Asian American / Asian Research Institute

311/911 on Adolescent Mental Health
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
311/911 on Adolescent Mental Health with Dr. Angela Kang.
Dr. Angela Kang will present “The 311 and 911 of Adolescent Mental Health.” This informative session will provide an overview of the foundations of adolescent mental health, including common emotional and behavioral challenges faced by teens today. Dr. Kang will also highlight key warning signs that may indicate more serious or emergent concerns, helping caregivers and community members better understand when and how to seek support. Attendees will gain practical insights, tools, and resources to respond effectively to both everyday (“311”) situations and urgent (“911”) mental health needs in adolescents.
Angela Kang is a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her PhD from Fordham University. She has over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Currently, she sees adults and couples in her private practice and specializes in working with Asian Americans struggling with acculturation, intergenerational family conflict, and cultural stressors. She previously served as a Program Director of the Montefiore School Health Program where she worked with children, adolescents, and families in a school-based clinic for over 10 years. She also serves as a mental health consultant and adjunct instructor for Fordham University and provides workshops for school staff and students in the NYC area.

Lunch & Learn: The Village Voice
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
On Tuesday, May 19th, discover how the Village Voice documented and influenced New York City’s cultural and political scene.

Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series – an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal Archives and Library and the history of New York City.
On Tuesday, May 19th, Tricia Romano, the author of The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper that Changed American Culture, will discuss the symbiotic relationship between New York City and the alternative weekly, the Village Voice, and how this relationship benefited both entities.
First issued in 1955, the Voice showcased the city as a hub for artists, poets, musicians, politicians, and activists, inspiring people to move here. The alt-weekly covered topics such as the environment, government corruption, housing, hip-hop, the avant-garde art scene, Off-Broadway, and the AIDS epidemic with gravitas, revolutionizing journalism.
Discover how the Village Voice became not just a local, but also a national and global influence, and how this highly acclaimed oral history came to be.

Like A Wave We Break: An Inspiring Fireside Chat with Jane Chen
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join us on May 19 for a powerful and intimate conversation with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, Jane chronicles the rise of Embrace Global—the company she co-founded that has helped save over one million babies. When the organization nearly collapsed after a decade, she was forced to confront how growing up amid domestic violence had shaped both her deep commitment to serving the most vulnerable—and the burnout and personal breakdown that followed.
Taking place during Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Heritage Month, the discussion will explore themes of mental health and cultural stigma often experienced within the AANHPI community, resilience, preventing burnout, and what it means to rebuild after breaking. We hope you’ll join us for an honest and meaningful dialogue rooted in reflection, healing, and collective strength.

The Illusion of Pastness: Hanbok on Screen
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY, 10017
Korean visual entertainment—including films, K-dramas, and K-pop music videos—is the result of highly sophisticated planning and production. These productions captivate a global audience by synthesizing music, narrative, and styling to deliver striking visual aesthetics and compelling emotional narratives. Costume is central to this production system, and it plays an instrumental role in the aesthetic appeal and popularity of the media. For luxury brands, K-drama serves as a powerful niche marketing platform, while traditional dress (hanbok) is pivotal to nation branding.
Dress historian Dr. Minjee Kim will offer fresh insights into Korean period costume as a visual and narrative language closely aligned with the development of plot and storyline. She will demonstrate how period costumes produce the “illusion of pastness” rather than the past itself, operating within a narrower range of sartorial possibilities, thereby negotiating historical accuracy, constructing stylized appearances, and translating dynamically into contemporary aesthetics.

Starting the Conversation: Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
This Chinese-language online workshop will help Chinese and Chinese American parents/caregivers recognize signs of teen stress, anxiety, and depression; learn how to start supportive conversations with adolescents; and understand how to follow up and seek support.
Featured Speaders：Wenhua Lu, PhD, Associated Medical Professor at the CUNY School of Medicine; Yuqing (Ivy) Zhang, Bilingual/bicultural therapist.

Teaching with APIDA Graphic Novels "Fighting to Belong"
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
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. Participants will enhance their knowledge of these graphic novels and discover how they can support a diverse range of learners. Educators will also receive access to an online copy of the newly released graphic novel Fighting to Belong vol.1 and its companion curriculum guide, which examines the history of APIDA communities in the United States. Through this workshop, educators will learn how to understand, teach, and integrate these resources into their curriculum to enrich their students’ learning experiences.

