Saudi writer and activist Manal al-Sharif stopped in Houston amid her cross-country tour to speak to a captivated audience at Asia Society about her journey becoming what she called “an accidental activist” for women’s rights.
Asia Society Texas Center was pleased to present "Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity" in partnership with Ping Chong + Company. The production amplifies the voices of five young Muslim Americans who came of age in a post-9/11 society.
Ambassador Ryan Crocker — who served as ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, and Syria — returned to Asia Society Texas Center for a discussion on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East
Asia Society welcomed hundreds of Houstonians to celebrate Spring Break by learning about Japan and its spring season over five days of free, family-friendly activities and film screenings.
Actors Tim Jo and Rizwan Manji joined Asia Society Texas Center for a timely conversation on Asian representation in the entertainment industry with Rebecca Sun, senior reporter at "The Hollywood Reporter."
Asia Society Texas Center celebrated its 40th anniversary in Houston on March 1 at its annual Gala, honoring the memory of Founding Member Barbara Bush and to honorees Phoebe and Bobby Tudor. Proceeds topped $1.418 million, a new record.
MSNBC host Ali Velshi returned to a sold-out house at Asia Society Texas Center to discuss the weaponization of culture amid the rise of identity politics.
Lunar New Year festivities included a special puppetry performance; a Family Day of arts and crafts, dances, demonstrations, and more; and free games, activities, and performances at The Galleria.
In the second installment of the 2018-2019 Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series, Asia Society Texas Center welcomed four women executives from Houston’s vibrant energy industry to discuss the importance of STEM education on February 7.
Asia Society Texas Center marked 40 years of U.S.-China relations with a panel discussion featuring Neil Bush, David Firestein, and Charles Foster in conversation with Bob Harvey.
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