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SUMMARY:Yasmina Reza with Judith Thurman: Serge and Art
DESCRIPTION:Tony Award-winning playwright and novelist Yasmina Reza joins us with National Book Award winner Judith Thurman for a conversation about her new novel\, Serge — and the Broadway revival of her hit play\, Art. \nFrom page to stage\, from award-winning novels like Babylon to modern Broadway classics like God of Carnage\, Yasmina Reza brilliantly portrays the messiness of family\, where affection and resentment intertwine and the weight of a shared past looms large. Her new novel Serge — a gripping tragicomedy about a sibling road trip gone awry — is a testament to Reza’s gift for finding light in the abyss. \nIn a conversation with acclaimed literary scholar Judith Thurman\, hear Reza discuss the making of Serge and the Broadway revival of Art — her masterful play about the mysteries of friendship and creativity that announced her as a major voice in world literature. \nThere will be a book signing after the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yasmina-reza-with-judith-thurman-serge-and-art/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Theater,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
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SUMMARY:3AF 2025 Asian Marketing Summit in Los Angeles - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:The Future Starts Here: How Asian Consumers Shape Tomorrow \nJoin us at the 3AF 2025 Asian Marketing Summit\, Sept. 18-19 at the Biltmore Hotel in LA — or attend virtually! Explore how Asian consumers are shaping the future of marketing. Hear from top industry leaders\, uncover key insights\, and stay ahead of the curve.  Featured talks: \n\nFlavors Across Generations: How Asian Food Brands Are Winning New Audiences\nUnlocking New Growth: Engaging the AANHPI Sports Fan\nTrendsetters Without Borders: Gen Z’s Cultural Crossovers\nAsian Audiences Unfiltered: 2025 Media Habits and Cultural Drivers\nCultural Capital: The Story Behind Asia’s Restaurant Giants Going Global\n\nDive into the full agenda on our website\, featuring in-language media\, panels on experiential marketing\, social and cross-cultural media\, plus brand case studies from Covered California\, P&G\, and AARP. \nThe Asian American Advertising Federation drives the evolution of Asian American marketing by uniting industry leaders and community advocates. We empower our members with cutting-edge education\, fearless advocacy\, and a platform to highlight their transformative work\, ensuring Asian American consumers are at the heart of every strategy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/3af-2025-asian-marketing-summit-in-los-angeles-hybrid/
LOCATION:The Biltmore Los Angeles Hotel\, 506 South Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Pacific Island Film Festival of New York City 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City is an annual festival dedicated to telling a richer\, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands. PIFF endeavors to be a platform for indigenous Pacific Island voices to be heard and recognized—celebrating\, showcasing and cultivating the stories\, art\, talent and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands with the broader New York community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pacific-island-film-festival-of-new-york-city-2025/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20250915T042942Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Thursdays: Sanibel\, Author of “To Have and Have More”
DESCRIPTION:Literary Thursdays: Sanibel\, Author of “To Have and Have More” \nTold through the eyes of a Korean girl adopted into a wealthy white family\, this darkly funny debut novel explores casual racism\, privilege\, and the complexities of friendship.\n\nMeet the author and join the conversation on Microsoft Teams: https://queenslib.org/5ck
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/literary-thursdays-sanibel-author-of-to-have-and-have-more/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20250918T143242Z
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SUMMARY:Ctrl+Alt+Lit: Fan Fiction\, Zines\, and Independent Literature  (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for Ctrl+Alt+Lit\, a celebration of alternative literatures and countercanons!\n\n\nFrom Tumblr threads to self-published novels\, alternative literature is rewriting how we tell stories and who gets to tell them. Ctrl+Alt+Lit will explore how alt-lit remixes cultural narratives and creates community beyond traditional publishing\, diving into a world shaped by parasocial relationships\, the internet\, and all of the media therein\, including fan fiction\, zines\, newsletters\, and forums. Featuring a panel of experts from 4N\, Choo Choo press\, and Acacia Magazine\, followed by a zine swap and mixer\, Ctrl+Alt+Lit aims to offer a countercanon rooted in passion\, identity\, and connection. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \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. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Masks are required for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have three commercial grade air purifiers. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ctrlaltlit-fan-fiction-zines-and-independent-literature/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T220000
