Join the Asian American / Asian Research Institute, and the Committee on Institutional Equity and Diversity (CIED) at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, for a screening of the documentary, But Youre Not Black (2020), directed by Danilelle Ayow. Following the screening will be a discussion with our guest scholar speaker Dr. Aleah N. Ranjitsing…

Popular discourse around British Muslims has often been dominated by a focus on Muslim women and their sartorial choices, particularly the hijab and niqab. Dr. Fatima Rajina takes a different angle and focuses on Muslim men, examining how factors like the global war on terror influenced and changed their sartorial choices and use of language. Rajin…

Author/professor Aruni Kashyap will read from his new story collection, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy, 2024).Bởi Aruni Kashyap

For October, Filipino American History Month, the Asian American / Asian Research Institute is excited to uplift the voices of student researchers and activists. During this interactive workshop, attendees will hear from Gabriela Sagun, a Ph.D. Student at Duke University studying Security, Peace, and Conflict, with a focus on conflict-related viole…

Prof. Manu Bhagavan will present his biography, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (Penguin, 2023), based on eight years of research and using material in five languages from seven countries and over forty archives. Pandit the most remarkable woman Eleanor Roosevelt had ever met, was a pioneering politician and diplomat celebrated internationally for her brilli…

Representatives from Seneca Insurance Company, the Hartford Insurance Company, and director of the Columbia University Masters in Insurance Management program, will discuss careers in the insurance industry and how they are not only an intricate part of everyday life, but also an exciting and rewarding career path for CUNY students.…

Catherine Chung and Johnny Nguyen (Asian Women For Health), and Preston Dang (Western University-College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific), will discuss their current collaborative two-year research study project, ACCESS-PD: Advancing Comprehensive Care and Enhancing ServiceStandardsin Parkinsons Disease among Asian Americans.…

Poet and editor Russell C. Leong will read from MothSutra, based upon drawings and poetry about an Asian delivery man who rides a bicycle throughout Manhattan as he cycles through his life from East to West. Leong hopes to evoke the inner lives, meditations, hopes and dreams of persons generally invisible to those who order takeout. MothSutra was f…

We have a special guest today who embodies entrepreneurial spirit and community connection. Joining us is Janelle Doyle, the dynamic owner of It's Poppin' Gourmet Kettle Corn. In this episode, Janelle takes us through her incredible journey from a corporate banking job in Pittsburgh to becoming a thriving entrepreneur in Charlotte. She shares how a…

In the bustling heart of University City, small businesses often find themselves grappling with financial challenges that could make or break them. Enter Lionel Sargent, the accounting wizard behind Cobb Accounting, who has been a cornerstone of financial guidance for University City Partners. In this episode, Lionel sheds light on the core aspects…

Today we're diving into the world of Boardwalk Billy's, a local gem that's been serving up smiles and delicious food for 26 years. Joining me is Logan Thompson, the energetic manager of this beloved restaurant. Logan shares insights about what makes Boardwalk Billy's a standout eatery, from its famous crab queso to its deep ties with UNC Charlotte.…

We'll explore the fascinating world of small businesses within the community, focusing on the unique Real African Art Gallery. Our special guest, Calstain Ganda, originally from Zimbabwe, shares his inspiring journey of bringing authentic Zimbabwean stone sculptures and art to the local scene. Learn about the cultural significance, the challenges, …

We're excited to provide insights into sustaining wellness for family caregivers. Our guest, Carolyn Dowdy, Founder of Caregiver Mental Wellness, shares her personal journey as a caregiver after her husband's stroke and discusses the burnout many caregivers face. She highlights the vital role her nonprofit plays in offering educational programs, re…

Today, we explore the small business scene in University City with Christopher Peterkin, the Founder of University Care Services. After being laid off, Christopher made a significant career shift from grocery operations to the non-medical home care industry. He shares his inspiring journey to becoming a small business owner, detailing the services …

Keith Stanley sits down with David Korany, a dedicated pharmacist and business owner of David's Pharmacy in Charlotte's University area. David shares his journey from studying pharmacy in Egypt to running his own independent pharmacy amid big chain competitors. He opens up about the unique challenges and rewards of being a small business owner, esp…

Keith Stanley sits down with Patrick McManaman, the driving force behind the beloved University City hotspot, Famous Toastery. Together, they explore the unique journey of how this local gem has become an integral part of the community and the secrets behind its culinary successes. Patrick McManaman shares candid insights about the inspiration and …

Keith Stanley welcomes outdoor adventure expert James Smith on University City Partners Podcast to demystify outdoor activities for beginners and intermediate explorers. James, co-owner of MyOutdoorJoy, shares his unique insights into making outdoor activities accessible and enjoyable for all, shattering stereotypes and encouraging inclusive partic…

