• The Model Minority Trap: How ‘Positive’ Stereotypes Harm Asian Americans

    Non AAARI Events

    The model minority stereotype is often dismissed as a "compliment" but creates real harm for Chinese Americans and Asian Americans more broadly. New data from the 2025 State of Chinese Americans survey reveals Chinese Americans who regularly encounter these assumptions report significantly more psychological distress than those who face no discrimination at all. These seemingly ... Read more

  • Decolonizing Afghanistan: Countering Imperial Knowledge and Power

    CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
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    Join us for a reading and conversation featuring writers from this groundbreaking collection, Decolonizing Afghanistan: Countering Imperial Knowledge and Power (Duke University Press; edited by Wazhmah Osman and Robert D. Crews), which is the first comprehensive volume to explore the impact of empire on Afghanistan’s past and present. We will be joined by Zohra Saed, Moustafa ... Read more

  • Hostile Architecture vs. Democratic Design for the Future

    CUNY Graduate Center (Elebash Recital Hall) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
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    Many new buildings and public spaces in New York City have been criticized for being hostile to the public. In fact, “hostile architecture” is a term used by the media to describe an increasing feature in public spaces; for example, benches with multiple arms to deter sleeping and limit use by homeless people. How can ... Read more

  • The A List: Fifteen Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas

    The Asia Society Museum 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States
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    Join Asia Society and HBO for a special screening of The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas. A moving installment in "The List" documentary series created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, this film brings together a tableau of voices to explore the themes of representation, belonging, and what it means to be AAPI in ... Read more

  • Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
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    For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.

  • Korean American Institute Washington Policy Briefings

    1001 Connecticut Ave, NW, Second Fl Conference Room 1001 Connecticut Ave, NW, Second Fl Conference Room, Washington, DC
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    Join us to: Learn about the latest public policy debates and political dynamics in the nation's capital. Hear from experts and advocates about issues that impact the Korean American community. Meet political professionals who are helping to advance the interests of Korean Americans.

  • Lunch & Learn: The DeGrasse Family

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    Join Dr. Prithi Kanakamedala as she reconstructs the 19th-century lives of the DeGrasse family! 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 ... Read more

  • The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and The Making of Modern Seoul, 1961-1971

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    Join us for a discussion with Dr. Russell Burge, author of “The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and the Making of Modern Seoul.” In conversation with policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre, Burge delves into the hidden histories of South Korea’s rapid urban transformation during South Korea’s developmental period under Park Chung Hee. Drawing from a rich archive of ... Read more

  • The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and The Making of Modern Seoul, 1961-1971

    Non AAARI Events

    oin us for a discussion with Dr. Russell Burge, author of “The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and the Making of Modern Seoul.” In conversation with policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre, Burge delves into the hidden histories of South Korea’s rapid urban transformation during South Korea’s developmental period under Park Chung Hee. Drawing from a rich archive of ... Read more

  • Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training

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    Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training with Wendy Chin, Co-President of OCA-NJ Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is an evidence-based and evidence-informed course and is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the world. QPR-3 steps for anyone can learn to prevent ... Read more

  • Asian Americans & the Fight for Education: Featuring Author Marie Chan

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    In 1885, eight-year-old Mamie Tape was denied enrollment in a San Francisco public school solely because of her Chinese heritage — and her family fought back. This workshop centers the landmark case of Tape v. Hurley and the extraordinary Tape family, featuring special guest Marie Chan, author of Mamie Takes a Stand. Participants will explore ... Read more

  • Korean Through Korean Cuisine Workshop

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    No prior knowledge of Korean is required. This workshop explores Korean cuisine beyond the idea of a single, unified tradition, highlighting the diversity of hansik and introducing Key Korean culinary expressions! Participants will learn how history, rice cultivation, and social structures have shaped food culture, from royal court cuisine to everyday meals, while also being ... Read more