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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
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SUMMARY:Our Shared Legacy: The Power of Place In AAPI Advocacy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This event will explore why historic preservation is an important policy issue for AAPI communities and how it connects to broader work across immigration\, civil rights\, housing\, health\, education\, and other issues. Attendees will learn about the federal policies and funding that support historic preservation\, current and emerging threats to these efforts\, and recent policy changes shaping the field. This educational event will highlight opportunities for coalition partners to engage in preserving and protecting AAPI histories\, communities\, and cultural heritage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-shared-legacy-the-power-of-place-in-aapi-advocacy-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
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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:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
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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:Demilitarizing Hawaiian Lands – Local Struggles\, Global Implications (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Participants: Kyle Kajihiro (moderator)\, Camille Kalama\, and ʻIlima Long \nThis webinar will discuss the history of (de)militarization in Hawaiʻi and contemporary struggles to reclaim Hawaiian lands\, including expiring military leases of Hawaiian trust lands and successful demilitarization campaigns on Kahoʻolawe\, Mākua\, and Kapūkakī (Red Hill). \nZoom Link:\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99388947770?pwd=nwn4fS4aPLYgQvAazkdH6E3tGNyvm0.1\nJoin by SIP\n99388947770@zoomcrc.com\nMeeting ID: 993 8894 7770\nPasscode: 500378 \nPre Conference Webinar Series & Resources
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/demilitarizing-hawaiian-lands-local-struggles-global-implications/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T153000
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SUMMARY:Ethics: The Labor of Being a Guest in Hawai'i
DESCRIPTION:So you want to attend a professional conference being held in Hawaiʻi. You’re a self-reflective enough scholar to recognize that such a trip may merit some ethical reckoning given the past and present realities of settler colonialism in Hawaiʻi. What do you do? This webinar does not offer one answer as to how to be an ethical conference tourist in Hawaiʻi\, or any other place. Rather\, this webinar offers those interested in this question some models of how to be in relation to place and people in Hawaiʻi. This webinar asks participants to learn Kanaka Maoli cultural protocol (specifically oli mahalo\, a chant of gratitude) and to listen to a frank discussion between Dr. Monisha Das Gupta\, Dr. Nohelani Teves\, and Dr. Maile Arvin which will range across themes of conference tourism\, tokenizing Kanaka Maoli thought on Asian American Studies syllabi\, and how our commitments to being in good relation to Hawaiʻi are lessons that can be applied and practiced everywhere. \nZoom Link:\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/94689402342?pwd=Ax89mi2VRSlrM8icd30wych96zb8HZ.1\nJoin by SIP\n94689402342@zoomcrc.com\nMeeting ID: 946 8940 2342\nPasscode: 723975 \nPre Conference Webinar Series & Resources
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-labor-of-being-a-guest/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T210000
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SUMMARY:Serica Storytellers: Trade Secrets for AAPI Top College Admissions Success
DESCRIPTION:Join The Serica Initiative for a tell-all webinar with Leelila Strogov\, Founder and CEO of AtomicMind and Serica Board Member\, along with a Princeton admissions specialist\, revealing what really happens inside the admissions offices of the world’s most selective colleges and universities. In this exclusive session\, Leelila and the Princeton admissions specialist will pull back the curtain on how top-tier universities evaluate high-achieving applicants. They will share insider perspectives on what makes students stand out beyond perfect grades and test scores and break down how successful applicants build a narrative arc across their academics\, extracurriculars\, and passions. \nThe discussion will also cover strategic summer planning\, providing students of all ages with practical insights to prepare effectively and strengthen their profiles\, as well as the unique challenges faced by Asian and Asian American students\, including common myths\, hidden pitfalls\, and strategic missteps that can hurt otherwise exceptional applications. Attendees will leave with clear\, practical strategies to position themselves for success at Ivy League and IvyPlus schools.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/serica-storytellers-trade-secrets-for-aapi-top-college-admissions-success/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260217T181358Z
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SUMMARY:AAJA Briefing: State of AAPI Communities in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Journalists Association for a timely briefing on Friday\, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET on the current state of AAPI communities in Minnesota. Hear directly from on-the-ground community leaders and impacted community members about how immigration enforcement by ICE is affecting AAPI individuals and families\, and how local organizations are responding in real time. \nFederal officials have stated that ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis will end soon. This briefing will provide journalists with critical context\, first-hand perspectives\, and resources to better understand and be able to report on the impact of ICE on AAPI and immigrant communities in Minnesota.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/19542/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survey,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260203T091306Z
