Prevention is Intervention: Collaborating Across Sectors for Survivors of GBV
FPWA 40 Broad Street, New York, NYIn the United States, we are grappling with systemic pushback against bodily autonomy, and service providers must play a role in advocating against these practices. Join Womankind for a timely and reflective conversation exploring what sits at the intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health. Using a justice-focused and anti-oppressive framework, speakers ... Read more
2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit
Join Smithsonian educators for this year’s Summit, "Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections." The Summit is a three-day program, occurring July 16-18, 2024, with online, in-person, and on-demand engagement opportunities for participation. As we gather to explore this year's theme, we will delve into the intricacies of interdisciplinary approaches, which are paramount in gaining a comprehensive ... Read more
Creating a Level Playing Field Summit
Join a portion of the Creating a Level Playing Field Summit virtually on Wednesday, July 17, where senior officers from leading nonprofit organizations and corporate DEI groups share informative updates and generate actionable ideas.
Peter Hessler’s ‘Other Rivers: A Chinese Education’
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin ChinaFile for an evening with author Peter Hessler to discuss his new book, Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Hessler will be in conversation with National Public Radio’s Asia Editor, Vincent Ni. Book sales and signing will follow the discussion. In Other Rivers, Hessler uses his inside view of China’s education system as a vehicle ... Read more
South Asian Youth Activism
Be inspired by the activism led by South Asian American youth and bring these stories to your students! We'll be launching this course on July 18 at 1:00PM EST with a live session! We'd love to see you there.
Hyeseung Song: Docile
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn her extraordinary debut memoir Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl, Hyeseung Song expertly weaves together the beauty and complexity of her experience. It is an immigrant story, but also a mother-daughter story, a mental health story, and ultimately a redemption story. Poetic and unflinching, Docile is a lesson in the power of love ... Read more
Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for the world premiere of Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra's Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. The piece is composed for Ibarra’s eight-piece music ensemble, including the Extended Filippino Talking Gong Ensemble with Claire Chase on flute, Alex Peh ... Read more
Stand Your Ground: Identifying & Responding to Anti-Asian Microaggressions
Have you ever received a statement that you thought was a microaggression? Has anyone ever called you a name or referenced a stereotype that you did not recognize in the moment? Do you wish you’d said something different or something at all? If your answer to any of these questions was “yes,” then you need ... Read more
Building an Equitable Climate Future is Everyone’s Business
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin Shaiza Rizavi, co-CEO at Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen and Steph Speirs, Founder and former CEO of Solstice as they discuss the power of entrepreneurship at the intersection of climate and poverty. They’ll talk about the communities hardest hit and the potential of the ... Read more
Where are the Asian CEOs? With Joy Chen, Satya Anand, and Nishma Gosrani
Join renowned leadership experts Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, Satya Anand, President - Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) of Marriott International, and Nishma Gosrani OBE, Partner at Bain & Company, for an insightful exploration into the often-overlooked potential of Asian leaders. Discover how your organization can drive innovation and growth by ... Read more
APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit 2024
The APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at-large. Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation in the energy sector, challenges and opportunities ... Read more
Minsoo Kang: The Melancholy of Untold Story
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYA beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history and lyrically exciting, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief. Minsoo Kang discusses his debut novel with ... Read more
Critical Race Theory Summer School: Freedom Summer 2024: No U-Turn on Racial Justice
From state-level voting restrictions to the gutting of affirmative action to the banning of school books that discuss systemic racism, conservative extremists want to force the nation to make a U-Turn on our racial and social justice advances over the past seven decades. At Critical Race Theory Summer School 2024, attendees will receive the tools ... Read more
Staying Safe While Covering Elections in AAPI Media
YOU ARE INVITED to join us for an open forum on the unique press freedom and safety threats facing AAPI community media journalists. A goal of this forum is to bring community media journalists in dialogue with experts in these issues. We hope to share your lived experiences in order to educate experts about your specific needs, ... Read more
Voter Engagement in the First AI Election: Fighting Misinformation & Disinformation with #TrustedInfo
Join us for an insightful webinar on combating Artificial Intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections. This event will feature presentations by leading tech partners, including Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft, who will share their cutting-edge strategies and technologies to ensure election integrity. Learn how these platforms are identifying and mitigating the spread of false ... Read more
47th Asian American International Film Festival
Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, the Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to supporting diversity ... Read more
Author Talks on Policing and Immigrant Detention
Register our next Online Book Event on August 1: Join us for our next online book event with Matthew Guariglia (author of Police and the Empire City. Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York) and Ana Minian (author of In the Shadow of Liberty. The Invisible History of Immigrant Detention in the ... Read more
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United StatesA Weekend of Races, Performances, and More! Whether its the exhilarating dragon boat race or the multicultural performances and cuisine, the festival has it all! All you need to do is show up and have fun! For over 30 years, our festival has evolved from its riverside roots to become one of the largest dragon ... Read more
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) National Convention
Austin Texas at Hilton Austin 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX, United StatesWe’re thrilled to unveil this year’s theme: Meeting the Moment. It recognizes that amid tough times, our work as Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists is more important than ever. We encourage attendees to be fully present as we gather in the Texas state capital during an election year to engage with what’s happening right ... Read more