Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated ... Read more
Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized ... Read more
The full exhibition event program is now available with daily conversations, guided tours, documentary screening, and collective poetry reading: https://tinyurl.com/keywordsfullprogram We are unveiling a new exhibition on China's labor history: Keywords of Chinese labor, covering the period from 1993 to 2023. The exhibition sets out to capture the monumental transformation of the Chinese working class ... Read more
Join us for this Viewpoints program bringing together three iconic directors of world cinema: Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding), Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), and Deepa Mehta (Water), in a conversation moderated by Aroon Shivdasani. Three filmmakers of Punjabi background, this "Bhenji Brigade" has made significant contributions to film with their fierce creative visions, and represent a larger Indian ... Read more
We are delighted to welcome you to the book launch of Corky Lee's Asian America with a conversation with distinguished panelists: Chee Wang Ng (co-author and visual artist), Chris Kwok (Board Member, Asian American Federation) and Soniya Munshi (Urban Studies, Queens College). Amy Hsin (Sociology, Queens College) will moderate, and Queens College President Frank Wu ... Read more
In this talk, artist Huma Bhabha will discuss her Public Art Fund exhibition, Before The End, which is on view at Brooklyn Bridge Park until Spring 2025. Bhabha, renowned for her ability to reinvent the figure and explore its expressive potential, creates eccentric characters that captivate through their contradictions. Her innovative practice spans sculpture, drawings, ... Read more
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is pleased to announce its 14th Annual VOICES Conference on October 1-2, 2024, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. VOICES is an annual conference that gathers healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore and discuss health equity and health justice in eliminating disparities ... Read more
How can the U.S.-Korea Alliance rise to the challenge of an increasingly complex and fraught geopolitical environment? As competing strategic triangles solidify in Northeast Asia, what new challenges and opportunities will arise for the U.S.-Korea relationship and peace and security in the region? This conversation seeks to see through the cycle to identify underlying trends, ... Read more
With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the ... Read more
In 2014 Rupi Kaur self-published her first collection, milk and honey. Its honesty and rawness stunned readers, as did its ability to confront bitterness and pain with genuine sweetness. Ten years and millions of copies later, it is one of the best-selling poetry books of the 21st century, and Kaur is a worldwide phenomenon. This year ... Read more
This event will feature an interview with Jenny Yang, a Civil Rights Leader and Former Government Official; Former White House, Domestic Policy Council as a Deputy Assistant to the President for Racial Justice and Equity; and Former Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, followed by a Q&A session. Jenny Yang is a highly ... Read more
The National Theatre makes its triumphant arrival with bunraku theater in New York City for the first time in 32 years! Witness a stunning production of traditional Japanese puppet theater, with two quintessential climaxes from bunraku repertoire: Date Musume Koi no Higanoko (Oshichi, the Greengrocer’s Daughter) and Sonezaki Shinju (The Love Suicides at Sonezaki). Known ... Read more
In the heyday of silent films, Japanese émigré TORIACHI KONO, in pursuit of the American Dream, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin, but at the dawn of WWII is swept up in anti-Japanese hysteria and accused of espionage. This will be a sneak peak of Pan Asian Rep's Feb 2025 world premiere ... Read more
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an insightful discussion on the creation and evolution of Asian American magazines with the founders and editors behind some of the most influential publications: Melissa Hung of Hyphen, Lakán Angelo Ragaza of A. Magazine, Tommy Tam of YOLK, and Larry Tazuma of KoreAm and ... Read more
Witness the remarkable artistry of esteemed pianist and Van Cliburn competition laureate, Yekwon Sunwoo, as he makes his return to Flushing Town Hall, a hub of diverse creativity. This time, Sunwoo presents his insightful interpretation of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, revealing his profound connection with the composer's intricate and reflective work. The program also ... Read more
Nurse Unseen explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets.
Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth ... Read more
Key to Change offers you an opportunity to hear from experts, journalists from well-known outlets, and community leaders. Get exciting new data-based insights from AAF’s research. Hear from organizers working on the ground to meaningfully engage with the over 2.1 million Asian New Yorkers. And learn how all of us together can activate Asian voters ... Read more
Asia Society’s signature monthly happy hour is back! Join us at Leo Bar for Asia Society Museum's new exhibition, Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala. The night includes free museum admission and guided tours of the exhibition, drink specials, DJ, and opportunities to make new connections.
Prof. Manu Bhagavan will present his biography, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (Penguin, 2023), based on eight years of research and using material in five languages from seven countries and over forty archives.
Join MOCA and Make Us Visible (NY Chapter) for a virtual half-day dedicated to strengthening literacy instruction in your Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Humanities classrooms in culturally affirming ways. Throughout the day, educators will: Analyze a range of fiction and non-fiction texts that give voice to the manifold experiences of Chinese Americans, as well as old classics that ... Read more
As part of our Youth Program, Turning Point for Women and Families hosts an annual Summit addressing bullying, racism, and discrimination, as well as avenues of empowerment for youth to address these issues. This is a FREE summit open to youth of all backgrounds. Lunch will be served and MetroCards will be provided if needed.
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an insightful conversation between artist Ho Tam and Herb Tam, MOCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions. They will explore Tam’s self-published magazine Hotam, his journey in creating artist books, and his reflections on living in New York during the 1990s.
Join Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and NYSEAN for a book talk by Marites Dañguilan Vitug, editor-at-large for Rappler and co-founder of Newsbreak. Marites Vitug will discuss her recent book Unrequited Love: Duterte's China Embrace (Ateneo University Press, 2024) and recent Foreign Affairs article on Phillipine-China-US relations arguing that Manila needs to make strategically calibrated steps to push back against ... Read more
Join us with for a conversation with art historians Sohl Lee and Jung Joon Lee, moderated by Yasufumi Nakamori, on how South Korean art has developed since the 1980s with concurrent global and national historical events.
Join us for a conversation with Tania Israel, author of Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation, and media expert Deanna Lee. Dr. Israel's research and guidance will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and optimistic. Note: This program will take place ONLINE via Zoom. Participants will receive a Zoom link 24 hours ... Read more
Join Nonprofit VOTE, League of Women Voters, National Vote at Home Institute, and Guides.vote for access to essential tools and strategies for ballot education and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts. We will dive into the key ballot resources available for voters, such as nonpartisan voter guides, absentee and mail-in voting processes, and strategies to ... Read more
How is it going? How are you doing? We are one month into the Fall semester and midterms are coming up. As students, you have to balance many things – academics, friends, family, work, and more! Together, we’ll take time to reflect on how the semester is progressing, assess what your capacity is, and get ... Read more
Chinatown Arts Festival returns to the neighborhood for the seventh year this October! Opening October 9th, our annual series of cultural programming features traditional Chinese folk art alongside emerging Asian-American artists. Chinatown Arts Festival celebrates the cultural richness of Manhattan’s Chinatown through Chinese opera, puppetry, film, visual art and music.
Prof. Anru Lee will present on her book, "Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan." In 1973 twenty-five young women drowned in a ferry accident on their way to work in factories in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone. Their remains were recovered and interred collectively in what came to be called the Twenty-five ... Read more
Join NCAPA and the National Immigration Law Center to learn about the advocacy fight for language access, the opportunities for the AAPI community, and your protected rights going into this election season.
What are the questions you have about sound recording for film/digital? What are the basic things one should know, and basic gear one should get? What are other people using? Hear from sound recordists and see their gear! Admission: Free and open to the public! Limited seating, RSVP on Eventbrite. When: October 9th at 6 PM. We ... Read more
Join us for a virtual conversation on Kim’s groundbreaking book, the upcoming election, and Asian American racial positioning. Kim will be joined by Professor Mike Hoa Nguyen (NYU Steinhardt). This discussion is one of our marquee events on “Asian/Pacific/American Prospects,” with which we ask how A/P/A perspectives might provide compelling modes for confronting the many, proliferating crises ... Read more
Queens Public Library is delighted to share an upcoming event happening at Flushing Library: Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community Speakers will share their personal stories, discuss the intersectionality of their identities, and explore the importance of activism in creating a more inclusive society.
