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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Creating Kosher Chop Suey
DESCRIPTION:What happened when chop suey\, a Chinese dish with American roots\, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant\, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press to the publication of  kosher Chinese cookbooks\, and from representations in fine art to restaurant ephemera\, the installation explores how Jewish and Chinese women\, with a shared love for food\, together introduced a new phenomenon in the 1960s: kosher Chinese cuisine. Curated by Shiyong Lu\, Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History and Public History\, and Anna Danziger Halperin\, Director for the Center for Women’s History.  \nImage: Gifford Reynolds Beal (1879–1956). Chinese Restaurant #1\, ca. 1930. Oil on wood panel (reproduction). The New York Historical\, Gift of Charles H. Berman and Norman and Joanne Berman\, 2022.9
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-creating-kosher-chop-suey/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition\, Fashion\, and Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. \nThe New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New York City\, using it as a metaphor for the ways in which the individuals who wear and create saris have straddled tradition\, culture\, and modernity in their work\, art\, and lives. The exhibition tells the stories of who wears saris\, the relationship between saris and identities\, and how they’ve evolved over time. \nThe New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City from the Gilded Age to the present day\, beginning with the little known history of Coney Island’s first theme park and culminating with the vibrant communities that are home to the South Asian diaspora today. Offering a unique history of migrant communities and gender in New York City\, the exhibition explores how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-exhibit-new-york-sari-a-journey-through-tradition-fashion-and-identity/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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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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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC\, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers\, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. From Little Syria in Manhattan to Yemeni bodegas in Brooklyn\, from Armenian and Arab nightclubs along Eighth Avenue to community music festivals on Atlantic Avenue\, and from women’s activism and advocacy groups to experimental composers and playwrights like Halim El-Dabh and Reza Abdoh\, the exhibition shows how these rich stories are preserved within NYPL’s collections. \nNiyū Yūrk explores the often overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to New York City\, from the first waves in the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition highlights how New York City has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers. It also emphasizes their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. \nThrough an array of materials—including local newspapers\, rare books\, archival documents\, prints\, artists’ books\, photographs\, music records\, and film—the exhibition showcases how these voices have been preserved and presented. Niyū Yūrk creates a dynamic dialogue across time\, illustrating the evolving nature of MENA migration to the city as well as the Library’s role in documenting this history. While reflecting on new directions in collecting practices\, it also aims to address gaps in those practices and envision a more inclusive archival future. \nThis exhibition is organized by The New York Public Library and curated by Hiba Abid\, Curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-niyu-yurk-middle-eastern-and-north-african-lives-in-the-city/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue New York\, NY 10018\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Event: Chanel Miller + Jia Tolentino
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event with bestselling writer and artist Chanel Miller\, discussing her new children’s book THE MOON WITHOUT STARS.\n\n\nThis event is co-presented with the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. For more information\, please visit their website at aaww.org. \nModerating the discussion is staff writer at The New Yorker Jia Tolentino. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of The Moon Without Stars here. \nACCESSIBILITY: \nStrand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Dec. 29 to request. \nPlease ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact events@strandbooks.com \n——————————————————————— \nWhat’s the deal with middle school\, anyway? Newbery Honor-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school—and the way growing up\, finding friends\, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. \nAt the beginning of seventh grade\, Luna knows who she is: an observant\, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend\, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off\, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she’s going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? \nIn a contemporary novel that feels like today’s Are You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret\, Newbery Honor winner and bestselling author Chanel Miller explores what it means to lose and then find yourself again in the middle of middle school. \n\n\n\nFor over 30 years\, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American literary culture. Operating from a radically inclusive ethos\, AAWW expands the definition not only of who is a writer\, but also of who is Asian American. Through a robust and diverse lineup of programming\, AAWW serves as a vital sanctuary space for writers and readers alike. