Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Using her personal experience as an anchor, Ms. Julia Yang will discuss the reasons as to why Asian American students should find ways to become involved in public service (broadly defined). Ms. Yang will talk about how various internship and volunteer experiences have provided a strong framework for her to pursue a career in the … Read more
In witnessing the collapse of the World Trade Center, Psychotherapist Edward Ma was determined to do some healing for himself and the Chinatown community since September 11, 2001. In this presentation, Mr. Ma will discuss how he has engaged himself as a volunteer in healing himself by/and promoting participation in community democracy (voter registration for … Read more
This event will showcase a dynamic array of local Asian American performers in Chinatown, featuring artists from diverse genres including spoken word, music, and DJ performances. With hosts Kelly Tsai and Taiyo, and a special appearance by DJ Rekha, the event highlights a vibrant mix of talent from groups like Abstract Vision, Falu, Slanty Eyed Mama, and more.
Asian Community Block New York Asian Women’s Center How We Began The New York Asian Women’s Center was founded in 1982 by a small group of volunteers from the Asian community, who recognized that Asian immigrant women had nowhere to turn when faced with domestic violence. What began as a community awareness project, soon grew … Read more
Events at the turn of the twenty-first century have led to heightened contestation about the meaning and parameters of U.S. nationalism, patriotism and loyalty. This is not merely a philosophical or cultural issue, it is a question about the future of the world system and the U.S. role in it. This presentation will engage this … Read more
Asian Community Block Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Mission To celebrate the artistic expressiveness of Asian and American theatre artists under the highest standards of professional theatre; and professional productions; To encourage the production of new plays, especially those with contemporary Asian American themes; To draw upon the unique heritage of Asian Americans by utilizing the … Read more