Conference and awards gala organized by the South Asian Journalists Association, with keynotes, workshops, panels, career guidance and more. Friday, Oct 11, reception at Aicon Contemporary Sat, Oct 12, conference at CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Sat, Oct 12, awards gala at Columbia Journalism School
The world of Kaizo Hayashi is one of cinematic reverie and enchantment, whose reverence for film history—transposing genre and stylistic conventions from benshi and silent era serials to jidaigeki and hardboiled noir—results in one of the most imaginative and inspiring filmographies of the post-studio era. Forever associated with the elusive search of the detective, Hayashi eludes homage and pastiche, ... Read more
We all have a story. An all mixed comedy show celebrating and highlighting comedians who self-identify as mixed (biracial or multiracial, multiethnic, or multicultural); featuring improv comedy and more by performers, teachers, and students from the Magnet Theater community and beyond✨
Join us as we come together in solidarity to honor survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This annual march serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and courage of those impacted by violence in our communities. Together, we can break the silence, elevate awareness, and advocate for a society free from violence.
Genus Pan developed from the 40-minute short, Hugaw (Dirt), that Diaz made for the 2018 anthology film Lakbayan (Journeys). Also contributing to the portmanteau, with its broad theme of Fiipino journeys, were two other internationally acclaimed directors Kidlat Tahimik and Brillante Mendoza. Diaz’s contribution tells the story of three gold miners on a homeward trek through the island of Hugaw ... Read more
Join authors Ery Shin (Spring On the Peninsula) and Christine Ma-Kellams (The Band) as they discuss their books and stories from the Korean diaspora. Part of Town Hall's "K-Town Hall Series." Each ticket includes a copy of Spring On the Peninsula and The Band.
Join Alina Das, Professor of Clinical Law at NYU, in conversation with Natasha Iskander, Director of the NYU Migration Network for an explainer on mass deportation and the 2024 US election.
AAPI voters have the potential to impact the outcomes in the 2024 election, but remain flattened and undercovered in mainstream media. AAPI-led community organizations and data equity initiatives offer powerful insights and new tools for understanding the needs of our diverse communities, including its most marginalized and under-engaged members. In this virtual forum, hosted by ... Read more
A conversation between cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan and President Michelle J. Anderson. The two will discuss social media and AI, and their role in the 2024 election cycle and the politics beyond. Reception to follow.
Join Amy Siadak, President and CEO of House of Marketing Research, for an exclusive webinar designed to help brands and marketing teams understand the Asian American consumer. In today’s competitive landscape, understanding diverse consumer segments is more crucial than ever. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to develop a robust market ... Read more
The event features an Artists’ Alley, showcasing ten emerging and established talents, and a Panel Discussion exploring intersectionality, diverse narratives, and the impact of cultural heritage in comics. Following the panel, a casual networking reception will provide opportunities for artists and attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and discover MOCA’s exhibitions.
