The panel features Jo Inge Bekkevold, Senior China Fellow at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies/Norwegian Defence University College; Katarzyna Zysk, Professor of International Relations and Contemporary History at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies; and Elizabeth Wishnick, Senior Research Scientist in the China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division at the Center for Naval Analyses and Senior Research ... Read more

oin us for an exclusive evening with Hao Jiang Tian, a trailblazer in the world of opera and a bridge between cultures. The discussion will explore his journey as an immigrant in the United States in the 1980s, his groundbreaking entry into the euro-centric opera sphere, and his ongoing efforts to promote cultural exchange through ... Read more

China Institute in America is thrilled to present a special screening of SAME OLD, the award-winning short film by Lloyd Lee Choi. Premiering at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, it has won multiple awards, including 1st place at the HBOmax APA Visionaries Awards. This gripping film vividly portrays one fateful night in the life of a New York City ... Read more

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Asian American Business Roundtable, we bring together accomplished, forward-thinking Asian American business leaders to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past ten years and take stock of how much impact and influence we have had on corporate strategy and what can be done to increase ... Read more

Prithi Kanakamedala’s book Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough is a cultural and social history told through four ordinary families from Brooklyn’s nineteenth-century free Black community: the Crogers, the Hodges, the Wilsons, and the Gloucesters. The book illustrates the depth and scope of their activism, cementing Brooklyn’s place in ... Read more

Asia Society invites you to join us for a conversation with Dr. Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings. Dr. Gruenwald will provide insights on key market trends, including Trump 2.0, AI advancements, and the evolving landscape of globalization. Topics will cover the potential impact of a second Trump administration on Asian markets, ... Read more

Join us for a virtual conversation with Senator Chuck Schumer and learn how to safeguard your nonprofit organization.

Every year, we gather to commemorate the anniversary of the February 19, 1942 signing of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the U.S. military to forcibly remove and incarcerate over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry during WWII. We, our parents, grandparents, their siblings, and their parents were among those who were forced to leave behind everything ... Read more

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America honors the remarkable contributions of Asian and Asian American women composers to the musical landscape. Musicians Tessa Brinckman, Tiffany Wu and Kim Foester will present Weaving Clouds: Women in Creative Renewal, a captivating concert that combines harp, viola and flutes in an intimate ... Read more

Join us for an afternoon of learning and discovery as we honor Losar, the Tibetan New Year. This free community event is hosted by the Rubin in partnership with LaGuardia Community College’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training.  Learn about the significance of this holiday through storytelling and meditation with the Rubin’s Himalayan Programs & ... Read more

The program will include panels, networking, and a reception with BRES Faculty and Doctoral Fellows. Refreshments will be served.

Join us for the second installment of the Alien Land Law Webinar Series, co-hosted by Committee of 100 and APA Justice, as we examine how nationality-based homeownership restrictions are affecting real estate professionals and homebuyers—especially within the Chinese American community. With new laws limiting property ownership based on nationality, real estate professionals and advocates are ... Read more

When you think of philanthropy, what do you envision? Uber wealthy donors? Extravagant galas? In recent decades, philanthropy has come to be seen as something exclusive to those with an abundance of resources. But giving doesn’t have to mean donating millions of dollars. It can be as simple as a group of people who come ... Read more

To mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action — deemed as the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing women’s rights — please join us for the screening of the Oscar-nominated Black Box Diaries, followed by a post-screening discussion with film director ... Read more

What should we expect from China in 2025? On March 5, Premier Li Qiang will deliver his government work report during the opening day of the annual parliamentary session of the National People’s Congress (NPC). The report will outline Beijing’s policy priorities for the year and announce targets for growth, inflation, and spending, and providing ... Read more

A Hibakusha (Atomic-bomb survivor) visiting Brooklyn College will share her first-hand experience of the Atomic bomb dropped in Nagasaki, Japan. Her goal is to initiate a dialogue for a safe, healthy world for generations to come. Speaker: Ms.Masako Wada, Assistant Secretary General, Nihon Hidankyo (The Japan Confederation of Atomic Bomb Sufferers Organizations, 2024 Nobel Peace ... Read more

