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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Ruth Ozeki: The Typing Lady (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Booker Prize finalist and award-winning author of The Book of Form and Emptiness Ruth Ozeki returns for a reading from her dazzling debut story collection\, The Typing Lady. \nDiving into the depths of childhood ambition\, youthful desire\, midlife reinvention and the unsparing clarity of old age\, Ruth Ozeki’s new collection brings us into eleven singular\, richly imagined worlds and cements her as a writer at the height of her powers. A college student falls for her professor and learns to transmute longing into language. A disquieted husband watches as the ghost of his wife’s ambition roams the woods outside their home. A long-deceased Beat poet hijacks the mind of a young publishing assistant and rails against the state of modern literature. Intimate\, expansive\, and deeply philosophically engaged\, Ozeki uncovers the human drive to record ourselves in language — and how language\, over time\, records us in return. \nIn a revelatory evening of reading and conversation about the stories we tell ourselves\, the stories we abandon\, and the stories we become\, hear Ozeki discuss the art of writing and the lives — real and imagined — that shape us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-ruth-ozeki-the-typing-lady-hybrid/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T213000
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SUMMARY:Honor Our Stories: Virtual Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of our coalition partners at the Asian Migrant Border Alliance (AMBA)\, we invite you to join a virtual screening of Honor Our Stories\, a documentary short featuring testimonies from AANHPI community members impacted by Japanese American internment camps and Arizona’s “Show Me Your Papers” law. \nBy connecting these histories to present-day immigration policies and racial profiling\, the documentary explores how the AANHPI community has resisted injustice across generations. After the screening\, we will hear from panelists that can further speak on how the AANHPI community in California\, Arizona\, and New Mexico can find solidarity among our shared history and experiences. \nThis documentary short features powerful testimonies from AANHPI community leaders living through Arizona’s Japanese-American internment camps during WWII and discrimination under Sheriff Arpaio’s SB1070 law. \nBy linking past racial injustices and discrimination to present-day anti-immigration policies and racial profiling\, “Honor Our Stories” seeks to educate and empower our next generation of leaders to strengthen solidarity among AANHPI\, Indigenous\, immigrant\, and other marginalized communities in Arizona and beyond.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/honor-our-stories-virtual-screening/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T191357Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Voting Barriers for Asian American Women
DESCRIPTION:2026 Women’s Collective Office Hours Series:     Voting Barriers for Asian American Women \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the APAICS Women’s Collective for the next installment of the Women’s Collective Office Hours series\, “Voting Barriers for Asian American Women.” As the 2026 Midterm elections approach\, this timely conversation will explore the unique challenges women and Asian American communities face in accessing and participating in the democratic process. \nThe discussion will cover: \n\nResources and tools available to support women and AA & NH/PI voters\nThe growing influence and civic impact of AA & NH/PI communities in elections\nThe potential effects of the SAVE America Act and ongoing barriers such as language access and voter outreach\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nJessica Jones Capparell\, League of Women Voters\nChristine Chen\, APIAVote\nFajer Saeed Ebrahim\, National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)\n(Mod.) Annie Nguyen\, APAICS\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage in an important conversation on civic participation\, representation\, and voter accessibility. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00-5:00 PM ET \nLocation: Virtual on Zoom. The link to join will be sent closer to the event. \nFind more Women’s Collective Office Hours here. \nLearn more about the APAICS Women’s Collective here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/webinar-voting-barriers-for-asian-american-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
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SUMMARY:AANHPI: We’re Here\, We’re Queer Pride Month with with Reggie Gravely and Mai Li O'Keefe
DESCRIPTION:We’re Here\, We’re Queer: Pride Month Edition \nJune LEAP Connect with Reggie Gravely and Mai Li O’Keefe \nQueer and trans people have always been in AANHPI communities\, and vice versa! To transition from AAPI Month in May to Pride in June\, we’ll spend time getting to know pieces of QTAAPI history\, culture\, and organizing. The LGBTQ+ & AANHPI umbrella is huge\, so while we’ll only scratch the surface of the richness of our community\, you’ll leave with ways to stay engaged and support queer and trans folks beyond Pride.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aanhpi-were-here-were-queer-pride-month-with-with-reggie-gravely-and-mai-li-okeefe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
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SUMMARY:Loneliness\, Masculinity\, and the Manosphere to Reproductive Justice
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday\, join us for a virtual fireside chat about loneliness\, masculinity\, and the Manosphere with our friends from the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC). \nNAKASEC released groundbreaking research earlier this year that examines the digital media habits\, emotional experiences\, and exposure to manosphere content among Asian American men. Their findings offer important insights into how loneliness\, isolation\, and the search for belonging can make young men vulnerable to online communities that promote misogyny\, anti-feminism\, and harmful gender norms. \nSenior Director of Policy\, Fajer Saeed Ebrahim and Rachel Koelzer\, Communications Director at NAKASEC will discuss what these findings mean for our movements. Together\, they’ll explore how the rise of the manosphere intersects with broader attacks on gender equity\, reproductive freedom\, and community well-being\, and discuss what advocates\, organizers\, and community leaders can do to build healthier pathways to connection and belonging. \nSign up for this discussion here. The event will run from 2:00 to 3:00pm ET on June 17th\, and is free to join. All you need is a device that can handle a Zoom call!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/loneliness-masculinity-and-the-manosphere-to-reproductive-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T230000
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SUMMARY:Beyond 250: We Belong:  Citizenship and Exclusion