Produced as a special 20th anniversary feature film, Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna was originally slated for U.S. release in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, the movie never made it to North American theaters. Now, however, as part of a special Digimon 25th Anniversary Celebration, Toei Animation and Japan Society are bringing Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna to the big ... Read more
While Chinese Americans have found success in the United States, they continue to face barriers and challenges rooted in the perpetual foreigner stereotype. In this workshop, participants will learn about the ways this stereotype has manifested in fields such as science and technology, civic engagement, and the arts. Participants will reflect on their ideas about ... Read more
The goal of this year’s Business Insurance DEI Conference is to accentuate the strengths in the insurance industry that attract talent by bringing companies, sponsors, industry associations, educators, recruiters and students together for a two-day summit. Our vision is a world where the insurance industry is known for its innovative approaches to recruitment, hiring and ... Read more
Frank H. Wu, President of Queens College, will share history, law, social science, and personal experience to present a portrait of Asian immigrants and their American born progeny. His presentation will offer a new perspective on the civil rights movement, integrating Asian Americans in a manner that advances the cause of social justice through bridge ... Read more
The Asian American Studies Program & Center cordially invites you to join us for a conversation with Leilehua Lanzilotti, a Kanaka Maoli composer, multimedia artist, curator, scholar, and educator. The event will take place on Thursday October 17, 11:30AM-12:30PM, in the Solarium/1413 Hunter East. This discussion/interactive talk will feature a brief look at Lanzilotti's work ... Read more
Asian Americans are the quintessential swing voter group who has the power to shape elections up and down the ticket and throughout the country. Learn more about Asian American voters and how they matter in the 2024 election.
Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens 270+ places across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special access at skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. Join us on October 18-20, 2024, for the 22nd annual OHNY Weekend festival and get a behind-the-scenes look at new buildings reshaping the ... Read more
Through a wave of innovative experimentation with worker cooperatives and closely related enterprise models, social and community entrepreneurs are including more workers in the economy. This event will feature a review of developments in the field from local experts, and include insights and actionable strategies for leaders in the non-profit, public, and higher education sectors ... Read more
In agile and frank prose, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy, 2024) tells the stories of queer, displaced lives from India’s Northeast, an underrepresented region in English fiction.
Asian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC!
LIVING ADAPTATIONS, the 6th Singapore Literature Festivalreturns to New York City for a weekend of conversations featuring writers and artists from the Asian diaspora and beyond. The festival opens with a keynote talk on transnational theater and an exclusive film premiere. The second day of the Festival will feature panels, a staged reading and reception ... Read more
This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.
This full-day international symposium, in conjunction with the exhibition “Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337-436,” provides an immersive environment to investigate Three Yan artifacts and discover the life of the once-dominated ancient nomad tribe Murong Xianbei, alongside prominent scholars in the field. Through various artifacts, from the shining golden headdress ... Read more
Aangan's Mini Lit Fest is back by popular demand! This year's event is focused on the theme of liberation. Writers, poets, playwrights, and keepers of culture gather to discuss liberation of the self, of land, and of our stories as South Asian diasporic people. Come join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable ... Read more
Free nonpartisan workshops for Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander community groups. Experienced lawyers will help community leaders and Asian Americans, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders understand: their rights in the election how to obtain language assistance typical voting problems and how to cure deficiencies. Attorneys will also cover the legal rules regarding electoral and voter education activities for tax-exempt nonprofit ... Read more
Join the Museum at Eldridge Street, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Henry Street Settlement, and the Tenement Museum for a virtual educator evening to learn about our tours, programs, and educational offerings for students of all ages. Since New York City’s earliest days, the Lower East Side has been a focal point for immigration. ... Read more
Curious about mental health In the Asian American Community? Interested In a career in Mental Health? Join Hunter College ANNAPISI Project to hear from AAPI mental health experts as they share their experiences in the field. Free Food!
This event is part of the Burma Past and Present: Religion, Ethnicity and Power, a series of readings and discussion of works in progress. We will be reading and discussing work in progress with the author. Please email hmlwin@yorku.ca to receive a copy of the reading.