Join us for an engaging discussion on how to use the game-changing chatbot ChatGPT to advance your career. We will cover what it is (and what it isn’t!), and how to use it to showcase your achievements and skills in the job market so that future employers and managers won’t have to read between the ... Read more

Explore the transformative artistry of Sunkoo Yuh, a celebrated ceramicist and professor of Art at the University of Georgia, Athens, whose works are exhibited in esteemed institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Best known for his intricate groupings of forms—plants, animals, fish, and human figures—Yuh’s sculptures are reflections ... Read more

Cycles of Clay explores the profound creativity of Sunkoo Yuh, an artist who navigates the intersections of cultural heritage and contemporary expression. Yuh’s ceramic sculptures combine bold colors, evocative imagery, and intricate figures layered vertically to evoke histories and community connection. Themes of Buddhist cycles, Confucian ideals, and sociopolitical commentary permeate his works, which includes ... Read more

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents an evening featuring the artist's rock band and chamber ensemble OK Miss along with her friends NOMON and DJ Rekha. NOMON will perform music from their EP 'Card II' and new work from an upcoming album. Du Yun's rock band and chamber ensemble OK Miss headlines with ... Read more

Jess Lee is a Malaysian singer, known for her powerful vocals and successful music career. She first gained widespread attention as the winner of Malaysia’s Idol in 2004, a competition similar to the American Idol franchise. Her victory in the competition launched her music career, and she quickly became a prominent figure in the Malaysian music ... Read more

Join us at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for a Holi celebration in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and The Culture Tree. The Holi holiday welcomes spring and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Dating back thousands of years, this jubilant festival of colors has spread from India throughout the world. Mark ... Read more

The Coalition for Asian American Children + Families (CACF) has been working closely with the New York City Council to introduce a significant revision bill to the data disaggregation revision law, known as Int. 1134, officially introduced in December 2024. This revision is a critical step forward in ensuring that New York City’s data collection ... Read more

The Serica Initiative, in partnership with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Gold House, is thrilled to present Serica Storytellers: Janet Yang & Celebrating Asian and AAPI Filmmaking—an evening honoring the extraordinary contributions of Janet Yang, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This special event brings together industry leaders, creatives, and ... Read more

In the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, an aging mother and her adult hikikomori (shut-in) son struggle under the weight of isolation, time and memory. With a cataclysmic flash, the woman is in jeopardy, unable to find help in her haunted and absent son and invisible to passerby behind her property fence. Yet, ... Read more

This webinar will review general concepts of intellectual property law, highlighting copyrights and trademark law. Led by Bloomberg attorney Madeline Kessler, the webinar will (1) clarify what can be protected by intellectual property law, (2) provide tips for protecting the intellectual property of a nonprofit, and (3) detail common pitfalls related to IP protection and ... Read more

A thousand-year-old tradition of etoki (picture-storytelling) will be presented in North America for the first time, with three etoki masters, who will present the life of Prince Shōtoku, the legendary founder of Buddhism in Japan. The event begins with the oldest tradition of picture-telling, transmitted at the Shitennōji Temple, which was established by Prince Shōtoku ... Read more

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Craig Allen, former President of the U.S.-China Business Council, and Brad W. Setser, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, as they sit down with Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at the China Institute in America, to examine the lasting impact of U.S. tariff policies, the ... Read more

Japan Society is honored to present Kotobuki: Auspicious Celebrations of Japanese Art from New York Private Collections, a vibrant new exhibition celebrating the richness of Japanese artistic traditions. We cordially invite you to join us for the opening reception of this extraordinary showcase, curated by the esteemed Dr. Miyeko Murase, Takeo and Itsuko Atsumi Professor ... Read more

Asia Society continues an ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society's Curator of Film.  The Eternal Breasts  Kinuyo Tanaka, Japan, 1955, 35mm, 106 min. In Japanese with English subtitles.  Kinuyo Tanaka found stardom ... Read more