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Mariah Tiffany \nChanel Miller is a writer and artist. Her first children’s book\, Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All\, was a Newbery Honor winner and an instant New York Times bestseller. It was also a TODAY show Read with Jenna Jr selection\, a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book Awards winner\, a New York Times for Kids pick\, a The Week Junior book club selection\, a People magazine summer reading pick\, a Junior Library Guild selection\, and an Indie Next pick. Her memoir\, Know My Name\, was a New York Times bestseller\, a New York Times Book Review Notable Book\, and a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award\, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, the Ridenhour Book Prize\, and the California Book Award. It was also a best book of the year in TIME\, The Washington Post\, Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and People\, among others. She was named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and a Time Next 100 honoree and was a Glamour Woman of the Year honoree. You can visit her online at Chanel-Miller.com or follow her on Instagram @Chanel_Miller. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Elena Mudd \nJia Tolentino is a staff writer at the New Yorker\, the author of the essay collection Trick Mirror\, and a screenwriter. Formerly\, she was the deputy editor at Jezebel and a contributing editor at the Hairpin. She grew up in Texas\, received her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia\, and got her MFA in fiction from the University of Michigan. In 2020\, she received a Whiting Award as well as the Jeannette Haien Ballard Prize. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times Magazine and Pitchfork\, among other places. She lives in Brooklyn.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aaww-the-strand-present-chanel-miller-jia-tolentino/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:AI Alliance Kickoff Summit: Asian American Leadership for the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:The AABDC AI Alliance Launch brings together leaders across technology\, business\, and policy to establish a unified perspective on AI advancement\, education\, and responsible innovation. \nCreated from the distinguished community of Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award honorees\, AABDC AI Alliance designed to position Asian American leaders at the forefront of AI-driven technological and social innovation. The Alliance brings together founders\, executives\, technologists\, operators\, and investors who are already shaping the AI ecosystem to ensure the Asian American community is not only participating in AI progress\, but actively defining and leading it. \nGrounded in a commitment to responsible\, ethical\, and inclusive innovation\, the AABDC AI Alliance focuses on advancing AI education and workforce development\, elevating AAPI perspectives in AI policy and governance\, and fostering industry partnerships that translate innovation into real-world impact. Through flagship programming\, policy engagement\, and cross-sector collaboration\, the Alliance aims to strengthen Asian American leadership\, expand equitable access to AI opportunities\, and position AABDC as a national voice in shaping the future of AI. \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM   Registration & Networking\n1:30 PM – 1:40 PM   Welcome & Opening Remarks: \n\nRittik Chakrabarti\, Co-Head US Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory\, Houlihan Lokey\n\n1:40 PM – 1:45 PM   AI Alliance Intro: \n\nRohan Thapar\, Senior Product Lead\, AWS\n\n1:45 PM – 2:00 PM  Keynote Address: \n\nMichael Garner\, Chief Business Diversity Officer\, City of New York\n\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM:  Panel I – Education & Workforce Development \nModerator: \n\nJyoti Menon\, VP of Product\, Service and Engage\, Bread Financial\n\nPanelists: \n\nLucy Chan\, Advisor and Coach\, Global Sales School\, IBM; Program Director\, AABDC\nAllen Chen\, Chief Technology Officer\, Fanatics Collectibles\nFrances West\, Founder\, Frances West & Co\n\n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Panel II – Policy & Advocacy \nModerator: \n\nDr. Manish Panjwani\, Senior Managing Director\, Accenture\n\nPanelists: \n\nAmy Chou\, Chief Operating Officer\, Addition Wealth\nCharisma Glassman\, Senior Partner\, Global Head of Retail Advisory\, Genpact\nBhushan Sethi\, Partner\, PwC\n\n3:45 PM – 4:30 PM:  Panel III – Industry & Business Innovation \nModerator: \n\nHsing-hsing Li\, COO\, Aceler8\n\nPanelist: \n\nKaveri Camire\, SVP\, Chief Marketing Officer\, DXC Technology\nSai Uppuluri\, Managing Director\, Houlihan Lokey\nDavid Wu\, Managing Director\, Morgan Stanley\n\n4:30 PM – 4:40 PM:  Closing & Next Steps: Anindo Dutta\, Partner\, EY \n4:40 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking & Reception
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-alliance-kickoff-summit-asian-american-leadership-for-the-ai-era/
LOCATION:Houlihan Lokey\, 245 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Technology
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SUMMARY:Talk with Leroy Chiao\, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut Co-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit
DESCRIPTION:Leroy Chiao\, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut Co-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit\nJanuary 13\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the ninth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature Leroy Chiao\, Former NASA Astronaut and Co-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit\, whose career has been defined by exceptional achievement as an Astronaut\, a business leader\, educator\, and his dedication to community service. \nDr. Leroy Chiao is a Chinese American NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander and the CEO of OneOrbit. He has worked extensively in both government and commercial space programs\, and has held leadership positions in commercial ventures and NASA. Chiao has extensive experience as a NASA Astronaut and prior to that\, as a Research Engineer. Dr. Chiao is a fellow of the Explorers Club\, and a member of the International Academy of Astronautics and the Committee of 100. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, achitecture\, business\, and more. \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on January 13 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-1-13-2026.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \n  \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nJanuary 13\, 2026 Webcast \n  \n▦ Speaker \nLeroy Chiao\, Ph.D. \nNASA Astronaut \nCo-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member\nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n  \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-1-13-2026.eventbrite.com. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nLeroy Chiao\, Ph.D. \nNASA Astronaut \nCo-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit \n  \nLeroy Chiao works in business and consulting\, is an active international speaker\, and participates in various education programs. Dr. Chiao is a co-founder and the CEO of OneOrbit\, providing keynotes and training to companies and schools. He also serves as a co-founder and advisor of Black Moon\, a commercial lunar data and energy startup. In addition\, Dr. Chiao is an Adjunct Professor at Rice University\, and in the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)\, and is also a special advisor to the Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE). \n  \nIn 2012\, Dr. Chiao became a Director and the CEO of Diomics Corporation\, a bio-materials company. He led the company through technology and product development\, business development\, testing/validation phases\, and corporate governance restructuring. Having brought the company through its startup phase at the end of 2013\, Chiao transitioned the chief executive position and served an additional two years as an advisor to the Board of Directors. \n  \nFrom 2017-2018\, Dr. Chiao served on the Planetary Protection Committee of the National Academies of Science\, Engineering and Medicine. In June 2009\, Dr. Chiao was invited to be a member of the White House appointed Review of U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee. The committee reviewed NASA’s plans for human space exploration and formulated options for the administration. He served on the NASA Advisory Council’s Human Exploration and Ops. cmte\, (2009-2020) and is the Special Advisor for Human Spaceflight to the Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE). He also served in a similar role to the Space Foundation from 2012-2016. \n  \nChiao was the first Raborn Distinguished Chair Max Faget Mechanical Engineering Professor at Louisiana State University. He served in that capacity from August 2006 through June 2008\, in the Mechanical Engineering Department. He also previously served as the VP and Advisor for Space and Medical for Epiphan Systems (2012-2017) and as the Executive VP of Technical Operations for Excalibur Almaz\, a commercial spaceflight company from 2006-2012. In addition\, Dr. Chiao held appointments in Rice University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2012-2021. \n  \nDr. Chiao served as a NASA astronaut from 1990-2005. He flew four space missions\, serving aboard three Space Shuttles and a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. He also served as the commander and NASA science officer of Expedition 10\, aboard the International Space Station. During his NASA career\, Chiao served in several leadership and management roles\, including branch chief. \n  \nDr. Chiao earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1987\, from the University of California at Santa Barbara\, and joined Hexcel Corporation. There\, he was involved in process\, manufacturing\, and engineering research on advanced aerospace materials. He worked on a joint NASA-JPL/Hexcel project to develop an optically correct\, polymer composite precision segment reflector for future space telescopes. He also worked on cure modeling and finite element analysis. In January of 1989 Dr. Chiao joined the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore\, California\, where he was involved in processing research for fabrication of filament-wound and thick-section aerospace composites. While at LLNL\, he developed and demonstrated a mechanistic cure model for graphite fiber/epoxy composite material. An instrument-rated pilot\, Dr. Chiao has logged 3000 flight hours in a variety of aircraft and spacecraft. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is President and a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565 \n 
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LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Congress is entering 2026 with looming budget fights\, and these high-stakes policy decisions made in the coming weeks will have direct consequences for AAPI communities across the country—from healthcare affordability and economic security. \nNCAPA invites you to join From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026\, a community briefing featuring experts from the NCAPA coalition who will outline the federal policy priorities AAPI communities need Congress to act on this year. \nThis virtual briefing will cover what AAPI communities need from Congress in 2026\, grounded in data\, lived experience\, and clear policy demands—ensuring AAPI communities are not sidelined as funding negotiations and legislative priorities take shape. \nThis briefing is intended for coalition members\, advocacy partners\, allies\, and members of the press seeking to better understand what is at stake for AAPI communities as Congress sets its agenda for the year ahead.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-data-to-demands-aapi-policy-priorities-for-congress-in-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Survey,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Protecting Democracy: Ensuring Fair Representation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from advocates working to safeguard fair representation and combat gerrymandering and voter suppression.\n\n\nHear from the frontlines of the fight to protect democracy. Join advocates who are leading efforts to safeguard fair representation and combat challenges like gerrymandering and voter suppression. ​ \nKey Discussion Points: \n\nUnderstanding Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression: Explore the impact of gerrymandering and voter suppression on fair representation. Learn how these practices affect electoral outcomes and community representation.\n\n  \n\nStrategies for Fair Representation: Discover effective strategies and legal approaches to combat gerrymandering and voter suppression. Understand how to advocate for fair redistricting and equitable voting practices.\n\n  \n\nThe Role of Legal Advocacy: Examine how legal advocacy and organizations are working to protect voting rights and ensure fair representation. Learn about successful legal battles and ongoing efforts to address these issues.\n\n  \n\nCase Studies and Success Stories: Hear about notable successes in the fight against gerrymandering and voter suppression. Learn from real-world examples of effective advocacy and reform initiatives.\n\n  \nRegister now to be part of this important discussion and learn how to contribute to ensuring fair representation in our democratic processes! \nAdditional details about the event’s speakers will be shared as the date approaches. Stay tuned!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/protecting-democracy-ensuring-fair-representation-voter-suppression/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Election,Politics,Virtual
