Godzilla: Echoes of the 1990s Asian American Arts Network
Eric Firestone Gallery 4 Great Jones, 4th Floor & 40 Great Jones, New York, NYEric Firestone Gallery is pleased to announce a major exhibition exploring the history of Godzilla Asian American Arts Network, which was active in the 1990s. The exhibition will showcase the work of individual artists involved with the network at the time. Spanning two gallery spaces, the show includes established artists and also amplifies the voices ... Read more
Play – Warrior Sisters of Wu
ART / NY (Mezzanine Theatre) 502 West 53rd Street, New York, NYRomance of the Three Kingdoms meets Pride and Prejudice in this scintillating ensemble tale of two Han Dynasty swordswomen battling tradition to gain love, respect, and self-determination. Preview tickets for $35 (Feb 7 to 10 only), use code WSW35
Film Series – Japanese Horror
Film Forum 209 West Houston Street, New York, NYSpanning over 90 years of Japanese cinema, from the silent era to the early 21st century, the festival includes work by Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, Masaki Kobayashi, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Kaneto Shindō, Ishirō Honda, Takashi Miike, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Hideo Nakata, among many others.
25th New York International Children’s Film Festival
New York International Children’s Film Festival has presented thoughtful, provocative, intelligent film for all ages for over 25 years.
Korean Reunification: A Fading Prospect?
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for this conversation about prospects for Korean Unification with Jeongmin Kim, Lead Correspondent at NK News / Editorial Director at Korea Pro, Dr. Lee Sang-shin, director of the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy at Korea Institute of National Unification (KINU), and Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy ... Read more
China 2024: What Does the Two Sessions Mean for the Economy, Politics, and Foreign Policy?
Join us for an online discussion on China's Two Sessions and what it means for the country's economy, politics, and foreign policy.
Asian American Identity: at the intersection of perpetual foreigner and pop culture trendsetter
Asian Americans are sweeping film and TV nominations and awards; people can't get enough of K-beauty routines or the latest Chinese food content creators on TikTok. How do we contextualize these experiences in the ever-changing cultural landscape for Asian Americans and others' perceptions of the AAPI community? Our panel will examine data and histories of ... Read more
Breaking Through: Signs of Progress in Shattering Career Advancement Barriers for Asians – A Discussion
Cultural differences, a history of stereotyping, and even unconscious bias can all be foundational elements for the challenges that Asians face when advancing in the workplace. Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a challenge that faces the Asian population on a daily basis. Committee of 100’s Next Generation Leaders program will be spearheading ... Read more
Virtual Briefing: The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States
Please join Rep. Grace Meng and commissioners from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to discuss the Commission's recent report entitled "The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States."
A Portal to Healing: Using Creative Writing to Calm Our Minds ( Event Postponed)
Queens College - Dining Hall Patio Room (DH114) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYWould you like to learn how to use creative writing to deal with anxiety, stress or grief? “A Portal to Healing: Using Creative Writing to Calm Our Minds” is part of a series of workshops and events that focus on mental health in Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, sponsored by the Queens College ... Read more
(YPN) Legal Career Insights: A Panel Discussion
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in law. Our panel comprises four experienced legal professionals: Karen Kim, Senior Counsel at QBE North America ... Read more
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
International Women’s Day 2024: Tackling the Unfinished Business of Gender Equality
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYHuman security expert Lima Halimi Ahmad, from Afghanistan, and Mitsuru Claire Chino, from the U.S. and Japan, join UN Girls Education Initiative Director Antara Ganguli to take stock of the progress made in narrowing the gender gap on International Women's Day.
Zenga: A New History
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe roundtable associated with the exhibition, None Whatsoever: Zen Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection, explores the origins, evolution, and importance of the Gitter-Yelen Collection of Japanese art. Alice Yelen Gitter and Kurt Gitter will their share experiences and aspirations during the decades-long formation of their collection. A circle of expert curators and scholars will discuss ... Read more
Book Discussion with Thea Huanzon
Philippine Center in New York 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYSentro Rizal New York and the Philippine Consulate General in New York invite you to come and join us for a book discussion with Thea Guanzon featuring her debut novel and the instant New York Times Best Seller, The Hurricane Wars, at the Philippine Center in New York.
