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SUMMARY:Nikkei Asia webinar - 'Decoding Sanae Takaichi: Japan's first female PM and the road ahead'
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made a huge splash since coming to office nearly six months ago. Her popularity propelled her ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a two-thirds majority for the first time in its seven-decade history\, and she’s taken the global stage by storm with her energetic diplomacy. \nNow she is facing the first major test of her time in office as the war in the Middle East roils markets and the nation’s economy. The conflict is also posing questions about Japan’s security capabilities. Will she be able to weather this crisis and set out her vision for the future of Japan in these uncertain times? \nTune into ‘Decoding Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s first female PM and the road ahead’ for exclusive insights into these questions and more from Nikkei’s news editor\, veteran political journalist Naoya Yoshino.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/nikkei-asia-webinar-decoding-sanae-takaichi-japans-first-female-pm-and-the-road-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
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SUMMARY:Angela Reyes 'From Conyo to Rizal: Elite Emanation and Inversion'
DESCRIPTION:This talk explores how people imagine a twenty-first-century social persona as emanating from a nineteenth-century individual person. The persona in question is the Philippine “conyo\,” regarded as spoiled\, empty-headed\, rich kids who speak a distinct style of “Taglish” (Tagalog-English). The person in question is José Rizal\, one of the most celebrated Filipino historical figures. Drawing on ethnographic and media data\, I trace how Rizal is regarded as “the original conyo\,” as its first author or animator. Examining how this type-token interdiscursive link between persona and person plays on the inversion of a chronotopic frame\, I consider what conceptualizing elite historical continuity accomplishes socially and economically. I argue that citing Rizal creates a channel to move value.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/angela-reyes-from-conyo-to-rizal-elite-emanation-and-inversion/
LOCATION:Columbia University – 457\, 4th Floor Schermerhorn\, 1200 Amsterdam Ave\, Schermerhorn Extension\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
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SUMMARY:Extravagant Camp: The Queer Abjection of Asian America
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eng will discuss his newly released book\,  Extravagant Camp: The Queer Abjection of Asian America.He will also be joined in conversation by current CRAASH member and Hunter College student\, Alvi Chowdhury. An audience Q&A and book signing to follow. \nWhat happens when we take the predominantly tragic and heroic narratives of Asian American historical violence and recast them in a queerer\, more irreverent light? Eng contemplates this question by amplifying multiple valences of the term “camp\,” addressing both the camps as biopolitical sites of confinement and the campy as an aesthetic mode of queer expressiveness. The book talk spotlights how campy performances that imaginatively restage canonical scenes of camps throughout Asian American history: Chinese railroad labor\, Japanese American incarceration\, Vietnam War refugee resettlement\, and counterinsurgency camps across US imperial entanglements in the Philippines.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/extravagant-camp-the-queer-abjection-of-asian-america/
LOCATION:Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College\, 47-49 East 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260410T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T195001Z
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SUMMARY:Mona Tewari in conversation with Chelsea Abdullah for BURN THE SEA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the release of BURN THE SEA by Mona Tewari\, as she is joined in conversation with Chelsea Abdullah. \n** We kindly ask attendees to please avoid wearing scented products (such as perfumes or colognes) as they can trigger Mona’s chronic illness. **
URL:https://aaari.info/event/mona-tewari-in-conversation-with-chelsea-abdullah-for-burn-the-sea/
LOCATION:667 Washington Ave\, 667 Washington Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260410T195330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T195330Z
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SUMMARY:Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias. \nLearn more about our ticket prices here: https://bit.ly/RFTicketInfo \nIn 2020\, following the murder of George Floyd\, many organizations and institutions realized the need to incorporate racial equity into their practices. However well-intentioned\, many face challenges implementing racial equity across their organizations as too often\, their plans and decisions are made without sufficient attention to racism\, participation from people of color staff and communities\, and deliberate attention to the opportunities to advance equity. \nThe Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) training provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias. Through the use of Race Forward’s Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool (“RED Tool”)\, participants will engage and be guided through building an organization-wide racial equity decision-making practice and culture that centers Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx\, Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander staff and communities.. \nParticipants are asked to attend with other colleagues from their organization to practice working on an actual “choice point” from their real work. A choice point is a specific decision (e.g. program planning\, hiring\, budgeting\, event planning\, service delivery\, grant-making\, etc.)–generally a routine aspect of your core work–where applying a racial equity framework could change actions and outcomes. \nAudience: This training is intended for a general audience from different types of organizations and institutions\, particularly the non-profit sector\, public agencies\, philanthropic organizations\, educational institutions\, labor\, businesses\, and social justice groups.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/decision-making-for-racial-equity-dre-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260316T134914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T134914Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Refuge at Bryn Mawr: The Exiled Mathematician Emmy Noether