Led by instructors Lauren Meeker, EK Tan, and Martina Nguyen, the second annual SEAC field school and workshop will be held in Malaysia in June, 2024. An online course (1 credit) exploring the theme will be held in the spring 2025 semester. Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students from all SUNY/CUNY institutions are welcome to ... Read more
As we approach the upcoming elections, misinformation is more prevalent than ever. It’s essential to navigate the complexities of media and identify credible sources, especially within the AANHPI community. This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to combat misinformation effectively. Gain access to exclusive insights: Hear from experts at AAPI Data, ... Read more
The 15th International Workshop on Aging & HIV will take place in a hybrid format on 24-25 October 2024, in Washington DC, United States. The integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) into HIV care has dramatically extended the life expectancy of those living with HIV. This increased life expectancy is changing the demographics of the HIV epidemic. Currently, over half ... Read more
Get ready for laughter, tears, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye brings her critically acclaimed one-woman show, The show follows a run of sold-out performances around the country and an Edinburgh Fringe Festival run and willl be presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. TIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s ... Read more
This event centers the voices of Brooklyn College student-authors who contributed to the recent book Until We’re Seen: Public College Students Expose the Hidden Inequalities of the COVID-19 Pandemic, co-edited by professors Joseph Entin and Jeanne Theoharis. Through firsthand accounts by college students at Brooklyn College and California State University Los Angeles, Until We’re Seen ... Read more
As the 2024 presidential election approaches and in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 uprisings for Black Lives, and 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, Claire Jean Kim‘s Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World (Cambridge University Press, 2023) offers us a historically-grounded and theoretically astute framework for analyzing and making sense of current US politics and ... Read more
This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will ... Read more
Popular discourse around British Muslims has often been dominated by a focus on Muslim women and their sartorial choices, particularly the hijab and niqab. Dr. Fatima Rajina takes a different angle and focuses on Muslim men, examining how factors like the global war on terror influenced and changed their sartorial choices and use of language.
On October 26, join Malikah and 31st Ave Open Street for a day of celebration and community! Come experience a vibrant event featuring incredible Muslim and SWANA artists, creators, and small businesses. Enjoy live performances, discover unique products and beautiful art, and indulge in delicious pre-packaged food—there’s something for everyone! With live music, good vibes, ... Read more
What to Expect: -Town Hall featuring speakers like local electeds, city agencies, and community leaders -Resource Fair including information on health, legal, worker's rights, education, environment, small business, anti-asian hate, voter rights, etc. -Music, Dancing, and Performers -Free Light Refreshments -NYS Awards Ceremony and MORE!
Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali returns to Asia Society with colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. On October 26th, 2024, ... Read more
Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker’s art editor, is joined by the cover artists Sarula Bao and Adrian Tomine to present a seminar on how the magazine’s famous covers are crafted each week. At the end, there will be an extended Q. & A. with the artists.
Ayad Akhtar is a novelist and a playwright. He is the author of the novels “Homeland Elegies,” one of the New York Times’ Ten Best Books of 2020, and “American Dervish,” which has been published in more than twenty languages. His plays include “Junk,” which won the Kennedy Prize for American Drama; “Disgraced,” which won a ... Read more
This FAHM, in partnership with Broadway Barkada, Dr. Kevin Nadal, and Maritess Zurbano, FANHS-MNY will be hosting a one night only Open Mic! with performances by Broadway Barkada's Liz Casasola, Renée Albulario, and The Braganza Sisters*. Join us for kwento, kantahan & kababayan! Of course we'll have lumpia! If you have any accessibility needs for ... Read more
Set in China’s Uyghur region in 2017, and spanning the months between two weddings, Nikah follows Dilber, a young woman approaching a crossroads amid the Chinese government’s surveilling and detaining of members of her community. As even her most personal decisions become suddenly political, Dilber must struggle with the tension between tradition and modernity, as ... Read more
