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SUMMARY:The Power of Showing Up featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Showing Up \nShowing 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 Laura Kavanagh\, and more on Tue\, Jun 23. FREE
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-power-of-showing-up-featuring-former-us-surgeon-general-dr-vivek-murthy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Under the Microscope: The Cases Targeting America's Scientists\, Scholars & Researchers in 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nRob Fisher\, Esq. Partner at Nixon Peabody\, who has successfully defended many of the nation’s most prestigious scientists and academics in China Initiative and False Claims Act investigations and prosecutions.\nJustin Sadowsky\, Esq. Legal Director at CALDA\, a civil rights litigator with nearly 20 years of experience advancing constitutional protections and challenging racial discrimination in U.S. federal courts.\nJohn Sandweg\, Esq. Partner at Nixon Peabody\, leads the firm’s Cross-Border Risks team within the Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice\, focusing on national security\, immigration\, and DHS compliance matters. He previously served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, overseeing approximately 20\,000 employees worldwide\, and as Acting General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security. He is a frequent commentator on immigration and border enforcement issues for CNN\, NPR\, and PBS.\nBrian Sun\, Esq. Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright\, best known for defending nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee in a landmark civil suit against the Department of Energy that settled for over $1.6 million.\nClay Zhu\, Esq. President of CALDA\, with 25+ years of civil rights advocacy and cross-border litigation experience\, including leading the landmark 2020 lawsuit that halted the federal WeChat ban.\n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Gisela Perez Kusakawa\, Esq. Asian American Scholar Forum Executive Director. \nWhether you are a researcher navigating these challenges\, an educator\, a student seeking resources\, or a community member invested in protecting civil rights\, this webinar offers essential insights and practical information.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/under-the-microscope-the-cases-targeting-americas-scientists-scholars-researchers-in-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Science,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000
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SUMMARY:Survey: Voices of AAPI Communities: June Briefing on the American Dream\, Citizenship Rights\, 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: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? \nFind out in our June webinar\, as we dive deep into the latest insights on the American Dream\, opinions around birthright citizenship\, and feelings about America’s 250th anniversary. \nSpeakers include leaders from National Council of Asian Pacific Americans\, APIA Vote\, OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates\, and special remarks from U.S. Senator Andy Kim (NJ). \nJoin APIAVote\, AAPI Data\, AAJA\, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing\, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month\, we’ll examine AAPI opinions on the American Dream\, citizenship rights\, the nation’s 250th anniversary\, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain data-driven insights into the diverse views within the AAPI community\, shaping the landscape for 2026 and beyond. Reserve your spot today and please share with your network!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/survey-voices-of-aapi-communities-june-briefing-on-the-american-dream-citizenship-rights-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T213000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Racial Justice Trainings: Fundmentals Part 1: The Stories that Shape Us
DESCRIPTION: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! ☀️ \n🌱 These sessions are completely virtual and will revolve around the questions “What are the personal\, ancestral\, and systemic stories that form our Asian American identities? How can we move from identity towards the work of collective liberation?” 🌱 \n✨SESSION 1 – THE STORIES THAT SHAPE US✨ \nParticipants will be invited to connect their own personal and family stories of immigration to larger systemic and national movements that form the Asian American identity. \n✨SESSION 2 – FROM IDENTITY TO COLLECTIVE LIBERATION✨ \nParticipants will be invited to explore the gifts and limitations of the Asian American identity as a label and to explore how we might move towards collective liberation across race\, class\, nationality\, gender\, etc. \nThese 2 online sessions comprise the Fundamentals level of AAJIL’s Core Community Racial Justice Trainings. \nThe next level are the 3 Foundations trainings that will be offered in late July. \nThe third level\, Formations\, is AAJIL’s 8-month community leadership development program dedicated to developing justice-minded leaders who center community\, decolonial values\, and emergent strategy. Participants must attend all 3 Foundations sessions to be eligible. \nThe program: \n– is built upon emergent strategy\, decolonial