CREATED:20260203T084624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T091306Z
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SUMMARY:BE READY STAY READY: Basics To Protest Safety & Situational Awareness Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Women Lead is partnering up with Kalaya’an Mendoza again for a virtual workshop where Kala will teach attendees the basics of protest safety & situational awareness. This is ideal for beginners and those who want to freshen up their skills. Join us!\n\n\n\nThis event will be moderated by AAPIWL’s Executive Director Dr. Connie Wun. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Workshop Feb 5\, 2026 | Thursday 5 PM- 7 PM PST 8 PM -10 PM EST\nRegistration Required\nRecommended donation: $10-20 Donations are encouraged and will help us to continue our work.\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for our newsletter to receive updates and a copy of our emergency bag check list at www.aapiwl.org/resources
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/be-ready-stay-ready-basics-to-protest-safety-situational-awareness-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Protest,Safety,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260203T085639Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Americans & Nature - Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative workshop exploring the ways Asian Americans relate to nature through reflections on migration\, labor\, and place!\n\n\nAsian Americans & Nature \nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 3rd at 5PM PST / 8PM EST for our next People’s School for Justice session! \nThis will be a collaborative workshop exploring the ways Asian Americans relate to nature through reflections on migration\, labor\, and place! \nHow have Asian Americans historically been positioned in relationship to nature? What new relationships to our environment can we create? How might we question settler urges to own and commodify nature – what new ways of inhabiting the earth are possible? \nParticipants will come together to reflect on the landscapes and everyday environments that shape Asian American lives. Thinking expansively about both “Asian America” and “nature\,” and centering lived experience\, we will explore how migration\, family history\, and place influence our relationships with our environment. \nNo prior knowledge needed. We will begin with short grounding/framing\, historical context\, and case studies around Asian American relationships to nature drawn from my scholarly research\, and then move through guided prompts and shared conversation. Looking forward to being in community with you. ❤️ \nMeet the Facilitator \nK Yin (they/them/ta) is a writer and scholar. They are currently a PhD student in American Studies at Brown. Broadly\, they have interests in and teach on Asian American art\, race and ethnic studies\, and the environment. Their research explores 19th-century visual archives alongside contemporary Asian American art and performance. \nThey were raised between Sonoma County and Zhejiang. They love leaf-wrapped foods of all kinds (tamales\, zongzi\, etc.). You can find their culinary creations at congee_baby on Instagram. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-americans-nature/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260109T183558Z
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SUMMARY:From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Congress is entering 2026 with looming budget fights\, and these high-stakes policy decisions made in the coming weeks will have direct consequences for AAPI communities across the country—from healthcare affordability and economic security. \nNCAPA invites you to join From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026\, a community briefing featuring experts from the NCAPA coalition who will outline the federal policy priorities AAPI communities need Congress to act on this year. \nThis virtual briefing will cover what AAPI communities need from Congress in 2026\, grounded in data\, lived experience\, and clear policy demands—ensuring AAPI communities are not sidelined as funding negotiations and legislative priorities take shape. \nThis briefing is intended for coalition members\, advocacy partners\, allies\, and members of the press seeking to better understand what is at stake for AAPI communities as Congress sets its agenda for the year ahead.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-data-to-demands-aapi-policy-priorities-for-congress-in-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Survey,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T143000
DTSTAMP:20251208T152817Z
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SUMMARY:Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement
DESCRIPTION:As a UCLA art major and activist working to establish the UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, Mary Uyematsu\, set out to document the Asian American Movement happening in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. This Movement found its roots in the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement\, and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, and was sparked by the struggles for ethnic studies and the protests against the Vietnam War\, and the recognition of the People’s Republic of China. \nMary published her photography collection from this Movement in 2020\, to document the anti-imperialist issues that politicized our generation. \nMary will present a slide show from her collection and discuss the contributions and limitations of this national movement to the overall revolutionary working class struggle. \nTo attend this webinar\, please contact ICSS at:  https://icssmarx.org/contact-us-2/ \nABOUT THE SPEAKER:  MARY UYEMATSU KAO\nAs a UCLA art major and activist working to establish the UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, Mary Uyematsu\, set out to document the Asian American Movement happening in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. This Movement found its roots in