Film Series – A Touch of Wang Hongwei
Metrograph 7 Ludlow Street, New York, NYA classmate of director Jia Zhangke at the Beijing Film Academy, Wang Hongwei would become one of the mainstays of Jia’s cinema from their student days onward—an archaeologist sifting through the debris of a vanished Fengjie in Still Life, an abusive massage parlor customer in A Touch of Sin, the lead in Jia’s 1997 breakthrough Xiao Wu (Pickpocket)… Sometimes ... Read more
2024 NYC Open Data Week
Every March, New Yorkers come together online and across the five boroughs to celebrate public data in New York City and mark the anniversary of the City’s first open data law, which was signed on March 7, 2012. Throughout the week, participants can engage with NYC Open Data at dozens of virtual and in-person events. ... Read more
CUNY Career Compass for Women Leaders Virtual Conference
Spearheaded by the Office of the Chancellor, Women's Conference Week is an initiative to support, strengthen, and elevate CUNY women through insight, inspiration, and implementation. We aspire to empower women to navigate the landscape of their respective careers and futures. Women leaders will converge to share their personal and professional journeys, experiential insights, and respective ... Read more
CMP Job Fair
Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NYCMP will be hosting a job fair on Mar. 19th from 10 AM - 3 PM in Flushing YMCA (138-46 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354).
Misframing/Misplacing in the Sino-Western Civilizational Discourse – WTO Negotiations and Beyond
CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYSpeaker: Qin Hui, Visiting Scholar at Harvard University, Professor Emeritus at Tsing-hua University & Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Qin Hui is a leading historian and public intellectual in China, having spent much of his career at the prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing. His early academic focus was on rural history and ... Read more
Disciplinary Futures: Sociology in Conversation with American, Ethnic, and Indigenous Studies
In Disciplinary Futures, edited by Nadia Y. Kim and Pawan Dhingra, a cross-section of scholars comes together to engage sociology and the social sciences by way of these paradigms, particularly from the influence of disciplines of American, Ethnic, and Indigenous Studies.
Leadership and Personal Growth
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYIn 2024, in partnership with China Institute in America, we are facilitating the ERG Forum along with committed corporate brands who are aiming to build the best equipped workforces. We will focus on topics relevant to ERGs and employers -- leadership and personal growth; work-life balance and well being; career advice and professional development; and ... Read more
Shirin Neshat’s Land of Dreams: Screening and Conversation
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYAward-winning Iranian-born and New York based artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat screens and discusses her latest film, Land of Dreams. An Iranian American woman grapples with the meaning of freedom in this poignant and inventive feature.
Capturing History: The Stories Within John W. Winkler’s Chinatown Etchings By A. Rex Rivol
Charles B. Wang Center - Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, United StatesDr. A. Rex Rivolo will discuss John W. Winkler's etchings, immersing you in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown from 1916 to 1923. In this compelling discussion, Dr. Rivolo discusses his personal journey from physicist to avid art collector of works on paper that span centuries and transcend geographical boundaries and the artist's personal journey ... Read more
When Zen Becomes Political: Zen and Soft/Hard Power
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn celebration of Asia Week New York 2024, the Japanese Art Society of America is delighted to invite you to join JASA Members for the 2024 Annual Meeting and a special lecture presented by Frank Feltens, Curator of Japanese Art at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art. Zen has been used to foster political ... Read more
International Migration Studies: Spring 2024 Virtual Open House
Learn about international migration from top migration faculty throughout CUNY in disciplines including Sociology, Political Science, Urban Studies, Anthropology, English, History, Public Policy, Psychology, and more. This multidisciplinary master’s program is the only one of its kind on the East Coast. As a public institution, we offer a world-class education at a fraction of the ... Read more
ConversAAtion: Generative Artists on Creativity, Algorithms, and AI
Pier 57 (Daffodil Room) 25 11th Avenue, New York, NYA4 presents a panel discussion among generative artists; that is, artists who create work with the use of nonhuman/autonomous systems. The panel will include poet Sasha Stiles, visual artist Emily Xie, and multidisciplinary artist collective elekhlekha. They will be sharing their experience and views using AI and algorithms to produce art, and provide brief demos ... Read more
Reading by Rebecca Suzuki, Winner of the Loose Translations Prize
Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYModerated by Roger Sedarat Join the English Department for a reading by Rebecca Suzuki, winner of the Loose Translation Award. The award offers publication by Hanging Loose Press of a book-length literary translation from any language and in any genre to current or former Queens College MFA students. When My Mother is Most Beautiful, which ... Read more
Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation
Honoring Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a virtual discussion with Clarissa Wei, an acclaimed Taipei-based food journalist and author of Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation. This event will illustrate the rich tapestry of Taiwanese cuisine and bring Taiwan’s distinct culinary identity ... Read more
APAICS 2024 Health Summit
On March 21, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, the APAICS Health Summit will air VIRTUALLY (instructions for joining the online summit will be shared ahead of time). The APAICS Health Summit brings together frontline workers, community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, and elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions on issues that affect ... Read more