While many filmmakers like to hope that their usage of images and music could fall under the concept of "Fair Use"- what is the reality of the situation? and what is Right of Publicity, anyway? Hear from entertainment attorney Fernando Ramirez on the basics of these ideas, and hopefully stay out of trouble in making ... Read more

Discover innovative strategies and actionable insights to harness the potential of data in shaping impactful advocacy efforts. Let’s work together to create a more equitable future for all our communities! Registration Deadline: Secure your spot by March 12, 2025! Pre-registration is required. Please note: this event will be held in-person. Livestream will be unavailable for ... Read more

Join us for Morning Mist Night Thunder: an exciting interplay of form and sound. This musical performance is composed by award-winning vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and "indie pop diva with an avant-garde edge" Du Yun (the New York Times), with accomplished violinist Lun Li, powerhouse percussion duo NOMON (Shayna Dunkelman and Nava Dunkelman) and "strange and brilliantly ... Read more

Join us for Morning Mist Night Thunder: an exciting interplay of sound and storytelling. This 5-member musical ensemble has been brought together by award-winning vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and "indie pop diva with an avant-garde edge" Du Yun (the New York Times), with accomplished violinist Lun Li, powerhouse percussion duo NOMON (Shayna Dunkelman and Nava Dunkelman) and ... Read more

Join the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau for an inspiring AAPI Women Empowerment Celebration during Women’s History Month this March! This special event is dedicated to honoring and uplifting the voices and achievements of Asian women in our community. While we spotlight the contributions of women, men are welcome too. You are also encouraged to wear traditional clothing ... Read more

Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and the NYU Espacio de Culturas are pleased to present an evening of films by acclaimed indie writer/director/composer Glenn Barit, as part of the Visions/Panawin film series.

Join us in welcoming the Persian New Year at our Nowruz Family Day. Celebrate the start of Spring and learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling and more. Don't forget to enjoy Persian sweets and savories at Leo Cafe.  Watch this space for a schedule of activities, coming soon! 

In celebration of Asia Week New York 2025, the Japanese Art Society of America is delighted to invite you to join JASA Members for the 2025 Annual Meeting and a special lecture presented by Matthew McKelway, Takeo and Itsuko Atsumi Professor of Japanese Art History, Art History & Archaeology, Columbia University. Highlighting works included in ... Read more

Indian Classical music has touched the hearts of people from around the world. In Tradition to Innovation, Brooklyn Raga Massive (BRM) takes you on a journey, beginning with pure classical ragas from India and traveling towards contemporary adaptations in America. While standing on the shoulders of giants like Ravi Shankar and John Coltrane, BRM presents ... Read more

Conference theme: CUNY Means Business: Empowering Women to Thrive Spearheaded by the Office of the Chancellor, Women's Conference Week is an initiative to support, strengthen and elevate CUNY women through insight, inspiration and implementation. We aspire to empower women to navigate the landscape of their respective careers and futures. Women leaders will converge to share ... Read more

Multiple lawsuits are underway to protect charitable nonprofits from blocks to federal funding they have earned, and to challenge attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The National Council of Nonprofits is hosting this informational webinar to explain the current legal landscape and to highlight how philanthropic leaders are acting with urgency in supporting nonprofits ... Read more

Join us for a screening and Q&A of RIDE WITH DELIVERY WORKERS, a documentary by filmmaker Jing Wang and Urban Studies/Asian American Community Studies Professor Do Lee!  RIDE WITH DELIVERY WORKERS captures the challenges and determination of immigrant food delivery workers in New York City. The narrative follows their pursuit of fair working conditions and ... Read more

What is White feminism and what is the alternative? Join us for a discussion between Philosophy Professor Serene Khader and students Cindy Lin and Eugene Zeus and on her recent book Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop (Beacon 2024). Khader holds the Jay Newman Chair in Philosophy of ... Read more

Join Esther M. Choi, artist and author of Le Corbuffet, Iris Moon, curator of Monstrous Beauty, and Natasha Pickowicz, dessert chef and author of More than Cake, in a conversation moderated by Kelly Ma, Curator of Learning & Outreach at Asia Society Museum, to explore more into the world of art in food and its ... Read more

This workshop explores the question, “What can we learn from the stories of Japanese Americans who stood up for their democratic rights and freedoms?”. This event will be hosted in-person.

