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SUMMARY:SCREENING: Don’t Be Long Little Bird & LA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Paul and Eslanda Robeson Cinema at The People’s Forum\, created in the spirit of their love of art\, film\, and revolution. \nDon’t Be Long\, Little Bird (2025\, 23m) follows a story of the daughter of a displaced Palestinian family\, who accidentally finds herself time traveling to 1930s Palestine\, where she spends a few days with her great-grandmother when she was her age. \n  \nLA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement (2025\, 56m) Following the Watts Uprising\, UCLA’s School of Theater\, Film and Television enacted affirmative action policies to increase enrollment of students of color in its film program — a group historically underrepresented in the student population. The “ethno-communications” initiative to recruit students from Black\, Asian\, Chicano and Native American communities became a movement known as “LA Rebellion.”
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-dont-be-long-little-bird-la-rebellion-a-cinematic-movement/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Highlighting Immigration Stories
DESCRIPTION:New York City\, a city founded by immigrants\, has been shaped and enriched by generations of newcomers across the five boroughs. Each story of immigration is deeply personal and unique; at the same time\, many immigrants share core experiences of settling in a new place. Finding community\, speaking a second language\, navigating institutions and paperwork\, staying connected to culture—these experiences shape the lives of countless people who call the city home. \nThis event brings together authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio\, Grace M. Cho\, and Ruben Reyes Jr. in conversation with author and journalist Maria Hinojosa to explore modern stories of immigration. They’ll discuss the connections between their work\, navigating the world of publishing\, and how immigrant stories can speak to our moment.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/beyond-borders-highlighting-immigration-stories/
LOCATION:53rd Street Library\, 18 W 53rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:K-Dialogue: New Technology and AI Development In Korea Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve your Korean speaking skills? In this workshop\, we will read articles from Korean newspapers about AI and new technology development in Korea\, and discuss various questions related to the topic. The workshop will be conducted using both English and Korean\, but discussions will mainly take place in Korean. It is designed to be engaging and will provide plenty of opportunities to practice speaking in Korean. Intermediate-level Korean proficiency or above is recommended. This workshop is open to ages 16+. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/k-dialogue-new-technology-and-ai-development-in-korea-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260416T163312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T163312Z
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SUMMARY:New York City Air Quality and Health Summit (NYC AQHS)
DESCRIPTION:The New York City Air Quality and Health Summit will bring together academics\, clinicians\, policymakers\, and community stakeholders to explore the health impacts of air pollution. The program includes a plenary address by Dr. Wolfram Schlenker of the Harvard Kennedy School\, as well as presentations by leading environmental economists\, policymakers\, and clinicians. It is organized by Fordham faculty (Dr. David Rosenkranz and Dr. Marc Conte) and the head of research at Lincoln Hospital (Dr. Vidya Menon)\, and sponsored by the Bronx Research Institute for Community Solutions at Fordham. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/new-york-city-air-quality-and-health-summit-nyc-aqhs/
LOCATION:Fordham University\, 150 West 62nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260406T225041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T225145Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Objects: Modes of Conveyance & the Making of Global Asias
DESCRIPTION:The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Pennsylvania State University’s Global Asias Initiative are pleased to present “Moving Objects: Modes of Conveyance & the Making of Global Asias\,” a one-day symposium at NYU and a Convergence feature for a special issue of the journal Verge: Studies in Global Asias. “Moving Objects” examines  the varied modes of conveyance and the material infrastructures that facilitate the movements of people\, cultural objects\, and materials\, by which Global Asias come into existence.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moving-objects-modes-of-conveyance-the-making-of-global-asias/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square – NYU\, 20 Cooper Square\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260415T174925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174925Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Mei ZhenCai: 梅振才先生訪談
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Mei Zhen Cai is a local author\, educator\, and member of the Chinese Cultural Art Association. He will be joining us at Chatham Square LIbrary to discuss his work and writing process. \nThis program will be conducted in Cantonese.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a-conversation-with-mei-zhencai-%e6%a2%85%e6%8c%af%e6%89%8d%e5%85%88%e7%94%9f%e8%a8%aa%e8%ab%87/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T161500
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260327T210420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210420Z