The United States, China, and the Future of the Global Order
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a lively discussion with Kishore Mahbubani, the 2023-24 Schlager Visiting Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Perry World House; and Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations, on the future of China and United States in the global order. Moderated by Asia Society Policy Institute’s Managing ... Read more
Virtual Leadership Panel: Navigating Asian Identities in Education
Insights and Strategies from Diverse Educators: This panel will bring together a diverse group of Asian Educators to share their expertise and insights. The panelists will explore topics such as the influence of cultural factors on teaching and learning approaches, and how we as Asian Educators navigate workplaces. In addition, it will delve into the ... Read more
Comfort Girl: A Song-Cycle Performance
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYIn honor of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to invite Composer/Saxophonist/Singer Stephanie Chou to present her award-winning song-cycle, COMFORT GIRL, inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked ... Read more
2024 CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference
College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NYThe third annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference brings together LGBTQI+ students from across CUNY interested in learning more about leadership and creating change on our campuses and broader communities. What does leadership for social change look like? What does an inclusive CUNY look like? The conference encompasses workshops, a keynote address, and most importantly, bringing ... Read more
IN CELEBRATION OF PUT IT ON RECORD
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesJoin AAWW for a celebration of Cambodian author and opera librettist Sokunthary Svay’s, Put It On Record: A Memoir-Archive. This collection of essays and photographs explores the past present and future of Cambodian literature. Rejoice in this incredible book with an evening woven of word, song, and dance. Featuring esteemed guests Anthony Lanni and allia abdullah-matta.
Film – Summer Vacation 1999
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesSummer Vacation 1999 brims with a mesmerizing and mystical evocation of youth, existing in a world unto itself. A loose adaptation of Moto Hagio’s legendary shojo manga The Heart of Thomas scripted by longtime Terayama collaborator Rio Kishida, Shusuke Kaneko’s reworking casts a group of young actresses in the roles of schoolboys, the only occupants ... Read more
Poetic Exploration with Seo Jung Hak and Megan Sungyoon
53rd Street Library 18 W 53rd St, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at the 53rd Street Library to welcome Korean poet Seo Jung Hak and translator Megan Sungyoon for a reading and discussion of The Cheapest France in Town (World Poetry Books, 2023), a “droll, absurdist collection that pokes fun at poetry as well as life’s tedium and despair” (Publishers Weekly). The elusive, distant, almost ... Read more
Holi Celebration at The Seaport
The Seaport 19 Fulton Street, New York, NYColorful puppets. Dances. Drummers. Delicious food and powder play. The annual Holi celebration lets us shake off the winter blues and celebrate the arrival of spring. This year, the Seaport in partnership with The Culture Tree and the South Street Seaport Museum invite you to join the celebration of the traditional Indian festival of colors ... Read more
Giving Feedback in a Meaningful and Nurturing Way
Queens College - Library (President's Conference Room) 65-30 Kissena Blvd - QNS01 - RO525, Flushing, NYIn this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to learn of the many ways to give feedback to Multilingual students in what Friere called “armed love” and Mignolo called “bilingual love.” Participants will learn about the “GLOW” and “GROW” framework in giving feedback, participatory feedback, and leveraging AI (Chat GPT) to give feedback. Faculty in ... Read more
Voices of the AAPI Community: Unveiling Insights from New AAPI AP-NORC SURVEY
On Monday, March 25 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT, please join APIAVote, AAPI DATA and AAJA for the latest Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we'll dive deep into the new AAPI Data/AP-NORC Survey findings. This month's focus: Unpacking diverse AAPI perspectives on abortion rights, transgender issues, and gender-affirming care policies. We will ... Read more
Asian American Career Ceilings: Career Ceiling Challenges in Broadcast News
The thirty-fourth Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative webinar will feature a fireside chat on the topic of “Career Ceiling Challenges in Broadcast News” with Richard Lui, Journalist and News Anchor of MSNBC and NBC News, who is the first Asian American male to anchor a daily, national cable news show. During this fireside chat, ... Read more
Holi Celebration 2024
City Hall Council Chambers City Hall, New York, NYNew York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams and Council Members Lynn Schulman, Joann Ariola, James F. Gennaro, Shekar Krishnan, Linda Lee to the 2024 Holi Celebration at the council chambers. This event is free and open to the general public. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 21 to www.council.nyc.gov/events or by calling us at (212) ... Read more
Colloquy: Translating Korean Poetry
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYThe Korea Society is delighted to present Colloquy: Translating Korean Poetry, featuring five poets and translators –Stine An, Eunice Lee, Seo Jung Hak, Megan Sungyoon, and Soje– for an evening of poetry reading and conversation. Colloquy: Translators in Conversation is an event series presented by World Poetry Books in collaboration with Montez Press Radio and ... Read more
LISA KO: MEMORY PIECE WITH AVA CHIN
New Design High School 350 Grand Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Yu & Me Books and AAWW to celebrate Lisa Ko's new novel with Ava Chin. Memory Piece is an innovative and audacious story of three lifelong friends as they strive to build satisfying lives in a world that turns out to be radically different from the one they were promised.
