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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T220000
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T195815Z
CREATED:20260511T195815Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T235730Z
CREATED:20260423T230210Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122503Z
CREATED:20260424T090021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T122503Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Jimin Han: Dreamt I Found You w/ Marie Myung-Ok Lee (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:” inspired outing from Han…It’s an engrossing story of the power of family and true love.” —Publishers Weekly\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nEach ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card.\nAdditional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.\nA signing will follow the talk.\nHome address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.\nThe event will also be livestreamed for free here: https://youtube.com/live/_Amck32bCXg\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net. \n  \nFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of Korea’s Romeo & Juliet\, as the cousin of the star-crossed lovers helps them avoid a tragic fate. \nWhen Dahee Shin was nine years old\, she made a promise to protect her favorite cousin\, Channing\, who has always been like a sister to her. Now\, at thirty\, Dahee has found herself in a Korean American community in a New England beach town\, once more running to the rescue of her debt-ridden relative. Ever the idealist\, Channing—who has spent her life haunted by the tragic story of Chunhyang and Mongryong\, Korea’s parallel Romeo & Juliet—has fallen in love with Minjae Oh\, all the while fending off the advances of powerful\, manipulative Kent Cho\, a local politician. As Channing and Minjae’s romance blossoms\, and as Kent’s suspicion and obsession grow\, Dahee begins to realize that it may be up to her to make sure her cousin and beloved escape Chunhyang and Mongryong’s doomed end. \nFor fans of Hello Beautiful\, Dreamt I Found You is a wondrous\, tender retelling of Korea’s most classic love story\, steeped in the travails of a rigid class system\, the power of premonition\, and shot through with Korean folklore and magic. \nJimin Han was born in Seoul\, South Korea\, and grew up in Providence\, Rhode Island; Dayton\, Ohio; and Jamestown\, New York. She is the author of A Small Revolution and The Apology. She has written for NPR’s Weekend America\, Poets and Writers Magazine\, Catapult Magazine\, Platypus Press\, and Citric Acid Literary Journal\, among others. She teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and Pace University\, as well as at community writing centers. She lives outside New York City. \nMarie Myung-Ok Lee is the author of the novel The Evening Hero. A cofounder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, she is also on the board of the National Book Critics Circle and teaches fiction at Columbia University.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-jimin-han-dreamt-i-found-you-w-marie-myung-ok-lee/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T153126Z
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SUMMARY:Birthright Citizenship and Allegiance: Behind the Brief
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling webinar exploring the stories and legal strategy behind the amicus brief filed by Professor Eric L. Muller in the Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara. In this engaging “fireside” chat\, Professor Muller is joined by counsel on the brief\, John Nakahata and Rachel Grossman\, and by Larry Oda\, whose family history bears witness to the enduring promise of the Fourteenth Amendment\, that All persons born or naturalized in the United States\, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof\, are citizens of the United States. \nTogether\, the panel will unpack the brief’s key legal arguments and historical context. Professor Muller will discuss how he developed the arguments and evidence for the brief\, citing historical examples from the World War II Japanese American incarceration experience when the U.S. government consistently and unquestionably recognized children born on American soil as citizens\, regardless of their parents’ perceived allegiance or domicile. John Nakahata and Rachel Grossman will explain the statutory and legal significance of those historical examples\, offering insight into how legal precedent intersects with the arguments advanced in the brief\, the role of amicus advocacy at the Supreme Court\, why this brief was powerful\, and the potential impact this brief may have on the Court’s decision. Larry Oda will share how his family story exemplifies the fundamental American right of birthright citizenship. \nBlending legal insight with personal perspective\, this conversation offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how history\, law\, and lived experience come together to affect policymaking and impact high-stakes litigation. \nDate: April 29\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 pm EDT \nPanelists: \n\nEric L. Muller\, author of brief and Dan K. Moore Distinguished Professor of Law in Jurisprudence and Ethics at the University of North Carolina School of Law\nJohn Nakahata\, counsel of record and Chairman\, HWG LLP\nRachel E. Grossman\, counsel and Associate\, HWG LLP\nLarry Oda\, National President\, Japanese American Citizens League
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/birthright-citizenship-and-allegiance-behind-the-brief/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132602Z
CREATED:20260428T132057Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Up Webinar Series: Southeast Asian American Student Voices
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Southeast Asia Resource Action Center\, this webinar aims to uplift Southeast Asian American students’ educational experiences to a broad audience\, including policymakers\, community members\, and the general public.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rising-up-southeast-asian-american-student-voices/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224819Z
CREATED:20260416T202759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T224819Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey Briefing