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SUMMARY:Bhangra Dance: Dance Class & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Free bhangra dance lessons\, happy hour\, dinner & drinks\, live DJs\, & more! Come out for dining\, drinking\, and dancing at SOB’s in Soho NYC.\n\n\nWelcome to Bhangra Dance: a dinner & drinks happy hour with bhangra dance classes and live DJs spinning bhangra beats! \nEnjoy a night dancing & drinking with friends\, family\, partners\, and more as you eat dinner\, sip on happy hour cocktails\, and get free dance lessons from Arbaaz Mehdi of Piel Canela Dance. With music by DJ Bazzy to keep the vibes going all night. \nDoors open at 6:00pm\, dance lessons start by 7:00pm\, and entry is FREE w/ RSVP from 6:00-6:30pm (free entry not guaranteed\, subject to venue capacity). Arriving later? Purchase tickets online for priority entry (skip the line) and arrive anytime between 6pm-10pm. \nFor over 40 years\, SOB’s has been widely known as the premier venue for Bhangra\, Bollywood\, and Desi music in New York City. With alumni like Malkit Singh\, M.I.A. Bally Sagoo\, DJ Kratex\, and more\, SOB’s has remained the home of South Asian music in NYC\, with early bhangra dance classes and late-night desi parties. \n– \nSeating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For parties of 10+\, please contact manager@sobs.com to arrange a reservation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bhangra-dance-dance-class-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:SOB’s\, 204 Varick Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
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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:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20250919T095202Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T095202Z
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SUMMARY:National ACE Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join this annual gathering of Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, & Pacific Islander entrepreneurs & all small business owners.\n\n\nThe 2025 National ACE’s Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs and all small business leaders in the country. \nJoin us in New York City as we celebrate entrepreneurship across generations\, explore innovative opportunities for capital building\, and hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of small business. \nDate: Friday\, September 19\, 2025 \nLocation: New York Marriott Marquis\n1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036 \nLearn more at nationalace.org/2025annualconference
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-ace-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Erasing Borders Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Indo-American Arts Council presents the Erasing Borders Dance Festival on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 and Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 at 6pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online. \nThe Erasing Borders Dance Festival\, New York’s premier Indian dance festival\, is proudly hosted by the Indo-American Arts Council. The seventeenth annual festival will include performances by eminent Bharatanatyam artists and several US based dance companies. The first night of the festival on Saturday\, September 20\, will feature acclaimed Bharatanatyam artist Priyadarsini Govind. The second night of the festival on Sunday\, September 21\, will include a performance from legendary Bharatanatyam artist Rama Vaidyanathan with Dakshina and Sannidhi. Experience the magic of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival by reserving your tickets for this unforgettable two-night celebration. \nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025 | 6-8PM\, Ailey Citigroup Theater \nSchool: Nrithyanjali School/Guru: Ramya Ramnarayan/Bharatanatyam student group\nTrina Sarkar: Odissi solo\nKalanidhi: Kuchipudi group\nChitresh Das Dance Company: Kathak group\nPriyadarsini Govind: Bharatanatyam solo \nSunday\, September 21\, 2025 | 6-8PM\, Ailey Citigroup Theater \nSchool: Odissi Dance Company/Guru: Aparupa Chatterjee/Odissi student group\nPranamya Suri: Kuchipudi solo\nRovaco Dance Company/Rohan Bhargava: Group contemporary\nPreeti Vasudevan: contemporary solo\nRama Vaidyanathan trio: Bharatanatyam \nAdditional Programming: \nThe New York Public Library will be leading a discussion with Priyadarshini on September 18 at 6pm in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the Library for the Performing Arts. Priyadarsini Govind is an influential dancer in the world of Bharatanatyam. For the fourth annual Dr. Sunil Kothari Honorary Lecture presented by the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the Library for the Performing Arts\, Govind who studied in depth the art of abhinaya from the master inheritor of the rajadasi tradition\, Kalanidhi Narayanan\, shares how human emotions are interpreted and transformed from everyday reality to stylized yet accessible aesthetic form. \nApart from this\, on Monday September 22\, from 11:40am – 1:00pm some of the artists will be participating in a panel talk with students at Barnard College under Uttara Coorlawala\, senior curator EBDF and also Professor\, Dance at the Barnard/Columbia College\, room TBA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/erasing-borders-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20250915T044627Z