Progress or Backlash? Where Do Women Stand in 2024 w/ Sheryl WuDunn
Join us for an insightful webinar, "Progress or Backlash? Where Do Women Stand in 2024?" featuring the distinguished, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Sheryl WuDunn, as we explore the state of women's rights and empowerment in today's world. With the expertise of WuDunn and the nuanced perspective of documentary filmmaker Maro Chemayeff, this event promises ... Read more
PARUL KAPUR W/ SANGAMITHRA IYER
Yu & Me Books 44 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Yu & Me Books and AAWW to celebrate Parul Kapur's new novel, winner of the AWP Prize for the Novel, Inside the Mirror. Set in the aftermath of colonialism, as an impoverished India struggles to remake itself into a modern state, Jaya's story encompasses art, history, political revolt, love, and women's ambition to seize ... Read more
Digital Security 101
Join 18 Million Rising for an introduction to digital security for activists and organizers. Learn the basics of securing your devices, accounts, and communications so you can stay safe while fighting for justice and liberation!
Project Rebuild Small Business Forum
Baruch College/CUNY 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NYAABDC is proud to announce our partnership with Bank of America on the Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Technical Assistance Program. We would like to invite Asian-owned small businesses to attend the event and they will receive : An opportunity to apply for a $5,000 Grant. Free technical assistance from our valued partners. Networking ... Read more
Starry Field with Margaret Juhae Lee and Grace M. Cho
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn her intimate and touching debut, Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History, journalist Margaret Juhae Lee uncovers her family’s lost history that had been buried in the darkness of Korea’s colonial decades. Starry Field weaves together Margaret’s family story against the backdrop of Korea’s tumultuous modern history, with a powerful question at its heart. ... Read more
IN CELEBRATION OF DEAR ELIA
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesThis Spring, join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of writer and scholar Mimi Khúc's, Dear Elia! Mimi will be joined by the effervescent Jess X. Snow and Pyaari Azaadi. RSVP for in-person or virtual.
Understanding Anti-Asian Racism: Historical Context and Current Climate
Understanding Anti-Asian Racism is a panel discussion designed to tackle the grim real-ities of anti-Asian racism in America. This event will explore the deep-rooted historical context of anti-Asian sentiment, tracing its origins and evolution throughout American history. The panelists will present current trends and statistics, shedding light on the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes in ... Read more
Rally the Sector: Nonprofits and Election 2024
Join us to hear the highlights from the latest Nonprofit Power Report (spoiler alert: community members engaged by nonprofits vote at significantly higher rates across demographic groups!). You'll also hear from organizations helping build a more equitable democracy through nonpartisan voter engagement. You’ll leave inspired and equipped with the tools to empower your community to ... Read more
Reframe & Refresh: The Power of Advocacy in Film
Join us for this engaging conversation on "The Power of Advocacy in Film.” We'll learn from the filmmakers behind "California’s Forgotten Children" and "Upstream, Downriver," about how their films have been used as tools for advocacy and change.