DESCRIPTION:Register for “Beyond 250: We Belong\,” a timely conversation on citizenship and exclusion in the U.S. with National Immigration Law Center\, Asian Law Caucus\, and the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)\, happening tomorrow\, Wednesday\, June 17 at 10 am ET.\n\nBeyond 250: We Belong\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT \n\nBirthright citizenship is under attack. The 14th Amendment — born out of the fight to recognize Black Americans as full citizens — is being weaponized to strip citizenship from children of immigrants and redefine who this country claims as its own. \n\n\nThe United States’ 250th anniversary must be a moment of reckoning and taking stock of where we are as a country\, what it means to build a multiracial democracy\, and who truly has a path to citizenship and belonging. In the opening webinar of Advancement Project’s new campaign “Beyond 250: Another World is Possible\,” we embrace the concept that we belong in America’s next 250 years. \n\n\nWe’ll be joined by Cassandra Charles\, National Immigration Law Center; Nana Gyamfi\, Black Alliance for Just Immigration; and Aarti Kohli\, Asian Law Caucus\, as we examine the history of citizenship and exclusion in America\, the legal and political battles happening right now\, and what a democracy that truly belongs to all of us could look like.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-250-we-belong-citizenship-and-exclusion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History,Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000
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SUMMARY:AANHPI Civic Engagement: Voting Rights -Post Callais Decision
DESCRIPTION:AAPIP is convening a funder briefing to address what the Callais decision means\, what organizations need\, and where philanthropy can act before 2026 election maps are finalized. \nThe Callais Decision Is Already Redrawing Maps. Here’s What Funders Need to Know \nOn April 29\, 2026\, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that effectively dismantled Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision raised the legal bar for challenging discriminatory voting maps\, a standard Congress had explicitly lowered in 1982 because it was too high. \nThe consequences are already in motion. Louisiana halted an active primary election to redraw congressional maps. Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Mississippi\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee have initiated or are actively considering emergency redistricting sessions. The maps being drawn now will likely have an immediate impact on midterm elections\, with longstanding implications for future election cycles. \nAANHPI communities in the South are part of this fight. In Georgia\, North Carolina\, Texas\, and Virginia\, AANHPI voters have helped shift competitive congressional seats. The same legal standard that previously protected Black voters from discriminatory mapping also protected AANHPI voters. Its erosion is a shared and immediate loss. \nRegister\nYou will hear from: \nJohn C. Yang\, Executive Director\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC on legal analysis of the Callais decision and its implications for AANHPI communities \nChristine Chen\, Executive Director\, APIA Vote on national analysis of impact\, trends\, and where AANHPI communities face the greatest exposure \nAshna Khanna\, Executive Director\, Asian American Advocacy Fund on state-level analysis with a focus on Atlanta and the Southeast \nQuanita Toffie\, Co-Executive Director\, AAPI Civic Engagement Fund on philanthropic strategy\, rapid-response giving opportunities\, and a direct call to action for funders \nThis briefing is designed to give funders specific information\, direct access to organizations with identified funding needs\, and concrete steps to act within the current redistricting window. \nJust 0.34% of U.S. philanthropic dollars currently reach AANHPI communities. Organizations are being asked to scale legal support\, voter education\, and organizing work without the funding to sustain that pace. \nWe hope you’ll join us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aanhpi-civic-engagement-voting-rights-post-callais-decision/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: China Institute Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn is a free monthly online program on Chinese language and culture. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Conducted in English\, the program offers participants the opportunity to gain insights into Chinese life through art and literature\, guided by our language and cultural experts—all from the comfort of home. \nWe are featuring Chinese Medicine in Spring 2026! \nJoin us virtually to explore Chinese medicine as a living cultural tradition and learn how Chinese ideas about the body\, nature\, and balance have shaped daily life for thousands of years. \nTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over centuries\, offering a distinctive way of understanding health\, the body\, and the world around us. Rooted in observations of nature and grounded in philosophical ideas such as yin and yang\, qi\, and seasonal harmony\, Chinese medicine reflects a holistic view of life that connects the human body with the environment\, community\, and time. Exploring these concepts offers a meaningful pathway to understanding Chinese culture\, history\, and ways of living. \nWe will explore core cultural concepts in Chinese medicine\, including balance and harmony\, seasonal living\, food and herbs as everyday supports\, and gentle mind–body practices. We will highlight how these ideas have influenced daily routines\, dietary habits\, and wellness practices across Chinese history and into the present day. \nContact:\nYongqiang Lin\, ylin@chinainstitute.org \nSee the playlist of past Lunch & Learn on YouTube
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-china-institute-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
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SUMMARY:Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC for our Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship on Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 at 3pm ET (12 PT). \nAs the Supreme Court considers Barbara v. Trump\, this webinar will break down what’s at stake for birthright citizenship\, explain Trump’s executive order and its potential impacts\, discuss possible outcomes of the case\, and share what communities can do next. \nEarlier this year\, Advancing Justice | AAJC and fellow immigrant advocacy organizations filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject the executive order restricting birthright citizenship\, arguing that the order is unconstitutional and would cause widespread harm to immigrant families and communities. Our brief drew on the arguments of our client\, OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA)\, and experts in our own separate case challenging the Executive Order\, which we filed in 2025 and is awaiting the SCOTUS decision in Barbara. \nThis webinar will feature speakers from AAJC’s litigation and community engagement teams\, alongside Thu Nguyen\, Executive Director of OCA\, who will help participants better understand: \n\nThe content of Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship\nWho could be affected if the order is upheld by SCOTUS\nPotential scenarios following the Court’s decision\nHow advocates and community members can stay engaged\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/defend-empower-birthright-citizenship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T183018Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Career Ceilings: An Advice and Networking Event for Legal Careers