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SUMMARY:"Our Laundry\, Our Town": Author Talk with Alvin Eng Featuring a Scavenger Hunt & Scanning
DESCRIPTION:Alvin Eng is a native Flushing author\, playwright\, educator\, and performer. In his riveting memoir “Our Laundry\, Our Town: My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond\,” he shares his life from his parents’ laundry on Union Street to the turbulent\, exciting streets of 1970s NYC. \nJoin us for an intimate discussion with Alvin Eng on his memoir\, followed by a book signing and scavenger hunt. Limited copies will be available for purchase\, courtesy of Queens Book Bazaar. \nTake a moment to document your memories at the Queens Memory pop-up table after the author talk. Bring a personal memento\, like a family snapshot\, a handwritten postcard\, or a favorite drawing\, and have it scanned on the spot. Participants will take home a free flash drive with their digitized files and have the option to contribute to the Queens Memory Collection. This program will primarily be offered in English.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-laundry-our-town-author-talk-with-alvin-eng-featuring-a-scavenger-hunt-scanning/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Scavenger Hunt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T173000
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SUMMARY:NYC Gallery Art Walk - Asian and Asian American artists
DESCRIPTION:Join The Serica Initiative and the Katonah Museum of Art for a special guided exploration of contemporary Asian art in New York City. Led by renowned curator Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe\, Director and Chief Curator of the Katonah Museum of Art\, this immersive experience will introduce you to groundbreaking Asian and Asian American artists whose work spans multiple media and cultural perspectives. Guests will also enjoy starting and ending receptions\, providing opportunities to connect with fellow attendees\, gallery staff\, and even some of the artists themselves over light refreshments.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-gallery-art-walk-asian-and-asian-american-artists/
LOCATION:Tribeca/SoHo\, New York City
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T201500
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SUMMARY:Soul Space: An evening of restorative care and community building
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, Sept 20th at the Grand Street Healing Project in Williamsburg\, Brooklyn\, for a restorative evening focused on self-reflection and community building. 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to Palestinian evacuees in Egypt. \n​Our evening features: \n​🫂 Covens & Concentric Circles: Revolutionary Organizing for Witchfolk with Logan Grendel / Focused On Infinity \n​​✨ Astrology for liberation with astrologer and author\, Laura Chung \n​💓 The Importance of Mutual Aid with Leah Kim \n​​🦋 Junk journaling with Kim Saira​ \n​​This is an intentional space for grounding and connection – inviting you to meet new people\, foster friendships\, and align with others who share values of collective care for Palestinian liberation and beyond. To keep each other safe\, masks are required and will be offered at the door.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/soul-space-an-evening-of-restorative-care-and-community-building/
LOCATION:Grand Street Healing Project\, 105 Grand St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,In Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T200000
DTSTAMP:20250919T131733Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T131733Z
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SUMMARY:Forced Removals and Detentions: How History Speaks in the Present
DESCRIPTION:Densho Content Director Brian Niiya will join this panel hosted by the Santa Fe Internment Camp Descendants Group to explore and discuss the parallels between Hawai‘i Issei arrests\, detentions\, and internment during World War II\, and how the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is being invoked today.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/forced-removals-and-detentions-how-history-speaks-in-the-present/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20250915T083823Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Book Festival: Breaking Genre: When Artists Don’t Stay in Their Lane
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop \nFrom horror poets to literary sci-fi novelists\, genre and form boundaries are more porous than ever\, especially for Asian American artists and storytellers. This multi-disciplinary panel of Asian American authors and artists – Samira Asma-Sadeque\, Siyang Lim\, Katie Yee – who challenge normative conventions\, from blending forms to redefining the limits of genre itself. What happens when you write a ghost story that’s also a memoir? How does an illustrator use imagery in the way a poet uses language? How do readers\, publishers\, and critics respond when artists refuse to be categorized? A lively discussion moderated by AAWW Executive Director\, Jafreen Uddin. \n\n\nLocation: North Stage\, Cadman Plaza East\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKorean War Veterans Park Brooklyn NY 11201 United States