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SUMMARY:Holi Dance & Music Celebration: Festival of Colors
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Holi with ullas (joy)\, sahbhaajan (sharing) & prem (love) at our dance concert as we invite you to experience India’s rich folk-dance legacy with live musical accompaniment. Abha B. Roy and Srijan Dance Company perform lively dances from Bengal\, Jammu-Kashmir\, Tamil Nadu\, Rajasthan and Gujarat\, Uttar Pradesh. Featuring the renowned classical Hindustani vocalist\, Sanjukta Sen alongside Tapan Modak on tabla and Mirashi Gulam on harmonium. Delicious Indian food\, drinks and more for sale by Chef Nupur Arora and Queens Curry Kitchen. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/holi-dance-music-celebration-festival-of-colors/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
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CREATED:20260416T170201Z
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SUMMARY:Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome spring to Long Island with the blooming of sakura (cherry blossoms)\, the sounds of taiko drums\, and a wondrous array of Japanese cultural exhibits at the Wang Center! The Wang Center will provide many exciting activities\, including koto plays\, Japanese traditional dances\, martial arts demonstrations\, bonsai workshops\, calligraphy workshops\, ikebana flower arrangement\, tea workshops\, manga drawing\, origami paper folding\, and cosplay (costumed role-play of a Japanese manga character) for all ages. Join us in your favorite manga character costume!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/sakura-matsuri-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Charles B. Wang Center – Stony Brook University\, 100 Nicolls Rd\, Stony Brook\, NY\, 11794\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
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CREATED:20260416T170541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170541Z
UID:63929-1777302000-1777305600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Book Talk: Balikbayan: A Revenant History of the Filipino Homeland with Dr. Adrian De Leon
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to go back home\, especially when “home” is shaped by conquest\, labor\, and longing? This question has animated the experiences of global migrants displaced by imperialism\, capital\, and the nation-states that have sought to manage their movements for their own political and economic benefit. Through vivid storytelling\, Adrian De Leon traces how Filipinos\, both at home and overseas\, have both shaped the societies they’ve settled in and transformed the very idea of the Philippines itself. \nBy following the emergence of the Filipino return migrant (balikbayan)\, De Leon explores how statecraft in the Philippines—from the late Spanish period through the post-1946 independent state—attempted to co-opt value from migrant communities. Balikbayan shows how diasporic labor and transpacific political imaginations were central to the development of a modern Philippine nation-state\, through enabling the continued conquest of the islands’ frontiers\, and sustaining the economic recovery of a nation indebted by native elites and overseas empires. In turn\, these lands were reframed by the state as the birthright of overseas Filipinos who yearned to connect with their roots. \nCompiled through deep and thoughtful research in community archives\, the itinerant histories brought to life in Balikbayan coalesce around a new cultural-economic form that has come to define contemporary nationhood: the homeland.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-talk-balikbayan-a-revenant-history-of-the-filipino-homeland-with-dr-adrian-de-leon/
LOCATION:NYU Espacio de Culturas\, 53 Washington Square S\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260313T174644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174644Z
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SUMMARY:Book Event: The Blue House I Loved with Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate The Blue House I Loved with authors Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin — read-aloud\, Q&A\, and light refreshments! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening celebrating a beautiful new children’s book — and a true Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship collaboration. \nThe Blue House I Loved is written by award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang (2003 Fellow) and illustrated by artist and architect Jen Shin (2018 Fellow). Together\, they’ve created a lyrical\, luminous story about a Hmong family’s first home in America—a blue duplex in St. Paul\, Minnesota that is too small\, imperfect\, and utterly beloved. It’s a book about memory\, belonging\, and the homes that live on in our hearts long after they’re gone. \nKalia and Jen will read the book aloud\, with illustrations displayed on screen\, and then open the floor for questions from you and your little ones. \nCome for the reading\, stay for the conversation\, and leave with a book your family will return to again and again.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-event-the-blue-house-i-loved-with-kao-kalia-yang-jen-shin/
LOCATION:south of Bryant Park\, South of Bryan Park\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T134500
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260417T195001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T195001Z
UID:63967-1777376700-1777383900@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Vow from Hiroshima