the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement\, and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, and was sparked by the struggles for ethnic studies and the protests against the Vietnam War\, and the recognition of the People’s Republic of China. \nMary published her photography collection from this Movement in 2020\, to document the anti-imperialist issues that politicized our generation. \nMary will present a slide show from her collection and discuss the contributions and limitations of this national movement to the overall revolutionary working class struggle. \nBIO:\nMary Uyematsu Kao worked as the UCLA Asian American Studies Center Publications Coordinator for 30 years. She received her MA in Asian American Studies in 2007. She has been a contributing writer since 2016 for the Rafu Shimpo\, the last in-print Japanese American newspaper. \nShe just finished printing the 2nd edition of Rockin’ the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement\, featuring more than 400 photographs of the Asian American Movement from 1969-1974. Some of the events include New York Chinatown’s Confucius Plaza struggle\, a pilgrimage to Manzanar\, the Van Troi Anti-imperialist Youth Brigade at L.A.’s Nisei Week Parade\, and a cultural night educational on Marcos martial law in the Philippines.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rockin-the-boat-flashbacks-of-the-1970s-asian-movement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T220000
DTSTAMP:20251208T052234Z
CREATED:20251201T052233Z
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SUMMARY:House of Mirrors: How Mis and Disinformation Amplify Imperialist Histories to Shape Asian American Political Participation
DESCRIPTION:How Mis- and Disinformation Amplify Imperialist Histories to Shape Asian American Political Participation in California’s 45th District\n\n\nHouse of Mirrors: How Mis- and Disinformation Amplify Imperialist Histories to Shape Asian American Political Participation in California’s 45th District \nIn many Asian American spaces\, we are witnessing narrative trends that contribute to tensions within\, across\, and about our communities. This research project seeks to more deeply understand these tensions through a case study of the California 45th congressional district (CA-45) where two Asian American candidates ran in 2024 in a race set against the backdrop of imperialism\, war\, trauma\, displacement\, grief\, healing\, identity-building\, identity politics\, electoral power\, and most of all\, our shared desire to be seen as who we are. \nIn 2024\, CA-45 was the most expensive House race in the country. In the recent special election in November 2025\, Californians passed proposition 50 that authorized the temporary redrawing of district boundaries\, including CA-45. It will be one of the most watched House races in 2026. \nAbout the Instructor: Shengxiao Yu\, known by her nickname Sole\, is a speaker\, facilitator\, writer\, and social justice educator. She is the creator of Nectar\, a space where she provides political education for the community through giving keynote speeches\, facilitating workshops\, and providing thought leadership. In 2024\, Sole served as the activist-in-residence at the Asian American Studies Center at the University of California\, Los Angeles. In this capacity\, Sole conducted research to more deeply understand the AAPI electoral landscape and the role of mis- and disinformation. Sole is a writer for the Xin Sheng Project\, a platform combating misinformation in the Chinese diaspora community by publishing in-language\, progressive articles that shift perspectives and build intergenerational power. As a generation 1.5 Asian American\, Sole is also working to build community among her fellow Asian Americans in order to build socio-political power and to lift up her lineage. Sole is inspired by BIPOC activists\, grassroots community leaders\, and all the intersectional movement ancestors who have paved the way.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/house-of-mirrors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Election,History,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000
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SUMMARY:Communicating with Empathy: Having Conversations Across Differences
DESCRIPTION:As the holiday season approaches\, NCAPA is holding a series of community calls on holding difficult conversations with loved ones and community members. The purpose of these events is to equip and prepare attendees to approach difficult conversations strategically in order to effectively address sensitive or controversial topics. At this community call\, attendees will hear from advocates on their experience with relevant community programming\, real life examples\, and tips for their own conversations. \nWe will be hearing from a panel of advocates who will share their experience with relevant community programming and real life examples. \nGuest Speakers include: \n\nDr. Christine Catipon\, Executive Committee President\, Asian American Psychological Association\nSrayva Tadepalli\, Deputy Executive Director\, Hindus for Human Rights\nCheyenne Cheng\, Youth and Programs Director\, Japanese American Citizens League\nSaoli Nguyen\, Managing Editor\, Viet Fact Check
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/communicating-with-empathy-having-conversations-across-differences/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T160000
DTSTAMP:20251104T054943Z
CREATED:20251014T125618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T054943Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Southeast Asian Communities