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/breaking-genre-when-artists-dont-stay-in-their-lane-presented-by-the-asian-american-writers-workshop/
LOCATION:Korean War Veterans Park Brooklyn\, Cadman Plaza West between Johnson St and Tillary\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
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SUMMARY:Satya // Sama Pop Up: Meditation\, Yoga & Dosas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Satya//Sama pop up!!\n\n\nSatya//Sama (Sanksrit for truth // tranquility) is an initiative led by Srutha Komaravolu and Anna Nirmala that seeks to cultivate community and culture through the roots of yoga and ancient South Asian practices. \nThere will be a 30 min guided meditation\, 60 min vinyasa flow led by Srutha and Anna and wrapping up with Dosas from Chef Jay Kumar of Lore! Spots are limited! \nPlease reach out to us with any questions! \nInstagram: satya.sama.nyc\nEmail: satya.sama.nyc@gmail.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/satya-sama-pop-up-meditation-yoga-dosas/
LOCATION:The Floor\, 310 Atlantic Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T160000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101149Z
CREATED:20250919T093527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T101149Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Up: Elevating Voices and Impact of AANAPISIs
DESCRIPTION:This panel will explore the critical role of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) in advancing educational equity and student success through research\, practice\, and policy. Featuring insights from educational researchers\, practitioners\, and policy advocates\, the discussion will highlight how AANAPISIs elevate the voices and experiences of AANHPI students and communities. \n\nKhydeeja Alam is the first South Asian woman to serve as Executive Director of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA).\nJulie Chen became the fourth chancellor of UMass Lowell in 2022\, making history as the university’s first Asian American\, second woman\, and first LGBTQ+ leader.\nDr. Patricia Akemi Neilson currently serves as the Director of AANAPISI Initiatives for Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE)\, a national organization.\nKarthick Ramakrishnan has served in leadership roles that span academia\, government\, public policy\, and philanthropy.\nMike Hoa Nguyen\, PhD (he/him) is associate professor of education in the School of Education and Information Studies
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/speaking-up-elevating-voices-and-impact-of-aanapisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T203000
DTSTAMP:20250906T140137Z
CREATED:20250906T140137Z
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SUMMARY:Our Movements Are Only as Strong as Our People
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable night of conversation\, insight\, and reflection as we welcome acclaimed author-journalists M. Gessen and Paola Ramos\, as well as creator of the 1619 Project\, Nikole Hannah-Jones\, in conversation with Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) president and CEO Dr. Carmen Rojas\, onstage at the Symphony Space in NYC. \nOrganized people power is the antidote to authoritarianism. From attacks on immigrants to attacks on the judiciary\, independent media\, and universities\, we’re living through a moment where authoritarian forces are reshaping not only government but also civil society. Challenging autocratic rule will depend on our ability to seed a different vision of humanity—one that’s based on care\, solidarity\, and a refusal to accept this current political moment as normal. \nHear from our panelists about how authoritarianism can be defeated by organizing around shared struggles\, tethering hope to action\, and winning the world we know is possible.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-movements-are-only-as-strong-as-our-people/
LOCATION:Symphony Space\, 2537 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T203000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101045Z
CREATED:20250919T093532Z
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SUMMARY:Staged Reading – Thursdays Come at Morning
DESCRIPTION:Starring Chris Chinn and Les J.N. Mau with Brian Tong\nStage Management by Mars Juno Bartolome Neri \nABOUT THE PLAY\nHoward and Sam\, two American Asian men in their 60s meet in a Honolulu cemetery\, with Howard visiting the gravesite of his mother and Sam visiting the gravesite of his husband. They strike up a conversation and share their experiences as primary caregivers. Will it lead to a possible relationship? They still have love to give\, but Howard is still the caregiver for his father and Sam is still grieving the loss of his husband. Are their best days behind them?
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/staged-reading-thursdays-come-at-morning/
LOCATION:Houghton Hall-Astaire Ballroom\, 22 East 30th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20250829T140510Z
CREATED:20250829T140510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T140510Z
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SUMMARY:Panel: Is Deglobalization Inevitable?
