitment, hiring and ... Read more

Frank H. Wu, President of Queens College, will share history, law, social science, and personal experience to present a portrait of Asian immigrants and their American born progeny. His presentation will offer a new perspective on the civil rights movement, integrating Asian Americans in a manner that advances the cause of social justice through bridge ... Read more