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SUMMARY:2026 APAICS Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:On March 25th\, the 2026 APAICS Health Summit will air virtually. The APAICS Health Summit brings together frontline workers\, community and corporate leaders\, subject matter experts\, and elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions on issues that affect our communities and the nation at-large. The Summit will explore topics such as representation in healthcare and research\, and healthcare accessibility for our community. \n\n\nAttendees will: \n\nHear from state and federal elected officials to stay informed on legislative priorities and policy shifts\nGain insights from subject-matter experts and community advocates on top issues like access and affordability\nDeepen their awareness of critical health issues impacting our country and communities
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-apaics-health-summit/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
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SUMMARY:Trey Trahan: Bridging Cultures\, Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Featuring acclaimed architect Trey Trahan In-Person. \nNew Orleans-based architecture firm Trahan Architects is known for their rooted approach to architecture—expressing the unique cultural\, historical and ecological characteristics of the places they build. During frequent visits to Japan\, Founder & CEO Trey Trahan\, FAIA\, has developed a passion and deep reverence for Japanese art and culture. Throughout his visits\, he’s also discovered the numerous parallels between the shared ecologies of his native state of Louisiana and Japan that have permeated his firm’s approach to architecture. He and his firm have been celebrated for their depth of research\, dedication to craft\, sensitivity to the landscape and innovative material applications—all heavily influenced by Japanese traditions.  \nWhen he was invited to interview for the design of the U.S.A. Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka\, it was a dream come true. Having amassed a large collection of Japanese artifacts and artwork and developed many personal friendships over the years\, his enthusiasm and connections won his firm the commission. Throughout the Expo’s six-month tenure\, the U.S.A. Pavilion was consistently one of the most popular—drawing average crowds of 10\,000 people per day and welcoming the world to experience the wonders of the United States of America through the narrative aesthetic lens of its host country.  \nTonight\, Trey will guide us through how his relationship with Japanese sensibilities—embracing chance\, focusing on materiality and exercising a quiet restraint—helped guide his firm’s design for the U.S.A. Pavilion and continues to resonate in their work.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/trey-trahan-bridging-cultures-building-community/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:Mass Surveillance and the ICE Crackdown: What the AAPI Community Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Masked\, heavily armed federal agents are roaming through American neighborhoods aggressively targeting anyone they feel does not belong\, often using race and ethnicity as a factor to determine who is selected for arrest\, detention\, and deportation. News reports indicate that Immigration agents are using advanced technological tools and electronic surveillance authorities to create and exploit vast intelligence databases to further the Trump administration’s mass deportation policy.  Adding urgency to these concerns\, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — one of the government’s most powerful surveillance tools — is set to expire on April 20\, 2026\, and the outcome of its reauthorization will have profound implications for the civil liberties of all Americans.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/03-24-webinar-mass-surveillance-and-the-ice-crackdown-what-the-aapi-community-needs-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260318T162856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T191200Z
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SUMMARY:Korea in Transition: Late 19th-Century Art in the Peabody Essex Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:Peabody Essex Museum’s Korean art collection\, comprising nearly 2\,000 works\, offers a distinctive lens on late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Korea—a period marked by reform\, global encounter\, and artistic transition. Anchored by objects from the first Korean diplomatic delegation to the United States in 1883 and Korea’s participation in the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition\, the collection reveals how late Joseon art responded to shifting political realities\, foreign contact\, and emerging modern sensibilities. Initiated under Director Edward Sylvester Morse and enriched through donations by early travelers between Korea and the United States\, including the new PEM Korean gallery’s namesake Yu Kil-Chun\, the collection tells intertwined stories of continuity and transition.  \nJiyeon Kim\, Curator of Korean Art and Culture at PEM\, will explore how the late 19th-century Joseon adapted courtly traditions and responded to new popular demands\, while also considering the global interactions and human connections forged across the ocean at a pivotal moment in Korean history.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/korea-in-transition-late-19th-century-art-in-the-peabody-essex-museum-collection-in-person/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260316T154017Z