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant communities face devastating deportation impacts. Decades after families resettled in the United States as refugees\, thousands remain vulnerable to removal because of old criminal convictions\, many tied to the challenges of poverty\, trauma\, and lack of support. \nThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of U.S. wars in Southeast Asia\, making current deportation policies particularly heartbreaking. ICE deports some Southeast Asian refugees without due process to third countries in Africa and Latin America\, places they have never lived and have no connection to. Those sent to Southeast Asia often don’t have support starting a new life in a country and culture that is foreign to them\, or they barely remember it. \nCommunity-based Southeast Asian organizations have been on the frontlines providing legal support\, organizing for policy change\, and helping families heal. Yet these organizations remain severely underfunded\, limiting their ability to meet urgent needs and build long-term power. \nThis briefing brings together community leaders\, advocates\, and funders to discuss the current landscape of Southeast Asian deportations and the human toll on families. Together\, we will explore how philanthropy can step up to resource Southeast Asian organizations\, strengthen community resilience\, and advance a more just and inclusive future. \nSpeakers: \n\nConnie Chung Joe\, President and CEO\, AAPIP\nChhaya Choum\, Executive Director\, Southeast Asian Freedom Network\nCat Bao Le\, The Ba Lô Project\nDr. Thao Ha\, Collective Freedom\nEddy Zheng\, President & Founder\, New Breath Foundation\nRajasvini (Vini) Bhansali\, Executive Director\, Solidaire Network\nSophy Yem\, Program Officer\, Surdna Foundation (Moderator)\n\nYou will: \n\nHear real-time accounts of deportations and their impact on Southeast Asian families and communities\nLearn where philanthropic investments can have immediate and long-term impact\nUnderstand why AANHPI immigrant communities have been historically overlooked in immigration funding portfolios\nBuild authentic and trust-based partnerships with community organizations on the frontlines\n\nThis briefing is for: \n\nFoundation program officers and executives with immigration\, racial justice\, or AANHPI portfolios\nPhilanthropic leaders seeking to deepen understanding of Southeast Asian refugee issues\nFunders committed to supporting grassroots organizations and community power-building\nAnyone in philanthropy ready to mobilize resources for communities facing deportation
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/protecting-southeast-asian-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
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SUMMARY:Remembering Asian America: Unearthing Hidden Histories to Build Solidarity & Diasporic Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special virtual discussion of Remembering Asian America\, featuring a panel discussion with nonprofit and academic leaders. This is a cross-regional dialogue on the importance of remembering the origins of Asian America and how communities are recontextualizing those histories to build power in solidarity \nPanelists: \n\nCathi Choi\, Executive Director of Women Cross DMZ\nDr. Connie Wun\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of AAPI Women Lead\nJanelle Wong\, Professor of Government and Politics and American Studies at University of Maryland
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/remembering-asian-america-unearthing-hidden-histories-to-build-solidarity-diasporic-power/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20251005T061912Z
CREATED:20251005T061912Z
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SUMMARY:The Hats We Wear: Neurodivergent and Asian American
DESCRIPTION:Join Dennis Tran (National Leader for Disability & Neurodiversity Inclusion\, Storyteller\, Consultant\, and LEAP Impact ’24 Alumni) and Priya Winston Ph.D. LMSW (Director of Curriculum & Clinical Excellence at Transitions\, Founder of ENYA\, and Professor at Utica University) for a powerful conversation on the lived experiences of being Asian American and neurodivergent. \nThis dialogue will explore:\n✨ The roles neurodivergent people play in shaping community and advocacy\n✨ The intersections of culture\, identity\, and lived experience\n✨ Steps we can all take to support neurodivergent Asian Americans \n👥 Who is this for?\nAnyone who is curious and wants to learn\, whether you identify as neurodivergent\, AANHPI\, or an ally. \n\n\n\n\nThe registration link:\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTNYRM5 \nInfo:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/innovatinginclusion_innovatinginclusion-neurodiversity-aanhpi-activity-7374192935715876865-ttgF\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ Date: Monday\, October 27\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET\n📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom\n💸 Cost: Freerican
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-hats-we-wear-neurodivergent-and-asian-american/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T171500
DTSTAMP:20251003T021323Z
CREATED:20251003T021243Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding AI\, Power\, and Possibility: Navigating Bias & Building a More Human Future
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future—it’s here\, shaping the ways we learn\, work\, and connect. From classrooms to boardrooms\, AI holds extraordinary potential\, but it also carries real risks: reinforcing bias\, eroding trust\, and widening inequities. In this timely and interactive session\, Dr. Avriel Epps will unpack the changing landscape of AI through the lenses of power\, culture\, and possibility. Drawing on real-world examples and current research\, Avriel will explore: \n\nHow AI bias emerges and the ways it impacts marginalized communities.\nThe responsibilities of educators\, leaders\, and organizations in guiding ethical use of AI.\nPractical strategies to navigate risk while leveraging AI for creativity\, connection\, and equity.\nHow we can collectively shape a more human future in an increasingly automated world.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/understanding-ai-power-and-possibility-navigating-bias-building-a-more-human-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20251003T132943Z
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SUMMARY:Midnight on the Mekong: Diving Deep Into Cambodia and Southeast Asian Horror with Sokai Yoon