Omar Jadwat is director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, which he joined as a Skadden Fellow in 2002. Jadwat has litigated numerous groundbreaking cases at IRP, including suits challenging the Trump administration’s Muslim ban, Arizona’s SB 1070, and other state and local anti-immigrant laws; and ICE’s use of immigration detainers. He graduated from NYU ... Read more

Join us for a special guest lecture from SEAC member and SEAC course instructor from 2023-2024, Dr. Ben Tausig. Dr. Tausig will lecture from his forthcoming book, Bangkok After Dark: Maurice Rocco and Cold War Global Nightlife. You may preview the introduction to the book here: https://www.dukeupress.edu/bangkok-after-dark

An overview of new survey data from AAPI Data and AP-NORC highlighting new AAPI perspectives on timely policies such federal agency cuts and DOGE; spotlight the issue of language access; offer data-informed resources; hold a community open forum space to discuss emerging issues.

Japanese tea is one of Japan’s most well known culinary and cultural exports with a history and culture that stretch back centuries. Japanese tea comes in multiple varieties from many different regions, each with unique tastes, characteristics and brewing methods—and outside of Japan, interest in Japanese tea only continues to grow. To help you on ... Read more

Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and the NYU Espacio de Culturas are pleased to present an evening of shorts and conversation with New York-based Filipino and Filipino American Filmmakers whose films have won recognition as winners and/or finalists in festivals in New York, Manila, and elsewhere.

On the occasion of her solo exhibition at BANK NYC, Patty Chang is joined by her collaborators, cultural theorist Astrida Neimanis and veterinary pathologist Aleksija Neimanis, to discuss Learning Endings, an ongoing, interdisciplinary research project on marine conservation and care.

Celebrate spring with us!  Join Abha Roy, Srijan Dance Company, Naran Budhakar, Roshni Harripersaud, Ethan Rampersaud and Brandon Mohammed for an afternoon of Indian music, and dance that embraces the colors and joy of spring. 

What does your family dynamic look like? How does it shift when a new member joins the picture? What about in an interracial family? The Museum of Chinese in America is pleased to collaborate with playwright Rachel Chin to present a staged reading of her new play, Mountain Mom. This play follows the couple Grace ... Read more

Filmmaker Wang Xiaoshuai joins Asia Society on March 22nd and 23rd for a free talk and the New York premiere of his first two films in a time-spanning trilogy examining the emotional fallout of 20th century Chinese history.

Ragini Festival comes to Queens through a partnership with Flushing Town Hall in celebration of contemporary Indo-Caribbean sounds. Featuring pop mixed with strains of Indian classical music, chutney and island sonic culture in a mashup of sets, this event features seminal Bollywood tunes by singer Ben Parag followed by an inter-cultural percussion mashup of iron, steel ... Read more

Join us for an insightful discussion on how an Asian American Community Studies (AACS) minor can shape your career and life pathways! Cosponsored by AACS and QCAP, this event will feature a diverse panel of special guests who will share their experiences studying Asian American studies and/or engaging with Asian American communities. Whether you’re considering ... Read more

The Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race (CSER) invites you to "Theorizing Liberation: Third Worldism and the Legacy of Gary Okihiro at CSER," a gathering in honor of the legacy of CSER’s founding director, Gary Okihiro (1945-2024), who passed away in May of last year.  Gary served as CSER’s director from the Center’s formation in ... Read more

Join NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for the book launch of Global Battlefields, a memoir by Walden Bello. Bello, a Filipino activist and intellectual, holds a PhD in sociology from Princeton. He was an anti-Vietnam War activist, a pro-democracy activist against the Marcos Dictatorship, a member of Congress, a Vice-Presidential candidate, ... Read more

Join APIAVote, AAPI Data, AAJA, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month, we’ll examine key policy issues from the Trump administration, including: Health care and budget priorities The Department ... Read more