DESCRIPTION:Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Advice and Networking Event\nJune 9\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET\n\n\nThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n“An Advice and Networking Event (Legal)” \nJune 9\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET \n  \nWe are pleased to invite you to the 58th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This virtual event will enable Asian Americans who are in the early to mid-stages of their careers to get valuable advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the legal industry. We have been holding this event for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future. \n  \nWe will start with welcoming comments and introduction to the advisors\, followed by virtual breakout rooms where the experienced Asian American advisors will host individual breakout rooms that attendees can join. The attendees will have a list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which breakout rooms they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. The attendees will be able to move from room to room as they wish. \n  \nThis will be a unique opportunity to explore career paths in the legal profession with experienced practitioners\, at law firms or in-house\, and make personal connections. Discussions will be frank and informative as each breakout room host will answer your questions and share personal insights and their stories of succeeding in the legal career. \nWe hope this event will help those of you who are getting ready to start your summer associate program\, about to join law firms in the fall\, or are junior or mid-level practitioners to enhance your career planning. We hope that this event will help you overcome obstacles and accelerate your careers. \nIf you would like to join us for this networking/advisory event\, please register at https://c100-6-9-2026.eventbrite.com. \n  \nRegards\, \nPeter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n  \nUpcoming Asian American Career Ceilings events: \nJuly 15 at 6 pm ET: Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event\, featuring a Masterclass for Individuals on “Creating Organizational Change from Within” featuring Eric Chan\, Chief Business and Strategy Officer\, Gap\, Inc. and Joyce Chang\, Chair of Global Research. J.P. Morgan. Please register at https://c100-7-15-2026.eventbrite.com. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n● Promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \n● Advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-ceilings-an-advice-and-networking-event-legal/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T200000
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SUMMARY:Daniel Squadron with Zohran Mamdani: The Fourth Branch
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, The Fourth Branch\, Daniel Squadron—co-founder of The States Project\, an initiative that organizes support for state legislatures\, and former New York State Senator—argues that the real site of change\, and the greatest opportunity for impact\, lies closer to home. The Fourth Branch explores the role that state legislatures play in shaping everyday life\, and the roles that we can play in impacting our state legislatures. For nearly every major issue—from climate change and minimum wage to reproductive rights—there are crucial actions that citizens can take to make lasting\, concrete change. \nIn conversation with Mayor Zohran Mamdani\, Squadron discusses the power of state government and how to participate meaningfully in American democracy today.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/daniel-squadron-with-zohran-mamdani-the-fourth-branch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,Politics,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T185407Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics & Common Values with Professor Taeku Lee
DESCRIPTION:With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole\, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality\, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation\, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. \nThis series promotes the understanding of central themes of our human existence through a series of lectures by distinguished speakers and conversation with extraordinary individuals who exemplify the universal values in line with the mission of Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation and The Korea Society. \nThe Korea Society and Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation is proud to present Professor Taeku Lee. \nTaeku Lee is Bae Family Professor of Government and Faculty Dean of Dunster House at Harvard University. Lee has researched and written extensively on racial and ethnic politics\, public opinion and political behavior\, identity and inequality\, and deliberative and participatory democracy. He recently published Race and Inequality in America (Cambridge University Press\, 2025\, with Zoltan Hajnal and Vincent Hutchings) and his next book\, Billionaire Backlash (with Pepper Culpepper) is due in early 2026 with Bloomsbury. \nLee is also President of the American Political Science Association and Professor Emeritus at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he taught for two decades. Lee is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the 2024 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and the Board of Overseers of the American National Election Studies. He previously served on the National Advisory Committee for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Board of Overseers of the General Social Survey and has held honorary or visiting appointments at Yale\, Oxford\, the European University Institute\, and the Brookings Institution. \nBorn in Masan\, Korea\, Lee spent his childhood years in rural Malaysia\, lower Manhattan\, and suburban Michigan. He is a proud graduate of K-12 public schools\, the University of Michigan\, Harvard\, and the University of Chicago. In his free time\, he is a crossword enthusiast\, tennis junkie\, and a diehard Michigan Wolverine\, Golden State Warrior and Tottenham Hotspur fan.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ethics-common-values-with-professor-taeku-lee/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Education,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T170000
