Join Teach Asian American Stories and the New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools for a Lunch & Learn designed for school and district leaders. This session will provide a brief overview of the workshops, resources, and partnership opportunities available to support schools in implementing inclusive, mandate-aligned AAPI and […]
Since 2020, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible. Over the course of five Wednesdays starting May 27th, and together with our partners the Freedom to Learn Network and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School, Backtalkers […]
In partnership with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Teach Asian American Stories invites educators to explore Foundations and Futures, a newly launched free and online multimedia textbook that centers Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and perspectives – because our history is your history. This interactive session will begin with a guided walkthrough of […]
This workshop will help bridge the gap between information and advocacy. Led by Karthick Ramakrishnan, this session will dive into the “Action” pillar of AAPI Data’s core DNA—Data, Narrative, Action—framework. Ramakrishnan will also expand on the Bolder Futures initiative, which brings together intergenerational changemakers and leaders to enact meaningful action. While having accurate data about […]
This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will […]
Join us for a virtual panel of experts discussing mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities in San Francisco. NAMI San Francisco Presents the Third Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities in San Francisco May doubles as Asian American and Pacific […]
February 24, 2020, started out like any other day for journalist and television anchor Dion Lim of San Francisco’s ABC News. Planning her pitches for the morning’s editorial meeting, she checked her Instagram account and saw a message from someone she didn’t recognize. Attached was a horrifying video in which men were beating and yelling […]
Join educators and Teach Asian American Stories Ambassadors Dr. Darrell DeTample, and Raymund Mantes to learn how to identify and combat anti-Asian bias in the classroom and in our schools. In this workshop, educators from all disciplines come together to deepen their understanding of their AAPI students. Together, we explore the complex history and multifaceted […]
This workshop explores the history of Asian American representation in visual media, with a focus on film. Participants will examine how policies and laws have shaped—and been reflected in—film through recurring archetypes, tropes, and narratives. Together, we will trace the intersection of policy and popular culture, analyzing how these representations have evolved over time and […]
Leaders today are navigating constant change, rising expectations, and complex decisions that rarely come with clear answers. The 2026 Women of Ascend Conference, Forward with Purpose, is designed to support professionals at every career stage with practical leadership tools and insights to elevate their careers. This program focuses on real leadership moments. The kind that […]
AAPI Women Lead is pleased to welcome Kalaya'an Mendoza back for Part 2 of Be Ready, Stay Ready. Join us for Let's Build Safety Together, an exciting interactive fireside chat and training. As a survivor-centered organization working to end gender-based violence against women and girls, community safety is community safety is crucial. For AAPI Women Lead, safety includes preventing harassment […]
On March 25th, the 2026 APAICS Health Summit will air virtually. The APAICS Health Summit brings together frontline workers, community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, and elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions on issues that affect our communities and the nation at-large. The Summit will explore topics such as representation in healthcare and research, […]