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
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
Conversation with Community Activist Jan Lee and Big Fight in Little Chinatown Documentary
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NYJan Lee, Activist, Co-Founder, Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) will be joined in conversation with Professor Alvin Eng. Jan Lee will discuss mobilizing the Chinatown/Asian American community in protests against the Mega Jail to be built in Chinatown that threatens the unique character and lifestyle of the Chinatown community. He will also discuss his role ... Read more
Blueprint for Solidarity: Black, Latinx, and Asian American Freedom Struggles
Brooklyn College Library 2900 Bedford Avenue, Room 242, Brooklyn, NYThe panel will explore lessons to be learned from Black, Latinx, and Asian American freedom struggles. Diane C. Fujino, Professor of Asian American Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara Max Krochmal, Professor of U.S. History and Director of Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans Genesis Lara, Assistant Professor, Afro-Latino Studies, Department of Chicano/Latino ... Read more
How to Cover an Election
As the run-up to the November 5 elections heats up, so does the need for the media to focus on the races and issues that matter to the communities they cover. Election season is also an opportunity for community media to expand their readership and reach. Delivering high-impact, in-depth stories on tight deadlines and expanding ... Read more
Exploring Intersectionality: Caste, Gender & Sexuality
Columbia University - International Affairs Building (SIPA) 420 West 11th Street, New York, NYThe Panel is designed as a forum to mark Dalit History Month, and is made possible by the University Life at Columbia University, Office of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The event is scheduled for April 4, 2024 5:30 - 7 ... Read more
CRYSTAL HANA KIM: THE STONE HOME
Books Are Magic 122 Montague Street, New York, NYPresented by AAWW and Books Are Magic, join us to celebrate Crystal Hana Kim's The Stone Home, a hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center. Crystal will be in conversation with Julia Phillips.
Navigating the Arts and Cultural Journalism Landscape
Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Queens, NYDive into the dynamic world of writing about arts and culture, featuring seasoned professionals who have left a significant mark on the field. The conversation will span topics like freelancing, pinpointing reliable sources, crafting compelling story pitches, and navigating the challenges within the ever-evolving arts journalism landscape.
Himalayan Lives between Nepal and New York
NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NYSienna R. Craig Orvil Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College Abstract: For centuries, people from the Nepal Himalaya have relied on a combination of agriculture, pastoralism, and trade as a way of life. Among some communities, seasonal migrations to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and cities in North India for trade ... Read more
Marriage Unbound: State Law, Power, and Inequality in Contemporary China
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesDrawing on extensive archival and ethnographic data, paired with unprecedented access to rural Chinese courtrooms, Ke Li presents not only a stirring portrayal of how these women navigate divorce litigation, but also a uniquely in-depth account of the modern Chinese legal system.
(IM)POSSIBLE BABY: Art, Ethics & Biology
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesImagine a future where same-sex couples can conceive children genetically related to both parents—as in Ai Hasegawa’s (Im)Possible Baby. Hasegawa, who addresses key societal dilemmas and ethical questions through her speculative design projects, was selected to represent Japan in New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. At this talk, hear from Hasegawa about ... Read more
Stephanie Chou – Comfort Girl at Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NYCOMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on ... Read more
Asian Americans and Environmental Justice
Dr. Rodriguez will be delivering a compelling discussion about the vital role that the Asian American community plays in bolstering Environmental Justice. This public talk will be held in honor of Earth Month. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how different communities contribute to the cause of environmental sustainability.