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics\, Identity\, and the Fight for Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:The third webinar in this series examines the downstream effects of U.S. foreign policy through both a historical and contemporary lens. Drawing parallels across time\, the conversation will explore how periods of international strain have influenced domestic policies and legal interpretations—from immigration restrictions to citizenship rights—and how these dynamics continue to evolve today. \nThe session will explore how narratives of rivalry and suspicion can translate into real-world consequences for communities with heritage ties to countries at the center of geopolitical tension. We will discuss the tradeoffs policymakers face and provide a nuanced understanding of how national priorities intersect with civil liberties.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/geopolitics-identity-and-the-fight-for-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Activism,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180451Z
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SUMMARY:Korean Chef: Okdongsik
DESCRIPTION:With a philosophy rooted in simplicity\, precision\, and balance\, Chef Dongsik Ok has reframed traditional Korean comfort food through a minimalist and modern lens. His eponymous restaurant Okdongsik’s signature dish is an elegant yet deeply comforting pork broth\, dwaeji gomtang. \nSince its launch in Seoul’s Seogyo-dong neighborhood in 2017\, Okdongsik has earned critical acclaim and recognition with the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction for eight consecutive years\, establishing it as one of Seoul’s premier dining spots. Now an international brand\, Okdongsik has expanded its presence beyond Seoul with locations in New York (Manhattan and Bayside)\, Honolulu\, Tokyo\, and Paris. The brand’s ongoing growth focuses on small\, highly curated spaces that prioritize consistency\, quality\, and operational discipline\, and the chef’s commitment and dedication is transforming Korean soul food into a globally recognized culinary category. \nIn his conversation with Vivian Lee\, Chef Dongsik Ok shares his insights on his career\, food philosophy\, and the restaurant industry. \nThis program will be recorded then released on June 9. \nIN-PERSON: Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026 | 6 PM \nVIDEO RELEASE: Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026 \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/okdongsik/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Food,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T114619Z
CREATED:20260514T114619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T114619Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Anti-AA/PI Hate in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Now available\, Stop AAPI Hate’s new report provides an in-depth look at hate acts in 2025 and uplifts accounts of hate reported to Stop AAPI Hate’s reporting center. In 2025\, about half of AA/PI adults experienced race-based hate acts\, a trend that has persisted for three consecutive years. Report findings are viewed within the broader context of intensified anti-immigrant political rhetoric and policies\, amplified during the return of the Trump administration. The report also offers recommendations for what policymakers and community leaders can do to take action against anti-AA/PI hate. This briefing features a panel discussion with researchers and policy experts who played an integral role in shaping our understanding of the findings. \nWe’ll be joined by: \n\nStephanie Chan → Director of Data and Research\, Stop AAPI Hate\nJessica Kang → Research Manager\, Stop AAPI Hate\nMichelle Pedro → Policy and Communications Director\, Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese\nAnnie Lee → Managing Director of Policy\, Stop AAPI Hate\n\nPlease note: For safety purposes\, we require that all attendees have a verified Zoom account to register for this webinar. All attendees will need to be signed in to their Zoom account when joining this webinar. \nNew Report link: https://stopaapihate.org/2026/05/01/state-of-hate-may26/ \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-state-of-anti-aa-pi-hate-in-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data,Safety,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T230403Z
CREATED:20260513T230403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T230403Z
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SUMMARY:Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work: Advance Screening with Mindy Kaling and Cast in Conversation (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Mindy Kaling\, showrunner Charlie Grandy\, and the cast of the new Hulu series Not Suitable for Work gather for an exclusive advance episode screening of the latest chapter in her ever-expanding “Mindy-verse\,” followed by a conversation. \nOn the heels of her beloved explorations of adolescence and college life in Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls\, Kaling returns with a sharp\, affectionate look at the chaos and ambition of life in your ’20s. Following five work-obsessed young professionals navigating friendship\, romance\, and the pressures of getting ahead in New York City — an ensemble including Ella Hunt\, Avantika Vandanapu\, Jack Martin\, Will Angus\, and Nicholas Duvernay — Not Suitable for Work is like Friends for the grindset: a funny\, heartfelt look at the realities of young adulthood and modern work culture. \nAfter the screening\, Kaling\, Grandy\, and the cast take the stage to discuss the making of the series — creating their dynamic ensemble chemistry\, how they captured the anxieties and exhilarations of early adulthood\, stories from behind the scenes\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hulus-not-suitable-for-work-advance-screening-with-mindy-kaling-and-cast-in-conversation-hybrid/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Television,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233355Z
CREATED:20260430T233355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T233355Z
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SUMMARY:Healing & Wellness Salon with Terisa Siagatonu\,  Chaplain J.S. Park\, and Susanna Barkataki
