During the shutdown of 2020, Edward Cheng roamed the streets of Chinatown with his camera. Businesses were closed. Work had dried up. There was nothing else to do. On these treks he ran into people he knew. He saw the same friends, acquaintances, and community members time and again. Eventually he asked to photograph them. ... Read more

Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will focus on the “untold story” of the Vietnamese Fishermen’s Association vs. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (1981). This workshop will feature guest speaker Dr. Thao L. Ha.

This workshop is designed to help educators deepen their understanding of Asian American identity through the lens of immigration history and its transgenerational impact on culture and identity. Participants will explore the historical context of Asian immigration to the United States, examine the diverse experiences of Asian American communities, and gain insights into how these ... Read more

Two cousins and their mothers confront changes generated by the past and the passing of time. In Los Angeles, one cousin faces her immigrant mother’s dementia while, in Tokyo, the other is challenged by her mother’s physical decline. Family history of the immigrant mother having married an African American and left Japan behind complicates all ... Read more

A trailblazer in promoting understanding between Asia and the rest of the world, anchor, entrepreneur, and author Yue-Sai Kan will discuss her memoir with Asia Society Trustee Lulu C. Wang.

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an insightful discussion with acclaimed food writer and cookbook author Patricia Tanumihardja, as she explores her latest culinary work, Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen. Co-authored with her mother, Juliana Evari Suparman, this cookbook presents a vibrant collection of 80 ... Read more

A4 and MoCADA present Bandung Community Conversation: Echo Chambers with Mohiba Ahmed, a dedicated community organizer at DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving). Ahmed brings extensive experience from grassroots feminist movements and student rights organizations in Pakistan and is a founding member of the Progressive Students’ Collective and Haqooq-e-Khalq Party Pakistan.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at China Institute in America for the entire family! Mid-autumn is one of the most celebrated holidays in China – a time for families to get together under the full moon and light up lanterns to symbolically illuminate the path to success for the rest of the year. Join us at ... Read more

A4 shines a light on AAPI comedy and all its stylings - from stand-up to improv to narrative. Writer and performer Negin Farsad will share her multifaceted journey into the field as a social justice comedian. We’ll also hear from comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Karen Chee on everything from stand-up to writing on Late Night ... Read more