Holi Dance Concert
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United Statesफ्लशिंग टाउन हॉल में होली मनाएं ! Save the date for Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert, a celebration of Spring and new beginnings, curated by artistic director Abha Roy. More details to be announced in the coming weeks! Celebrate spring and new beginnings with Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert curated by ... Read more
Conversation with Yan Geling: Unveiling Journeys and Narratives
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYChina Institute in America is honored to present an exclusive conversation with the internationally acclaimed author, Yan Geling. Join us for a captivating session where literature meets life, offering insights into the creative world of one of the most distinguished voices in contemporary fiction. Yan Geling will delve into her new book, "Milati," followed by ... Read more
Young Korean Artists Series: Story Up Shorts in New York
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
Jiva Solo Studio Showcase
Jiva Studio 27-28 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NYWe are so happy to be presenting our Solo Studio Showcase this April 6th This iteration features some emerging talent alongside established artists in the classical genre. The performances are followed by a Q/A where the artists share their process and practice. We are very excited to present these wonderful dancers in our Solo Studio ... Read more
Recapturing Lost Ground on North Korean Human Rights, with Ambassador Julie Turner
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Senior Fellow, and Sean Chung, CEO ... Read more
GETSEA Simulcast Film Screening of Short Films by Cambodian Filmmakers
GETSEA (Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asia) is teaming up with the Phnom Penh-based Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to screen four short films by Cambodian filmmakers. Each of the four films is created by and focuses on a different ethnic group in Cambodia—the Khmer, Jarai, Karvet, and Bunong. The four films come together under ... Read more
Crystal Hana Kim: The Stone Home with Susan Choi
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYA hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center, The Stone Home is a stunning work of great emotional power from Crystal Hana Kim, the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me.
Untold Immigration History: The Angel Island Immigration Station
Starting in 1910, Angel Island was utilized as the western point for immigration. Largely designed to control the flow of Chinese migrants after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Angel Island is host to many stories of exclusion and restriction. Join us to learn more about the immigration process through the lens ... Read more
Election Disinformation 201
Join us to learn more about Electoral Disinformation in Asian American communities and discussion on the impacts of generative AI in spreading disinformation during the 2024 election cycle. The session is part two to NCAPA's Disinformation 101 training, hosted last fall.
Technological Inhumanities and Imaginaries
A/P/A Institute at NYU 244 Greene Street, New York, NYAsians and Asian-ness have long circulated in literature, cinema, and pop culture as figures of science fiction threat and fantasy—what Michelle N. Huang has identified as the “inhuman figures” of robots, clones, and aliens. Beyond these techno-orientalist stereotypes and tropes, however, lies the shadow of social and economic forces that have materialized the injustice of ... Read more
Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West?
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYOn Thursday, April 11, China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) will host Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West. Join us for a networking lunch and conversation with Diplomat and Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Bilahari Kausikan as he dives into decoding Indo-Pacific Relations. In today’s rapidly ... Read more
Rapid Reaction: Unpacking the Korean Election
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new ... Read more
New Era of AI: Future of Work in Japan & the United States
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhat are the top AI trends for 2024? How is the rapid rise of AI reshaping the business landscape in the U.S. and Japan, and what implications does this hold for employees as well as companies? Which roles are well-positioned to flourish in the midst of the AI revolution? Japan is coping with a declining ... Read more
Majestic Elegance: Art, Crafts, and Techniques by Sunglim Kim
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores various metalwares and decorative arts throughout the history of the Korean peninsula, and craftsmanship and techniques used to create them.
An Introduction to Go with New York Institute of Go
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Go, presented in partnership with the New York Institute of Go (NYIG). This ancient game, which originated in China over 4,000 years ago, is a revered element of the Four Arts 琴棋书画 (Guqin, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting).
CAPA Asian America Community Meet-Up
Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NYCome and attend the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans for an Asian America Community Meet-Up at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center! Enjoy an in person opportunity to meet community members and connect at the beautiful Lobby Stage. At 7:30 PM, DJ Wemi an international NYC born Nigerian model, producer and DJ will be sharing ... Read more
NYFA/A4 Open House Mixer
New York Foundation for the Arts 29 West 38th St., Fl 9, New York, NYNew York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are opening our doors to artists and members of our community interested in learning more about each organization’s programs and services. Not only do the two organizations share space, we share a common mission to support artists through a variety of programs. ... Read more
TEDxCUNY 2024: UNRAVEL
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Gerald W Lynch Theater 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NYTEDxCUNY has since become an annual CUNY event gathering students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and the broader public for a day of idea-sharing.
AAPI Musical Theater & Dance Workshop
Open Jar Studios 1601 Broadway #11th floor, New York, NYJoin the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive audition experience on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment. During the workshop, we will discuss best practices and open the space for questions to better position yourself for success. The workshop will be led by Victor Farinas, Casting Administration Manager, Talent Casting Strategy ... Read more
Hong Kong Media and Asia’s Cold War
Through untapped archival materials, contemporary sources, and numerous interviews with filmmakers, magazine editors, and student activists, Po-Shek Fu explores how global conflicts were localized and intertwined with myriad local historical experiences and cultural formation.