DESCRIPTION:Is the current movement towards deglobalization just part of a cycle that has had its ups and downs\, or are we in a structural movement towards a more permanent isolation of countries from a trade and economic point of view? \nThe topic of deglobalization has never been more prominent than it is today. The topic has been elevated in importance for some time now as we have seen dramatic changes in country trade practices\, relative manufacturing and service strengths\, economic trends\, and political positions. The tariff situation brought about by the U.S. recently has made it even more consequential today. \nNobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz will open with a fireside chat on the evening’s central issue\, followed by a lively debate between two leading experts: Professor Walden Bello\, credited with coining the term “deglobalization\,” and Professor Edward Ashbee. They’ll present opposing views in a traditional debate format—opening statements\, rebuttals\, and closing remarks. \nThe audience will vote electronically before and after the debate to see how opinions shift. \nIs Deglobalization Inevitable?\nTuesday\, September 23 | Online\n5:30 PM ET Keynote | 6:15 PM ET Debate
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/panel-is-deglobalization-inevitable/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20250904T025200Z
CREATED:20250828T030736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T025200Z
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SUMMARY:Cook Like a King by Melissa King with Esther Choi
DESCRIPTION:Award winning chef Melissa King blends her California sensibility with the Chinese cuisine of her childhood in her debut cookbook\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Top Chef: All-stars champion Melissa King to celebrate her debut cookbook\, a collection of unforgettable recipes crafted from a lifetime spent cooking for her family\, in restaurants\, and on tv. She will be in conversation with Esther Choi\, followed by a signing. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nThis event is ticketed.\nBook purchase is required to enter the signing line.\nThis event is mixed seated/standing. Seats are first come\, first served.\nDoors open at 5:30 pm.\nCan’t attend? Order your signed copy here (please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout).\n\n\n\n\nIn her debut cookbook\, Top Chef All-Stars champion and award-winning chef Melissa King shares 120 of her favorite dishes\, blending her California sensibility with the Chinese cuisine of her childhood. \nFrom the moment she could see over the kitchen counter\, King would spend hours in the kitchen with her mom. For King\, the kitchen was a place to play with fire and knives. Now\, it’s a space where King can express herself\, melding the Cantonese flavors with which she grew up and the French\, Italian\, and Californian ones of the Michelin-starred restaurants in which she trained. \nCook Like a King features 120 unforgettable dishes that showcase King’s effortless blending of these cuisines\, like in her Lemongrass Cioppino and Miso Caesar with Gai Lan and Chrysanthemum Greens. She includes nostalgic\, homestyle dishes like her grandmother’s Shanghainese Lion’s Head Meatballs and her mother’s Black Vinegar Ribs\, and\, of course\, her famous Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu\, which made renowned Italian butcher and Top Chef guest judge Dario Cecchini shed tears of joy. \nKing keeps the needs of the home cook in mind\, making recipes accessible while inspiring readers to experiment with food\, culture\, and flavor. Her recipes\, crafted from a lifetime spent cooking for her Chinese family\, in restaurants\, and on television\, show how simple techniques\, attention\, and graceful application of the Asian pantry can elevate familiar dishes and create new\, thrilling classics. With stunning photography\, personal stories\, and expert guidance\, Cook Like a King is a thoughtful\, playful examination of the flavors that shape our lives. \n\n\n\nChef Melissa King is a Cantonese American\, Bay Area Michelin-star trained chef. She’s most known as the winner of Top Chef: All-Stars\, winning the most challenges of any season\, and the host of Tasting Wild with National Geographic. She’s an award- winning chef entrepreneur\, TV personality\, model\, and LGBTQ and AAPI philanthropist. She has curated menus for events such as the Met Gala and was also featured on an AAPI special for Sesame Street. Her unique style of cooking combines modern California cuisine with Asian flavors.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cook-like-a-king-by-melissa-king-with-esther-choi-ticketed/
LOCATION:Rizzoli Bookstore\, 1133 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101552Z
CREATED:20250915T060112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T101552Z
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SUMMARY:AREPA Distinguished Guest Speaker Event: Real Estate Developer Jasper Wu