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SUMMARY:A4 March Town Hall: Culinary Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Town Hall focused on food\, a cultural connector across AAPI communities\, and one of our most popular Town Hall topics to date. Folks in the culinary arts are invited to share their projects\, resources\, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community\, as well as make new connections. \nFeatured presenters include Lisa Cheng Smith\, founder of Yun Hai\, an importer and distributor of artisanal Taiwanese foods and products\, who will speak about bringing food from the diaspora to NYC. We’ll also hear from Rala Ziadeh and Yumna Madi\, the team behind Lammeh\, a Syrian catering and cultural events company that organizes food experiences centered on Arab cultures and storytelling. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. \nThe potluck will include small bites from our food sponsors Golden Diner and Happy Tuna and beer from Finback Brewery. Stay tuned for a special giveaway from Yun Hai Shop.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a4-march-town-hall-culinary-arts/
LOCATION:Museum of Food and Drink\, 62 Bayard Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260317T184647Z
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SUMMARY:DATA2GO.NYC: A Data Tool to Understand Well-Being and Need in NYC
DESCRIPTION:How can we use publicly available data to understand well-being\, need\, and resource gaps in NYC? In this interactive session\, Alex Powers\, Kate Harvey\, and Tara Shawa from Measure of America will demonstrate DATA2GO.NYC\, a free\, easy-to-use online mapping and data tool. This platform aggregates over 400 indicators from federal\, state\, and NYC sources\, allowing users to explore neighborhood-level insights on everything from health and housing to digital equity. Participants will see firsthand how to use change-over-time views and demographic breakdowns to drive informed decision-making and advocacy in their communities. \nThis event is designed for anyone interested in leveraging data for social impact. The session will begin with an introduction and overview of the tool’s capabilities\, followed by an engaging “Data Bingo” competition. This interactive activity provides hands-on experience\, allowing participants to explore the tool in small groups and practice extracting relevant insights in real-time. Whether you are a data novice or a seasoned data deckhand\, you will leave with an enhanced ability to set sail on the vast sea of NYC data and better understand the well-being of New Yorkers.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/data2go-nyc-a-data-tool-to-understand-well-being-and-need-in-nyc/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260303T210828Z
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SUMMARY:Pedagogies of Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Amy Wan (Special Assistant to the Provost on Writing and Professor of English) \nHow can we use our writing assignments to help students prepare for their future classes and careers?   \nJoin us to learn about developing career-oriented and disciplinary writing assignments. Hear from colleagues across campus about assignments they’ve developed with these kinds of future writing expectations in mind. We’ll talk about a range of types of writing we ask students to do\, as well as have time to develop or revise writing assignments.  
URL:https://aaari.info/event/pedagogies-of-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Queens College – Library (President’s Conference Room)\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd - QNS01 - RO525\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260320T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T190747Z
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SUMMARY:We Do Not Work Alone: Kawai Kanjirō and Ceramics in Modern Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Asia Week New York 2026\, the Japanese Art Society of America invites you to join JASA Members for the 2026 Annual Meeting and a special lecture presented by Meghen Jones\, Professor of Art History\, Alfred University. \nThis talk explores how Kawai Kanjirō (1890–1966) and fellow Kyoto ceramic artists navigated the legacy of Kyō-yaki (Kyoto ware) amid the upheavals of mid-twentieth-century Japan\, variously adapting and challenging its refined\, colorful\, literary and painterly conventions through communal practices\, engagement with nature\, and poetic reflections on craft and spirit. Attendees may view Japan Society Gallery’s spring 2026 exhibition\, Kawai Kanjirō: House to House\, before or after the lecture. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/we-do-not-work-alone-kawai-kanjiro-and-ceramics-in-modern-kyoto/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260223T211855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211922Z