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we stride along the ebb and flow of where history and horror converge. Midnight on the Mekong is a workshop exploring the unique and unsettling supernatural lore of Cambodia and Southeast Asia. We’ll explore the origins of ghosts\, curses\, and malevolent spirits\, and how they tie into my own personal paranormal experience to craft new levels of horrors. It’s a fascinating look at the rich folklore and complex fears that have been passed down through generations. Learn why these stories are so much more than just tales. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEAP Connect leadership workshops are free\, accessible to the public\, and are intended to bring a safe space to the community. Participants can walk away from the sessions with the tools and resources necessary to increase their leadership skills and inspire change.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/midnight-on-the-mekong-diving-deep-into-cambodia-and-southeast-asian-horror-with-sokai-yoon/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
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CREATED:20250906T140849Z
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SUMMARY:On The Road: Sikh American Truck Drivers
DESCRIPTION:Join The Asian American Education Project for a live\, virtual workshop in partnership with the Sikh Coalition to learn about the history and experiences of Sikh American truck drivers. Sikh Americans account for an estimated 20% of the country’s truck drivers. In this workshop\, participants will explore the role of Sikh truck drivers in the United States. They will learn about the significant contributions to the industry\, challenges faced\, and key beliefs of Sikhism that can impact experiences of Sikh American truckers. \nParticipants will gain access to lesson plans and resources for teaching this content in the classroom. \nThis workshop is free for educators and will take place virtually. \nIt will feature Savleen Singh\, Senior Education Manager of the Sikh Coalition as a guest speaker. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Ashley Chu\, AAEdu Curriculum Development Manager. \nSavleen is the Senior Education Manager at the Sikh Coalition\, the nation’s largest Sikh civil rights organization. She plays a leading role in advancing the organization’s education justice work\, ensuring that Sikhism is accurately and meaningfully included in public school curricula nationwide. Savleen works directly with educators\, state education departments\, law makers\, and community advocates to integrate Sikh history and identity into academic standards\, develop classroom resources\, and deliver professional development to K–12 teachers across the country. At the Sikh Coalition\, she also contributes to policy advocacy efforts that support religious literacy\, combat bias-based bullying\, and create safe and inclusive learning environments for Sikh students. Her intersectional expertise in public policy\, legislation\, and nonprofit strategy strengthens the Coalition’s broader mission to promote equality and protect the rights of all.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/on-the-road-sikh-american-truck-drivers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20251009T222245Z
CREATED:20250313T205303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T222245Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence and Immigrant Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a #DVAM talk on intimate partner violence & immigrant rights. Learn legal protections\, resources & how to support survivors!\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss the intersection of intimate partner violence and immigrant rights during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This session aims to provide crucial information for immigrants and their allies on recognizing\, addressing\, and seeking support for domestic violence\, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by immigrant communities. #DVAM \nKey Discussion Points: \n\nUnderstanding the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Immigrant Rights: Learn about the specific issues that immigrant survivors of domestic violence face\, including the barriers to reporting abuse and accessing support. Understand how immigration status can impact the options available to survivors.\nLegal Protections for Immigrant Survivors: Explore the legal protections available to immigrant survivors of domestic violence\, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U visas. Learn how these laws can provide a pathway to safety and legal status.\nAccessing Resources and Support: Discover the resources and organizations that provide support to immigrant survivors of domestic violence.\n\nRegister now to learn how to break the silence and support immigrant survivors of domestic violence with the knowledge and resources they need.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/breaking-the-silence-domestic-violence-and-immigrant-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T220000
DTSTAMP:20251008T150740Z
CREATED:20250925T144748Z
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SUMMARY:[VIRTUAL] Author Talk: Our History Brings Us Here: A Reading and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for readings and a conversation with Luisa Igloria\, Michelle Peñaloza\, and Rhoni Blankenhorn moderated by R. A. Villanueva!