Sound for the Emerging Filmmaker
The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NYWhat are the questions you have about sound recording for film/digital? What are the basic things one should know, and basic gear one should get? What are other people using? Hear from sound recordists and see their gear! Admission: Free and open to the public! Limited seating, RSVP on Eventbrite. When: October 9th at 6 PM. We ... Read more
Teaching with APIDA Graphic Novels
Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will help educators gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of incorporating graphic novels into their classrooms, with a particular emphasis on APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) graphic novels.
La Piedra Angular: Julia Wong Kcomt and Transnational/Translational Poetry
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesJoin transnational Asian American artists and writers Fabiana Chiu, River 瑩瑩 Dandelion, Nilton Maa, and Jennifer Shyue for an evening of multilingual poetry celebrating Julia Wong Kcomt’s legacy and the transnational/translational life she forged in the world and on the page.
Film Screening & Conversation with the Director: The Taste of Rice Flower《米花之味》
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYWith unsparing realism, The Taste of Rice Flower portrays the relentless clash between tradition and modernity in China through the story of Ye Nan, a young Dai minority mother returning to her village from bustling Shanghai to rebuild her bond with her daughter. As elements of a coming-of-age tale emerge, the film delves into broader themes of ... Read more
Imagining Life in Honolulu Chinatown circa 1900
In The Oldtimers, his third collection of poetry, Wing Tek Lum imagines life in Honolulu Chinatown circa 1900, giving voice to the forgotten pioneer generation of sojourners and settlers, detailing the trials and temptations of this bachelor society living far from their homeland—their hard work, their diversions, their challenges, and, even amidst the notorious plague ... Read more
Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World: A Conversation with Claire Jean Kim
Join us for a virtual conversation on Kim’s groundbreaking book, the upcoming election, and Asian American racial positioning. Kim will be joined by Professor Mike Hoa Nguyen (NYU Steinhardt). This discussion is one of our marquee events on “Asian/Pacific/American Prospects,” with which we ask how A/P/A perspectives might provide compelling modes for confronting the many, proliferating crises ... Read more
Shrinking Spaces: Indigenous Peoples on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYFor many Indigenous peoples of Asia, the climate crisis is existential. Please join us for an expert panel to discuss these issues and more.
Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community
Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NYQueens Public Library is delighted to share an upcoming event happening at Flushing Library: Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community Speakers will share their personal stories, discuss the intersectionality of their identities, and explore the importance of activism in creating a more inclusive society.
What’s at Stake in November?
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NYThe Roosevelt House Public Policy Program, together with the Hunter College Department of Political Science, are pleased to present a panel discussion on the key policy issues shaping the historic 2024 Presidential Election—featuring expert analysis from Hunter faculty members. As Election Day nears, this event will provide an opportunity to learn from some of our ... Read more
Chinese “Colonialism,” Capital Accumulation, and the Belt and Road Initiative
Columbia University (Kent Hall, Room 403) 1180 Amsterdam Avenue, Kent Hall, Room 403, New York, NYGlobal capital accumulation involves international trade, a flow of profits, interest and rent from investments, and wealth owned by a country’s investors in other countries. With the increased role of China in the global economy, some American elites have come to view China as the US’s “one peer competitor” and a threat to its hegemony. ... Read more
Banchan: Caroline Choe in Conversation with Marja Vongerichten
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYBanchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. From the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe, Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes. From namul (fresh vegetables) to ... Read more
SAJA@30: Three Decades of South Asians Changing Media
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism 219 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NYConference and awards gala organized by the South Asian Journalists Association, with keynotes, workshops, panels, career guidance and more. Friday, Oct 11, reception at Aicon Contemporary Sat, Oct 12, conference at CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Sat, Oct 12, awards gala at Columbia Journalism School