The 4th Annual AAPI Heritage Parade NYC will be held in Midtown Manhattan on June 1st, 2025. from 12:00-3:00pm. Opening Ceremony at 12pm at 6th Ave and 44tth Parade Route is 6th Avenue between 44th and 55th Streets Image Credit: vector_lia_shanzan / Shutterstock
Join us for a dual community music exchange and micro language lab rooted in heritage study! This is a two-part series on May 14th and 28th.Songs That Raised Us ; Face (Part 2/2)Drawing on native vernacular + formative music memory, we will peel off the distortion of saving Orientalized ‘face’, hear a case of moving […]
CACF's 2025 AAPI Mayoral Forum will be held on June 3, 2025 at 6PM at the New York Law School. We are proud to partner with our coalition members, including community organizations, youth, and allies to host a special Mayoral Forum with the 2025 NYC Mayoral candidates. Candidates Adrienne Adams, Brad Lander, and Zellnor Myrie are […]
In celebration of both AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month, join acclaimed fashion designer Prabal Gurung for an unforgettable evening at Asia Society as he unveils his latest book: Walk Like A Girl. A visionary in the industry, he has long championed diversity, inclusivity, and the fusion of cultural identity with high fashion. He will take us through his journey highlighting themes of […]
A reading featuring local contributors to the anthology "We The Gathered Heat: Asian American and Pacific Islander Poetry, Performance, and Spoken Word". The book is a poetry collection honoring the oral tradition across generations and locations within the dynamic, expansive and imperfect umbrella of "Asian American and Pacific Islander." Celebrating Poetry with Jenevieve Ting, Francisco […]
Fewer than 25% of all Asian Americans say they are familiar with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history. Today, as immigrant communities face renewed threats to their rights and safety, the teaching and study of U.S. history remains a cultural flashpoint. How do AAPI-led community archives preserve and protect forgotten AAPI history, and protect […]
MOCA kicks off its Pride events with this vibrant discussion celebrating queer Asian American friendship, love, and self-discovery.Can’t attend in person? Join us online.The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and illustrator Mike Curato, as he discusses his highly anticipated adult graphic novel debut, Gaysians. Best […]
Join the Healing Lahaina documentary film team for a screening and community fundraiser for the Maui Medic Healers Hui! Director Laurel Tamayo’s family lost their multigenerational home in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, the deadliest wildfire in modern US history. Through personal recounts, this documentary paints an intimate portrait of survival, climate change, and community resilience. […]
Join AAWW for the joint launch of André Dao's new novel, Anam, and Anelise Chen's new memoir, Clam Down! Join AAWW for the joint launch of André Dao's new novel, Anam, and Anelise Chen's new memoir, Clam Down! Anelise Chen is an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. She teaches creative writing at Columbia University. Her […]
NY Theatrical Premiere: Documentary: Slumlord Millionaire DOC NYC 2024 Audience Award Winner Special Q&As after some screenings Rent in Manhattan, NYC has reached $5000, surpassing the median rent nationwide. Experts predict it will only climb. As rents increase, some landlords have become more aggressive in pushing long-term tenants to leave their homes. Landlords ignore repairs, […]
Join us for resource sharing and letter-writing to your local reps and media outlets as a call for action against unjust reclassification! This is a virtual event; Zoom information will be emailed to attendees closer to the date! Community Action: Resist the U.S. Census Bureau Reclassification Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau is using […]
Did you know that Canada had its own version of the Chinese Exclusion Act, similar to the one passed in the United States in 1882? Join us for a fascinating talk with Linda Yip, Accredited Genealogist®, as she explores how both countries restricted Chinese immigration — and what that means for family history research today. […]