Comedy Show – Naomi Takes Columbia
Columbia University (Miller Theatre) 2960 Broadway, New York, NYNaomi Watanabe is a world-renowned Japanese comedian, actress, model, and inclusive fashion designer. Affectionately known as "The Japanese Beyoncé," Naomi has captivated audiences around the world with her viral performances and hilarious celebrity impressions.
2024 New York Public Library World Literature Festival
The New York Public Library's World Literature Festival shines a spotlight on books, writers, artists, and thinkers from around the globe and reflects some of the many languages spoken in our city's diverse communities. Join the Library to discover free events and programs, book recommendations, resources, and more for all ages, in a range of ... Read more
Cartographies of Racial Patriarchy: A Decolonial Approach to Gender and Its Implications for Clinical Practice
Daniel José Gaztambide, assistant professor of psychology at Queens College and director of the Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology, will share some of the research his lab has been conducting at the intersection of decolonial feminism, cross-cultural anthropology, and the psychology of race/gender prototypicality. Talk will take place via Zoom. Part of the Clinical ... Read more
Project Rebuild Small Business Forum
Baruch College - Newman Conference Center 151 East 25th St, 7th Floor, 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
2024 AAPI Voices in Higher Education Symposium at SMU
Southern Methodist University 6404 Airline Road, Dallas, TXThis annual symposium explores issues, concerns, and research findings pertinent to Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders in higher education through multidisciplinary lenses. Our goal is to create a better understanding of issues affecting the AAPI community on college campuses as well as promote inclusion, empowerment, and solidarity among AAPI and allies. This year’s theme is ... Read more
US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYChina Institute in America, in partnership with The Chinese Financial Association (TCFA), is proud to host a forthcoming event focused on "US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality." This gathering comes at a time when the US-China relationship has seen positive developments, yet the realms of trade, security, and technology remain at the forefront of their diplomatic ... Read more
The Geopolitics of Green Colonialism
Rudin Forum 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYThe time for denial is over. Across the Global North, the question of how we should respond to the climate crisis has been answered: with a shift to renewables, electric cars, carbon trading, and hydrogen. Green New Deals across Europe and North America promise to reduce emissions while creating new jobs. But beneath the sustainability ... Read more
An Evening with George Takei & BD Wong
NYC Peter Jay Sharp Theater 416 W 42nd St floor 4, New York, NY, United StatesEmbark on an extraordinary evening with the esteemed actor, activist, and New York Times bestselling author, George Takei! Immerse yourself in a captivating moderated Q&A session where Takei delves into his illustrious career, spanning from Star Trek to Broadway, and culminating with the unveiling of his debut picture book, My Lost Freedom. In conversation with ... Read more
RESBAK! ARTS & RESISTANCE AGAINST THE DRUG KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NYThis exhibition and showcase coincides with CCNY’s Third 2024 Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Conference, April 17-19, 2024, which aims to explore the contested legacy of human rights in increasingly uncertain times. RESBAK (RESpond and Break the Silence Against the Killings) is an interdisciplinary alliance of artists, media practitioners, and cultural workers. The primary goal ... Read more
2024 Queens World Film Festival
Museum of the Moving Image 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NYQueens World has screened over 1,800 films representing 92 nations, including 281 films from filmmakers located in Queens. Queens world has produced over 600 screening events serving over 80,000 audiences with exciting films and engaging talk backs designed to connect film lovers and filmmakers. Discount Code: Use code QWFriends/Family at checkout for $5 off
Discovery and Appearance Ticket Reform: Five Years In
New York’s groundbreaking criminal legal reforms made changes to more than just bail. The legislation overhauled how evidence is shared between prosecutors and defenders—known as discovery—and standardized when and how police should issue “desk appearance tickets,” which allow people to return to court on their own in lieu of pre-arraignment detention. Panelists will shed light ... Read more
Racially Profiled for Being a Scientist: A Discussion of the US DOJ’s China Initiative
NYU (Pless Hall, Lobby) 82 Washington Square East, 1st Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a discussion of the China Initiative, a Trump-era - but potentially revived - effort described by panelist Gisela Perez Kusakawa as "inciting widespread fear of racial profiling for Asian Americans across the country." Other panelists include Daniel Tam-Claiborne, author and Executive Director of The Serica Initiative, and Frank Wu, President of Queens ... Read more
NYC Council Songkran Celebration 2024
City Hall Council Chambers City Hall, New York, NYCelebrate the Thai new year festival with members of the New York City Council. Open to the public.