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for readings and a conversation between Luisa Igloria\, Michelle Peñaloza\, and Rhoni Blankenhorn\, moderated by R. A. Villanueva! We’ll be toasting their books – Luisa’s Caulbearer\, Michelle’s All The Words I Can Remember Are Poems\, and Rhoni’s Rooms for the Dead and the Not Yet – each released within the past year! \n__ \nLuisa A. Igloria is the author of Caulbearer (Immigrant Writing Series Prize\, Black Lawrence Press; 2024)\, Maps for Migrants and Ghosts (Co-Winner\, 2019 Crab Orchard Open Poetry Prize (Southern Illinois University Press\, 2020)\,The Buddha Wonders if She is Having a Mid-Life Crisis (Phoenicia Publishing\, Montreal\, 2018)\, 12 other books\, and 4 chapbooks. She was the inaugural recipient of the 2015 Resurgence Poetry Prize\, UK—the world’s first major award for ecopoetry (now known as the Ginkgo Prize)\, selected by a panel headed by former UK Poet Laureate Andrew Motion. She is lead editor of the new ecopoetry anthology The Nature of Our Times: Poems on America’s Lands\, Waters\, Wildlife\, and Other Natural Wonders (Paloma Press\, 2025)\, with Aileen Cassinetto and David Hassler; and lead editor\, along with co-editors Aileen Cassinetto and Jeremy S. Hoffman\, of Dear Human at the Edge of Time: Poems on Climate Change in the United States (Paloma Press\, September 2023). Luisa is a Louis I. Jaffe Professor of English and Creative Writing in the MFA Program at Old Dominion University; she also leads workshops for and is a member of the board of The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk. During her appointed term as 20th Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Virginia (2020-22)\, Emerita\, the Academy of American Poets awarded her one of twenty-three Poet Laureate Fellowships in 2021\, to support a program of public poetry projects. \nMichelle Peñaloza is the author of All The Words I Can Remember Are Poems\, winner of the 2024 Lexi Rudnitsky Editor’s Choice Award and the James Laughlin Award (Persea Books\, 2025). She is also the author of Former Possessions of the Spanish Empire\, winner of the 2018 Hillary Gravendyk National Poetry Prize (Inlandia Books\, 2019)\, and the chapbook landscape/heartbreak (Two Sylvias\, 2015). Some of her honors include the Frederick Bock Prize from the Poetry Foundation as well as grants from the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund\, and PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists). The proud daughter of Filipino immigrants\, Michelle was born in the suburbs of Detroit\, MI and raised in Nashville\, TN. She now lives in Covelo\, CA. \nRhoni Blankenhorn is a Filipina American writer. Her poems have appeared in The Slowdown\, Narrative\, Poetry Northwest\, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships and scholarships from Breadloaf\, Saltonstall\, and Sewanee. Rhoni’s debut\, Rooms for Dead and the Not Yet\, won the Trio Award\, and was published by Trio House Press July\, 2025. \nR. A. Villanueva is the author of two collections of poetry: A Holy Dread\, winner of the Alice James Award (forthcoming in 2026) and Reliquaria (University of Nebraska Press\, 2014)\, winner of the Prairie Schooner Book Prize. New work has been featured by the Academy of American Poets and National Public Radio—and his writing appears widely in international publications such as Poetry London and The Poetry Review. His honors include commendations from the Forward Prizes and fellowships from the Sewanee Writers’ Conference\, the Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts\, and Kundiman. He lives in Brooklyn\, New York. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nThis event will be streamed on Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link via email\, which will be sent out two days in advance of the event. For other access needs\, please contact msaleh@aaww.org. \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-our-history-brings-us-here-a-reading-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversation with David Henry Hwang\, A Pioneering Playwright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter
DESCRIPTION:David Henry Hwang\, “A Pioneering Playwright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter” on October 7\, 2025 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the sixth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature David Henry Hwang\, “A Pioneering Playwright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter” on October 7\, 2025 at 6 pm ET. \nDavid Henry Hwang is an American playwright\, librettist\, screenwriter\, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB\, Golden Child\, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and three other nominations (Golden Child\, Flower Drum Song\, and Yellow Face)\, as well as a Grammy Award (Ainadamar) and one other nomination (Soft Power). Three of his works (M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face\, and Soft Power) have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on October 7 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-10-7-2025.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website.We hope you will join us. Thank you!Best regards\,Committee of 100 \nUpcoming Committee of 100 Conversations – Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nJuly 29\, 2025 at 6 pm ET – Linda Tsao Yang\, Governance Pioneer\, Former U.S. Ambassador and the first woman and the first minority to represent the United States on the board of a multilateral financial institution\, she will talk about her pioneering efforts and the challenges of good governance. Please register at https://c100-7-29-2025.eventbrite.com. \nAugust 11\, 2025 at 6 pm ET – Gary Locke\, is Chairman of the Committee of 100. As Governor of Washington State (the first Chinese American to be elected governor in United States history and the first Asian American governor on the mainland)\, U.S. Secretary of Commerce\, and U.S. Ambassador to China\, Gary Locke has been a leader in the areas of education\, employment\, trade\, health care\, human rights\, immigration reform\, privacy\, and the environment. Register at https://c100-8-11-2025.eventbrite.com. \nSeptember 8\, 2025 at 6 pm ET – Janet Yang\, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Hollywood producer\, President of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences\, a keynote speaker\, and a trailblazer and advocate for the AAPI community. She came to prominence through her collaboration with Steven Spielberg on Empire of the Sun\, followed by partnerships with Oliver Stone and Lisa Henson. Her extensive Film and TV credits include The Joy Luck Club\, The People vs. Larry Flynt\, Shanghai Calling and High Crimes. She is a member of the Committee of 100. Please register at register at https://c100-9-8-2025.eventbrite.com. \nNovember 25\, 2025 at 6 pm ET – Elaine Chao\, former U. S. Secretary of Transportation and U. S. Secretary of Labor\, she is the first Asian American woman