Segmented markets, chokepoints, and the limits of liberalisation: Rethinking the Philippine rice economy
2026-05-20 02:00 - 03:30 | NY
Despite being a nation of rice eaters, the Philippines’ smallholder rice economy remains structurally fragile. This talk asks why a country with a long history of rice crises continues to struggle to sustain domestic production, and advances two related claims.
First, importation has long served as the Philippine state’s principal instrument for managing rice crises, but this recurrent reliance has displaced rather than resolved the challenge of sustaining domestic production reform.
Second, this pattern cannot be understood by assuming a unified national rice market. The Philippine rice economy is better seen as a segmented field in which traders, millers, creditors, and other intermediaries control chokepoints that shape price formation, timing of sale, and the distribution of value. Dominant policy approaches have framed rice competitiveness too narrowly: they identify low yields, high production costs, and high gross marketing margins, but leave insufficient room for analysing the relations that systematically weaken farmers’ bargaining position in the market. Supporting rural well-being requires more than improved seeds or machines; it requires policy attention to mobility, bargaining power, reciprocity, and the social infrastructures of hanapbuhay.

ASCENT: Our Heritage, Our Power
2026-05-20 11:00 - 18:00 | Lincoln Cente, Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, New York, New York, 10023
ASCENT: Our Heritage, Our Power is a month away! We’re thrilled to be bringing back this summit dedicated to the AAPI leaders shaping our city for the third year in a row. We hope you can join us for an inspiring day, featuring AAPI trailblazers, an unforgettable lunch and cocktail hour, and the chance to connect with leaders across industries.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Doors Open 11 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM
Program Kick Off 12:30 PM

Hear from the people shaping culture, public policy, and media, including speakers from The New York Times, the NFL, Paper Magazine, the Obama White House National Economic Council, Bellevue Hospital, AAPI Lead, and more.

Voices of AAPI Communities: May Briefing on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Hate
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join APIAVote, AAPI Data, AAJA, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month, we’ll examine AAPI opinions on mental health, discrimination, and hate. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain data-driven insights into the diverse views within the AAPI community, shaping the landscape for 2026 and beyond. Reserve your spot today and please share with your network!

An AAPI Afternoon: Main Cultural Celebration
2026-05-20 14:15 - 17:00 | LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY
The main AAPI Heritage Month celebration will feature student performances showcasing diverse cultural traditions through dance and music. From 2:15–3 p.m. in the Little Theatre, performances will be presented by the Myanmar Students Club, Bangladesh Students Association, Nepali Student Association, and Chinese Students Club. The program will also recognize student contributors to LaGuardia’s Asian American Voices journal.
A moderated discussion with invited elected officials and activists (to be announced) moderated by Hsu Pyae Pyae Moe, SGA Executive Treasurer, and Kenny Lin, VP of Service for Phi Theta Kappa, will take place from 3–4 p.m. in the Little Theater, followed by a Q&A session.
A reception in the Skylight Area next to the Little Theater will follow from 4-5 p.m., featuring cuisines from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Local community organizations will host information tables, offering opportunities for engagement and resource sharing. Students (with valid ID) may enter raffles for $25 Amazon gift cards.

Chewing It Over: Writing & Cooking Towards an Asian-American Diaspora
2026-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Mulberry Street Library, 10 Jersey Street, New York, NY, 10012
Four celebrated culinary authors dig into writing about food and culture in the Asian diaspora at Mulberry Street Library.

Selected Shorts: Generation Gap with Wajahat Ali
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2535 Broadway, New York
Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and Asian American Writers’ Workshop join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction that considers the generational divide. Join us for funny and insightful stories about family, what is passed down, and what gets lost in translation and time. Hosted by Wajahat Ali, with readings by Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder) and more!
Take great stories by well-known and emerging writers, add captivating actors of stage and screen, and you have Selected Shorts—unforgettable nights of literature in performance.
Did you know that Selected Shorts is also recorded for national public radio? As an audience member, you will be part of what makes Selected Shorts broadcasts and podcasts so special. And you can listen to your favorite stories again on your local public radio station or on the Selected Shorts podcast. To find out more, visit SelectedShorts.org.
There will not be an intermission at this event. Actors subject to change. Casting and special guests will be announced on our website. Please check back for up-to-date information.
Group discounts are available for groups of fifteen people or more. Please contact the Box Office.
Recent Selected Shorts readers include Ellen Burstyn, Kate Walsh, Bebe Neuwirth, Claire Danes, Michael Shannon, Kyle Maclachlan, LeVar Burton, Jane Curtin, Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Nixon, Rainn Wilson, Holly Hunter, Hugh Dancy, Joan Allen, Josh Radnor, Tony Shalhoub, Maggie Gyllenhaal, BD Wong and more.

