Promoting the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY filmmakers. Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has celebrated the creativity and vision of student filmmakers from across the City University of New York. Having awarded over $16,000 in cash prizes over the years, the festival promotes the artistic talents of CUNY […]
Join youth researchers from the Localized History Project for our annual showcase! History, re-rooting, storytelling, and collectivity!This showcase is an opportunity for youth ages 16-22 to share the incredible historical and oral history research they have conducted this past year at the Localized History Project. Structured as a "science fair" style presentation with interactive booths, […]
The trio of scholars will discuss "Immigration Detention Inc.: The Big Business of Locking Up Migrants" -- the new book authored by Dr. Conlon and Dr. Hiemstra. Nancy Hiemstra and a panel of scholars discuss her new co-authored book (with Deirdre Conlon), a damning exposé of the ways immigration detention generates income while those detained […]
Screening, award ceremony and Q&A session with CUNY student filmmakers.
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 […]
Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power is an impactful conference exploring the rising influence of Asian Americans in public and civic life, from national elections to local communities. With the general election just weeks away, join AAF on Friday, October 4 at 1:00 PM for an engaging presentation and panels on the growth of […]