to be appointed to the President’s cabinet in U.S. history. Secretary Chao was also President and CEO of United Way of America and Director of the Peace Corps. She had previously served as Deputy Secretary of Transportation; Chair\, Federal Maritime Commission; Deputy Maritime Administrator; and White House Fellow. \nCommittee of 100 ConversationsRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nOctober 7\, 2025 Webcast \n▦ Speaker \nDavid Henry Hwang \nPlaywright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter \nObie and Tony Award Winner \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board MemberChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nDavid Henry Hwang \nPlaywright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter \nObie and Tony Award Winner \nDavid Henry Hwang is an American playwright\, librettist\, screenwriter\, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB\, Golden Child\, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and three other nominations (Golden Child\, Flower Drum Song\, and Yellow Face)\, as well as a Grammy Award (Ainadamar) and one other nomination (Soft Power). Three of his works (M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face\, and Soft Power) have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm.Mr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \nThe Committee of 100The 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\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China RelationsMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T160000
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SUMMARY:We the People: Plan Your Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fast\, joyful 60-minute virtual launch that blends art\, storytelling\, and action to get you ready for CWA 2025!\n\n\nJoin us on October 2\, from 3 to 4 pm PT for a joyful 60-minute virtual kickstart that blends art\, storytelling\, and action to get you ready for the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy. Together\, we’ll celebrate culture as a force for change and connect with people across the country. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nInspiring true stories and mini performances showing culture shaping policy and community change\nInteractive moments\, including live mapping\, quick chat prompts\, and a 3-minute small-group conversation\nArtists weaving music\, poetry\, and live drawing into the experience\nA clear\, simple plan to host a conversation in your community—choose your path (Home • Work • Community • City Hall) and add it to our map.\n\nThis event is designed to spark connection\, courage\, and joy while giving you practical tools to participate in the Week of Action. You’ll leave energized\, connected\, and ready to help build a democracy that truly serves We the People. \nLocation: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration; captions + ASL available upon request) \nThe webinar will be recorded and available on the Race Forward website for on-demand viewing.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/we-the-people-plan-your-cultural-week-of-action-on-race-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T210000
DTSTAMP:20250919T113324Z
CREATED:20250904T041326Z
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SUMMARY:Why APIDA Curriculum Matters
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an overview of the Asian American Education Project’s lesson plans and the five thematic units on citizenship; civil rights; identity; immigration; and racism. It will cover the importance of including APIDA history in school curriculums through exploring the contributions of APIDAs in labor activism; the fight for school integration and citizenship rights; the use of Model Minority Myth as a racial wedge; how the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype is part of systemic racism; and the intersectionality of APIDAs and other minority communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/why-apida-curriculum-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T150000
DTSTAMP:20250905T121136Z
CREATED:20250905T121133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121136Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Our Collective Action: Policy Insights & Innovations to Support AANHPI Communities
DESCRIPTION:2025 Has Been Devastating for AANHPI Communities. Here’s What Funders Need to Know.\nRegister \nOver this past year\, Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander communities have faced increasing attacks. Massive federal budget cuts and spending freezes. Immigration enforcement targeting legal residents and students. The elimination of civil rights protections that took decades to build. \nAANHPI-serving organizations are operating in survival mode. Many face closure. \nJoin AAPIP\, NCAPA\, AAPI Data\, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to discuss the current political landscape and what funders can do right now to support critical policy priorities that can ensure the safety and well-being of AANHPI communities. \nYou’ll hear:\nReal-Time Community Impact Data\nInsights from NCAPA’s newly released 100-Day Review documenting policy attacks across eight critical areas\, plus AAPI Data’s community surveys laying out immediate needs and priorities. \nProven Funding Strategies\nHear how the W.K. Kellogg Foundation approaches movement infrastructure investment during crisis moments\, with concrete models you can adapt. \nStrategic Action Steps\nLearn about specific funding opportunities\, partnership pathways\, and advocacy tools to support AANHPI community survival and resistance. \nKey Steps for Strengthening Collective Action\nFunders will gain clarity on how to: (1) separate the signal from the noise on federal policy actions\, (2) understand community opinions in real time\, and (3) build and sustain movement infrastructure with an emphasis on coordinated action on policy and narrative change. \nPanel:\nBonnie Kwon\, Policy Officer\, W.K. Kellogg Foundation\nGregg Orton\, National Director\, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA)\nKarthick Ramakrishnan\, Executive Director\, AAPI Data\nCourtney Chappell\, Vice President of Programs\, AAPIP (Moderator)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/strengthening-our-collective-action-policy-insights-innovations-to-support-aanhpi-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
