Who is in our corner when we need help? Who do we call on when we are down? Who backs us up when we are cornered? In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American […]
This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.
Join us to hear Curtis Chin’s story and explore the themes of resilience, cultural heritage, and activism that resonate throughout his work.Can’t attend in person? Register for virtual participationThe Museum of Chinese in America invites you to an engaging MOCA TALKS event featuring Curtis Chin, author of the award-winning memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned […]
The all Asian Variety Show is back!Asian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF is […]
The Brooklyn Public Library, in collaboration with the Lenape Center, presents a talk to introduce and discuss a new Lenape curriculum developed for PK-12 students. This curriculum aims to bring […]
Join us to hear Sabyn Javeri, acclaimed author, of "Hijabistan," speak about her work on women's sexuality, identity, and the hijab.By exploring themes such as women's sexuality, identity, and the hijab as a metaphor, Sabyn Javeri discussed her work, including her acclaimed book, Hijabistan (Harper Collins: 2019), and confronts cultural and gender stereotypes while examining […]
Photo credit: SibRapid/Shutterstock Join us for Defining The Moment: After Election Push for Abortion Access, a post-election mobilization event to unite supporters and advocates nationwide to demand federal action for abortion access. Since the election results will determine how we advance reproductive justice, this is a pivotal moment to come together and examine what’s next […]
Join Tsuru for Solidarity for a community reflection space to talk about the results of the elections. We will hear from Dr. Satsuki Ina, co-founder of TFS and one of […]
Join us to celebrate the midnight release of Haruki Murakami’s The City and Its Uncertain Walls! Featuring games, prizes, tea from Kettl Tea, sake from Kato Sake works, Milk Bar muffins (“Murakuffins”) inspired by the book, and more! Be the first to receive your copy right at midnight!ABOUT THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLSFrom the […]
Christine Bacareza Balance presents ongoing research and writing from her book project, Making Sense of Martial Law.Prof. Christine Balance, the 2024 CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, will present ongoing research and writing from her book project, Making Sense of Martial Law. In it, she studies what the diverse and contradictory […]
Join us to celebrate the Penguin Classics launch of DOGEATERS with a conversation featuring Jessica Hagedorn, Patrick Rosal & Lucy Yu!ABOUT DOGEATERS“An original, raw, and wild novel that has held its power and demands to be read.” —Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The SympathizerWelcome to Manila in the turbulent period of the Philippines’ […]
AAWW and Kay Ulanday Barrett present a celebratory reading and open mic featuring SA Smythe and Mars!Join us on November 19 at 7 PM ET for a Mouth to Mouth reading followed by an open mic!Hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett, this month's Mouth to Mouth celebrates writers SA Smythe and Mars. If you […]