Oneness: Music and Movement
Jiva Studio 27-28 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NYThis concert presents the music of three artists and mystical poets: Meera Bai, Kabir, and Amir Khusru. The music and songs of these artists represent a pinnacle of mystical and philosophical insight, but presented through the language and emotions of basic human experience. From the pang of separation to the ecstasy of union with the ... Read more
Manhattan’s Chinatown: An Historical Walking Tour
Seward Park Library 192 East Broadway, New York, NYJoin us for a walking tour of Chinatown, provided by Taylor Zhou, former docent at the Museum of Chinese in America. The tour builds on her knowledge to include insight into the social, economic, and cultural life of the community. The tour moves through the historic core of the neighborhood highlighting people and businesses that so captured the public imagination. This tour ... Read more
Paper Dream – A Staged Reading
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 collaborate with Playwright Lyra Nalan to present a staged reading of PAPER DREAM in remembrance of women detainees on Angel Island, the chief port of entry for Chinese and other immigrants from Asia.
Harmony and Heights: Exploring Tang Dynasty Poetry through the Lens of Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the poetic landscapes of the Tang Dynasty as the Renwen Society at China Institute presents a lecture by Dr. Zhu Qi. A renowned scholar with deep expertise in Chinese literature, Dr. Zhu brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his exploration of the three most celebrated poets of ... Read more
NYCDOE Social Studies and Civics Week 2024
Civics Week is a time each spring for schools across the city to celebrate youth voice, civic empowerment, and the importance of registering to vote. Civics Week includes efforts to get every young person to understand that their voice matters and that they can create change as active participants of their community. We're excited to ... Read more
How To Encourage Students To Start Writing
Queens College - Library (President's Conference Room) 65-30 Kissena Blvd - QNS01 - RO525, Flushing, NYThis workshop will provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss the creation of effective pre-draft activities and assignments that will help students get started on their writing assignments. We’ll discuss brainstorming, organizing, and drafting prompts to help students address common responses to writing assignments like writing anxiety, procrastination, and writer’s block. Faculty in all disciplines ... Read more
Escape to “Dalifornia”
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin author and China Books Review editor Alec Ash in conversation with author Barbara Demick to discuss Ash's new book The Mountains Are High, which explores the Chinese who are reverse migrating from cities to the countryside.
Reshaping NYC’s Economy for a Vastly Changed Post-Pandemic Landscape
The Green Space 44 Charlton Street, New York, NYNew York City has bounced back from the depths of the pandemic, fully rebounding from the jobs lost since 2020 and emphatically repelling the threat of a “doom loop” scenario. But New York still has work to do to keep pace with a vastly changed post-pandemic landscape and reimagine key facets of the city’s economy ... Read more
Empowering Voices: Women Leading in a Transformative Era
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYChina Institute in America proudly presents "Empowering Voices," a groundbreaking program that delves into the multifaceted narratives of Asian women and their pivotal roles in shaping society. This initiative not only aims to illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and contributions of Asian women in various domains but also seeks to foster a vibrant networking environment where ... Read more
Asian Americans in the Ivory Tower
New York University (Kimmel Center for Student Life) 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NYSpeaker: Frank H. Wu, President, Queens College/CUNY Frank H. Wu has served as the president of CUNY Queens College since July 2020. He is the first Asian American to serve in this role. He previously served as chancellor and dean at the University of California Hastings College of Law and faculty at Howard University. He received ... Read more
At Home In The Philippine Village: An Artist Talk by Janna Añonuevo Langholz
Bard Graduate Center 38 West 86th Street, Lecture Hall, New York, NYThe Philippine Village Historical Site is a living monument in Clayton, Missouri, that holds space for respectful engagement with histories of the 1904 World’s Fair and the accurate telling of those histories from Filipino and Indigenous perspectives. In this talk, interdisciplinary artist (and caretaker of the site) Janna Añonuevo Langholz shares how she honors the ... Read more
Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYLike the foundational role of butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian cuisine, jangs stand as the cornerstone of Korean cooking, infusing every dish with a symphony of flavors and complexity. Chef Mingoo Kang, often referred to as South Korea’s best chef, invites readers on a gastronomic journey in Jang: The Soul of ... Read more
Fund your Film! Film Labs and Film Grants – Hear from Funders
Hear from funders and film support organizations - as deadlines for their opportunities are coming up. What are these funders and support groups looking for in your project, your proposal and sample? Would you qualify as an emerging or an early career filmmaker? Join us online on Wednesday March 13th to hear from Lucy Mukerjee ... Read more
CUNY Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Conference 2024: Educating for Health Equity & Social Justice
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYThe seventh University-wide diversity conference returns to the Graduate Center, scheduled for Thursday March 14, 2024. This one-day event will focus on how both health equity and social justice work in tandem to realize a greater sense of inclusion and belonging at CUNY.
Politics of Water in the Himalayan Region
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation about the politicization of water in the Himalayas, also known as "the water tower of Asia."
