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Transtrauma: Conceptualizing the Lived Experiences of Vietnamese American Youth

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Dr. Khánh Lê’s talk draws from his doctoral project with Vietnamese American youth in the Philadelphia area. During Fall 2020, the youth participated in eight workshops to learn about their Vietnamese history, culture and language, as well as their history in the U.S. The eight workshops utilized the arts and storytelling to guide the youth to collectively narrate their experiences living in the diaspora. The careful examination of the youth’s narratives during the workshops helped him develop a theory of what he called “transtrauma.”

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Deconstruction and Rebuilding of Cultural Heritage Through Music

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Throughout history, we have deconstructed and rebuilt our cultural heritage. As a composer or a performer, one often confronts decisions with how to interpret historical and musical vocabularies, and how it leads to our own original voices as artists. Three Korean composers will share their original music and voices. Presenting elements of music with comparisons … Read more

NYC celebrates Asian-American heritage|Americas|chinadaily.com.cn

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The New York City Comptroller’s office honored four community leaders on Tuesday for their contributions to the local Asian-American community in the city, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Source: NYC celebrates Asian-American heritage|Americas|chinadaily.com.cn

Brooklyn Borough President Office: Asian Heritage Celebration

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This event celebrates Asian Heritage through the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office by honoring community leaders for their contributions in humanitarian service, leadership, business, and education. It brings together civic organizations and community partners to recognize excellence and strengthen Asian American community engagement.

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Brooklyn Borough President Office: Asian Heritage Celebration

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This event honors outstanding contributions of Asian American community leaders, educators, artists, and activists in Brooklyn, featuring presentations and a reception. It brings together civic organizations and community members to celebrate heritage, achievement, and cultural impact.

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