Professor Paoyi Huang to share her research on the roots and evolution of Taiwanese and Taiwanese American cuisine. Did you know that bubble tea originated in Taiwan? When you think of Taiwanese cuisine, what comes to mind? In recent years, Taiwanese food has gained widespread popularity, with a surge of restaurants such as A-Pou’s Tastes, […]
Join Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project for a three-part series examining the rich contributions of Chinese Americans to U.S. society, both historically and in the present day. The content was sourced from Committee of 100’s report “From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America.” Chinese Americans have […]
Winner of multiple awards — including the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, the Stonewall Book Award, and the Israel Fishman Nonfiction Award — and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, Lamya H’s “Hijab Butch Blues” is an intimate memoir in essays, spanning Lamya’s childhood, her arrival in the United States for college, and her […]
Join us at Brooklyn Heights Library to hear Jinwoo Chong discuss his new novel I Leave It Up to You with Grant Ginder. From the award-winning author of Flux comes a dazzling novel about love, family, and the art of sushi that asks: What if you could return to the point of a fateful choice, wiser than […]
As part of Brooklyn Public Library's longtime partnership with National Black Writers Conference, the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College co-presents an annual poetry café featuring four amazing poets: Angela Du, Kaiyah Ellison, Bonafide Rojas, and Zora Satchel. Participants Angela Du is a young poet, actress, and model. Angela grew up in the […]
Spice up your knowledge of politics and government at this free community workshop where learning is fun and democracy is hot! Welcome to Sexy Civics! Because democracy is hot 🔥 📆 Date: Thursday, March 27 ⏰Time: 6:30 pm 📍Location: Black Forest Brooklyn - 181 Smith Street Learn about government, politics, and civic engagement in a […]
Join AAPI Women Lead for our virtual Emergency Preparedness 101 Training where we will go over the basics of emergency preparation. Zoom registration is required. With all of the things happening in our world–climate catastrophes, political crises, international shifts and changes–Emergency Preparedness programming is needed more now than ever. Our Training will be led by […]
From March 28–30, 2025, Dream Asia Food Fest is bringing the vibrant flavors and cultures of Asia to New Jersey. Indulge in culinary delights from 90+ food vendors showcasing the finest cuisines of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and innovative Asian fusion dishes - a food lover's paradise! Anime NYC is joining us to present special anime-themed merchants—fans, get […]
Asian American women continue to break barriers across industries, yet their leadership representation remains disproportionately low. To address this gap, Asian American Business Development Center (AABD is hosting the Asian American Women Leadership Forum on March 28, 2025, creating a platform to uplift, empower, and celebrate the leadership journeys of Asian American women. As part of this […]
Delving into Chen Yi's legacy as MOCA continues honoring the remarkable contributions of Asian and Asian American women composers. Admission: Pay As You Wish | Free Admission for MOCA Members (Membership ID is required at check-in.) In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America continues to honor the remarkable contributions of […]
On Friday, March 28, join Caribbean Equality Project's Trans Justice Unit and community partners for our 2nd annual “Love On Us: Rooted in Strength, Blooming in Joy,” a transformative FREE trans health, wellness, and healing resource fair in honor of Trans Day of Visibility 2025! This event is a sacred space to celebrate, uplift, and […]
A South Asian Standup Comedy Show & Networking/After-party in the heart of New York City! Laughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, India Tribune, and the New York Comedy Festival, this monthly […]