DESCRIPTION:The Vow from Hiroshima is a documentary profiling Setsuko Thurlow\, a survivor of the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing and a longtime nuclear disarmament advocate. The film follows Thurlow’s friendship with Mitchie Takeuchi\, a second-generation survivor and New York City–based filmmaker. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer Mitchie Takeuchi.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/film-screening-the-vow-from-hiroshima/
LOCATION:LaGuardia Community College\, 31-10 Thomson Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260410T200055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T200055Z
UID:63788-1777377600-1777401000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Power Building for Racial Equity (PRE) Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers practical strategies and insights for confronting power dynamics to advance racial justice in organizations. \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on the role of power when addressing systemic racism and advancing racial justice. Systemic racism is a system of power–hierarchical\, coercive\, and oppressive power–based on race. Racial justice\, to be achieved and sustained\, also requires power–inclusive\, collective\, and liberatory power. As we do the work of racial justice\, power plays a critical role and needs to be explicitly examined and deliberately transformed. When power is ignored\, unjust patterns of power can be unintentionally replicated. This workshop provides an opportunity for reflection\, sharing tips and tools\, and exploring ways to transform power in your racial justice work\, whether internal-facing (within your organization) and/or external-facing (with your community or the broader society). \nRacial and social justice activists\, organizers\, and educators are seeking more frameworks and tools for deepening their work.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/power-building-for-racial-equity-pre-virtual/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260414T215335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T215335Z
UID:63871-1777388400-1777393800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:HCAP Mental Health Event - Building Self Confidence
DESCRIPTION:What do you do to stay positive? To think positive thoughts about yourself and all that you’re doing right now? It’s normal to struggle with self confidence\, especially when we are in new or challenging situations. We may experience doubt or put ourselves down. Join us for a workshop where we practice self compassion and positive self talk in order to build up our self confidence and take care of ourselves. \nThis program is open to Hunter College and BMCC students of all identities and backgrounds.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/hcap-mental-health-event-building-self-confidence/
LOCATION:Hunter College\, 695 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260410T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T200332Z
UID:63790-1777395600-1777401000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Learning and Unlearning Asian American Representation in Film: The Intersection of Pop Culture and Policy
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the history of Asian American representation in visual media\, with a focus on film. Participants will examine how policies and laws have shaped—and been reflected in—film through recurring archetypes\, tropes\, and narratives. Together\, we will trace the intersection of policy and popular culture\, analyzing how these representations have evolved over time and how they continue to influence public perception and understanding of Asian American communities. \nFacilitator: Kathryn LeBlanc\, TAAS Fellow \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/learning-and-unlearning-asian-american-representation-in-film-the-intersection-of-pop-culture-and-policy/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260417T195225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T195225Z
UID:63969-1777398300-1777404600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:What Hibakusha Can Tell Us
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with atomic bomb survivors visiting New York as part of United Nations nonproliferation meetings. Hibakusha is the Japanese term used for survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. Speakers will share personal experiences and reflections on peace and humanity. Student representatives will moderate the discussion.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/what-hibakusha-can-tell-us/
LOCATION:LaGuardia Community College\, 31-10 Thomson Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260415T175247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175247Z
UID:63891-1777401000-1777404600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The Unwritten Word: Voices\, Verses\, and the Living Archive of Oral History
DESCRIPTION:History is often found between the lines of textbooks—breathed\, sung\, and passed down through the generations. While traditional archives rely on the permanence of ink and paper\, our most vital cultural truths often exist in the spaces where memory meets oral traditions. The Unwritten Word invites you to explore the idea of oral history as a form of literature\, a realm where the folklore\, poetry\, and cultural lineage converge to keep our communities’ stories alive. \n  \nThis program brings together a group of experts and artists to discuss the art and importance of the spoken record. Historian Mark D. Naison\, poet and sound artist LaTasha Diggs\, writer and curator J. Faye Yuan\, come together in a conversation moderated by oral historian Bridget Bartolini\, to celebrate the power of the spoken word to reshape our understanding of the past and safeguard the legacies of our shared future.  From the stoops of Harlem to the steps of the library\, we examine how the act of listening allows us to recover stories that might otherwise be lost to time.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-unwritten-word-voices-verses-and-the-living-archive-of-oral-history/