DESCRIPTION:WHERE DO OUR COMMUNITIES STAND \n2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey \nAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders made a critical difference in the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections\, and they are poised to do so again this year\, especially in rapidly diversifying Congressional districts in California\, Texas\, New York\, and elsewhere. \nOn Wednesday\, April 29 at 12pm PT | 3pm ET\, the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) and AAPI Data will host a virtual briefing to release the results of the 2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey. \nThe briefing will feature national leaders discussing how various policy issues are playing out across the country\, with insights that can inform news coverage and community outreach. \nIn this pivotal midterm election year\, we’re sharing timely data about where AANHPI communities stand on government representation\, immigration\, rights and freedoms\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-aapi-policy-priorities-survey-briefing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Politics,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115723Z
CREATED:20260415T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T115723Z
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SUMMARY:The Unwritten Word: Voices\, Verses\, and the Living Archive of Oral History (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:History is often found between the lines of textbooks—breathed\, sung\, and passed down through the generations. While traditional archives rely on the permanence of ink and paper\, our most vital cultural truths often exist in the spaces where memory meets oral traditions. The Unwritten Word invites you to explore the idea of oral history as a form of literature\, a realm where the folklore\, poetry\, and cultural lineage converge to keep our communities’ stories alive. \nThis program brings together a group of experts and artists to discuss the art and importance of the spoken record. Historian Mark D. Naison\, poet and sound artist LaTasha Diggs\, writer and curator J. Faye Yuan\, come together in a conversation moderated by oral historian Bridget Bartolini\, to celebrate the power of the spoken word to reshape our understanding of the past and safeguard the legacies of our shared future.  From the stoops of Harlem to the steps of the library\, we examine how the act of listening allows us to recover stories that might otherwise be lost to time.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-unwritten-word-voices-verses-and-the-living-archive-of-oral-history/
LOCATION:Countee Cullen Library\, 104 West 136th St\, New York\, NY\, 10030
CATEGORIES:History,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T131537Z
CREATED:20260428T131537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T131537Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Up Webinar Series: Protect AANAPISIs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar hosted by Southeast Asia Resource Action Center aims to inform a broad audience about the importance of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on Southeast Asian American educational attainment. Despite their proven effectiveness\, AANAPISIs and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) face serious threats\, including recent federal funding cuts and challenges to their legal standing—putting essential student support systems at risk. Policymakers\, community members\, and the general public are encouraged to attend. Register at bit.ly/RisingUpPt1
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rising-up-webinar-series-protect-aanapisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043723Z
CREATED:20260416T043723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T043723Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Health: Bridging Gaps in Care: Policy\, Equity\, and Access
DESCRIPTION:This Minority Health Month\, join members of the NCAPA Health committee to share how we are responding to the needs of our communities at this time as it relates to reproductive health\, health equity\, gender affirming care\, misinformation\, affordability\, and recovery efforts. Speakers will also share federal policy updates and public opinion data. Attendees will develop a further understanding of the current health landscape and learn more on how to stay informed and engaged. \nDid you know? There are over 1.1 million Asian Americans (6%) and over 63\,000 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (11%) have no health insurance coverage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-health-bridging-gaps-in-care-policy-equity-and-access/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T041859Z
CREATED:20260318T172242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T041859Z
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SUMMARY:Honor Dalit History Month with Equality Labs (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Equality Labs’ Executive Director Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad for a special Dalit History Month conversation!\n\n\nJoin Equality Labs’ Executive Director Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad\, author of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde for a special Dalit History Month conversation on Black and Dalit Liberation. This discussion will highlight luminary thinkers like Audre Lorde and James Baldwin and Dalit leaders like Ambedkar and Shri Guru Ravidas. Select audience members will get copies of Rima’s book! \nUpon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link. \nCost to attend: Our movement is inclusive by nature\, and we warmly welcome participants of all backgrounds\, ethnicities\, and access needs. As this event is a fundraiser supporting our digital security and community safety efforts\, donations are encouraged and deeply appreciated. We offer a sliding scale of $0–$1\,000 to ensure accessibility for all. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/honor-dalit-history-month-with-equality-labs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260327T143523Z
CREATED:20260327T143523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143523Z