The Consulate General of Japan in NY & JMSA: Japanese Medical Society of America will be co-hosting a panel discussion, "Empowering Women in STEM: U.S. and Japan Perspectives." Please join us for enlightening insights into the challenges faced by women researchers and students, human resource development in advanced technology fields, navigating corporate work environments, and ... Read more

Winner of multiple awards — including the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, the Stonewall Book Award, and the Israel Fishman Nonfiction Award — and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, Lamya H’s “Hijab Butch Blues” is an intimate memoir in essays, spanning Lamya’s childhood, her arrival in the United States for college, and her ... Read more

Drop-in to view materials from newly processed collections, and brainstorm how you might use these materials in your teaching or research. Graduate Fellows and Archives staff will be on hand to answer questions. Tea and coffee will be served!    The following collections will be highlighted:  Posters collection – Political posters from social movements of ... Read more

Join us and special guest speaker Debra Lombardi (Director of National Programs, All Voting is Local) as we use the 2025 local elections as Year 1 of a four-year voter engagement strategy leading up to the next federal election in the 2026 midterms and culminating with the 2028 presidential election. Learn how local elections shape ... Read more

Every Work Has Several Faces: A Conversation with Yoko Tawada about Writing and Translation, Co-Moderated by Writing Professor Rivka Galchen ‘06 and Literary Translation at Columbia (LTAC) Director, Susan Bernofsky. International literary luminary Yoko Tawada, born in Tokyo, lives in Berlin and publishes novels, stories, essays, poems, and plays in both Japanese and German as ... Read more

As the Trump administration fills its cabinet and fashions a new approach to the Indo-Pacific, the role of Taiwan in U.S. policy again takes center stage. What does the return of Donald Trump to the White House mean for U.S.-Taiwan relations? What changes, if any, can be ascertained from his first two months in office ... Read more

Asian American women continue to break barriers across industries, yet their leadership representation remains disproportionately low. To address this gap, AABDC is hosting the Asian American Women Leadership Forum on March 28, 2025, creating a platform to uplift, empower, and celebrate the leadership journeys of Asian American women. As part of this initiative, AABDC conducted a qualitative ... Read more

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America continues to honor the remarkable contributions of Asian and Asian American women composers to the musical landscape. This time, MOCA is pleased to collaborate with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s to celebrate the legacy of Chen Yi. Join us for an in-depth conversation ... Read more

Join us for an afternoon of mele (song) and hula (dance) celebrating women of Hawaiʻi, with musicians Kainoa Yasui, Kanileʻa Goddard, and Kristian Lloyd, and dancer Kawena. Featuring female composers, lyricists, and choreographers, the performance will share standards from the canon of 20-21st century Hawaiian music and hula ʻauana that animate stories from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, ... Read more

Renowned top comedian Xiaobei is bringing his first solo stand-up special, Xiaobei’s Comedy Show to North America! With seven years of stage experience, Xiaobei delivers his signature laid-back humor, diving into the everyday joys. Touring five cities across the U.S. and Canada this spring, join Xiaobei for a relaxed and heartwarming comedy experience filled with ... Read more

Hot Stuff is an AIFIS film award winning documentary and part of a trio of Indonesian films that delve into energy policies in Indonesia, corporate ties to those policies, and their detrimental effects on local environments and populations. Director Dandhy Laksono and Producer Cypri Dale will join GETSEA live from the University of Michigan’s Center ... Read more

In celebration of Women's History Month, Asia Society presents an evening of poetry, memoir, dance and conversation, bringing together artistic, personal and global stories of womanhood. Join us for an intimate discussion of the mother-daughter relationship with writer, actress and child-rights advocate, Nandana Dev Sen, and author, art historian and Asia Society President Emerita, Vishakha Desai — with interpretations in movement by choreographer and dancer, Preeti ... Read more

We are thrilled to welcome acclaimed Okinawan artist Chikako Yamashiro to present a career- spanning program of her films and videos, many of which are screening for the first time in the United States.