LOCATION:Countee Cullen Library\, 104 West 136th St\, New York\, NY\, 10030
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260407T142203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142222Z
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SUMMARY:The Grandmaster: Tony Leung
DESCRIPTION:Marking his first return to FLC in more than 25 years\, this career-spanning retrospective gives audiences the chance to rediscover\, on the big screen\, why the world continues to fall for Tony Leung time and time again.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-grandmaster-tony-leung/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater\, 165 W. 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260331T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190438Z
UID:63539-1777464000-1777469400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Sonic Histories: Living Room Stories Workshop with Chinatown Records
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together music and oral history\, Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan (aka yiuyiu 瑶瑶) gathers us for an intimate living room listening through the Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 archive of over 30 record collections inherited from her family and neighbors. We’ll explore the ways that stories can live all around us and how you can tune in through song to get started remembering your own sonic histories with your loved ones. \nNo prior experience or skills required\, and all Queens College students are welcome! \nMaterials will be provided for this workshop\, and snacks too!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/sonic-histories-living-room-stories-workshop-with-chinatown-records/
LOCATION:Queens College (James Muyskens Conference Room)\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260417T202311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T202311Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Exploring Names\, Roots\, and Identity in AAPI Poetry Community
DESCRIPTION:This Conference and Workshop is for Students\, Faculty and Staff \n\nStudents and the Creative Writing Club are invited to listen to local poet Jed Munson recite poetry on the AAPI experience. Students will also participate in an interactive creative writing activity following the reading. Lumpia and bao will be served. \n\nThis event is sponsored by Asian American Faculty and Staff Association\, The Office for Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging\, English Department Creative Writing Club
URL:https://aaari.info/event/common-ground-exploring-names-roots-and-identity-in-aapi-poetry-community/
LOCATION:Queensborough Community College(Humanities Building\, Room H-230)\, 222-05 56th Ave\, Bayside\, New York\, NY\, 11364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260409T165357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165357Z
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SUMMARY:Communicating with Care\, Clarity\, & Compliance to Protect Your Organization
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith less than 140 days until National Voter Registration Day\, many organizations are asking an important question: Is it still safe and worth it to engage our communities in voter registration? The answer is YES\, and it matters more than ever. \nJoin us for this timely webinar and panel discussion featuring trusted cultural organizations\, including the National Urban Indian Family Coalition\, Arab American Institute\, and Poder Latinx. Together\, we will explore how organizations can respond to the real concerns communities may have about registering to vote this year\, and how to build and sustain trust with those who may feel targeted\, uncertain\, or disengaged. \nBuilding on proven strategies from past National Voter Registration Day trainings\, this session will offer practical\, real world guidance on how to restore voter confidence\, communicate with care\, and engage communities in ways that are safe\, nonpartisan\, and grounded in trust Whether you are new to this work or navigating new challenges\, you will leave with the tools and confidence to support your community in getting #VoteReady.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/communicating-with-care-clarity-compliance-to-protect-your-organization/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260422T182619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T182619Z
UID:64022-1777474800-1777482000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey Briefing
DESCRIPTION:OCA’s Executive Director\, Thu Nguyen\, will be speaking at this briefing on the latest survey findings shaping Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) policy priorities in 2026. \nAs economic pressures continue to rise and global instability impacts communities at home\, new data shows AAPI voters are deeply concerned about affordability\, healthcare costs\, civil rights\, and the direction of federal spending. This conversation will explore how these concerns translate into actionable policy priorities and what leaders and advocates can do next. \nHear from leading voices across the AAPI community as they break down key findings and connect them to urgent policy solutions impacting working families. \nWe hope you can join us for this important discussion.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-aapi-policy-priorities-survey-briefing/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260311T182052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182052Z
