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Fragility: A Game of Polyrhythms at Governor's Island

Asia Society Triennial artist Susie Ibarra performs Fragility: A Game of Polyrhythms at Governor's Island, July 2019. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

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Stop the Hate: Fighting Anti-Asian Racism

A panel discussion considers the recent rise of racist attacks against Asians in the United States.
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HBO Max: Championing Representation in the Industry
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 /  Southern California

HBO Max: Championing Representation in the Industry

Andrea Chen, Jeniffer Kim, Billy Wee, Pia Barlow, and Katie Soo discuss the need to act as one collective conscious to move culture forward and champion representation.
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Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA)
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 /  Southern California

Rep. Ted Lieu: We Must Draw 'Bright Line' Between Policy Toward China and Rhetoric Against Asians in the U.S.

In May 2020, the California Democrat argued that Beijing's mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis does not excuse hateful rhetoric directed to Americans of Chinese or Asian descent.
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Xenophobia and Violence: Young Asian Americans on What Can Be Done
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Xenophobia and Violence: Young Asian Americans on What Can Be Done

Two Asian American alumni of the “Asia 21” network of young leaders, Bing Chen and Sylvia Kim share their perspectives on the recent wave of anti-Asian xenophobia.
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Telling Stories: Francis Jue and Lauren Yee In Conversation With Diep Tran
Arts
 /  New York

Telling Stories: Francis Jue and Lauren Yee In Conversation With Diep Tran

Francis Jue and Lauren Yee discuss the importance of whose stories are told and why it is crucial to American identity in a conversation with Broadway.com features editor Diep Tran.
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Meet the Directors: PBS and WETA's 'Asian Americans'
Arts

Meet the Directors: PBS and WETA's 'Asian Americans' (Complete)

Geeta Gandbhir and Grace Lee discuss their groundbreaking documentary with Tom Nagorski.
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Discussion
 /  Southern California

Standing Against Racism in the Time of COVID: A Conversation on Activism

06 May 2021
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Join Asia Society Southern California and Asia Society Texas Center for a conversation on activism – what people and organizations can do to combat these ongoing heinous acts of racism and xenophobia.
Duke Kahanamoku
Online
Family Activity
 /  New York

Spotlight on Asian Pacific Americans: Duke Kahanamoku

06 May 2021
4:30 - 5 p.m.
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Spotlight on Asian Pacific Americans is a biography series for children and families. For our first event, we will feature Duke Kahanamoku, Native Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing.
Sheng Wang
Online
Texas

Saturday Night With Sheng Wang

01 May 2021
7 - 8 p.m.
Houston Time
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Pull up a chair as we welcome to our digital stage deadpan humorist Sheng Wang, in comedic conversation with Houston Cinema Arts Festival's Jessica Green!

Standing in Solidarity with the Asian and Asian American Community

Standing in Solidarity With the Asian and Asian American Community

Asia Society responds to anti-Asian violence in the United States.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021

Join us for 31 ways to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We've curated a calendar of live events, recommendations, and on-demand content to highlight the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans.
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Asia Society to Honor Path-Breaking Asian Americans at Asia Game Changer Awards

Now in its 8th year, this initiative will recognize Asian Americans who are making a transformative impact on society.

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The Nepalese American immigrant is unafraid to use his platform to promote racial justice. "I have a right to voice my opinions and I do so through my work and activism."
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Sophia Li on Combating Anti-Asian Hate: ‘Our Fight Is Everyone’s Fight’

The journalist, filmmaker, and climate advocate calls for solidarity in overcoming systemic racism.
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'Never Have I Ever' Star Poorna Jagannathan on Saying No to Roles Portraying Indian Caricatures

The acclaimed actress discusses what attracted her to the role of Nalini Vishnakumar and why much more needs to be done in promoting gender equality.