A4 March 2024 Town Hall: Body Art
Worthless Studios 7 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NYFor our spring Town Hall, we are focused on how AAPI artists are using the body as a canvas and instrument in their practices. Lasting legacies of racism have caused matters of flesh, personal beauty, and inhabiting the body to be central subjects of investigation for our community. As AAPI tattoo and body artists have ... Read more
She Marches in Chinatown – Documentary Screening with the Artist Talk with Della Chen
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYHonoring the Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present a short documentary, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN, by Della Chen. Premiered at the Asian American International Film Festival in July 2023, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN documents the legacy of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team which was formed in ... Read more
From Chinatown to Every Town: How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesBased on Zai Liang's new book, this presentation explores the recent history of Chinese immigration within the United States and the fundamental changes in spatial settlement that have relocated many low-skilled Chinese immigrants from New York City’s Chinatown to new immigrant destinations.
Coming Out as Dalit: Surviving India’s Caste System
Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore 116 Suffolk Street, New York, NYYashica Dutt’s debut book Coming Out as Dalit: A Memoir of Surviving India’s Caste System blends personal memoir, research, and incriminating analysis of caste’s influence in India over everything from entertainment to judicial systems. She decodes the hidden dynamics of caste oppression through her own personal experience as a Dalit woman.
Adrian de Leon’s Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America Book Talk
NYU King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a book talk with Professor Adrian De Leon, who will discuss his new work, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and light refreshments will be served.
Young Korean Artists Series: DoYeon Kim Band
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYThe Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more
She Marches in Chinatown – Documentary Screening with the Artist Talk with Della Chen
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYHonoring the Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Della Chen‘s short documentary, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN. Premiered at Asian American International Film Festival in July 2023, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN documents the legacy of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team which was formed in 1952. And for ... Read more
Tessa Hulls: Feeding Ghosts
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYHonoring Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with Tessa Hulls, an artist, writer, and adventurer, as she delves into her genre-defying graphic memoir, Feeding Ghosts. This touching narrative interweaves the lives of three generations of women in her family: her Chinese grandmother, Sun Yi; ... Read more
Young Korean Artists Series: Dabin Ryu Band
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYThe Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more
BMCC Asian Heritage Month 2024
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NYBorough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) proudly presents Asian Heritage Month 2024. The Asian Heritage Month co-chairs are Mark Goodloe, Technical Director in the BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center; Albert Lee, Student Success Outreach and Programming Coordinator; Lisa White, Videographer, the BMCC Media Center and Erwin Wong, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. ... Read more
The Economic Effects of China’s Foreign Policy Shifts
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation on China's foreign policy with Keith Bradsher, Beijing Bureau Chief for The New York Times; Zoe Zongyuan Liu, Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations; and Dave Barboza, co-founder of The Wire Digital Inc., moderated by Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations. Q&A to ... Read more
AA&NHPI Higher Education Leadership Development Summit
University of California, Berkeley BerkeleyHosted and co-sponsored by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) The one-day summit will focus on cultivating and transforming leaders in their careers within the higher education space. Together, we will engage in curated professional development topics that address challenges that ... Read more
Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month
Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYCelebrate Arab American Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5. In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about Arab American New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies continue ... Read more
Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a discussion with the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin on her newly released book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order, in cooperation with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). As the global order continues to evolve, it seems that the dollar’s ... Read more
Cassindy Chao: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging evening with Cassindy Chao, the highly respected dating coach, matchmaker, and author of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success. This event offers a deep dive into how traditional Chinese wisdom can influence modern dating practices, especially through the lens ... Read more
Bail Reform in New York: Five Years In, What Comes Next?
CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYExperts discuss the impact of New York's controversial reforms to the cash bail system.
The Philosophy of Korean Tea
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYDarye–"etiquette for tea" or "tea rite"– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of tea practices and aesthetics in Korea and the landscape of contemporary Korean tea culture.
Malikah Ramadan Night Market
Steinway Street (Queens) Steinway Street, Queens, NYJoin Malikah for an unforgettable experience at their inaugural Ramadan Night Market in Astoria, Queens! From 9pm to 1am. Malikah is a grassroots movement that facilitates opportunities for women to come together in sisterhood, to engage in critical reflection and education, to build habits of self-love, and to cultivate action-oriented communities prepared with the tools ... Read more
Queer Translation: Transnational Korean Literature, Art, and Criticism
CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYThis interdisciplinary conference features three panels to explore different modalities of translation—linguistic, affective, gestural, spectral—that are being utilized or invented within contemporary queer Korean studies. We highlight the distinctive contributions of Korean writers, artists, translators, and scholars to the common question of what it means to gain a global audience. This exploration aims to scrutinize ... Read more