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SUMMARY:Siyan Wang: Mother Warriors (Artist Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Siyan Wong’s paintings depict immigrant Chinese women working in garment factories\, restaurants\, homecare\, and street vendors. Inspired by the immigrant dreams of a better life and the reality of survival in a dehumanizing economy\, Wong notes that her paintings\, “make the lives of Chinese women\, and the working poor\, visible while directing the viewers’ gaze to their body and soul as they toil.” A self-taught artist\, Wong’s outsider painting style\, replete with decorative patterning\, shallow pictorial space and panning compositions\, offer a closely observed\, non-filtered\, cinematic view of the unrelenting struggles\, yet earnest fortitude of her subjects. \nIn collaboration with New York Artists Equity (NYAE)\, Siyan also presents two simultaneous exhibits exploring the immigrant experience: \n“Familiar Stranger” featuring artworks by Luisa Henao\, Ying Hung\, Sharon Cheuk Wun Lee\, Elim Mak\, and Mary Ting. \n“Immigration in America” featuring artworks by NYC high school students \nExhibition Dates: 3/12/26 – 4/11/26\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 12th\, 6 – 8pm\nArtist Talk: Saturday March 21st\, 3 – 5pm
URL:https://aaari.info/event/siyan-wang-mother-warriors-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Equity Gallery\, 245 Broome Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260311T181656Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Dr. Richard A. Pegg – Unpacking the Chinese Blue Maps: Heaven and Earth in the Early 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:Presented during Asia Week New York\, MOCA invites you to an insightful presentation by Dr. Richard A. Pegg\, Director and Curator of Asian Art at the MacLean Collection and curator of MOCA’s special exhibition Heaven & Earth: The Blue Maps of China (on view through March 29\, 2026). The presentation will be followed by a guided Q&A in the gallery. \nIn the early decades of the nineteenth century\, China stood at a moment of profound transition\, negotiating its geopolitical position as both an ancient civilization and an emerging modern nation-state. It was during this period that two remarkable series of large-format maps—one terrestrial and one celestial—were printed in the city of Suzhou. These maps articulate Chinese conceptions of the relationship between earthly and cosmic space and offer rare insight into how scholars and artists understood and represented the world around them. \nServing as the closing program of Heaven & Earth\, this talk explores the artistic\, historical\, and cultural significance of the blue maps\, situating them within the broader global history of mapmaking. Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience this special exhibition before it closes on Sunday\, March 29!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moca-talks-with-dr-richard-a-pegg-unpacking-the-chinese-blue-maps-heaven-and-earth-in-the-early-19th-century/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260312T191439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191439Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Headlines: The Human Story of Americans in China  An Official Book Launch and Conversation with Author William Brown
DESCRIPTION:Behind the headlines and geopolitics lies a rarely heard story\, the lives of ordinary Americans who became part of China’s history. \nFor decades\, Professor William Brown traveled more than 200\,000 kilometers across China and the United States to uncover letters\, photographs\, and memories of Americans who lived in China across generations — teachers\, doctors\, diplomats\, pilots\, and families whose ties endured long after they returned home. Their experiences reveal friendships and shared struggles that shaped mutual understanding far more deeply than official policy ever could. \nThese Americans helped establish early hospitals and schools\, advanced education for women and students with disabilities\, opposed the opium trade\, and supported China’s sovereignty during an era of imperial competition. During World War II\, the American volunteer pilots known as the Flying Tigers fought alongside Chinese forces against Japan\, a legacy still commemorated in China today. \nThrough vivid journeys across deserts\, villages\, and modern cities\, the book shows history as lived experience: people meeting\, learning\, and sometimes staying for a lifetime. \nThis year marks the 100th anniversary of China Institute\, founded to promote U.S.–China exchange through education and human connection. We invite you to join this conversation with the author\, hear these remarkable stories firsthand\, and explore how personal encounters continue to shape understanding between the two nations today.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/beyond-headlines-the-human-story-of-americans-in-china-an-official-book-launch-and-conversation-with-author-william-brown/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260306T201814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201814Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Ran Hwang
DESCRIPTION:In her solo exhibition\, Ran Hwang presents large-scale installations that are both intricate and poetic\, delicate yet dramatic\, as they explore the cyclical patterns of life and the fleeting nature of beauty.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/artist-talk-ran-hwang/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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CREATED:20260220T163016Z
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SUMMARY:Hiroaki Umeda: assimilating and Moving State 1
