MOCACon: Celebrating Asian American Artists in Comics
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe 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.
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesProduced 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
Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype
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
2024 Business Insurance DEI Conference – Transforming the Insurance Industry: DEI in Today’s World
New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NYThe 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
The Many Truths about Asian Americans: Debunking the Stereotype of the Model Minority
CUNY Graduat School of Public Health and Health Policy 55 W 125th St, New York, NY, United StatesFrank 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
A Conversation with Leilehua Lanzilotti
Hunter College 695 Park Avenue, New York, NYThe Asian American Studies Program & Center cordially invites you to join us for a conversation with Leilehua Lanzilotti, a Kanaka Maoli composer, multimedia artist, curator, scholar, and educator. The event will take place on Thursday October 17, 11:30AM-12:30PM, in the Solarium/1413 Hunter East. This discussion/interactive talk will feature a brief look at Lanzilotti's work ... Read more
The Asian American VOTE
Columbia University (Low Library Rotunda) 535 West 116th Street, New York, NYAsian Americans are the quintessential swing voter group who has the power to shape elections up and down the ticket and throughout the country. Learn more about Asian American voters and how they matter in the 2024 election.
Worker Cooperatives in New York: New Models for Social Impact
Baruch College Library and Technology Building 151 East 25th Street, New York, NYThrough a wave of innovative experimentation with worker cooperatives and closely related enterprise models, social and community entrepreneurs are including more workers in the economy. This event will feature a review of developments in the field from local experts, and include insights and actionable strategies for leaders in the non-profit, public, and higher education sectors ... Read more
The Way You Want to Be Loved (Book Talk)
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesIn agile and frank prose, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy, 2024) tells the stories of queer, displaced lives from India’s Northeast, an underrepresented region in English fiction.
Asian AF
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 242 E 14th St, New York, NY, United StatesAsian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC!
The Filipino Comedy Festival heads to NYC
Caveat NYC 21 A Clinton St, New York, United StatesIt's October, which means it's Filipino American History Month and the return of the Filipino Comedy Festival! Join some of the best Pinoy comedians you’ve seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs, Stephen Colbert, and all over social media for an incredible, riotous and educational show filled with comedy, games, prizes and belly-aching laughter. ... Read more
Human Geography of Japan II & III: Political Map, Global Economy & Demography
This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.
One-day International Symposium – Along the Steppe-Silk Road
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYThis full-day international symposium, in conjunction with the exhibition “Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337-436,” provides an immersive environment to investigate Three Yan artifacts and discover the life of the once-dominated ancient nomad tribe Murong Xianbei, alongside prominent scholars in the field. Through various artifacts, from the shining golden headdress ... Read more
Aangan’s Mini Lit Fest and Poetry Jam
The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NYAangan's Mini Lit Fest is back by popular demand! This year's event is focused on the theme of liberation. Writers, poets, playwrights, and keepers of culture gather to discuss liberation of the self, of land, and of our stories as South Asian diasporic people. Come join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable ... Read more
Chinatown Photographers In Conversation— Rites of Passage
International Center of Photography 84 Ludlow St, New York, NYThe event will feature a conversation between Chinatown photographers Cindy Trinh, Ed Cheng, Cal Hsiao, and Sonia Tsang, moderated by Alison Kuo. The discussion will focus on mentorship, the legacy of the late street photographer and community figure, Corky Lee—whose work is on view at ICP in We Are Here: Scenes from the Streets—and what motivates their work ... Read more