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Women Lead’s presents a special ANHPI Heritage Month Healing & Wellness Salon Thursday at 5pm-7:00pm PST.   \nParticipate in fireside conversation exploring collective care and the ways we can sustain healing\, wellness and long-term care. \nAAPI Women Lead will be joined by award winning poet Terisa Siagatonu\,  Chaplain J.S. Park\, and Susanna Barkataki. All ANHPI women\, girls\, non-binary people\, and allies are welcome! Celebrate our communities’ legacies of healing and wellness with AAPI Women Lead and incredible community leaders and practitioners. \nTerisa Siagatonu is an award-winning queer Sāmoan poet\, mental health educator\, and community leader from the Bay Area. She’s performed at the White House\, the UN Climate Conference\, and the 2019 SF Women’s March. Her work blends the personal\, cultural\, and political to call for healing and justice. A co-founder of Oakland’s The Root Slam\, she coaches poetry teams\, leads workshops\, and holds a master’s in marriage/family therapy from USC. Chaplain J.S. Park – Join us for a powerful fireside conversation on collective care\, hosted by Dr. Connie Wun. Chaplain J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain specializing in grief\, end-of-life care\, and patient advocacy. Featured on CNN\, NPR\, and more\, he is also the author of The Voices We Carry and As Long As You Need. Susanna Barkataki – a viral TEDx speaker\, #1 bestselling author\, PhD candidate in Yoga Psychology\, and ordained teacher of Thich Nhat Hanh\, she bridges ancient wisdom with modern spiritual leadership through her Ignite Institute\, Yoke Yoga app\, and bestselling books Embrace Yoga’s Roots and Ignite Your Yoga. This is a donation-based event – no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All ANHPI women\, girls\, non-binary people\, and allied communities are warmly welcomed.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/healing-wellness-salon-with-terisa-siagatonu-chaplain-j-s-park-and-susanna-barkataki/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T125852Z
CREATED:20260514T100803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125852Z
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SUMMARY:Selected Shorts: Generation Gap with Wajahat Ali and BD Wong\, Conrad Ricamora (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, Selected Shorts and Asian American Writers’ Workshop join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction that considers the generational divide. Join us for funny and insightful stories about family\, what is passed down\, and what gets lost in translation and time. Hosted by Wajahat Ali\, with readings by Ruthie Ann Miles (Here Lies Love)\, Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder)\, Rita Wolf (The Good Wife)\, and BD Wong (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens). \nTake great stories by well-known and emerging writers\, add captivating actors of stage and screen\, and you have Selected Shorts—unforgettable nights of literature in performance. \nDid you know that Selected Shorts is also recorded for national public radio? As an audience member\, you will be part of what makes Selected Shorts broadcasts and podcasts so special. And you can listen to your favorite stories again on your local public radio station or on the Selected Shorts podcast. To find out more\, visit SelectedShorts.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/selected-shorts-generation-gap-with-wajahat-ali-and-bd-wong-conrad-ricamora-hybrid/
LOCATION:Symphony Space\, 2537 Broadway at 95th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Hybrid,In Person,Theater,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T140138Z
CREATED:20260514T140138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T140138Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching with Testimony in the Classroom: The Cambodian Genocide
DESCRIPTION:Honor the National Day of Remembrance for the Cambodian Genocide with a day of learning. Join the Cambodian Genocide Resource Center and Facing History & Ourselves in discovery as we discuss how to bring genocide survivor testimony into your classroom to foster empathy\, deepen historical understanding\, and spark student engagement. \nAuthor and chef Channy Laux will bring us into conversation centering on her survivor testimony from the Cambodian Genocide. This session offers strategies and resources to help students connect with difficult histories through the voices of those who lived them. \nParticipants will: \n\nThink critically about how to best honor\, humanize\, and elevate survivor testimony in their classrooms\nReceive meaningful resources and curriculum from both the Cambodian Genocide Resource Center and Facing History to facilitate classroom lessons steeped in storytelling and genocide education\nUnderstand how genocide testimony can expand students’ capacity for empathy\, civic responsibility\, and community building.\n\nThis offering is for:  \n6th- to 12th-grade humanities and social studies teachers\, department chairs\, supervisors\, and special education teachers\, and anyone interested in learning more about the Cambodian Genocide. \nFormat: This is a Zoom webinar with live captioning. You’ll be able to participate using the chat\, but will remain off camera. \nIf this time doesn’t work for your schedule\, be sure to register and we’ll notify you once the recording is available On-Demand. The webinar recording will be available within a week of the webinar. Closed captioning is available for all participants.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/teaching-with-testimony-in-the-classroom-the-cambodian-genocide/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162433Z
CREATED:20260514T152105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162433Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging AAPI Generations: Family\, Culture\, and Emotional Connection
DESCRIPTION:Explore family\, culture\, and emotional bonds across AAPI generations in this meaningful\, connection-focused conversation.\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation between mental health providers\, Joanne Lam\, PsyD\, Benedict Lim\, PhD\, and Gerald Gonzales\, PhD followed by a live Q&A session. \nJoin the call: \n\nClick here on the day of event to attend!\n\nAAPI communities are built on strong cultural values\, shared history\, and care across generations. At the same time\, differences in language\, experiences\, and expectations can make it hard for families to fully connect and understand one another. \nWe’ll talk about how culture shapes communication\, family roles\, and emotional expression\, and how these can differ across generations. We will also discuss how to have more open conversations\, navigate conflict with care\, and strengthen relationships with parents\, children\, and elders. Whether you’re looking to improve your own family connections or support others\, this session will help you build more empathy\, clarity\, and connection to support the well-being of families together. \nThis is a FREE\, virtual interactive event open to the community. We have invited our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) members and their families to listen and participate in the conversation. \n*AAPI Community covers communities from Central Asia\, Southeast Asia\, East Asia\, South Asia\, Native Hawaii\, Native Alaska\, the Pacific Islands\, the Indigenous people of the United States\, and individuals with multiracial identities that include any of the above. \n_________________________________________________________________________________________ \nHouseCalls is a virtual communication tool created to S.E.E.E. our members and create conversation around making healthy lifestyle choices\, self- advocacy\, and best practices in the prevention of chronic disease. \nSupport our members and community to take control of their preventive care and chronic conditions​ \nExplore ​and identify opportunities to improve care​ \nEncourage dialogue