Dance - Here NOW So Long
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-23 | New York Live Arts, 219 West 19th Street, New York, NY, 10011
Here NOW So Long is utterly compelling multimedia dance theater work marked by remarkable versatility and choreographic virtuosity of Young Soon Kim. Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion through 12 vivid scenes, weaving together panoramic video imagery, a live performance of an original score of guitars and electronics, and the fluid, dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. The work extends and breaks the boundaries of contemporary dance with themes of love, longing, and inner conflict.
The production continues WHITE WAVE’s longstanding collaboration with a team of singularly innovative artists: an original score by Marco Cappelli, visuals by filmmaker Hao Bai, and dramaturgy by James Leverett, former Yale professor. Artistic Director Young Soon Kim creates a movement language that reveres tradition while embracing innovation, reaching into the inner landscapes of imagination, passion, and spirit to generate new expressions of contemporary dance.

Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live
2026-05-21 11:30 - 19:00 | Citi Headquarters, 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, 10013
The Korea Society is honored to announce the return of the 2026 Startup Scene annual forum, “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live.” This year, the annual forum brings together founders, investors, and technology leaders shaping the next chapter of applied artificial intelligence, examining how AI is transforming the way we live, work, create, and make decisions across sectors.
Featuring thematic panels on AI’s expanding role in human-machine interaction, creative economies, financial infrastructure, and everyday consumer and knowledge tools, “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live” will spotlight the US-Korea startup corridor and the builders turning emerging technologies into real-world impact.
This program is exclusively supported by Hanwha Life.
Visit our website for more information on panel speakers and agenda.

2026 Nonprofit Leadership Forum: From Insight to Action
2026-05-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the historic Fraunces Tavern for insightful discussions on the issues that matter most to nonprofit leaders. Enjoy lunch while gaining valuable industry insights, then stick around for a networking happy hour to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and celebrate being part of New York City’s vibrant nonprofit community.

Health Equity in Uncertain Times: A Fireside Chat with Maryland Secretary of Health Meena Seshamani
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum welcomes Meena Seshamani, Maryland Secretary of Health, for a timely fireside conversation with APIAHF President & CEO Juliet K. Choi.
Drawing from her leadership at both the federal and state levels, Secretary Seshamani will reflect on the evolving healthcare landscape and the challenges facing families and communities today — from healthcare affordability and Medicaid uncertainty to rebuilding confidence in public health and preventive care.
This discussion will highlight the vital role of community-based organizations and trusted messengers in advancing health access and protecting the wellbeing of underserved communities.

Film Screening: In Search of Bengali Harlem
2026-05-21 13:00 - 19:00 | LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY
In Search of Bengali Harlem follows filmmaker Alaudin Ullah on a journey from Harlem to Bangladesh as he uncovers his parents’ past and explores the history of South Asian and Muslim American communities in New York City. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Ullah, producer and co-director of the film. The 6 p.m. screening is free and open to the public.

The ‘Jin Chao’ effect: What one ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ character reveals about Asian American power and representation
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
In this Equity Pulse conversation, Georgia Lee (Committee of 100 member, filmmaker), Jeff Yang (author, cultural critic) and Phil Yu (content creator, editor) will explore how thoughtful advocacy strengthens community influence. They’ll examine what it means to shift from demanding visibility to claiming agency and how Asian Americans can lead these conversations with nuance intact.

AAPI Data/NCAPA - Monthly DNA Forum
2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
We have a timely and thought-provoking discussion planned for this month. NCAPA will share updates on major federal policy developments, including what the recent Louisiana v. Callais decision could mean for electoral access and representation.
We’re also excited to welcome Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, Senior Policy Director at National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. Fajer will discuss NAPAWF’s new report on abortion access and share important insights into how reproductive justice issues are affecting our communities.

Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation
2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Baruch College Mishkin Gallery, 135 East 22nd St, New York, New York, 10010
Please join the Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College for a panel discussion, Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation. Panelists include artist Zhen Guo, artist and Guerrilla Girls member Christina Schlesinger, artists and curators Susan Grabel and Lori Horowitz, art historian and curator Gail Levin, and moderator Maika Pollack, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Mishkin Gallery.
Presented alongside Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective (on view til June 12), the conversation asks a simple but difficult question: why are so many women artists recognized only after decades of being overlooked? Bringing together artists, curators, scholars, and activists from different generations, the evening will examine the relationship between feminism, visibility, artistic labor, and historical recognition.