DESCRIPTION:Hiroaki Umeda’s choreography and eye for digital design have been celebrated throughout Europe\, Asia\, South America and the U.S. Critically acclaimed for his almost impossibly fluid movement style bordering on street dance – subtle\, radical\, and provocative – his dance pieces frequently synthesize ultramodern video\, dramatic lighting and crackling soundscapes as interlocking components interacting with moving bodies on stage. Now\, this slick avant-garde mastermind returns to Japan Society with a double bill of his latest cutting-edge projects from Tokyo. Moving State 1\, performed by four protege female dancers from Umeda’s Somatic Field Project who have fully absorbed his sleek\, oiled movements and assimilating\, Umeda’s signature solo performance\, operate within a dance aesthetic where refined physicality merges with cyberart.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/hiroaki-umeda-assimilating-and-moving-state-1/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260311T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183600Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East
DESCRIPTION:Called “One of the leading figures in North America’s burgeoning Asian music scene. A global musical alchemist and cultural agent provocateur” by Songlines (UK)\, Sunny Jain is a composer\, drummer\, dhol player and thought leader. \nSunny Jain’s Wild Wild East\, encompasses a myriad facets of Jain’s identity and sonically paints the journey of his own family’s immigration story. He sources musical inspiration from the scores of Bollywood classics\, Punjabi folk traditions\, jazz improvisation\, and rollicking psychedelic styles. His 5 piece band (drums\, vocals\, sax\, guitar\, bass) delivered a fiery NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2024 and followed it up with an electric live KEXP session in 2025. They toured North America appearing at the iconic Monterey Jazz Festival\, Calgary Jazz Festival\, Victoria Jazz Festival\, The Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center\, National Museum of Asian Art\, and the historic Bryant Park in NYC. In 2022\, the band made a milestone tour to Pakistan headlining Music Mela in Islamabad\, the Lahore Jazz Festival and performing with master Sufi dhol drummers Nasir Sain Wajdani and Sain Tanveer. Just months prior to that\, Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East performed on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the renowned Smithsonian Folklife Festival. \nWhile growing up with a deep cultural connection to his South Asian heritage\, Sunny Jain also fell in love with jazz music and prog rock. His eclectic musical upbringing has brought him to perform with percussion legends Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain and Planet Drum\, to pop icons Ed Sheeran\, David Byrne\, Jon Batiste and Italian Pop Star Jovanotti\, to many jazz luminaries. He has been at the zeitgeist of America’s South Asian sounds for the past 2 decades. He founded and plays dhol in the pioneering Brooklyn band\, Red Baraat\, and has drummed with some of the top South Asian artists out there (Ali Sethi\, Ganavya\, Arooj Aftab\, Vijay Iyer\, DJ Rekha\, Heems\, Karsh Kale and Junoon). He was the music producer for Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding Musical\, and premiered his first theatrical show\, Love Force\, in 2026 as part of the Under The Radar Festival. \nSunny Jain – drumset\, dhol\nBen Parag – vocals\nAlison Shearer – alto saxophone\, flute\nShubh Saran – guitar\nAlmog Sharvit – bass
URL:https://aaari.info/event/music-sunny-jains-wild-wild-east/
LOCATION:The Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260313T172822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T172822Z
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SUMMARY:Passing\, Performance\, and the Price of Fame
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to be seen and what must be hidden to survive? In Chapal Rani\, Sandip Roy resurrects the life of Chapal Bhaduri\, the last great female impersonator of Bengali jatra theatre\, whose art blurred gender and performance even as the world around him narrowed. In Love\, Queenie\, Mayukh Sen reclaims the story of Merle Oberon\, the first South Asian actor nominated for an Academy Award\, and who passed as white to ascend in Golden Age Hollywood. In conversation with WNYC Senior Reporter Arun Venugopal\, Roy and Sen explore the costs of visibility\, the politics of racial and gender performance\, and the fragile line between reinvention and erasure.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/passing-performance-and-the-price-of-fame/
LOCATION:The Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260220T162925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T162925Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Signing: Spent Bullets with Author Terao Tetsuya
DESCRIPTION:We push through one trial after another in pursuit of so-called success in a foreign land. But is all that effort worth it? How are expectations of masculinity tested in the lives of contemporary Taiwanese immigrants? How does queer identity complicate the choice to build a life abroad or to return home? Join author Terao Tetsuya and translator Kevin Wang as they draw on their experiences to discuss the themes of Spent Bullets\, unpacking the promise and heartache of Taiwanese tech workers abroad. Further\, Spent Bullets is a celebrated\, award-winning book with “Japan” itself being an important theme\, and the main character better understands themself because of their exploration of Japanese culture. Join us for a talk on meaningful topics raised by the book including immigration\, queer identity\, Taiwan\, and Japan. Moderated by editor Alexa Frank. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-talk-and-signing-spent-bullets-with-author-terao-tetsuya/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260318T230613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T230613Z
