A4 September Town Hall: Comedy

Bric Media 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

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

2024 APAICS Technology Summit

Mark your calendars for the upcoming APAICS Technology Summit, taking place on September 25-26! Don't miss out on hearing from elected officials, industry leaders, and community partners as they discuss topics such as digital equity, representation in digital spaces, and more!

Unveiling The Findings: State of Chinese Americans Survey 2024

Chinese Americans constitute about 5.5 million people and are the largest share of the Asian American population. Despite this fast-growing electorate, Chinese Americans have faced a surge in racism in everyday life, been historically underrepresented in politics and policy, and the specific policy preferences and political behaviors of those same Chinese Americans are unknown. So ... Read more

Eliza Griswold and Hahrie Han with Andrea Elliott: Reckoning with Race in the Church

NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Not all evangelical churches fit the stereotypes. In their latest books, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Eliza Griswold and the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute, Hahrie Han, bear witness to two churches who break the mold. In Circle of Hope, Griswold chronicles the ravaging and ultimately destructive results to a group of progressive-leaning Philadelphia evangelicals ... Read more

Professional Development Workshop: 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. Participants will enhance their knowledge of these graphic novels and discover how they ... Read more

2024 White House Initiative AA and NHPI Policy Summit

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC

On behalf of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), please join us in the nation’s capital on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for our AA and NHPI Policy Summit. This day-long, in-person event will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s leadership, accomplishments, and continued commitment to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity ... Read more

Career Paths in Insurance for College Students

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

Representatives from Seneca Insurance Company, the Hartford Insurance Company, and director of the Columbia University Master’s in Insurance Management program, will discuss careers in the insurance industry and how they are not only an intricate part of everyday life, but also an exciting and rewarding career path for CUNY students.

Climate Change and Global Governance: A Conversation with Ban Ki-moon on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Please join us for a special session with the 8th United Nations Secretary General, the Honorable Ban Ki-moon, on how the United Nations Special Development Goals (SDGs) shape and can accelerate global climate action. As a respected leader at the forefront of the most urgent global questions—how to make life sustainable for all—Mr. Ban will ... Read more

$45

Hawaiian History Month: Queen Liliuokalani Webinar

In honor of Hawaiian History Month, join us to learn more about Queen Lili'uokalani (1891-1893), the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. This workshop will focus on the Queen's legacy leading up to and following the U.S. overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. A musician, writer, and social justice activist, Queen Lili'uokalani ... Read more

Asian American BookCon Dance Party at Hana House

345 Adams Street 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join us for the first annual Asian American BookCon, an official Bookend event part of the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festival, hosted by the Asian American Book Club and AAWW, that will feature dozens of publishers, authors, artists, booksellers, organizations, and vendors to celebrate the diversity of Asian American literature.

$20 – $40

China Institute in America CrazyLaugh Comedy

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

CrazyLaugh A dynamic oversea Chinese culture content production platform. At CrazyLaugh, our mission is to inspire a shift in perspective, transforming life’s twists and stress into moments of humor and laughter. We believe every challenge is a setup for a punchline, and we’re dedicated to empowering everyone find theirs. Together, we’re not just facing life’s ... Read more

$31.72