MOCA x Tea Drunk – International Tea Day Celebration
2026-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
Curious about salt and ginger tea from the Tang Dynasty? Interested in sampling teas from across China’s tea-producing regions? Want to compare Chinese and Japanese teas side by side, or experience ultra high-end milk tea crafted from top terroir leaves?

In celebration of International Tea Day, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Tea Drunk invite you to an immersive tea tasting experience. A holiday for tea lovers around the world, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore teas from diverse regions and cultures, along with the many ways they are prepared and enjoyed.

Beyond the tastings, the United Nations designated May 21 as International Tea Day to promote sustainable production and consumption of tea and to raise awareness of its role in alleviating hunger and poverty worldwide. Join us in celebrating the rich traditions of tea and its many benefits. This event also offers a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts while discovering the cultural and wellness practices associated with tea drinking.

Korea On Screen: 'Break the Chain' & 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird'
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Korean Cultural Center NY, 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents this special double feature as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films, documentaries, short films, and independent productions, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York City.
This special evening pairs Lee Man-hee’s North American Premiere 4K Remaster of Break the Chain (1971) with Kim Jee-woon’s The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008)—a film that takes direct inspiration from its 1971 predecessor. Together, the two films trace the lineage of Korea’s Manchurian Western tradition, from its golden-era origins to its modern reinvention, offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness the dialogue between a classic and the contemporary masterpiece it inspired.

Heart on Fire, Brain on Ice: Philippine Nonfiction since 2000
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-31 | Museum of the Moving Image, 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY, 11106
Direct and political in their aims, these documentaries, features and shorts mostly unreleased and unseen in the United States, take a clear-eyed view of the Philippines’ most exploited—landless peasant farmers, urban poor displaced by development, generations of indigenous families affected by toxic waste left behind by U.S. military bases—as well as those among them who are agitated to resist. The filmmakers are often intimately if not directly affected by the repression they capture, and the films are made by and with activists who have integrated with the communities they follow on the ground. Occasionally surreal, sometimes absurd, these films maintain a firm grip on the visceral reality that binds their struggles together.

In Conversation | 江青訪談 (Chiang Ching)
2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Join the Library as we welcome author, actor, dancer, choreographer and director 江青 (Chiang Ching) for a special conversation in Mandarin. Chiang will talk about her two most recent books in the interview: The Trace, 1963-1970 (印記, 1963-1970) published in 2024, about her 7-year life in Taiwan and Turning Eighty (瞬間八十) published in March 2026, about her close friends in films, modern dance, poetry and science.
This program will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities
2026-05-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Asian American / Asian Research Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, 10036, United States
The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop in-person workshop and networking session on “Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities.”

Mapping AAPI New York: The Localized History Project Showcase
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Join the youth researchers of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s Localized History Project for a dynamic showcase of history, storytelling, and collectivity.

2026 NYC AAPI 5K Run Fundraiser
2026-05-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Pier 45, Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Get ready to kick off AAPI Heritage Month with an unforgettable event — the AAPI 5K Run! Lace up your sneakers, hit the streets, and join us in celebrating the vibrant Asian American & Pacific Islander community while supporting the incredible work of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), other impactful nonprofit organizations, and AAPI small businesses.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments
2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway, New York, NY, 10002
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations.

Shared Dialogue, Shared Space 2026 - Part 1
2026-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Barton Avenue, Murray Hill, Queens
Korea Art Forum (KAF) invites you to the first three of nine public participatory events of the 2026 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space (SDSS) program. SDSS is an ongoing series of outdoor participatory art events held at accessible community hubs in immigrant neighborhoods around New York City. SDSS offers residents and visitors the unique opportunity to engage directly with artists and work with them to develop projects that address issues of language, identity, migration, conflict, and cultural production – key issues that define the experience of New Yorkers. These works culminate in an indoor exhibition and public art installations across New York City.
All three events will take place on Barton Avenue, near Murray Hill Station, on Saturday, May 23, 30, and June 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m, and feature Kelly Han, Sohhee Oh, Lucia Warck-Meister, and Mashiyat Zaman. Korea Art Forum and guest curator Ninad Pandit selected these artists through a city-wide open call and artist interviews.

New York Chinese Cultural Center's AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration
2026-05-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
Join the New York Chinese Cultural Center and MOCA in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of dance and music, featuring performances by NYCCC’s resident company and guest artists.