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SUMMARY:March 2026 AANHPI Community DNA Forum
DESCRIPTION:NCAPA will discuss federal policy updates\, including updates on Iran and domestic impacts\, voting rights\, appropriations\, a housing bill\, and student loan changes. AAPI Data will share the work of Dr. Jacob Wong-Campbell\, who is working on new ways of understanding multiracial populations. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/march-2026-aanhpi-community-dna-forum/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260313T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T175454Z
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SUMMARY:AAUC Town Hall: In Challenging Times\, Our Voices Matter
DESCRIPTION:Many Asian Americans are feeling the weight of today’s global conflicts\, especially with the war in Iran. The news is painful and the uncertainty is real\, leaving us searching for clarity and a sense of grounding. \nAt moments like this\, it becomes even more important to remember who we are as a community and the role we have played and continue to play in shaping America’s values\, resilience\, and moral leadership. \nThat is why we invite you to join us and reflect on Asian American contributions to the United States as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary. \nThis is not a distraction from current events. It is a reminder that our communities have: \n– Strengthened America’s culture\, democracy\, and civic life \n– We have helped guide the nation through past crises\n– Served honorably in our nation’s defense \nDuring the town hall\, Jack Hanna and Ted Fong will talk about people who are currently involved in shaping the country’s response to today’s challenges. We’ll show how Asian Americans have always been part of America’s renewal\, especially in moments of turmoil. We invite you to join the conversation. Your voice matters.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aauc-town-hall-in-challenging-times-our-voices-matter/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T092500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260220T163858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T163858Z
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SUMMARY:International Dialogue Exploring Comparative Education in the US and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:This session aims to explore ways in understanding cultures and education systems in the United States and Southeast Asia\, i.e. Cambodia through open and cross-country dialogue and communication. \nSpeakers\nFaculty of Education\, Royal University of Phnom Penh Faculty \nStudents with Human Geography\nBuffalo State University Students & Faculty
URL:https://aaari.info/event/international-dialogue-exploring-comparative-education-in-the-us-and-southeast-asia/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260306T203507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203507Z
UID:63152-1773878400-1774051199@aaari.info
SUMMARY:2026 Korea on Screen: KOCCA Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Korea on Screen is a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. In March\, we kick off the program with two extraordinary documentaries that explore the spiritual and cultural roots of Korea—from the “living goddesses” of the Jeju sea to the meditative philosophy of temple food.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-korea-on-screen-kocca-spotlight/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260306T202948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202948Z
UID:63148-1773853200-1773860400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Opening Reception | Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
DESCRIPTION:Japan Society invites you to the opening reception of our spring exhibition\, Kawai Kanjirō: House to House. Be among the first visitors to experience this landmark exhibition celebrating the life and work of folk potter\, artist\, and poet Kawai Kanjirō (1890–1966). This is Kawai’s first solo exhibition in the United States and the only time the collection has left Japan. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/opening-reception-kawai-kanjiro-house-to-house/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260312T174146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174146Z
UID:63283-1773853200-1773858600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Enduring Otherwise: Muslim Queer and Trans Worldmaking in Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Join NYSEAN for the book launch of Enduring Otherwise: Muslim Queer and Trans Worldmaking in Indonesia by Ferdiansyah Thajib\, Senior Lecturer in the Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures MA Program at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Rianne Subijanto\, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Baruch College-CUNY\, will moderate the discussion.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/enduring-otherwise-muslim-queer-and-trans-worldmaking-in-indonesia/