DESCRIPTION:On November 7\, 1933\, Emmy Noether\, the most eminent woman mathematician in Europe\, arrived in New York after she was dismissed from the University of Göttingen. Dr. Qinna Shen\, Associate Professor of German at Bryn Mawr College and author of A Refugee Scholar from Nazi Germany: Emmy Noether and Bryn Mawr College (2019)\, will reconstruct the story of how Noether found refuge in the U.S. and share ongoing efforts made by mathematicians and physicists to honor her.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/finding-refuge-at-bryn-mawr-the-exiled-mathematician-emmy-noether/
LOCATION:Kupferberg Holocaust Center – Quensborough Community College/CUNY\, 222-05 56th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11364
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260416T163603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T163603Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Gaps in Care: Policy\, Equity\, and Access
DESCRIPTION: \nThis Minority Health Month\, join members of the NCAPA Health committee to share how we are responding to the needs of our communities at this time as it relates to reproductive health\, health equity\, gender affirming care\, misinformation\, affordability\, and recovery efforts. Speakers will also share federal policy updates and public opinion data. Attendees will develop a further understanding of the current health landscape and learn more on how to stay informed and engaged.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/bridging-gaps-in-care-policy-equity-and-access/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
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CREATED:20260409T170946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T170946Z
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SUMMARY:America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with Mark Christopher\, author of the new book: America’s Taiwan Dilemma: Allies’ Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado\, Cristopher unpacks the findings from his rigorous open-source analysis of how America’s key allies—South Korea\, Japan\, and Australia—would respond to US intervention or inaction in a Taiwan conflict. If Beijing attempts to forcibly annex Taiwan\, Washington’s decisions will have far-reaching consequences for its credibility in East Asia and beyond. Yet\, the long-term implications of these choices on America’s alliances and global standing remain largely unexamined—until now. Based on over 100 interviews with leading experts from South Korea\, Japan\, Australia\, Taiwan\, and the United States\, this book provides unparalleled insight into how America’s allies view the stakes in a Taiwan contingency. It captures\, in their own words\, their perspectives—sometimes contradictory but consistently pragmatic—as they grapple with their reliance on the United States as a distant security guarantor and their unease with an increasingly assertive China nearby.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/americas-taiwan-dilemma-allies-reactions-and-the-stakes-for-us-reputation/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260422T182032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T182032Z
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SUMMARY:Neha Dixit: Media\, Power\, and Democracy in South Asia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Neha Dixit on “Media\, Power\, and Democracy in South Asia.” Hosted by the Gallatin Human Rights Initiative\, co-sponsored by the Global and Joint Program Studies\, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. April 23\, 5 PM\, Room 527\, Gallatin School.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/neha-dixit-media-power-and-democracy-in-south-asia/
LOCATION:Room 527\, Gallatin School\, 1 Washington Place\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260406T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T233441Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI New York: Stories From Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn’s Asian American community.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aapi-new-york-stories-from-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Technical High School\, 29 Fort Greene Place\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260414T214818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T214942Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking to the President's Taste: Asian Chefs in White House History
DESCRIPTION:Join MoFAD for a special evening with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang in celebration of their award-winning book\, Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History: Cooking to the President’s Taste. Chefs cooking for the president — in the White House kitchen\, for state dinners\, on presidential yachts\, and at Camp David — help define American cuisine on a national scale. Asian Heritage chefs with roots in China\, Japan\, the Philippines\, South Korea\, and Thailand have been cooking for presidents for over a century and continue to do so today. \nLearn more about these chefs from Adrian Miller and their recipes\, Asian and American\, from Deborah Chang at this important conversation moderated by Ernabel Demillo from CUNY-TV.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/cooking-to-the-presidents-taste-asian-chefs-in-white-house-history/
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:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260410T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T195552Z
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SUMMARY:SCREENING: Don’t Be Long Little Bird & LA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Paul and Eslanda Robeson Cinema at The People’s Forum\, created in the spirit of their love of art\, film\, and revolution. \nDon’t Be Long\, Little Bird (2025\, 23m) follows a story of the daughter of a displaced Palestinian family\, who accidentally finds herself time traveling to 1930s Palestine\, where she spends a few days with her great-grandmother when she was her age. \n  \nLA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement (2025\, 56m) Following the Watts Uprising\, UCLA’s School of Theater\, Film and Television enacted affirmative action policies to increase enrollment of students of color in its film program — a group historically underrepresented in the student population. The “ethno-communications” initiative to recruit students from Black\, Asian\, Chicano and Native American communities became a movement known as “LA Rebellion.”