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SUMMARY:Suddenly Stateside: Postscript Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:About the book: \n\n\n\n\nMarivi Soliven’s deeply felt chronicle of immigration\, identity\, and reinvention. Thirty years after leaving Manila for marriage\, graduate student life\, and the uncertainties of America\, Marivi Soliven returns with Suddenly Stateside: Postscript—a sharp and funny memoir that spans surviving Martial Law to navigating the INS\, from learning the dark arts of American housekeeping in Berkeley to the indignities of public restrooms\, flashers\, driving tests\, and a pet rat named Janet\, Soliven captures the bewilderment\, humor\, and wonder of building a life an ocean away from home. \nExpanded with new essays and postscripts\, this collection confronts the long shadows of authoritarianism\, the contradictions of belonging to two countries\, and the messy\, marvelous business of starting over. Unsparing\, subversive\, and irresistibly engaging\, Suddenly Stateside: Postscript affirms the immigrant imagination in all its resilience and hilarity. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the author: \nMarivi Soliven has authored 17 books\, including The Mango Bride\, which won the grand prize at the 2011 Palanca Awards\, the Philippine counterpart of the Pulitzer Prize. “Pandemic Bread\,” her nonfiction personal essay about interpreting for end-of-life calls during the Covid pandemic\, was adapted to an award-winning short film. “Pandemic Bread” has been screened at 11 film festivals across the country as well as in Mexico and London. Apart from writing\, Marivi helps fellow immigrants manage their medical\, legal and financial issues in her day job as a phone interpreter.\n \nSponsors: \nSulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU\nWagner Office of International Programs\nNew York Southeast Asia Network
URL:https://aaari.info/event/suddenly-stateside-postscript-book-talk/
LOCATION:NYU Wagner – Main Event Space\, Room 101\, 105 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a special screening of History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration\, a newly released documentary from NYC Media that traces the origins of one of New York City’s most enduring neighborhoods. Through sweeping historical insight and intimate community voices\, the film centers the Toishanese immigrants who helped build not only America’s railroads\, but the foundations of Chinatown itself. \nFeaturing appearances from MOCA and members of the community\, the film offers a glimpse into a living history still unfolding. Following the screening\, stay for a conversation with producers Andrew Chow Guidone and Joy Lau\, joined by community members Virgo Lee and Chester Lee featured in the film. Together\, they will reflect on the process of documenting Chinatown’s layered histories and the urgency of preserving stories that are too often left untold. \n 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/history-of-nycs-chinatown-the-toishanese-migration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260410T201013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T201013Z
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SUMMARY:Uncharted: DoYeon Kim & Firas Zreik
DESCRIPTION:Greenwich House Music School presents DoYeon Kim & Firas Zreik as part of its 2026 Uncharted Concert Series and Elebash Residency
URL:https://aaari.info/event/uncharted-doyeon-kim-firas-zreik/
LOCATION:Greenwhich House Music School\, 212-242-4770\, 46 Barrow St\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260417T201125Z
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SUMMARY:Self Defense for Women\, Immigrants & LGBTQIA folks and their allies
DESCRIPTION:This self-defense workshop is for LGBTQIA+ folks\, women\, and immigrant/undocumented students\, staff\, faculty\, and their allies. The Center for Belonging and Inclusion will host three installments of our new Self Defense series. In partnership with the NYC-based organization Fearless Queers\, this training occurs during a time when our communities face heightened challenges and urgent calls to stand together. Self-defense is more than physical skill — it’s about reclaiming space\, protecting one another\, and affirming your right to exist safely and freely.  \nThis is part of a 2-event series—while we’d love to see you at both\, each one stands on its own\, so feel free to join us whenever you can. \nPlease RSVP if you are interested in attending. \nThis event is Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) credit approved. \nSee all list of all Women’s Herstory events at BMCC. \nIf you have any questions\, contact the Women’s Center at (212) 220-8165 or wrc@bmcc.cuny.edu. \nThis event is sponsored by the BMCC Women’s Herstory Month 2026 and funded by: BMCC Counseling Center and the New York City Council Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, and Asexual Caucus\, and the Office of the Mayor\, as part of an initiative supported by the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/self-defense-for-women-immigrants-lgbtqia-folks-and-their-allies/
LOCATION:BMCC\, Fiterman Hall 245 Greenwich St\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260422T194809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T194809Z
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SUMMARY:Journalism Under Pressure: Practical Tools for Crisis Management and Resilience Building