and partnership between members and medical specialists​ \nEducate ​on how to care for chronic conditions at home \nPlease view prior events here: http://www.kp.org/eastbay/housecalls \n\n\nSpeaker and Moderator Information\nDr. Joanne Lam\, PsyD\, is a licensed psychologist on the Adult Service in the Fremont Psychiatry Department. She works as part of a collaborative team that offers a wide range of services\, including classes\, group therapy\, medication services\, psychological testing\, and brief\, problem-focused individual psychotherapy. \nDr. Lam’s personal and professional background equips her to work with a diverse range of concerns presented by the Bay Area population. Born and raised in the Bay Area\, she also spent part of her early childhood in Hong Kong\, experiences that shaped her appreciation for the complex intersectionality of individuals’ identities. She completed her predoctoral internship at California Pacific Medical Center (APA-approved) and her postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente (APA-approved)\, where she continued on as a staff member after completing her training. \nDr. Lam provides both individual and group therapy\, using an integrative approach grounded in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)\, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)\, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Her specialty area is health psychology\, focusing on the psychological\, behavioral\, and cultural factors that influence physical health and overall well-being. She also offers treatment in Cantonese. \nShe is proud to be part of a compassionate\, highly motivated\, and skilled team dedicated to ensuring that patients’ needs are thoughtfully and effectively addressed. \nClick here to learn more about Dr. Lam! \n\n\nDr. Benedict Lim graduated from the University of California\, Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He earned both a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He completed a one-year internship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Mental Health Center\, followed by a one-year postdoctoral residency in Adult Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Fremont. \nDr. Lim joined The Permanente Medical Group in 2001 and has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds\, helping them achieve more positive and optimal emotional health. His experience has shown that the most important factor in success is the active role taken by the individual seeking help. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Dr. Lim! \n\n\nGerald Gonzales\, Ph.D.\, is a licensed psychologist dedicated to teaching his students the values of intentionality\, competence\, and cultural humility in clinical practice. With a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon\, Gerald has honed his mental health expertise through clinical practice\, healthcare leadership\, and transformative patient care initiatives. \nAs a former clinic director\, training director\, and child & family psychologist at Kaiser Permanente\, Gerald didn’t just manage operations and provide services; he brought a unique and innovative approach to mental health care. Even amidst the challenges of a global pandemic\, he spearheaded transformative initiatives\, showcasing his compassionate leadership and inspiring others to tap into their creative solutions. \n  \nOutside academia\, Gerald is deeply engaged in service scholarship\, community outreach\, and professional affiliations\, reflecting his commitment to positively impacting people’s lives within and beyond the university community.Gerald is a double Bronco—he has a BS in Finance and an MA in Counseling Psychology. He enjoys spending time with family and friends\, traveling\, reading\, and golfing. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Dr. Gonzalez!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bridging-aapi-generations-family-culture-and-emotional-connection/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T185105Z
CREATED:20260513T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185105Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Meeting the Moment: Data\, Narrative\, Action for Bolder Futures with Karthick Ramakrishnan:
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help bridge the gap between information and advocacy. Led by Karthick Ramakrishnan\, this session will dive into the “Action” pillar of AAPI Data’s core DNA—Data\, Narrative\, Action—framework. Ramakrishnan will also expand on the Bolder Futures initiative\, which brings together intergenerational changemakers and leaders to enact meaningful action. \nWhile having accurate data about our communities is important\, data alone is not enough to develop effective strategies and produce meaningful results for our communities. This session is specifically designed for leaders and professionals who want to learn effective strategies for implementing data-driven change and raising community visibility. \nParticipants will leave with a clear roadmap for translating data insights into tangible results in their own professional spheres\, and how to use data to inspire action and lasting change.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/workshop-meeting-the-moment-data-narrative-action-for-bolder-futures-with-karthick-ramakrishnan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Activism,Data,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T194306Z
CREATED:20260513T194306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194306Z
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SUMMARY:Like a Wave We Break: A Fireside Chat with Jane Chen
DESCRIPTION:Join Like a Wave We Break: A Fireside Chat with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir\, Like a Wave We Break\, Jane chronicles the rise of Embrace Global—the company she co-founded that has helped save over one million babies. When the organization nearly collapsed after a decade\, she was forced to confront how growing up amid domestic violence had shaped both her deep commitment to serving the most vulnerable—and the burnout and personal breakdown that followed. \nTaking place during Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Heritage Month\, the discussion will explore themes of mental health and cultural stigma often experienced within the AANHPI community\, resilience\, preventing burnout\, and what it means to rebuild after breaking. We hope you’ll join us for an honest and meaningful dialogue rooted in reflection\, healing\, and collective strength. \nTickets \nFree – General Admission; \n$50 – General Admission + Signed Book + Donation to Womankind
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/like-a-wave-we-break-a-fireside-chat-with-jane-chen/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T133801Z
CREATED:20260514T133801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T133801Z