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-dont-be-long-little-bird-la-rebellion-a-cinematic-movement/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260415T175030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175030Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Highlighting Immigration Stories
DESCRIPTION:New York City\, a city founded by immigrants\, has been shaped and enriched by generations of newcomers across the five boroughs. Each story of immigration is deeply personal and unique; at the same time\, many immigrants share core experiences of settling in a new place. Finding community\, speaking a second language\, navigating institutions and paperwork\, staying connected to culture—these experiences shape the lives of countless people who call the city home. \nThis event brings together authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio\, Grace M. Cho\, and Ruben Reyes Jr. in conversation with author and journalist Maria Hinojosa to explore modern stories of immigration. They’ll discuss the connections between their work\, navigating the world of publishing\, and how immigrant stories can speak to our moment.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/beyond-borders-highlighting-immigration-stories/
LOCATION:53rd Street Library\, 18 W 53rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260422T195052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T195052Z
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SUMMARY:K-Dialogue: New Technology and AI Development In Korea Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve your Korean speaking skills? In this workshop\, we will read articles from Korean newspapers about AI and new technology development in Korea\, and discuss various questions related to the topic. The workshop will be conducted using both English and Korean\, but discussions will mainly take place in Korean. It is designed to be engaging and will provide plenty of opportunities to practice speaking in Korean. Intermediate-level Korean proficiency or above is recommended. This workshop is open to ages 16+. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/k-dialogue-new-technology-and-ai-development-in-korea-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260416T163312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T163312Z
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SUMMARY:New York City Air Quality and Health Summit (NYC AQHS)
DESCRIPTION:The New York City Air Quality and Health Summit will bring together academics\, clinicians\, policymakers\, and community stakeholders to explore the health impacts of air pollution. The program includes a plenary address by Dr. Wolfram Schlenker of the Harvard Kennedy School\, as well as presentations by leading environmental economists\, policymakers\, and clinicians. It is organized by Fordham faculty (Dr. David Rosenkranz and Dr. Marc Conte) and the head of research at Lincoln Hospital (Dr. Vidya Menon)\, and sponsored by the Bronx Research Institute for Community Solutions at Fordham. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/new-york-city-air-quality-and-health-summit-nyc-aqhs/
LOCATION:Fordham University\, 150 West 62nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260406T225041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T225145Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Objects: Modes of Conveyance & the Making of Global Asias
DESCRIPTION:The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Pennsylvania State University’s Global Asias Initiative are pleased to present “Moving Objects: Modes of Conveyance & the Making of Global Asias\,” a one-day symposium at NYU and a Convergence feature for a special issue of the journal Verge: Studies in Global Asias. “Moving Objects” examines  the varied modes of conveyance and the material infrastructures that facilitate the movements of people\, cultural objects\, and materials\, by which Global Asias come into existence.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moving-objects-modes-of-conveyance-the-making-of-global-asias/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square – NYU\, 20 Cooper Square\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260415T174925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174925Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Mei ZhenCai: 梅振才先生訪談
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Mei Zhen Cai is a local author\, educator\, and member of the Chinese Cultural Art Association. He will be joining us at Chatham Square LIbrary to discuss his work and writing process. \nThis program will be conducted in Cantonese.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a-conversation-with-mei-zhencai-%e6%a2%85%e6%8c%af%e6%89%8d%e5%85%88%e7%94%9f%e8%a8%aa%e8%ab%87/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T161500
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260327T210420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210420Z
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SUMMARY:Holi Dance & Music Celebration: Festival of Colors
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Holi with ullas (joy)\, sahbhaajan (sharing) & prem (love) at our dance concert as we invite you to experience India’s rich folk-dance legacy with live musical accompaniment. Abha B. Roy and Srijan Dance Company perform lively dances from Bengal\, Jammu-Kashmir\, Tamil Nadu\, Rajasthan and Gujarat\, Uttar Pradesh. Featuring the renowned classical Hindustani vocalist\, Sanjukta Sen alongside Tapan Modak on tabla and Mirashi Gulam on harmonium. Delicious Indian food\, drinks and more for sale by Chef Nupur Arora and Queens Curry Kitchen. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/holi-dance-music-celebration-festival-of-colors/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260416T170201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170201Z
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SUMMARY:Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome spring to Long Island with the blooming of sakura (cherry blossoms)\, the sounds of taiko drums\, and a wondrous array of Japanese cultural exhibits at the Wang Center! The Wang Center will provide many exciting activities\, including koto plays\, Japanese traditional dances\, martial arts demonstrations\, bonsai workshops\, calligraphy workshops\, ikebana flower arrangement\, tea workshops\, manga drawing\, origami paper folding\, and cosplay (costumed role-play of a Japanese manga character) for all ages. Join us in your favorite manga character costume!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/sakura-matsuri-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Charles B. Wang Center – Stony Brook University\, 100 Nicolls Rd\, Stony Brook\, NY\, 11794\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260416T170541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170541Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Balikbayan: A Revenant History of the Filipino Homeland with Dr. Adrian De Leon