values\, and an ethics of solidarity \n– focuses on supporting a small cohort of community lab organizers \n– is free + leads to a certificate upon completion \n– meets online from ~Sep 2026 to ~May 2027 \nThese sessions are being offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We are asking for donations starting at $1 to register. Please contact us at aajiladmin@aajil.org for financial assistance\, if needed. AAJIL is run by a team of volunteer co-directors with a commitment to grassroots organizing. Offering free community consciousness classes and an incubator program for Asian American facilitators year-round is our form of mutual aid. Our operating costs come out to about $200 a month that goes towards hosting platforms and security measures to protect our community. Donations from our Annual Core Community Trainings go directly into these costs and allow AAJIL to continue its journey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-racial-justice-trainings-fundmentals-part-1-the-stories-that-shape-us/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T213000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Racial Justice Trainings: Fundmentals Part 2: From Identity to Collective Liberation
DESCRIPTION: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! ☀️ \n🌱 These sessions are completely virtual and will revolve around the questions “What are the personal\, ancestral\, and systemic stories that form our Asian American identities? How can we move from identity towards the work of collective liberation?” 🌱 \n✨SESSION 1 – THE STORIES THAT SHAPE US✨ \nParticipants will be invited to connect their own personal and family stories of immigration to larger systemic and national movements that form the Asian American identity. \n✨SESSION 2 – FROM IDENTITY TO COLLECTIVE LIBERATION✨ \nParticipants will be invited to explore the gifts and limitations of the Asian American identity as a label and to explore how we might move towards collective liberation across race\, class\, nationality\, gender\, etc. \nThese 2 online sessions comprise the Fundamentals level of AAJIL’s Core Community Racial Justice Trainings. \nThe next level are the 3 Foundations trainings that will be offered in late July. \nThe third level\, Formations\, is AAJIL’s 8-month community leadership development program dedicated to developing justice-minded leaders who center community\, decolonial values\, and emergent strategy. Participants must attend all 3 Foundations sessions to be eligible. \nThe program: \n– is built upon emergent strategy\, decolonial values\, and an ethics of solidarity \n– focuses on supporting a small cohort of community lab organizers \n– is free + leads to a certificate upon completion \n– meets online from ~Sep 2026 to ~May 2027 \nThese sessions are being offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We are asking for donations starting at $1 to register. Please contact us at aajiladmin@aajil.org for financial assistance\, if needed. AAJIL is run by a team of volunteer co-directors with a commitment to grassroots organizing. Offering free community consciousness classes and an incubator program for Asian American facilitators year-round is our form of mutual aid. Our operating costs come out to about $200 a month that goes towards hosting platforms and security measures to protect our community. Donations from our Annual Core Community Trainings go directly into these costs and allow AAJIL to continue its journey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-racial-justice-trainings-fundmentals-part-2-from-identity-to-collective-liberationt-shape-us/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000
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SUMMARY:AI - Assisted Career Transition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis week\, Bartholomew Jae\, Co-President of the Ascend New England chapter\, will facilitate the discussion around generative AI and how it can help us discover what we want to do next\, identify and pursue roles that align with those requirements\, and stand out during the interview process.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-assisted-career-transition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260511T184913Z
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SUMMARY:Together We Rise: An APIDA Professional Learning Experience Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American Education Project is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Summer 2026 Educator Cohort—taking place this July! This program is open to all K–12 educators across the United States who are passionate about inclusive education and culturally responsive teaching. \nThe theme of this cohort\, Together We Rise\, explores the rich history of cross-racial solidarity within APIDA communities in the United States as it only makes us stronger together. It will examine historical milestones\, shared struggles\, and partnerships that have shaped and strengthened solidarity between APIDA communities and other racial groups\, such as Latinx and Asians uniting and organizing together for the advancement of workers’ rights. From early immigration waves to contemporary movements for social justice and equality\, the program highlights the ongoing contributions of APIDA individuals and groups in building a more inclusive and equitable society. The APIDA