Since 2020, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible. Over the course of five Wednesdays starting May 27th, and together with our partners the Freedom to Learn Network and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School, Backtalkers […]
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. Since its launch in Seoul’s Seogyo-dong neighborhood in 2017, Okdongsik has earned critical acclaim and […]
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. The session […]
AI Strategy Lab for Social Justice Advocates is a live, online learning series designed for change agents who want to understand AI with more groundedness, clarity, and rigor. We are here to slow down the panic and give you a clear place to process the complexity. Across four live sessions, we will move beyond hype, panic, […]
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. This series promotes the […]
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 […]
Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Advice and Networking Event June 9, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative “An Advice and Networking Event (Legal)” June 9, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET We are pleased to invite you […]
Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC for our Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3pm ET (12 PT). As 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 […]
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. We are featuring […]
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. The Callais Decision Is Already Redrawing Maps. Here's What Funders Need to Know On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that […]
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.Beyond 250: We BelongWednesday, June 17, 2026 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Birthright citizenship […]
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). NAKASEC 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 […]
We’re Here, We’re Queer: Pride Month Edition June LEAP Connect with Reggie Gravely and Mai Li O'Keefe Queer 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 […]
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. By connecting these histories to present-day immigration policies and racial […]
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. Diving 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 […]
Join the The Asian American Education Project and CACF for an information and Q+A session about the need for AAPI curriculum in NYC schools, how NYC AAPI Studies K-12 can impact their child’s school, as well as the resources available to NYC schools, teacher and students. Learn about important AAPI history as well! Tuesday, June […]
The Power of Showing Up Showing up for one another matters. Based on this simple premise, Share Our America presents a streaming event exploring the power of service and connection featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in conversation with MS NOW’s Jonathan Lemire. Hear from inspiring local nonprofit leaders, former NYC Fire Commissioner […]
This in-depth panel discussion features leading attorneys examining government investigations targeting researchers, the intersection of criminal defense, immigration and employment law, and the particular pressures faced by scholars and researchers of Chinese descent. The panel will explore what has changed since the China Initiative and what echoes remain. Featured Speakers: Rob Fisher, Esq. Partner at […]
Do AAPI adults still feel that the United States is a great country for immigrants? With the nation’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, what are the values that AAPIs see as central to American identity? Find out in our June webinar, as we dive deep into the latest insights on the American Dream, opinions around birthright […]
Join us on June 24th and June 25th from 5PM - 6:30 PM PST / 8PM - 9:30PM EST for a newly revamped version of AAJIL’s Fundamentals, the first leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL Core Team member; Angela Kim! ☀️ 🌱 These sessions are completely virtual and will revolve […]
Join us on June 24th and June 25th from 5PM - 6:30 PM PST / 8PM - 9:30PM EST for a newly revamped version of AAJIL’s Fundamentals, the first leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL Core Team member; Angela Kim! ☀️ 🌱 These sessions are completely virtual and will revolve […]
Navigating a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or impacted by recent layoffs? Experience the power of the Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to support career insights, networking, and actionable support. This week, Bartholomew Jae, Co-President of the Ascend New England chapter, will facilitate the discussion around generative AI and how it can […]