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to go back home\, especially when “home” is shaped by conquest\, labor\, and longing? This question has animated the experiences of global migrants displaced by imperialism\, capital\, and the nation-states that have sought to manage their movements for their own political and economic benefit. Through vivid storytelling\, Adrian De Leon traces how Filipinos\, both at home and overseas\, have both shaped the societies they’ve settled in and transformed the very idea of the Philippines itself. \nBy following the emergence of the Filipino return migrant (balikbayan)\, De Leon explores how statecraft in the Philippines—from the late Spanish period through the post-1946 independent state—attempted to co-opt value from migrant communities. Balikbayan shows how diasporic labor and transpacific political imaginations were central to the development of a modern Philippine nation-state\, through enabling the continued conquest of the islands’ frontiers\, and sustaining the economic recovery of a nation indebted by native elites and overseas empires. In turn\, these lands were reframed by the state as the birthright of overseas Filipinos who yearned to connect with their roots. \nCompiled through deep and thoughtful research in community archives\, the itinerant histories brought to life in Balikbayan coalesce around a new cultural-economic form that has come to define contemporary nationhood: the homeland.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-talk-balikbayan-a-revenant-history-of-the-filipino-homeland-with-dr-adrian-de-leon/
LOCATION:NYU Espacio de Culturas\, 53 Washington Square S\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260313T174644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174644Z
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SUMMARY:Book Event: The Blue House I Loved with Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate The Blue House I Loved with authors Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin — read-aloud\, Q&A\, and light refreshments! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening celebrating a beautiful new children’s book — and a true Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship collaboration. \nThe Blue House I Loved is written by award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang (2003 Fellow) and illustrated by artist and architect Jen Shin (2018 Fellow). Together\, they’ve created a lyrical\, luminous story about a Hmong family’s first home in America—a blue duplex in St. Paul\, Minnesota that is too small\, imperfect\, and utterly beloved. It’s a book about memory\, belonging\, and the homes that live on in our hearts long after they’re gone. \nKalia and Jen will read the book aloud\, with illustrations displayed on screen\, and then open the floor for questions from you and your little ones. \nCome for the reading\, stay for the conversation\, and leave with a book your family will return to again and again.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-event-the-blue-house-i-loved-with-kao-kalia-yang-jen-shin/
LOCATION:south of Bryant Park\, South of Bryan Park\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T134500
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260417T195001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T195001Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Vow from Hiroshima
DESCRIPTION:The Vow from Hiroshima is a documentary profiling Setsuko Thurlow\, a survivor of the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing and a longtime nuclear disarmament advocate. The film follows Thurlow’s friendship with Mitchie Takeuchi\, a second-generation survivor and New York City–based filmmaker. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer Mitchie Takeuchi.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/film-screening-the-vow-from-hiroshima/
LOCATION:LaGuardia Community College\, 31-10 Thomson Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260410T200055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T200055Z
UID:63788-1777377600-1777401000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Power Building for Racial Equity (PRE) Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers practical strategies and insights for confronting power dynamics to advance racial justice in organizations. \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on the role of power when addressing systemic racism and advancing racial justice. Systemic racism is a system of power–hierarchical\, coercive\, and oppressive power–based on race. Racial justice\, to be achieved and sustained\, also requires power–inclusive\, collective\, and liberatory power. As we do the work of racial justice\, power plays a critical role and needs to be explicitly examined and deliberately transformed. When power is ignored\, unjust patterns of power can be unintentionally replicated. This workshop provides an opportunity for reflection\, sharing tips and tools\, and exploring ways to transform power in your racial justice work\, whether internal-facing (within your organization) and/or external-facing (with your community or the broader society). \nRacial and social justice activists\, organizers\, and educators are seeking more frameworks and tools for deepening their work.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/power-building-for-racial-equity-pre-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260414T215335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T215335Z
UID:63871-1777388400-1777393800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:HCAP Mental Health Event - Building Self Confidence
DESCRIPTION:What do you do to stay positive? To think positive thoughts about yourself and all that you’re doing right now? It’s normal to struggle with self confidence\, especially when we are in new or challenging situations. We may experience doubt or put ourselves down. Join us for a workshop where we practice self compassion and positive self talk in order to build up our self confidence and take care of ourselves. \nThis program is open to Hunter College and BMCC students of all identities and backgrounds.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/hcap-mental-health-event-building-self-confidence/