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SUMMARY:Slant'd: Beyond the Page 2026 Story Slam (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come witness and cheer on our 2026 cohort of ten brave queer and/or gender expansive AAPI storytellers after a month of developing their live\, personal story to share with us. Get ready to laugh\, cry\, and cheer on your friends as they take the zoom stage! ✨ \n\nThis event will be open to Slant’d community and the public\, with a donation-suggested entry. We hope that you are moved by our cohort’s stories and inspired to tell your own.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/slantd-beyond-the-page-2026-story-slam-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T223000
DTSTAMP:20260514T175843Z
CREATED:20260514T175843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T175843Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Racial Justice Training: Connecting Asian American Histories: Social Identities
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals (Core Training Level 1) 2026 – Connecting Asian American  Histories: Social Identities\n\n\n\nIn this workshop series\, participants will learn about the fundamentals of Asian American history and anti-racism. \nThis session will explore Asian American identity formations\, with participants reflecting on their intersecting social identities\, while analyzing the consequences of stereotypes and bias.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-racial-justice-training-connecting-asian-american-histories-social-identities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135752Z
CREATED:20260428T135752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135752Z
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SUMMARY:Kimora Lee Simmons on the birth of Baby Phat with Fern Mallis (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join model and entrepreneur founder Kimora Lee Simmons for a conversation with Fern Mallis about her journey from the runway to becoming an enduring cultural force in fashion with her iconic lifestyle brand\, Baby Phat. \nDiscovered at just 13\, Kimora Lee Simmons rose quickly through the ranks of high fashion\, signing an exclusive contract with Chanel and appearing in the pages of Vogue\, Elle\, and Harper’s Bazaar. That early immersion shaped a distinctive vision — merging style\, storytelling\, and a keen sense of cultural influence. In 1999\, Kimora launched Baby Phat\, transforming it into a global lifestyle brand that redefined fashion inclusivity and female empowerment. As founder and creative director\, she expanded the brand across apparel\, accessories\, fragrance\, beauty\, and beyond\, creating a lasting cultural legacy that continues to thrive today — and with her daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee now helping to guide its evolution and connect with a new generation\, Baby Phat is entering a new era. \nIn a conversation with Fern Mallis\, hear Simmons reflects on a career that has consistently shaped and anticipated the culture — and find out where Baby Phat is headed next.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kimora-lee-simmons-on-the-birth-of-baby-phat-with-fern-mallis-hybrid/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260514T170644Z
CREATED:20260514T170644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T170644Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Racial Justice Training: Connecting Asian American Histories: Collective Stories
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals (Core Training Level 1) 2026 – Connecting Asian American Histories: Collective Stories\n\n\n\nIn this workshop series\, participants will learn about the fundamentals of Asian American history and antiracism. \nIn this session\, through dialogue and group interaction\, participants will connect their own personal histories to larger themes in the Asian American experience.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-racial-justice-training-connecting-asian-american-histories-collective-stories/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T024729Z
CREATED:20260506T023440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T024729Z
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SUMMARY:Block by Block: Mapping the Evolution of Chinatown and Yiddish New York
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the Museum at Eldridge Street’s 25th Annual Egg Rolls\, Egg Creams\, & Empanadas Street Festival on June 21\, join multimedia journalist Aaron Reiss and Dr. Agnieszka (Agi) Legutko\, Director of the Yiddish Language Program at Columbia University\, on Thursday\, May 14th at 6pm Eastern Time on Zoom to discuss the role of digital mapping in tracing the evolution of Chinese and Yiddish-speaking communities in New York City. \nIn his journalism work\, Aaron Reiss uses maps as visual arguments and storytelling tools. In 2022\, he co-reported an interactive map and story for The New York Times chronicling the origins and disappearance of Chinatown’s Chinese street signs\, investigating the history of the neighborhood on a hyperlocal scale. Since 2014\, Dr. Agi Legutko has worked with Columbia University’s students on Mapping Yiddish New York\, an online archive documenting the historic sites of Yiddish New York\, from Yiddish record labels to iconic theaters and restaurants. The ongoing project invites users to discover the spaces\, people\, and events that shaped Yiddish culture in the city. \nRegistration for this Zoom program is pay-what-you-wish. The following are suggested amounts for each ticket type:\nAdults $12\nSeniors $10\nStudents $8 \nREGISTER HERE \nPhoto credit: Carl T. Gossett/The New York Times
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/block-by-block-mapping-the-evolution-of-chinatown-and-yiddish-new-york/
LOCATION:Museum at Eldridge Street\, 12 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T200909Z
CREATED:20260428T131154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200909Z
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SUMMARY:Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual panel of experts discussing mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities in San Francisco.\n\n\nNAMI San Francisco Presents the Third Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit\nAccess and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities in San Francisco\nMay doubles as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Join NAMI San Francisco for a meaningful conversation in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.\nThis virtual panel will explore mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities. While often grouped together\, AAPI communities represent a wide range of cultures\, languages\, migration histories\, and lived experiences. This discussion will center the voices and needs of underserved and under-resourced communities—including Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander communities—who are often underrepresented in mental health spaces.\nTogether\, our panelists will explore:\n\nBarriers to mental health care\, including stigma\, language access\, and systemic challenges\nWhat culturally responsive and community-based mental health support looks like in practice\nThe critical role of peer support and community connection\nThe importance of early support for youth and teens\n\nThe event will include a moderated panel discussion followed by a live audience Q&A. Attendees will also receive a curated list of local mental health resources.