LOCATION:NYU Wagner – Lafayette Conference Room\, Floor 2\, 105 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260225T005952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T040008Z
UID:62995-1773849600-1773864000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:AAPI New York: Stories From The Bronx
DESCRIPTION:New York City teachers\, community members\, and youth are invited for an interactive day of storytelling\, community building\, and curriculum development on the localized history of Queens’ Asian American community.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aapi-new-york-stories-from-the-bronx/
LOCATION:Hostos Community College/CUNY\, 500 Grand Concourse\, Bronx\, NY\, 10451
CATEGORIES:AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260309T181130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T181130Z
UID:63229-1773849600-1773853200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:TEENS\, STRESS and NEURODEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into a live chat about Teens\, Stress and Mental Wellness during Brain Awareness Week! \n\n\n\n\nA dynamic conversation bridging neuroscience research and community advocacy through storytelling that translates science into accessible\, culturally grounded public learning through storytelling and culturally responsive education. \nOur featured guests include: \n\nDr. Tiffany Ho\, PhD – A neuroscientist at UCLA and researcher at The Candy Lab\, Dr. Ho studies how stress impacts adolescent neurodevelopment and mental health outcomes.\nDana Christian Lee – Executive Director of Tell My Story\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping parents prioritize and advocate for their children’s mental health.\nDuc Nguyen – Producer of the Forever Spring Impact Campaign\, an initiative fostering community-centered conversations\, breaking stigma\, and deepening understanding around mental health challenges.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of the Forever Spring Impact Campaign\, which seeks to illuminate persistent disparities in mental health services within Asian American communities—particularly among Southeast Asian populations—while advancing dialogue\, equity\, and healing.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/teens-stress-and-neurodevelopment/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T155000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260225T200430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T200444Z
UID:63007-1773824400-1773849000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:CUNY Women Lead Loudly: Voice\, Vision\, and Valor
DESCRIPTION:Faculty and staff are invited to “CUNY Women Lead Loudly —Voice\, Vision\, and Valor\,” a unique virtual experience featuring panels\, interactive breakout sessions and a fireside chat with CUNY presidents.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/cuny-women-lead-loudly-voice-vision-and-valor/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260313T171132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T172105Z
UID:63315-1773759600-1773763200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Equity Pulse: Is Your Citizenship at Stake?
DESCRIPTION: \nOn April 1\, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that could redefine what it means to be a U.S. citizen. It is a battle Chinese Americans have fought before. In 1898\, Wong Kim Ark sued for his right to reenter the United States after being denied because of his Chinese ancestry. His Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship as we know it. Now\, that precedent is under attack in Trump v. Barbara. Join attorneys Wendy Feng\, Arjun Shenoy\, Tony Wang\, and Jennifer Wu on Tuesday\, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT\, as they break down the legal arguments and discuss what this case could mean for AAPIs and civil rights. They were directly involved in the drafting of the two amicus briefs filed by the AAPI community in this case. Even if you’re a U.S. citizen today\, this case could affect generations to come. Hear from top legal experts\, ask questions\, and engage on a constitutional right that now hangs in the balance
URL:https://aaari.info/event/voices-of-aapi-communities-march-briefing-on-immigration-and-economy/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260223T220201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T220201Z
UID:62961-1773705600-1773964799@aaari.info
SUMMARY:2026 Hess Week with Scholar in Residence Russell M. Jeung
DESCRIPTION:Join Brooklyn College’s Ethyle R. Wolfe Institute for the Humanities for a week of public talks in honor of Professor Russell M. Jeung\, the 2025-26 Robert L. Hess Scholar-in-Residence. \nTuesday\, March 17\nWelcome Ceremony\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nThe Lives\, Rights\, and Civil Liberties of Asian Americans in an Age of Mass Deportation\n2:15 PM to 3:30 PM \nWednesday\, March 18\nBelief and Belonging: Faith Communities and Justice\n11:00 AM to 12:15 PM \nRecuperating Collective Stories: Writing Chinese American Memoirs\n2:15 PM to 3:30 PM \nStruggling\, Surviving\, Thriving: Asian American Mental Health\n3:40 PM to 4:55 PM \nThursday\, March 19\nAsian American Movements for Racial Justice: Resistance and Solidarity\n11:00 AM to 12:15 PM \nHess Week 2026 is co-sponsored by The Asian American and Diasporic Studies Minor Program and The Brooklyn College Asian American\, Native American\, Pacific Islander Serving Institute (BCAP).
