“In the West, yellow’s unsavory status went back centuries…The color grew to represent envy, jealousy…duplicity…and cowardice.

Yellow was a contemptible color in the Western imagination, and it fit snugly with the Western idea of the Oriental human being, especially as he became a threat first to the American workingman, then to the chaste American woman, and finally to Western civilization itself.

– Excerpts from “Big Little Man” by Alex Tizon

For Asians, yellow represents soil & earth, life, resistance, courage, rebirth, revolution, & unity.

We are reclaiming and rewriting all narratives that undermine the richness and complexity of Asian individuals, cultures, traditions, & longing. Join us in amplifying and celebrating Asian heritage with song, dance, poetry, performance, & discourse.

For a peek into the power & creativity of some of our Asian artists, delight in our gift bag from CommemorASIAN: Shame is Not Ours to Keep (performances are marked in the caption).

There is no need to sign up to perform. Anyone can perform as long as they are amplifying Asian voices, artists, & experiences. A list of Asian artists will be shared for participants to peruse their work and share whatever resonates with them – of course, you are welcome to add to our list!

Each artist will have 5 minutes to share.

See you on December 22nd, at 10am PST/1pm EST!

Zoom info TBA!!!