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENING OF NETWORKING WITH AREPA MEMBERS AND A DISCUSSION WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER JASPER WU\n\n\nTime: Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLocation: EisnerAmper733 3rd Ave\, 7th Floor New York\, NY 10017 \nJoin us for an exclusive Speaker Event and Networking Reception featuring Jasper Wu\, Vice President of ZD Jasper Realty. Immerse yourself in a compelling discussion about real estate development\, career growth\, and entrepreneurship while connecting with real estate professionals and industry leaders. Explore potential career opportunities and build your network in an elegant and inspiring setting. \nAdmission:• AREPA Members: Free• Non-Members: $50 \nLimited spots are available\, so reserve your ticket early to ensure your place at this unique event! \nAbout the Venue:EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting\, tax\, and business advisory firms in the U.S.\, providing cutting-edge insight and space for business and professional gatherings in Midtown Manhattan. The venue’s 7th-floor space offers a modern and professional environment ideal for high-level networking. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by EisnerAmper.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/arepa-distinguished-guest-speaker-event-real-estate-developer-jasper-wu/
LOCATION:EisnerAmper\, 733 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTSTAMP:20250918T063945Z
CREATED:20250918T062257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T063945Z
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SUMMARY:From Contributor to Changemaker: How AANHPI Comms Leaders Broke the Bamboo Ceiling
DESCRIPTION:For many AANHPI professionals\, going from being an individual contributor to leader isn’t just about promotions. We have to navigate stereotypes\, cultural expectations\, and building space where representation may be limited. This panel brings together AANHPI communications leaders who’ve taken the journey\, to share their candid experiences. From finding your voice to advocating for yourself to challenging bias – we’ll explore how to lead with authenticity and the steps it takes to get there. \n\nFeaturing:\nAshok Sinha\, Global Chief Communications Officer\, Dow Jones\nAllison Chin-Leong\, Executive Director\, Public Affairs\, Wells Fargo\nSophia Kim\, Director\, Media Relations and Communications Strategy\, Council on Foreign Relations\nModerated by Vested Group CEO\, Binna Kim\n\n4:30-4:45: Registration and networking\n4:45-5:30: Panel and Q&A\n5:30-6:00 Networking and refreshments
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-contributor-to-changemaker-how-aanhpi-comms-leaders-broke-the-bamboo-beiling/
LOCATION:Vested\, 114 East 25th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101753Z
CREATED:20250828T045857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T101753Z
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SUMMARY:Two Dragons in Hollywood: Bruce Lee\, Anna May Wong\, and the Past and Future of Asian American Representation
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed biographers Jeff Chang (Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America) and Katie Gee Salisbury (Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong) for a timely and powerful conversation about two iconic trailblazers who redefined what it meant to be Asian American in the reels and in real life. From Hollywood’s golden age to the birth of martial arts cinema and into the age of Asian America\, Anna May Wong and Bruce Lee fought to claim their stories—and helped shape the ongoing struggle for visibility\, pride\, and power in popular culture. \nModerated by Ed Park\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Same Bed\, Different Dreams\, this event explores the legacy of these stars\, the barriers they broke\, and how their influence still reverberates in today’s Asian American “renaissance.” \nPhoto of Bruce Lee courtesy of the Bruce Lee Family Archive
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/two-dragons-in-hollywood-bruce-lee-anna-may-wong-and-the-past-and-future-of-asian-american-representation/
LOCATION:Center for Brooklyn History\, 128 Pierrepont Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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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:20250924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20250828T092419Z
CREATED:20250828T091737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T092419Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Serica Storytellers: Yiming Ma
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club\, Serica is proud to host a virtual conversation with Yiming Ma\, author of the debut\, These Memories Do Not Belong To Us\, a powerful and provocative novel that explores how governments and media manipulate history to control the collective imagination\, set in a future where a renamed China is the sole global superpower.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-serica-storytellers-yiming-ma/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20250927T090337Z
CREATED:20250919T093537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T090337Z
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SUMMARY:The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education: Connecting Our Canoes in Walnut CA
