Sarah had always lived through her books, seeking escape, self-definition, and rules for living. She built her life around reading, wrote criticism, and taught literature at an Ivy League university. Then, she was hospitalized for a nervous breakdown, and the world became an unreadable blank page. Sarah Chihaya’s memoir “Bibliophobia” is a searing and darkly […]
Please join Magnum Foundation on Thursday, July 24th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for an artist talk and conversation celebrating the launch of Betty Yu’s new art and photography book, Family Amnesia: Chinese American Resilience. Co-hosted by Magnum Foundation and Daylight Books, the evening will begin with a short reading by Betty Yu, the artist will […]
Escape the heat of summer with Pooja Bavishi and Kristen Kish with a panel discussion, tasting, and book signing at Essex Market.Beat the summer heat at our mouth-watering ice cream social and book signing at Essex Market on July 24! We're thrilled to host two culinary powerhouses: Pooja Bavishi, founder of Malai, celebrating her new […]
The Chinatown Night Market is back at Forsyth Plaza for our 5th year! Think!Chinatown's annual summer series of cultural art & food will run again at Forsyth Plaza for two events this summer. Since we've started this community gathering in 2021, this open-air cultural festival has always been a place for our community to come […]
Join AAJA and AAWW for a conversation on transitioning from reporting to long-form storytelling! Join AAJA and AAWW for an enlivening conversation on transitioning from reporting to long-form storytelling, featuring Vicky Nguyen and Youngmi Mayer! The panelists will reflect on the challenges of shifting from the fast-paced, fact-driven world of journalism to the slower, more […]
Ascend Engage, our premier annual leadership development and networking conference, connects talented business professionals across the career lifecycle—offering your organization a powerful platform to elevate its brand, empower emerging leaders, […]
Megan Nakano moderates a chat with Susan Chen of Madame Susan Sauces and Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss. **This event will be online only** Founders Susan Chen (Madame Susan Sauces) and Teresa Ging (Sugar Bliss) share their transitions from corporate careers to building successful CPG food brands. Topics covered include: Brand Building: Learn how they […]
Linda Tsao Yang , Former US Ambassador - “A Pioneer In Governance” Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite you to attend the fourth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, […]
Join us for readings by Adlan Jackson, Ama Kwarteng, Kyle Carrero Lopez, May Teng, and Ruth Minah Buchwald!The Asian American Writers' Workshop is proud to host lactose intolerant (@lactoseintolerantnyc), an […]
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) 2025 National Convention will take place in Seattle, Washington, July 30-Aug 3. This year’s theme is Forging Our Legacies, Navigating the Future. We invite […]
Join us for a screening of Slumlord Millionaire, a powerful documentary that exposes the David-and-Goliath struggles for housing justice in New York City. The film shines a light on the ordinary Brooklyn residents whose courageous fights against powerful landlords and developers reveal the depth of the housing crisis in our borough. From Sunset Park to Clinton […]
This summer, the 48th edition of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) returns with in-person and online screenings, panels, and events across New York City from July 31 to […]