Japanese American Incarceration During World War II
After President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, over 100,000 Japanese Americans and residents of Japanese descent were detained in incarceration camps during World War II. Discover the stories and perspectives of those who were incarcerated and how their experiences in the camps impacted their lives afterward. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour
Korea: A New History of North and South
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a book talk with authors Professor Victor Cha and Professor Ramon Pacheco Pardo, who discuss their new book, Korea: A New History of South and North with policy director Jonathan Corrado. The Korea Society is proud to be a stop on the famous pink book tour! This important new work of history ... Read more
India’s Economy: Miracle or Debacle for Human Development?
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NYRoosevelt House Human Rights Program, in collaboration with Scroll, are pleased to present a facilitated discussion with Indian-American Economist, Ashoka Mody, and Hunter College Professor of Economics, Karna Basu, as they discuss Mody's book India is Broken. Karna Basu is an Associate Professor of Economics at Hunter College & The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a Faculty Associate at the Roosevelt ... Read more
Reclaiming the Spotlight: The Life and Legacy of Anna May Wong
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a captivating evening dedicated to the legendary Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first Asian American star, whose luminous journey shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations. This event brings together three distinguished authors, Graham Russell Gao Hodges, Yunte Huang, and Katie Gee Salisbury, ... Read more
Corky Lee’s Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for the New York launch of Corky Lee's Asian America, a seminal work that traces Lee’s decades-long quest for photographic justice with David Henry Hwang, Mae Ngai, Akemi Kochiyama, and Hua Hsu. Moderated by Chris Kwok.
WHITE WAVE Dance Studio Showing
New York Center for Creativity & Dance 287 East 10th Street, New York, NYCaptivating performances by world-class WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company, presenting the artistic culmination of 36 years of Ms. Kim’s choreographic exploration. This informal studio showing include "WORK in PROGRESS" will sample about 45 minutes of Young Soon Kim’s broad repertoire! Multi-cultural dancers include Mark Willis, James Johnson, Ellie Swainhart, Lacey Baroch, SeoHee Choi, ... Read more
Film – Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story (New York Theatrical Premiere)
DCTV 87 Lafayette St, New York, NYFor 50 years, Chinese American photographer Corky Lee tirelessly documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. His work takes on new urgency with ... Read more
Dismantling and Combating Hate Conference 2024
Queens College (Student Union Ballroom) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Student Union Ballroom, 4th Floor, Flushing, NYCUNY educates and employs approximately 265,000 New Yorkers of which at least 85% identify as being part of a minority group. The 2024 Dismantling and Combating Hate Conference will provide discussion about, and tools for, a holistic approach to building a sense of belonging and value among every member of the community at CUNY--from hiring ... Read more
2024 Committee of 100 Annual Conference
New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NYEach year, Committee of 100 hosts an annual Conference & Gala to bring together those with unique and insightful perspectives on the state of Chinese Americans and the future of U.S.-China relations. Committee of 100 is proud to be hosting its 2024 Annual Conference & Gala and celebrating its 35th anniversary in New York City ... Read more
Valiente Bangla: Bangladeshi Migrants Mobilize for Immigrants Rights in Spain
Bangladeshi migration to Spain is resurging due to declining economic opportunities and political instabilities in Bangladesh. While a long standing community began to form in the 1980s, due to Spain’s liberal immigration laws, the community size ebbed and flowed as migrants moved to other parts of Europe. But as immigration laws have become restrictive in ... Read more
Writers’ Cafe with Bushra Rehman
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NYStop by for lunch and tea with Bushra Rehman, author of Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion, Corona, and co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism. Bushra will speak of what inspires her as a queer Asian-American writer, as well as her writing process and techniques. Mingle with others as Bushra ... Read more
Food Justice and Urban Change in a Historic Chinese Neighborhood
NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY53 Washington Square South (KJCC), Room 701 Food justice includes the right to food that is culturally appropriate. That right is challenged in immigrant neighborhoods where the participants and spaces of food production, distribution, and consumption are contested. Manhattan’s Chinatown is a prime example of a neighborhood where food is central to its commerce, cultural ... Read more
Coreyah: Psychedelic Korean Folk
Queens College (Lefrak Hall) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYHailing from South Korea, Coreyah is a mesmerizing psychedelic Korean folk music group. With six talented members, they skillfully blend Korean traditional instruments, captivating vocals, guitar, and percussion to create their unique sound. Since their debut in 2010, Coreyah has been at the forefront of a musical revolution, fusing contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while ... Read more
Songkran Community Resource Fair
Woodside Avenue (Little Thailand Way) Woodside Avenue (btwn 75th to 78th Street), Woodside, NYJoin Little Thailand community in celebrating Songkran (Thai New Year) and Earth Day with free resources, Thai food and cultural performances!
