"Memories of Hiroshima through Imagination", a documentary written and narrated by Prof. Shizuko Tomoda, is a tribute to the hibakusha, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Dr. OiYan Poon, a nationally recognized scholar on race and education, will discuss how answering her daughter’s questions about race inspired her book Asian American Is Not a Color: Conversations About Race, Affirmative Action, and Family. Recognizing that even young children seek to understand complex issues, Dr. Poon emphasizes the importance of nurturing curiosity about ... Read more

To shed light on historic developments in LGBTQ rights movement building in Taiwan, the first Asian country to pass marriage equality in its constitution in 2019, documentary filmmaker and assistant professor Larry Tung will be showing his documentary short "Taiwan! Let's Get Married!" (2018) and three other works, "A Big Fat Taiwanese Wedding Banquet" (2019) ... Read more

Established in 2021, the CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference is an annual event that brings together LGBTQI+ students from across CUNY who are interested in learning more about leadership and creating change on our campuses and broader communities. What does leadership for social change look like? What does an inclusive CUNY look like? This free conference ... Read more

Prepare to be moved when Pakistani musicians Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and Zeb Bangash join forces to explore the spiritual healing power of khayal music. Saami, the last living practitioner of a mesmerizing ancient 49-note microtonal vocal scale, is a master of both khayal—a genre of Indian classical vocal music—and qawwali, a form of devotional music ... Read more

The Brooklyn Folk Festival comes to Queens! In partnership with the Jalopy Theatre & School of Music, we proudly present the best in American and world folk music. The evening will feature the Ba Ban Chinese Music Society Trio, showcasing the lively rhythms of traditional Chinese music. The Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo, with Valerie and ... Read more

The Asian American Theatre Artists Collective aims to uplift and amplify AAPI theatre makers across all disciplines. Join us for our first public convening, the launch of our Community Resource Directory, conversations about intentional inclusion, and some meeting and greeting. In person attendance is extremely limited and RSVPs essential. Live streaming of the panels will ... Read more

Amir Farid Abu Hasan currently serves as the Consul General of Malaysia in New York, where he is dedicated to strengthening Malaysia’s presence in one of the world’s most influential cities. His work centers on fostering cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between Malaysia and the United States, enhancing bilateral relations in key areas such as ... Read more

Beginning in the middle of the nineteenth century, tens of thousands of Chinese migrated to a distant land they called Gum Shan-–Gold Mountain. Americans initially welcomed these arrivals. Strangers in the Land tells the story of what happened next and into modern times, revealing anew the complications of our multiracial democracy. Drawing on archives from ... Read more

Legal Rights of Immigrant Students in New Jersey’s Public Schools Session with ACLU of New Jersey and the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest for NJ Educators, Advocates, Community-Based Organizations, Multilingual Students and Families. This free information session is designed for students, parents, educators and advocates to learn more about the rights of students and ... Read more

Join us for an evening of literature and conversation celebrating Radha Vatsal’s newly released novel, No. 10 Doyers Street. Hosted by playwright/author Alvin Eng, the event will explore Vatsal’s captivating portrayal of early 20th-century Chinatown and the colorful personalities in her book. Featuring: Book Reading & Discussion: Gain insights into the historical events behind No. ... Read more

Join us for a virtual event where we will be chatting with Teresa Wong about her graphic memoir, All Our Ordinary Stories.  In this intimate discussion, Teresa will explore themes of intergenerational trauma, family dynamics, and immigration through the lens of her beautifully illustrated and deeply personal work. Her storytelling offers a powerful reflection on identity, memory, and ... Read more

The Supreme Court overturned longstanding affirmative action precedent in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard in 2023. Many observers predicted that, as a consequence, the number of Asian Americans at elite universities would increase. However, the results have been mixed. Schools like MIT enrolled Asian Americans in greater numbers in 2024 than in prior years, ... Read more

Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment are on the rise across the US — and the world. In this virtual Zoom workshop co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Right To Be, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, you’ll learn how you can take care of yourself when you experience harassment. During this 75-minute, highly ... Read more

In these unprecedented times, nonprofits must be resilient, well-resourced, and deeply connected within the larger movement ecosystem. Join us for a Nonprofit Resource Fair, hosted by Amalgamated Bank & Nonprofit New York,where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with financial, legal, governmental, and other sector experts who can support your mission as partners, vendors, or ... Read more

Learn about international migration from top migration faculty throughout CUNY in disciplines including Sociology, Political Science, Urban Studies, Anthropology, English, History, Public Policy, Psychology, and more. This multidisciplinary master’s program is the only one of its kind on the East Coast. As a public institution, we offer a world-class education at a fraction of the ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America is honored to host playwright David Johann Kim for a presentation of his poignant play Two Stop, which premiered last year at the Ensemble Studio Theatre in Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of the Los Angeles Riots (April 29, 2025 marks its 33rd Anniversary), in the tiny Two ... Read more

Around the Block invites you to attend the staged reading of Tanya Ko-Hong's play Comfort Women.   Ae-Kyung lives in isolation in Korea — bitter, closed-off, and struggling with trauma, after surviving sexual exploitation during World War II. The locks on the door to her shoebox apartment haven’t been opened to visitors in nearly 50 ... Read more

Join Think!Chinatown and author Katie Gee Salisbury for a screening of Daughter of Shanghai (1937) starring Anna May Wong and Philip Ahn. Salisbury, who recently published a biography of Wong called Not Your China Doll, will speak about the film’s groundbreaking casting—it was the first time two Asian American actors played a leading romantic couple ... Read more

Join Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for a celebration of Bangladesh Independence Day, as Queens honors our dynamic Bangladeshi community and culture with an evening of performances, honors for local Bangladeshi leaders, words of wisdom, refreshments and much more.

Every year, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice-minded Muslim women. This year marks our ninth summit, and we are centering our conversations, workshops, and performances around the theme: Healing Through Art. Through poetry, recitation, movement, and collective creativity, we will explore how art can ... Read more

“Startups in Focus: Driving US-Korea Economic Synergy” aims to highlight the role of startups as the nexus of economic innovation and cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea. This year’s forum will celebrate pioneering entrepreneurs who energize the business landscape with their innovative approaches, alongside accelerators and investors who empower their progress.

Join us for a book talk by Dr. Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University. Migrant workers have long been called upon to sacrifice their own health to provide care in facilities and private homes throughout the United States. What draws them to such exploitative, ... Read more

Tonight, Japan Society is honored to host a conversation about the cross-cultural horizons of Hip Hop with Japanese and New York artists bringing worlds together. Join us for a special dialogue with artists COMA-CHI, ASUKA and MeccaGodZilla about their Hip Hop journeys, and the unique Hip Hop bridges connecting cultures from New York to Japan.

Join us for an exclusive preview of Foundations & Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook with Dr. Karen Umemoto, Director of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. An unprecedented resource featuring 50 unique chapters and 250+ corresponding lesson plans, Foundations and Futures will be the most comprehensive collection of Asian American and Pacific ... Read more

Enjoy an evening where we will honor community leaders,  showcase books and artifacts crafted by our community, and a night of dancing, delicious food, exciting raffle prizes, and a book swap! Honoring: Veronica Liu, Founder of Word Up Community Books Featuring Incredible Authors and Artists: Caroline Choe, Author of Banchan Hali Lee, Author of The Big We Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Illustrator ... Read more