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SUMMARY:From Policy to People: How the Budget Law Impacts Southeast Asian Americans SEAAs
DESCRIPTION:In July\, Congress passed their budget reconciliation package\, which drastically increased funding for deportations while slashing funding for Medicaid\, SNAP\, and other critical programs that provide for people’s basic needs. These decisions have far-reaching consequences for Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities across the country. \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR\nJoin SEARAC on Thursday\, Sept. 25\, at 2pm ET/1pm CT/11am PT for an hour-long webinar breaking down how the federal budget reconciliation law impacts SEAAs. Learn how federal and state policies connect to the services our families rely on. Pre-registration for the webinar is required\, and you can register here. \nSEARAC is a national civil rights organization that builds power with diverse communities from Cambodia\, Laos\, and Vietnam to create a socially just and equitable society. As representatives of the largest refugee community ever resettled in the United States\, SEARAC stands together with other refugee communities\, communities of color\, and social justice movements in pursuit of social equity. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-policy-to-people-how-the-budget-law-impacts-southeast-asian-americansseaas/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20250905T144146Z
CREATED:20250904T041810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T144146Z
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SUMMARY:Education Workshop Webinar – Immigration
DESCRIPTION:APIDAs were once excluded from entering the U.S. The Civil Rights Movement spearheaded by Black Americans led to the revision of discriminatory laws including immigration laws—leading to the passage of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Today\, APIDAs are the fastest growing population in the U.S. This workshop shows activities for students to examine the cause and effect of various events and policies in U.S. history. This workshop also shows how Black American and APIDA histories are interconnected. Students will learn about cross-cultural solidarity. \nThis workshop is free for educators and will take place virtually. It will be facilitated by Laura Ouk.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/education-workshop-webinar-immigration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20250904T054103Z
CREATED:20250904T041632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T054103Z
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SUMMARY:Hawaiian History Month: ‘Iolani Palace
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1882\, ‘Iolani Palace symbolized the center of royal life in the Kingdom of Hawai’i. It was once the home of Hawai’i’s last monarchs. Today\, ‘Iolani Palace represents the rich history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and it continues to serve as a symbol of Hawaiian identity and sovereignty. In honor of Hawaiian History Month\, join us to learn more about ‘Iolani Palace and its role in the preservation of native Hawaiian culture. \nGiannela Vargas is a 1.5 generation Filipina American from San Diego\, California. She currently is a Program Coordinator & Curriculum Developer for The Asian American Education Project and the Assistant Coordinator for the SDSU APIDA Center. She earned a B.A. in Liberal Studies\, with an emphasis in Elementary Education and a Multiple Subjects Credential from SDSU. A former elementary school educator\, Giannela finds inspiration from her experiences as an immigrant to continue learning and teaching about Asian American histories and narratives. In her free time\, Giannela likes to read\, exercise\, and spend time with family and friends.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hawaiian-history-month-iolani-palace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20250905T142241Z
CREATED:20250904T070110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T142241Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Margins: AAPI History 101
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn practical techniques for integrating Asian Americans & Pacific Islander stories into your curriculum!\n\n\nBeyond Margins: AAPI History 101 \nThe basis for bringing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history to schools is understanding how AAPIs peopled what is now the US. From indigenous roots to colonized US nationals\, as migrant laborers\, immigrants\, students\, refugees\, and so much more\, there are many ways to teach these stories. In this FREE online workshop\, get an introduction to these histories and the curriculum integration process YURI Co-Director Freda Lin used as a history teacher. Recording available upon registration.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-margins-aapi-history-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20250904T052935Z
CREATED:20250904T042045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T052935Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Digital Literacy with Densho
DESCRIPTION:Educators today face the urgent challenge of helping students navigate rampant misinformation and disinformation\, alongside a broader erosion of public trust in history and journalism. This free webinar for K–12 educators\, featuring panelists from Densho and the Southern Poverty Law Center\, explores how teachers can equip students with the tools to evaluate digital sources\, recognize bias\, and think critically about both past and present information using Densho’s rich collection of resources.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/teaching-digital-literacy-with-densho/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual,Webinar
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