Chef Martin Yan Special Book Signing: “The Best of Yan Can Cook”
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYJoin us and meet renowned Chef and TV personality, Chef Martin Yan at China Institute in America for a special in-person signing event celebrating the publication of his latest cookbook, “The Best of Yan Can Cook”. This wonderful cookbook features, among many others, ten favorite recipes from four decades of the “Yan Can Cook” television ... Read more
Tour 1: Shared Spaces by Phillip Poon
Pearl River 452 Broadway, New York, NYWhat role do four spaces have in shaping culture in Chinatown? Through a guided tour of an iconic Asian department store, an activist architecture gallery, a community library, and the mall where “Chinatown meets high fashion,” participants will gain an understanding of what role these spaces play in shaping Chinatown. The tour will feature talks ... Read more
Screening and Conversation with Dr. Ming Wang: Sight
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYThe film Sight, starring Greg Kinnear, is based on Dr. Ming Wang's autobiography, From Darkness to Sight, chronicling his journey from childhood in Hangzhou, China, where the dream of becoming a physician was delayed by the challenges of the Cultural Revolution. The film screening will be succeeded by a discussion between Dr. Ming Wang and ... Read more
LYCHEE MARTINI: AN ASIAN FEMALE COMEDY SHOW
Silk Road Cafe Chinatown 30 Mott Street, New York, NYYou’re invited to “Lychee Martini,” an all-inclusive stand-up comedy show centering the voices of Asian women in comedy. April 20 lineup: Kyle Marian (Banana Ketchup) Ricky Sim (NY Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe) Zubi Ahmed (Ramy S3, Kutti Gang) Hosted by Lee Lan and Andrea Wang Discover the range of Asian comedic talent in NYC + ... Read more
Film – Zero Waste (Virtual Screening & Director’s Talk)
Zero Waste is a timely documentary film that explores the current recycling efforts in South Korea through the personal stories of six changemakers. These individuals are advocates for a circular economy who fight against the ongoing plastic waste pollution crisis in the country which has been aggravated by the recent global pandemic. To better understand ... Read more
Dalit History is Poster History
Join Shrujana N. Shridhar, a Mumbai-based artist and illustrator, and Christina Dhanuja, the co-founder of Dalit History Month, for a presentation on the literary and political movements led by the Dalit Panthers. This conversation will delve into the Dalit Panther Archive’s digitized treasures—posters, magazines, and revolutionary poetry—and their transformative impact on Marathi literature.
Engaging with Southeast Asia: The Ambassadors’ Perspective
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY2023 marked a significant year for U.S. diplomacy in Southeast Asia as the United States signed comprehensive strategic partnerships with both Vietnam and Indonesia, advanced negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), and established the first U.S.–ASEAN center in Washington, DC. While Southeast Asia serves as a key driver of economic growth in ... Read more
Film Comment Live: Tribute to Navroze Contractor
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYFrom the early ’70s onwards, Indian cinematographer Navroze Contractor—who passed away last year at age 80—blazed a trail of radical image-making. Trained in fine arts, photography, and cinematography, Contractor wielded the camera as a weapon and a paintbrush, capturing both the thrills and the throes of popular uprisings in films that defined political documentary in ... Read more
An Evening with Ayoung Kim
The Museum of Modern Art 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY, United StatesAyoung Kim joins us to present a selection of her speculative fiction–inspired shorts, including the US premiere of Delivery Dancer’s Sphere (2023), for which she was the first Korean artist to receive the Prix Ars Electronica. While Kim’s practice draws on legacies of cyberfeminism and video game design, her videos, installations, and performances are equally ... Read more