Jian Yoo – Iridescent Hue (New York Asia Week Reception)
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYWorking in the precise and fine medium of mother of pearl - "jagae" in Korean - Jian Yoo’s iridescent art bridges historical and contemporary, nature and artificial, arts and crafts. Made of thousands of mother-of-pearl pieces layered in intricate patterns, Yoo's art respectfully acknowledges the long tradition of master craft workers while reinventing the genre ... Read more
Herbs and Roots: A History of Chinese Doctors in the American Medical Marketplace
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYJoin us at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for our MOCA TALKS series, featuring a captivating conversation with Tamara Venit-Shelton on Herbs and Roots: A History of Chinese Doctors in the American Medical Marketplace. This event will take place on Thursday, March 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET, offering a profound exploration ... Read more
Ways to Monetize Your Film
You’ve spent months or even years completing your documentary, so what to do next ? And how to make money from your project? Whether you are working on a distribution deal, or on the festival circuit - or still in your pre production phase - this could be helpful to think about. Join Documentary filmmakers ... Read more
Anna May Wong – Not Your China Doll
Metrograph 7 Ludlow Street, New York, NYCelebrate the trailblazing life of Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American movie star, at Metrograph! Asian CineVision is proud to co-present a special screening of DAUGHTER OF SHANGHAI, starring Wong as a detective who teams up with a Korean American actor to solve a crime. This is a rare opportunity to see a film ... Read more
Building the Southeast Asian Consortium at SUNY and CUNY
Funded by the Luce Foundation, Prof. Nerve Macaspac will discuss his four-year project to establish a Southeast Asian Studies network in the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) systems. The SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium (SEAC) is an interdisciplinary initiative to promote research, teaching, and related efforts around Southeast ... Read more
Filipino American Health Research Symposium
Join us for a virtual symposium highlighting emerging studies on Filipino/Filipinx American health research presented by: Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez, MD, MPH (College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila/School of Public Health, Brown University) - “Empowerment and help-seeking for violence among Filipino women who have experienced intimate partner violence - Insights from the ... Read more
The Children of This Madness
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesIn The Children of this Madness, Gemini Wahhaj pens a complex tale of modern Bengalis, one that illuminates the recent histories not only of Bangladesh, but America and Iraq. Told in multiple voices over successive eras, this is the story of Nasir Uddin and his daughter Beena, and the intersection of their distant, vastly different ... Read more
Opening Night Celebration – Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now
Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th STreet, New York, NYCelebrate the opening of our 20th-anniversary exhibition, Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now, at this special K2 Friday Night. Enjoy free admission, cocktails, a dance party with live DJ music by Miho Hatori, and more! The Museum-wide exhibition features artworks by over 30 contemporary artists, many from the Himalayan region and diaspora and others inspired by Himalayan ... 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
Family Day: Spring Into Nowruz
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYCelebrate Nowruz and welcome the Persian New Year with a fun, family-friendly afternoon filled with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling, and more. Co-presented with Pardis for Children.
Remembering the First Wave: A Pandemic Discussion and Film Screening
Elmhurst Library 86-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NYJoin the Queens Memory Project and the Queens World Film Festival to commemorate and reflect on the 4th anniversary of the city-wide shutdown of New York City during the first wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020. We will hold space for sharing memories of loss and gratitude from that time and then screen short ... Read more
Stand Together (New York): Commemoration of March 16
128 East 28th Street, Manhattan 128 East 28th Street, New York, NYTo commemorate the third anniversary of the 03/16/2021 Atlanta Spa Shootings, we gather to honor the victims and their families, and to reinforce a message of unity, resilience, and community strength. This year's theme, "Stand Together" is a poignant reminder of our collective commitment to standing united against hate and violence. Our theme underscores our ... Read more
May We Gather 2024 – A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors
El Campanil TheatRE 602 West 2nd Street, Antioch, CAWe invite you to join us in Antioch, California on Saturday, March 16, 2024 for the May We Gather (MWG) 2024 pilgrimage. There is no cost to register or attend. Due to space restraints, in-person attendance will be limited to 350 people. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who wish to participate virtually. Antioch’s ... Read more
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.
Why Everyone Wins When NYC Embraces Disaggregated Data
FPWA 40 Broad Street, New York, NYInterested in how NYC can better collect demographic data by ethnicity? The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) will present on the critical importance of disaggregating demographic data by ethnicity for Asian communities in NYC and convene a engaging discussion for diverse stakeholders across communities, agencies, elected officials among others to brainstorm how ... Read more
Play Reading – The Good-Story Murders
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWritten by playwright and fantasy/sci-fi anime script writer Aya Takaha, The Good-Story Murders takes place in a future Japan where people inexplicably begin to perish during middle age. To memorialize their brief lives, a new profession called “Good Story” writers has cropped up, in which a writer will concoct a dramatic death to be realized ... 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