DESCRIPTION:The Media Resilience Network (MDRnet) is an initiative led by Vita Activa\, created to meet an urgent need: support the emotional\, mental\, and organizational health of journalists and media leaders navigating burnout\, precarity\, and systemic exclusion in a rapidly changing world. \nThis 90-minute webinar will focus on a better understanding of stress and burnout indicators in newsrooms and how to address them with care. This is a participatory modality with practical exercises and scenarios adapted to the journalistic context. \nThis webinar will cover the following: \n\nEmotional management for media leaders\nIdentifying acute stress and burnout\nDeveloping active listening and peer-support skills\nCare awareness and emotional planning
URL:https://aaari.info/event/journalism-under-pressure-practical-tools-for-crisis-management-and-resilience-building/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260414T214428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T214428Z
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SUMMARY:Family Oral History: Sharing Stories\, Sharing Culture
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the World Literature & Arts Festival and in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)\, NYPL is proud to present Family Oral History: Sharing Stories\, Sharing Culture. This hour-long virtual session will include information about conducting family history interviews\, facilitated breakout sessions to practice thinking about family histories\, and resources to try a talk story* on your own.  Registration is required. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/family-oral-history-sharing-stories-sharing-culture/
LOCATION:Epiphany Library\, 228 East 23rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10010
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260424T203155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T203155Z
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SUMMARY:SLSV Coalition Meeting: Elevating the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:To maintain a secure environment and protect the privacy of our partners\, we utilize the following registration protocols: \n⭐ Verified Registration: To be approved\, please ensure you provide your institutional or organizational affiliation. \n⭐ Timeline: Registrations are reviewed by the SLSV team. Please look for a calendar invitation with the meeting link to arrive in the coming days (rather than an immediate automated response). \n⭐ Deadlines: Registration for each meeting closes at 12:00 PM ET on the day of the event. \n⭐ Materials: To prioritize the privacy of our attendees\, recordings\, slides\, and resources are shared exclusively with registered participants.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/slsv-coalition-meeting-elevating-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:The Students Learn Students Vote Coalition\, 1001 Avenue of Americas 12th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260320T164936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164936Z
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SUMMARY:China Institute Centennial Celebration: Guzheng Tianxia Concert
DESCRIPTION:As part of the China Institute’s Centennial Celebration\, join us for a special evening honoring the beauty\, history\, and global resonance of Chinese music through the artistry of the guzheng. This unique concert brings together two distinguished masters in a rare shared performance.  \n\nRenowned Hong Kong artist Xu Lingzi presents innovative interpretations rooted in tradition.  \nMaster Gao Baijian from Guangdong\, China\, brings to life the expressive regional Chaozhou style of the Lingnan tradition. \nYuan Sha is widely recognized as a representative figure of contemporary Chinese guzheng art and a cultural ambassador for Chinese traditional music. \n\nThe program will be announced from the stage by US-based scholar and educator Mei Han\, whose work bridges cultures and promotes cross-cultural exchange.  
URL:https://aaari.info/event/china-institute-centennial-celebration-guzheng-tianxia-concert/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T194500
DTSTAMP:20260607T153121
CREATED:20260417T192810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T192810Z
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SUMMARY:Techidemic
DESCRIPTION:Once\, the internet and social media platforms promised connection and community. Today\, that promise has been replaced by toxicity\, tribalism\, racism\, and misogyny. \nIn this riveting discussion\, Tochi Onyebuchi\, Cory Doctorow\, and Alia Dastagir will examine how life online has devolved. In Racebook: A Personal History of the Internet\, Onyebuchi reflects on three decades online\, exploring the relationship between race and the internet. Dastagir’s To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person investigates the online abuse women face\, the mental health toll that it takes\, and how women resist. Doctorow’s Enshittification reveals how tech giants have intentionally degraded online public squares and raises solutions to save these diseased platforms. \nTogether with moderator and award-winning tech journalist Sarah Jeong\, they’ll unpack what the internet has become and consider whether a better future online is still possible. \nFor ticketed events\, use PENPAL26 to receive a 20% discount.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/techidemic/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway 3rd Floor\, Rare Book Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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