DESCRIPTION:The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education conference brings together educators\, administrators\, and advocates committed to advancing equity and inclusion for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Under the theme “Connecting Our Canoes\,” the conference emphasizes the interconnectedness of our collective journey in higher education\, as we navigate systemic challenges\, celebrate cultural resilience\, and chart pathways for future generations.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-pasifika-lens-in-higher-education-connecting-our-canoes/
LOCATION:Mt. San Antonio College\, 1100 N. Grand Ave.\, Walnut\, CA\, 91789
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20251005T000917Z
CREATED:20251005T000818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T000917Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: From Trinity to Trinity
DESCRIPTION:Amaterasu Za\, New York’s only bilingual Japanese-English theater company\, presents the New York premiere of From Trinity to Trinity\, a powerful one-woman play based on the autobiographical writings of Kyoko Hayashi\, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. The play follows Hayashi’s 1999 pilgrimage to the Trinity Site in New Mexico\, where the bomb that changed her life was first tested.\n\nPerformed by acclaimed actress Ako (Shogun\, God Said This\, Snow Falling on Cedars)\, this one-woman play is adapted from an English translation of Hayashi’s book by Eiko Otake (of Eiko & Koma). Ako’s performance—enhanced by evocative imagery and soundscape — offers an intimate yet universal meditation on trauma\, resilience\, remembrance\, and the stories nations tell themselves.\nOn August 9th\, 1945\, fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Kyoko Hayashi was sent to work at the Mitsubishi Munitions Factory and miraculously survived the blast only to endure radiation sickness and its painful after-effects for the next 73 years. Hayashi started writing in 1962 and became a leading literary voice for the Hibakusha\, those who survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She published dozens of books\, articles\, stories\, and poems\, and won multiple literary awards. \nHer moving autobiographical short work\, From Trinity To Trinity\, about her 1999 pilgrimage to Trinity Site in New Mexico\, where the atomic bomb that would define her life was first tested\, was published in 2000 and translated into English by Eiko Otake of the performance artist duo Eiko & Koma (Station Hill Press\, 2010). In 2009\, Eiko reached out to the NY-based actress Ako (Shogun\, God Said This\, Snow Falling on Cedars\, and the founder of the Amaterasu Za theater company in NYC) suggested she perform it as a one-person play. It has been performed only twice\, in workshops at New York Theater Workshop in 2009 and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2010. They say that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it\, but how you remember the past and whose eyes you are seeing it through are just as important. \nIn this\, the 80th anniversary year of the 1945 atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, which coincides with the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps throughout Germany that same year\, we are reminded of humanity’s boundless capacity for cruelty and destruction. Those who survived these catastrophes came away with perspectives that some expressed in art and others in literature or advocacy. Their voices were powerful\, and they deserve to be heard and even amplified again and again in this time when the news\, sadly\, seems to be filled once again with stories of violence\, indifference\, and nationalism. \n\nPerformed in English with Japanese subtitle translation.\nRunning time: approximately 45 minutes.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater/
LOCATION:HERE Theater\, 145 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260104T022641Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20250828T100749Z
CREATED:20250828T045856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T100749Z
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE CLIMATE FORUM 2025: Fast Responses\, Slow Revolutions  Art\, Community\, and Tools of Creative Resistance​​
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute’s Creative Climate Communications Lab\, this dynamic Forum brings together urgent responses to today’s climate crises with bold\, long-term strategies for systemic change. \nOn September 25\, as part of Climate Week NYC 2025\, Serica is partnering with our friends at WNET/ALL ARTS and Human Impacts Institute to host an innovative\, all-day event gathering cultural workers\, activists\, youth\, and decision-makers to build out both urgent and restorative responses to the crises we face. \n Serica will host a media lounge to present rotating selections from Climate Artists\, a five-part short documentary series created in partnership with WNET/ALL ARTS; Ranjani Prabhakar\, who was featured in the series\, will cap off the day with a performance as part of the indie pop duo Lil Idli.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/creative-climate-forum-2025-fast-responses-slow-revolutions-art-community-and-tools-of-creative-resistance/
LOCATION:Pier 57\, 25 11th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101942Z
CREATED:20250917T132324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T101942Z
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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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