“PERFORMING FILIPINA PRESENTS: A Night of Filipino Cultural Resistance” is an event hosted by Lianah Sta. Ana (she/her), writer of PERFORMING FILIPINA, a new “kind of” musical. The evening is a celebration of Filipino cultural workers, tying our work as artists to revolutionary movements, and aiming to deepen U.S. Filipinos’ understanding of the role of ... Read more
In partnership with the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID, MOCA invites you to an insightful conversation with Mengxi Wang, photographer and author of Chinatown 32 Sequences. This book offers an immersive exploration of New York’s Chinatown, capturing the essence of its people and culture. Through vivid photography and storytelling, Wang highlights the lives of longtime residents and ... Read more
Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized doppelgänger protests yellowface casting in Miss Saigon, only to ... Read more
Stop by the QCAP Community Space for some chai and snacks and the chance to chat with professors from QC’s Asian American Community Studies (AACS) Minor and the QCAP Team! The AACS Minor is being relaunched, QCAP is entering its 3rd year, and this is a great opportunity to learn more about both the minor and ... Read more
KAN-WIN’s “Comfort Women” Advocacy Team works to educate and mobilize local communities in the movement for justice for survivors of the Japanese military’s sexual slavery system. “Comfort women” was a euphemism for the hundreds of thousands of girls and women across Asia and the Pacific Islands who were forced or deceived into military sexual slavery ... Read more
This event celebrates the publication of Cherry Lou Sy’s debut novel, Love Can’t Feed You. Sy will be joined in conversation by novelist and Brooklyn College English Professor Helen Phillips. The book is a stunning coming-of-age story that finds Queenie, a young woman attempting to assimilate after immigrating to the United States, adrift between familial ... Read more
Set aside your textbooks and embrace an afternoon of fun! Destress with HCAP and enjoy festive decorating activities. Participate in our costume contest! Gain study tips & tricks from fellow students! Open to ALL current Hunter students Halloween costumes optional (not required) Free food! Location: HW 417
Join us and celebrate Filipino American History Month with a conversation and a performance by the award-winning musical director and producer Troy Laureta, in honor of his recently completed trilogy of albums, Kaibigan (2020), Giliw (2021), and Dalamhati (2023). Arranged as a “critical jam session,” this performance will draw from the range of Laureta’s works and his collaborations ... Read more
The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop on “Synergy Circle: A Forum for Knowledge Exchange.” This event will feature an incredible group of speakers and thought leaders sharing their insights and expertise on a variety of topics: mentorship, ... Read more
Internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor ALOK will be in conversation with stand-up comedian and actor Ilana Glazer to discuss how being multifaceted and ‘living out of tune’ makes us beautiful, provocative, and powerful.
Join us for New York Japan CineFest 2024, showcasing a curated selection of innovative and thought-provoking short films by independent filmmakers. From the tale of an AI-program's romance with a human to the historically-informed story of Japan's first foreign samurai, this selection of short films features a diverse set of genres, techniques, and voices. Dive into the ... Read more
The conference theme, Frontiers in Medicine, Interdisciplinary updates, is exemplified in the three plenary lectures. The keynote speaker, Professor Scarlett Lin Gomez, will present the new groundbreaking NCI funded study that supports the creation of a national cohort called ASPIRE, or ASian American ProspectIve Research to study cancer in Asian American populations. This will truly ... Read more
Join the artist Paul Pfeiffer in conversation with Yasufumi Nakamori, Director of Asia Society Museum and Vice President of Arts and Culture. Pfeiffer’s image-based work is informed by American popular culture, including film and broadcast sporting events. He has been the center of an acclaimed mid-career survey exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles ... Read more
Celebrate Diwali with this all-ages festival and dance party, featuring DJ Rekha and Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, Srijan Dance Company with special guest dance troupe ADDA and Dr. Santa R. Nandi! With family friendly workshops, including block printing with Alka Mukerji, rangoli making with Joshua Roychowdhury, Indian cooking with Chef Nupur and Queens Curry ... Read more
Resonance celebrates Asian American stories and building community. This multi-experiential Asian American dance event was born out of a deep need to combat anti-Asian hate and foster a sense of community. Resonance builds on our past work by bringing together Asian-owned, queer-owned, and street dance-centric organizations to celebrate the rich spectrum of Asian American experiences, ... Read more