LOCATION:Hunter College\, 695 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260410T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T200332Z
UID:63790-1777395600-1777401000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Learning and Unlearning Asian American Representation in Film: The Intersection of Pop Culture and Policy
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the history of Asian American representation in visual media\, with a focus on film. Participants will examine how policies and laws have shaped—and been reflected in—film through recurring archetypes\, tropes\, and narratives. Together\, we will trace the intersection of policy and popular culture\, analyzing how these representations have evolved over time and how they continue to influence public perception and understanding of Asian American communities. \nFacilitator: Kathryn LeBlanc\, TAAS Fellow \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/learning-and-unlearning-asian-american-representation-in-film-the-intersection-of-pop-culture-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260417T195225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T195225Z
UID:63969-1777398300-1777404600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:What Hibakusha Can Tell Us
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with atomic bomb survivors visiting New York as part of United Nations nonproliferation meetings. Hibakusha is the Japanese term used for survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. Speakers will share personal experiences and reflections on peace and humanity. Student representatives will moderate the discussion.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/what-hibakusha-can-tell-us/
LOCATION:LaGuardia Community College\, 31-10 Thomson Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260415T175247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175247Z
UID:63891-1777401000-1777404600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The Unwritten Word: Voices\, Verses\, and the Living Archive of Oral History
DESCRIPTION:History is often found between the lines of textbooks—breathed\, sung\, and passed down through the generations. While traditional archives rely on the permanence of ink and paper\, our most vital cultural truths often exist in the spaces where memory meets oral traditions. The Unwritten Word invites you to explore the idea of oral history as a form of literature\, a realm where the folklore\, poetry\, and cultural lineage converge to keep our communities’ stories alive. \n  \nThis program brings together a group of experts and artists to discuss the art and importance of the spoken record. Historian Mark D. Naison\, poet and sound artist LaTasha Diggs\, writer and curator J. Faye Yuan\, come together in a conversation moderated by oral historian Bridget Bartolini\, to celebrate the power of the spoken word to reshape our understanding of the past and safeguard the legacies of our shared future.  From the stoops of Harlem to the steps of the library\, we examine how the act of listening allows us to recover stories that might otherwise be lost to time.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-unwritten-word-voices-verses-and-the-living-archive-of-oral-history/
LOCATION:Countee Cullen Library\, 104 West 136th St\, New York\, NY\, 10030
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260407T142203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142222Z
UID:63592-1777420800-1778198399@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The Grandmaster: Tony Leung
DESCRIPTION:Marking his first return to FLC in more than 25 years\, this career-spanning retrospective gives audiences the chance to rediscover\, on the big screen\, why the world continues to fall for Tony Leung time and time again.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-grandmaster-tony-leung/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater\, 165 W. 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260331T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190438Z
UID:63539-1777464000-1777469400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Sonic Histories: Living Room Stories Workshop with Chinatown Records
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together music and oral history\, Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan (aka yiuyiu 瑶瑶) gathers us for an intimate living room listening through the Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 archive of over 30 record collections inherited from her family and neighbors. We’ll explore the ways that stories can live all around us and how you can tune in through song to get started remembering your own sonic histories with your loved ones. \nNo prior experience or skills required\, and all Queens College students are welcome! \nMaterials will be provided for this workshop\, and snacks too!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/sonic-histories-living-room-stories-workshop-with-chinatown-records/
LOCATION:Queens College (James Muyskens Conference Room)\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092627
CREATED:20260417T202311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T202311Z
UID:63981-1777464000-1777471200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Common Ground: Exploring Names\, Roots\, and Identity in AAPI Poetry Community
DESCRIPTION:This Conference and Workshop is for Students\, Faculty and Staff \n\nStudents and the Creative Writing Club are invited to listen to local poet Jed Munson recite poetry on the AAPI experience. Students will also participate in an interactive creative writing activity following the reading. Lumpia and bao will be served. \n\nThis event is sponsored by Asian American Faculty and Staff Association\, The Office for Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging\, English Department Creative Writing Club
URL:https://aaari.info/event/common-ground-exploring-names-roots-and-identity-in-aapi-poetry-community/
LOCATION:Queensborough Community College(Humanities Building\, Room H-230)\, 222-05 56th Ave\, Bayside\, New York\, NY\, 11364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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