The first Chinese settlement on the East Coast was in Belleville, NJ from 1870-1886. Most people, even in New Jersey, have never heard of the history of Belleville as the first Chinese settlement on the East Coast. Join educators and community leaders to learn more about this forgotten history. Co-presented by the Montclair History Center. […]
A work-in-progress that explores the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and daughterhood by Nancy MaMonths after the resident performing artists' presentation, Performer-Playwright-Filmmaker Nancy Ma returns to the Museum of Chinese in […]
Hack City Comedy - Friday, October 11 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm ShowIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual, then having two is just overkill. But […]
Ever wonder what it would be like to see yourself on the cover of a magazine? Design a magazine cover starring… you!
Warm up with an intimate musical experience that calls on healing and wellness practices rooted in traditional Chinese medicine!Warm up for the cold season ahead with an intimate musical and […]
Join authors Ery Shin (Spring On the Peninsula) and Christine Ma-Kellams (The Band) as they discuss their books and stories from the Korean diaspora. Part of Town Hall’s “K-Town Hall […]
Indigenous Peoples Day New York City 24 hours of Cultural Performances, Music, Vending, Food, Spoken word, Guest Speakers, Artist and an evening concert. Oct 13: Doors Gates open at 10am Grand entry 12pm Intertribal Dancing Drum & Dance Dance Specials with Prize Money Cultural Performances Indigenous Advocates and Activists Oct 14: Sunrise Tobacco and Water […]
Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan (aka YiuYiu 瑶瑶) gathers us for an intimate living room listening through the Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 archive.What is the soundtrack to your living room? From our favorites […]
Join Alina Das, Professor of Clinical Law at NYU, in conversation with Natasha Iskander, Director of the NYU Migration Network for an explainer on mass deportation and the 2024 US election. It will be 15 minutes long.
AAPI voters have the potential to impact the outcomes in the 2024 election, but remain flattened and undercovered in mainstream media. AAPI-led community organizations and data equity initiatives offer powerful […]
This workshop will focus on providing teachers an overview of Asian American history from the 1700-2000s and highlight Asian American contributions to immigration and citizenship laws that shape the United States. Educators will leave with a better understanding of the AAPI diaspora, narratives, and curricular points of entry, empowering them to adapt these histories into […]
Presented by Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU, in collaboration with the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN). Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. REGISTER Sociologist Sharon M. Quinsaat sheds new light on the formation of diasporic connections through transnational protests. When people migrate and settle in other countries, do they automatically form […]