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SUMMARY:2026 Womankind Anti-Human Trafficking Conference: The Power of Collaboration in an Era of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Given the current uncertainty and volatility of social and legal resources\, Womankind’s 2026 conference aims to offer strength as service providers to help survivors of human trafficking. During the first half of the conference\, panelists will focus on collaboration through the lens of safety planning on state and local levels\, including language access\, legal services\, and education for employment. \nPanelists: \n\nAlisha Mohammed\, Esq\, Womankind (Moderator)\nCaitlin Miner-Le Grand\, City Bar Justice Center\nMary Beth Wilkinson\, Futures Without Violence\n\nIn the second half of the conference\, we engage participants directly by inviting them to choose a virtual breakout room: language access\, legal services\, or education for employment. Our goal is to foster certainty through the power of collaboration\, as panelists and participants network and share resources with each other. \n  \nImportant Notes \n\nWe highly encourage all attendees to register by Wednesday\, January 14th.\nThis invitation is non-transferable; we respectfully request that you do not share or forward it. If you would like to recommend someone to attend\, please email us at ht@iamwk.org with their name\, email address\, and organization (if applicable).\nA mailing address is required to register for this event. To protect your privacy\, you may use Womankind’s address: 42 Broadway\, Suite 1836\, New York\, NY 10004. When making a donation\, your billing address will be required.\nIf you require interpretation services\, any other special accommodations\, or have any questions about the 2026 Conference\, please email ht@iamwk.org.\nCommunity Agreement: By registering for this event\, I agree to uphold trauma-informed values of safety\, choice\, and respect. I understand that respectful dialogue is encouraged\, and Womankind reserves the right to address harmful behaviors to ensure community well-being.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-womankind-anti-human-trafficking-conference-the-power-of-collaboration-in-an-era-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Legal,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye: Comedy and Music
DESCRIPTION:Charlene Kaye – Friday\, January 16 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nWelcome to the unhinged\, razor-sharp\, fluorescent universe of Charlene Kaye: guitar god\, internet legend and “Breakout Comedy Star” according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Known for her countless viral videos such as “Every Taylor Swift Song” (100M views and counting)\, this new show is the follow-up to “Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame.” That show played to sold-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, and will soon be filmed as her first comedy special. \nWhile Tiger Daughter was a vulnerable story about Charlene’s relationship with her Chinese Tiger Mother\, this new show is a madcap musical revue about being a menace to society as a queer Asian guitar shredder. From her previous life as a folk singer-songwriter\, to shredding guitar in Darren Criss’ internet sensation Team StarKid\, to that time she started an epic feud with a restaurant by giving them a one-star review\, to starting endless gender flipped cover bands like Guns N’ Hoses and Labiahead (her all-female Guns N’ Roses and Radiohead cover bands\, respectively). You’ll be rolling in your seats\, you’ll learn a lot about how music works\, and you might even confuse her for Bobby Lee. Anything is possible! \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 advance / $20 at the door GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+ \n\n\nFAQ\nAll Advance and Door tickets are Mixed Seating and Standing. Seating is limited. \nWhen you arrive\, simply check in at the door by providing the name of the ticket purchaser to claim your Will Call tickets. \nOnly Credit and Tap to Pay are accepted for ticket sales at the door. \nMost other questions answered here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person,Music
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SUMMARY:Puppet Artbuild with W.O.W. Project: Lunar New Year Fire Horse Puppet Artbuild Shifts
DESCRIPTION:W.O.W. 2026 Fire Horse Puppet Artbuild Shifts\n\n\nHappy New Year!  \n\n\nWe’re inviting community members to help bring our Fire Horse puppet to life! \nThe workshop will take place in W.O.W.’s basement studio (26 Mott St) on Sunday 1/18 and Sunday 1/25. Due to the limited size of our basement space\, each shift has 8 spots available.\n\n\nPlease choose at least one shift that works for you.  Sign-ups are first come\, first served.\n\n\n\nJoin us *THIS* Sunday January 18th from 1-5pm for our first horse puppet art build session with multidisciplinary artist Elsa Saade! You can register for hourly slot sign-ups for both 1/18 and 1/25 here! We can’t wait to bring our horse puppet to life with you 🙂 Our horse puppet will be making its debut on March 1st as part of an alternative people’s parade to the annual NYC Lunar New Year parade. More details on that coming soon~\n\n\nLocated inside Wing On Wo & Co.\, The WOW Project is a women\, non-binary\, queer\, trans led\, community-based initiative that works to sustain ownership over Chinatown Manhattan’s future by growing\, protecting\, and preserving Chinatown’s culture through arts\, culture\, and activism. Our core mission is to create space for conversations that cross generational gaps to seed intergenerational understanding.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/puppet-artbuild-with-w-o-w-project-lunar-new-year-fire-horse-puppet-artbuild-shifts/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Health & Wellness,In Person
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