community is diverse\, with each group and partnership contributing unique experiences to the broader story of solidarity and collaboration. \nParticipants of the Forgotten No More: An APIDA Professional Learning Experience will engage with The Asian American Education Project’s (AAEdu) curricular resources. Our cohort model provides participants the opportunity to work with others who are committed to gaining a deeper knowledge of and an increased competence in teaching APIDA content. This program combines virtual engagement via Zoom and asynchronous learning via our learning management system. As part of a supportive community\, participants will be guided toward implementing inclusive lesson plans addressing APIDA topics. Participants will be equipped with the tools needed to not only teach APIDA history effectively but also diversify their curriculum in order to celebrate the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. \nProgram Objectives \n\nCultural Competence – Educators will enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching APIDA history and content in regards to cross-racial/cultural solidarity.\nInclusive Teaching – Educators will be equipped with the skills and tools needed to implement inclusive\, culturally responsive lesson plans that integrate APIDA content across subjects and grade levels. \nImpactful Application – Educators will learn how to navigate AAEdu’s website and resources and customize these assets into impactful student-centered classroom practices.\n\n  \nEligibility \n\nParticipants are current educators in a K-12 setting\, public\, charter\, private\, etc.\nParticipants must use and incorporate AAEdu’s APIDA curricular resources within their respective contexts\, such as in-class instruction\, professional development/training\, etc.  \nParticipants must be available for all the live sessions in July 2026 (specific dates are listed below) in order to be able to attend each and every session\, on time and in its entirety. \n\nParticipants must agree to all the terms and conditions listed below.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/together-we-rise-an-apida-professional-learning-experience-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T192112Z
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SUMMARY:APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large. \n​During the virtual Summit\, speakers will explore topics ranging from green workforce development\, the current state of the energy landscape\, the future of climate action\, building next generation businesses\, mobility and transportation access\, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence and data centers. Community and industry leaders\, alongside key stakeholders and policymakers\, will discuss the challenges they face and the policy solutions they are developing in response. \n​The 2026 Energy & Commerce Summit will air virtually on July 22 on YouTube. \nPanel Overview \n\nJobs of Tomorrow: Building a Green Workforce for the Future\nThe Energy Landscape: State of Play\, Challenges\, and Solutions\nBuilding Next Generation Businesses\nMobility and Transportation Access in AA & NH/PI Communities
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-energy-commerce-summit-2/
LOCATION:YouTube\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Conference,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T131339Z
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SUMMARY:Ma-Yi Theatre Free FALL Playwriting Workshop with Lisa Sanaye Dring
DESCRIPTION:Ma-Yi Theatre Free FALL Playwriting Workshop with Lisa Sanaye Dring\n\n\nDue to the overwhelming response to our summer Free Playwriting Workshop\, Ma-Yi Theater Company is thrilled to announce two additional FREE playwriting workshops in Fall 2026\, taught by award-winning playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring\, author of SUMO and HAPPY FALL. \nCreated for Filipino American and AANHPI aspiring writers\, these workshops are open to writers who are ready to begin\, grow\, experiment\, or finally say: Yes. I’m writing the play. \nBoth classes are completely FREE and will offer participants a supportive\, rigorous\, and energizing space to explore the fundamentals of playwriting\, including character\, dialogue\, action\, structure\, theme\, and theatrical style. Through writing prompts\, discussion\, readings\, and feedback\, participants will generate new pages and develop their voices in community with fellow writers. \nThe first six sessions will meet online\, making the workshop accessible for working adults and busy schedules. The workshop will then culminate in an in-person showcase presentation\, where participants’ work will be brought to life by professional actors and directors. \nThis is more than a class. It is a chance to write\, dream\, build\, revise\, and hear your words leap off the page. \nFree. Online. Fun. Limited slots available. Register early. \nMondays 7pm-10pm – September 21 – November 9 \nor \nTuesdays 7pm-10pm – September 22 – November 10 \nFor more information: info@ma-yitheatre.org \nSpace is limited— signing up does not guarantee entry into class.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ma-yi-theatre-free-fall-playwriting-workshop-with-lisa-sanaye-dring/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Theater,Virtual,Writing
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