\nEvent Details:\nDate: May 12\nTime: 5:00–6:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual (link provided upon registration)\nCost: Free\nWho Should Attend:\nCommunity members\, families\, educators\, providers\, advocates\, and anyone interested in advancing mental health equity in AAPI communities.\nPanelists:\nDr. Loan K Le\, SFSU: Dr. Le is President and CEO of the Institute for Good Government and Inclusion (IGGI) and Assistant Professor at San Francisco State University. A political scientist focused on public policy and democratic inclusion\, she is faculty advisor to a college mental health support initiative and has implemented numerous healing programs including creative artistic expression for healing efforts in higher education. Dr. Le is an active leader in national professional organizations\, including the Association of Asian American Studies and the American Political Science Association\, and is a two-time recipient of the Western Political Science Association’s Best Paper award in Asian Pacific American Politics. She earned her PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.\nPaul Hoang\, LCSW: With over 20 years of field experience\, Paul Hoang has a unique specialty of cross-discipline dynamics in mental health. While leading the Orange County Mobile Crisis Response Team\, Paul developed his current mission and vision: to end suicide. Paul developed the first in the nation\, DOL approved and certificated Community Mental Health Worker Apprenticeship Program to develop a pipeline for better qualified and more people tending to the field\, runs a housing support contract to help the unhoused\, develops therapeutic practice for and research into problematic gambling\, and more. In his free time\, he spends time with his family and plays basketball.\nMichael Liao\, MSW\, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition: Michael’s career in social work has spanned various settings—including child welfare\, domestic violence prevention\, supervised visitation\, mental health\, and addictive disorder treatment and prevention. Michael is currently the Director of Programs for NICOS Chinese Health Coalition. For the past 25 years Michael has been engaged in capacity-building technical assistance and training\, community-based research\, community organizing\, coalition building\, and advocacy.\n  \nThe AAPI Summit is part of NAMI SF x AAPI Mental Health\, an event series focusing on AAPI mental health in May. We invite you to attend additional program:\nCommunity Presentation: 廣東話教育晚會 / Cantonese Educational Evening(粤语/ in Cantonese) Tuesday May 19th\n  \nWith questions\, please contact Emma Peat\, Director of Education Programming: emma@namisf.org.\nWe look forward to connecting with you on May 12!\n  \nNAMI SF Website\nLearn more about our programs and how you can get involved. Register for upcoming support groups and classes.\nNAMI SF Resources Page\nGeneral and community-specific resource pages and guides.\nNAMI SF Resource Guide for Culturally Diverse Populations\nInformation about programs\, resources\, treatment centers\, and more for diverse\, multicultural communities.\nDonate\nNAMI San Francisco provides a variety of free mental health education and support to the AAPI community. Please visit our website to learn more. Support these efforts by donating today!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/access-and-equity-in-aapi-mental-health-centering-underserved-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Dion Lim: My Fight for Asian America (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:February 24\, 2020\, started out like any other day for journalist and television anchor Dion Lim of San Francisco’s ABC News. Planning her pitches for the morning’s editorial meeting\, she checked her Instagram account and saw a message from someone she didn’t recognize. Attached was a horrifying video in which men were beating and yelling racist slurs at an elderly Asian man who had been collecting cans in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco. Lim felt compelled to investigate the story\, help the man who “looked freakishly like my dad\,” and bring the perpetrators to justice. \nThus began Lim’s four-years-and-counting quest to bring attention to the appalling rise of anti-Asian hate and violence in America\, which she chronicles in her new book. Featuring an emotional foreword by actress and outspoken anti-Asian harassment advocate Olivia Munn\, Amplify! My Fight for Asian America (from Third State Books) brings readers on an eye-opening journey alongside Lim\, who has unwittingly become a national hero for her relentless fight for Asian American visibility. \nThrough deeply personal anecdotes about her own life as a Chinese American\, exclusive interviews with survivors\, activists\, and historians\, and incisive historical context\, she provides the very first book to tackle one of the biggest political and social controversies of this century from the perspective of the AAPI community. \nCome meet Lim and hear her story
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-dion-lim-my-fight-for-asian-america-hybrid/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:AAPI Immigrant Justice (5-Part Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Immigrant Justice (5-Part Webinar) \nAAPI Immigrant Justice is a week of learning centered on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experiences\, which are too often hidden in the margins of immigration discussions despite being the fastest growing racial and ethnic group in the U.S. \nThis is a free week-long webinar series to highlight the lived experiences\, challenges\, and strengths of AAPI communities during this volatile and precarious time for immigrants. \nAJSOCAL subject matter experts and community partners will offer context\, research\, real life stories\, and practical entry points for public engagement. \nAAPI Immigrant Justice \nEach session is from at 4pm to 5pm EST /1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST. \nMonday (5/4): The Lives Behind the Numbers\nTuesday (5/5): Is Accessing Healthcare Safe for Immigrants?\nWednesday (5/6): Seeing is Believing: English Not Required\nThursday (5/7): The Complexity of AAPI Immigration\nFriday (5/8): Families Under Pressure \nJoin us to understand how systematic barriers\, like language access and aggregated date\, go unaddressed and can perpetuate the model minority myth. \nTogether we can work to protect AAPI immigrants. \n*Please note that this will register you for all five sessions\, but please feel free to join when your schedule allows.\nDate & Time\nTime shows in\nEastern Time (US and Canada) \nMay 4\, 2026 04:00 PM\nMay 5\, 2026 04:00 PM\nMay 6\, 2026 04:00 PM\nMay 7\, 2026 04:00 PM\nMay 8\, 2026 04:00 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-immigrant-justice-5-part-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Activism,Legal,Virtual
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