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SUMMARY:Image Sleuthing: Mining Old Family Photos for Deeper Stories of Chinese America - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you have albums and drawers full of old family photos that you don’t know what to do with? Are you thinking it’s time to Marie Kondo your holdings – especially the photos with people no one recognizes anymore\, like classmates and colleagues of your parents; distant aunties and uncles; or cronies of your grandparents or maybe even great-grandparents? \nIf this describes your situation\, this is a plea to slow down. Don’t do something drastic that you might regret. You could be sitting on gold! Or at least golden glimpses of the past that could shed new light on your own family; fill a gap in someone else’s story; or illustrate something interesting about the history of AAPI communities in the United States. \nJoin us for “Image Sleuthing: Mining Old Family Photos for Deeper Stories of Chinese America\,” a webinar with Dede Huang. She will walk through a few “brick wall” photo mysteries from her own family’s trove\, and show how she is starting to crack them – without AI tools\, just input from aunties and uncles\, and some patience. \nWe will have questions for the audience\, along with ideas about how we might crowd-source further clues to shine a light on a history that belongs to more than just ourselves. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/image-sleuthing-mining-old-family-photos-for-deeper-stories-of-chinese-america-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Digital Infrastructure of New York City’s “New Chinatown”
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Yuchen Chen will present on their project examining Chinese immigrants and real estate entrepreneurs in West Queens\, exploring their placemaking practices in the emerging “new Chinatown.” Prof. Chen focuses on how Chinese ethnic media platforms mediate these processes and introduces the concept of “infrastructure” to understand diasporic identity and placemaking. By shifting the focus to the materiality of digital platforms\, the study reveals how they facilitate the circulation of people and cultures within the Chinese diaspora.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-digital-infrastructure-of-new-york-citys-new-chinatown/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Data,History,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:Ascend New York Metro - 2026 Leadership Advantage Program: Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Today’s rapid change is reshaping how we work and lead\, requiring a balance of operational growth and intentional skill-building. \nThe Ascend Leadership Advantage is a five-part program designed for professionals with 5–15 years of experience navigating growth\, transition\, and complexity. \nThrough facilitated dialogue\, practical tools\, and guided reflection\, participants will build a personalized Leadership Handbook—a living resource to support their leadership as it evolves. \nApply by April 10\, 2026 \nProgram Sessions \nEach facilitated 90-minute interactive session contributes to a cohesive arc of development that strengthens confidence\, clarity\, and impact. \n\n\nManaging Ambiguity & Building Resilience: Strengthen decision making\, adaptability\, and steadiness during uncertainty \n\n\nFuture Proofing Your Career & Managing Transitions: Creating your story—clarifying skills\, results\, and reputation to support career pivots \n\n\nModern Leadership & Executive Presence: Building presence\, credibility\, and emotional intelligence to lead with confidence \n\n\nBuilding Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen influence\, collaboration\, and effective stakeholder engagement \n\n\nEffective Communications & Owning the Room: Sharpen skills to lead and bring discussions to meaningful outcomes \n\n\nParticipants Leave With \n\n\nA personalized Leadership Handbook grounded in real world application \n\n\nIncreased assurance in making decisions amid navigating pivots and ambiguity \n\n\nGreater ease and confidence in expressing your unique leadership story \n\n\nPractical tools to communicate with courage and strengthen influence \n\n\nClarity to actively manage your career direction\, to secure long-term stability and success \n\n\nStronger peer connection with a practical toolkit to nurture relationships in your style \n\n\nProgram Schedule \nMix of in person (*) and virtual hands-on workshops \nPwC | 300 Madison Ave | New York\, NY 10017\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET \n\n\nApril 21* \n\n\nMay 5 \n\n\nMay 21* \n\n\nJune 2 \n\n\nJun 16*
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ascend-new-york-metro-2026-leadership-advantage-program-applications-open/
LOCATION:To Be Determined – In Person NYC
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
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SUMMARY:Civic Responsibility & Activism: Mobilizing Communities for Lasting Change
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final session on civic action & advocacy! Learn how collective efforts\, activism & policy change drive lasting community imp\n\n\nJoin us for the final program in our series\, celebrating the power of civic action and community advocacy. This session will highlight how collective efforts can drive lasting change and inspire a future shaped by engaged communities. \n  \nKey Discussion Points: \n\nUnderstanding Civic Responsibility: Explore the concept of civic responsibility and its role in driving social change. Learn how individuals and communities can take action to address critical issues.\n\n  \n\nEffective Activism Strategies: Discover proven strategies\, including the power of protest\, for mobilizing communities and advocating for change. Understand how to build grassroots movements and create impactful campaigns.\n\n  \n\nThe Role of Legal and Policy Advocacy: Examine how legal and policy advocacy contribute to social change. Learn about successful initiatives and how to navigate the legal landscape to advance community goals.\n\n  \n\nCase Studies and Success Stories: Hear inspiring examples of effective activism and community mobilization. Learn from real-world successes in creating lasting impact and driving change.\n\n  \nRegister now to be part of this impactful conversation and learn how to harness civic responsibility and activism for meaningful change! \n  \nAdditional details about the event’s speakers will be shared as the date approaches. Stay tuned!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/civic-responsibility-activism-mobilizing-communities-for-lasting-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Archives,Election,Legal,Virtual
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