Asian American / Asian Research Institute

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 6:30pm to 9pm CUNY Graduate Center – Martin E. Segal Theatre 365 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan RSVP: https://getpie.at/pLtDi5TZ Join the American Malayali Heritage Foundation for the launch of their Wellness Collaborative, an initiative dedicated to advancing holistic wellness among women, with a special focus on the Malayali community.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6pm to 8:15pm Manny Cantor Center 197 East Broadway, 6th Floor, Manhattan RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/ Join APA VOICE, its member organizations, and community-based organizations for a candidate forum before June 2026’s primary election. Hear from candidates running in: NY Assembly District 65: Grace Lee & Yuh-Line Niou NY State Senate District 27: Mariama N.

Friday, May 22, 2026 | 5:30pm to 7pm 25 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/D1iMPSgVX0 The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop in-person workshop and networking session on “Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities.” This learning workshop led by community engagement & training specialists, Ms....

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 2pm to 3:30pm The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has proved extremely controversial, as it risks the lives of Iranians, people across the Middle Eastern conflict zone, and U.S. troops. Its impact on the nations of the Persian Gulf and global energy trade remains a cause for concern during the war and after the ceasefire.

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 6pm to 7:30pm 25 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Khánh Lê and Alisha Nguyen will present on their research exploring the history, development, and impact of Vietnamese dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs in five U.S. states with significant Vietnamese populations.

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8am to 5pm Borough of Manhattan Community College – Fiterman Hall 245 Greenwich Street, Manhattan RSVP: https://26-05-15sympoisum.eventbrite.com The recent election of Zohran Mamdani—the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor—marks a historic shift in New York City’s political landscape. This victory stands not only as a milestone for AAPI and Muslim representation but as a testament to the power of grassroots, working-class organizing.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9am to 5pm New York University – Kimball Hall 246 Greene Street, Manhattan RSVP: https://www.lotusprojectphi.org/nyc-workshop The Lotus Project, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a collaboration between the Public Health Institute (PHI) and Richmond Multi-Services (RAMS) that promotes trauma-informed care and prevention across diverse communities.

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6pm to 7:30pm 25 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor, Room 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan In-Person: RSVP | Zoom: RSVP Born to Chinese immigrant parents, the Moy siblings grew up in an America that questioned their citizenship and denied their equality. Sophisticated and self-consciously modern, they challenged limitations and stereotypes in the United States and sought new opportunities in China’s tumultuous republic.

Weds, April 15, 2026 | 6pm to 8pm Calandra Italian American Institute 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan RSVP: https://26-04-15parmar.eventbrite.com Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation on the human consequences of China’s One-Child Policy, as we screen More Than One Child, a new documentary directed by Vinit Parmar.

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6pm to 7:30pm 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan In-Person: RSVP | Zoom: RSVP Prof. Yuchen Chen will present on their project examining Chinese immigrants and real estate entrepreneurs in West Queens, exploring their placemaking practices in the emerging “new Chinatown.” Prof.