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-hess-week-with-scholar-in-residence-russell-m-jeung/
LOCATION:Brooklyn College (Library\, Woody Tanger Auditorium)\, 2900 Bedford Ave\, Library\, Room 150\, Woody Tanger Auditorium\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11210
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260312T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T185907Z
UID:63298-1773662400-1773666000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Remembering 3/16 Prayer Walk
DESCRIPTION:On the fifth anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings\, we gather to celebrate our community’s strength and demand change.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/remembering-3-16-prayer-walk/
LOCATION:Greeley Square Park\, 32nd St and Broadway\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260309T181048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T181048Z
UID:63226-1773619200-1774223999@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Week - Stress\,Trauma and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Forever Spring Impact Campaign will host a Brain Awareness Workshop as part of the global Brain Awareness Week (March 16–22\, 2026)\, bringing together scientists\, educators\, and community advocates to explore how stress affects teen brain development and what families can do to support youth mental health. \nThe workshop is designed to make neuroscience accessible to the public by combining scientific insight with storytelling and culturally responsive education. As part of its educational outreach\, the Brain Awareness Workshop is partnering with Anaheim Union High School District’s Cambridge Virtual Academy to use the program as an educational module in classrooms\, helping students learn about brain health and stress during adolescence. \nThe event will take place virtually and is open to educators\, parents\, students\, health professionals\, and community members interested in youth mental health and brain development. \nThe workshop is produced by Right Here in My Pocket as part of the Forever Spring Impact Campaign\, a storytelling and public education initiative that uses film\, community dialogue\, and science-based information to address mental health disparities affecting Asian American communities. \nAbout the Forever Spring Impact Campaign \nThe Forever Spring Impact Campaign is a public education and storytelling initiative that highlights mental health disparities in Asian American communities\, particularly among Southeast Asian populations. Through film\, community conversations\, and partnerships with educators and scientists\, the campaign seeks to reduce stigma and expand culturally responsive mental health awareness. \nView videos online at https://www.youtube.com/@RightHereInMyPocket \n\nMonday\, March 16 — Echoes of the Past\nTuesday\, March 17 — Infancy Memory Architecture\nWednesday\, March 18 — The Teenage Brain\nThursday\, March 19 — From Trauma to Healing\n\nPartners: \n\nThe Center for Transition to Parenthood at Columbia University\nCognition\, Affect\, and Neurodevelopment in Youth Lab at UCLA\nAnaheim Union High School District- Cambridge Virtual Academy\nTell My Story\nParents Are Human \nHome for Refugees
URL:https://aaari.info/event/brain-awareness-week-stresstrauma-and-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111539
CREATED:20260311T183348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183348Z
UID:63271-1773511200-1773525600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Music: Rising South Asian Artists
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in person to celebrate the amazing talent of South Asian artists on the rise! This event is all about good vibes\, creativity\, and connecting with artists who are making waves. Don’t miss out on discovering fresh voices and unique styles that are shaping the future of music. It’s a fantastic chance to soak in some inspiration and support local talent. See you there! \n\nRhea Yadav\nTeddybear Band\nAnu Mysore\nPriya Roy
URL:https://aaari.info/event/music-rising-south-asian-artists/
LOCATION:Sugar Mouse\, 47 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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