Born 1941 in Oakland, Californias Chinatown, William Gee Wong is the only son of his father, known as Pop. Born in Guangdong Province, China, Pop emigrated to Oakland as a teenager during the Chinese Exclusion era in 1912 and entered the U.S. legally as the son of a native, despite having partially false papers. 'Sons of Chinatown' is Wongs evocati…

Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has recognized and awarded over $14,900 in cash prizes to student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College, College of Staten Island, and Queens College. The CUNY AAFF helps to promote the artistic visual …

For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Bởi Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Chaumtoli Huq and Sudha Setty

For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Bởi Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Linta Varghese and Rohan Zhou-Lee

For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Bởi Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Lili Shi and Betty Yu

For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Bởi Yung-Yi Diana Pan and Grace Lee

For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Bởi Frank Wu

Hong Kong was a key battlefield in Asia's cultural cold war. After 1948-1949, an influx of filmmakers, writers, and intellectuals from mainland China transformed British Hong Kong into a hub for mass entertainment and popular publications. Hong Kong Media and Asia's Cold War discusses how Communist China, Nationalist Taiwan, and the U.S. fought to …

On a hot summer day, Wang Guiping attended her divorce trial at the Xiqing Peoples Tribunal. Taking an unfaithful spouse to court would, Guiping thought, help her end a hopeless relationship and actualize her lawful rights upon divorce. Later that day, Guiping would find herself betrayed not only by her husband, but by the court system and her own …

Based on his new book, this presentation explores the recent history of Chinese immigration within the United States and the fundamental changes in spatial settlement that have relocated many low-skilled Chinese immigrants from New York Citys Chinatown to new immigrant destinations. Using a mixed-method approach over a decade in Chinatown and six d…

In The Children of this Madness, Gemini Wahhaj pens a complex tale of modern Bengalis, one that illuminates the recent histories not only of Bangladesh, but America and Iraq. Told in multiple voices over successive eras, this is the story of Nasir Uddin and his daughter Beena, and the intersection of their distant, vastly different lives.…

There is a growing consensus that the discipline of sociology and the social sciences broadly need to engage more thoroughly with the legacy and the present day of colonialism, Indigenous/settler colonialism, imperialism, and racial capitalism in the United States and globally. In Disciplinary Futures, edited by Nadia Y. Kim and Pawan Dhingra, a cr…

Asian Americans are the fastest growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, but their stories and experiences have often been sidelined or stereotyped. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects offers a vital window into the triumphs and tragedies, strength and ingenuity,…

Hyunhee Park offers the first global historical study of soju, the distinctive distilled drink of Korea. Searching for sojus origins, Park leads us into the vast, complex world of premodern Eurasia. She demonstrates how the Mongol conquests of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries wove together hemispheric flows of trade, empire, scientific and t…

C.C. Wang (1907 to 2003) is best known as a preeminent twentieth-century connoisseur and collector of pre-modern Chinese art, a reputation that often overshadows his own art. "C.C. Wang: Lines of Abstraction" recenters Wangs extraordinary career in his own artistic practice to reveal an original quest for tradition and innovation in the global twen…

Chandra Bhan Prasad is an Indian scholar and political commentator. He is editor of Dalit Enterprise Magazine and has been widely quoted by the world press on issues of caste and the treatment of Dalits in India. Prasad is the co-author author of Defying the Odds: The Rise of Dalit Entrepreneurs (with D Shyam Babu and Devesh Kapur), Dalit Phobia: W…

Abandoned Women and Boudoir Resentment: The Feminine Voice in Chinese LiteratureBởi Qiulei Hu

Muyisa (The Temple of Non-Duality) holds a long-kept secret that has been handed down through generations of monks. One day, a mother who lost her daughter at the Itaewon Halloween Crush, visits the temple unexpectedly and discovers the secret.Bởi Sunah Kim

Join the Asian American / Asian Research Institute for a panel discussion for the launch of One Century after Thind, a special issue of Ethnic Studies Review, edited by Dr. Soniya Munshi (Queens College/CUNY) and Dr. Linta Varghese (Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY), examining legacies past and present of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Uni…

Born into the steam and starch of a Chinese laundry, Anna May Wong (19051961) emerged from turn-of-the-century Los Angeles to become Old Hollywoods most famous Chinese American actress, a screen siren who captivated global audiences and signed her publicity photoswith a touch of defianceOrientally yours. Now, more than a century after her birth, Yu…

Prof. Edward T. Chang will present on University of California, Riversides traveling exhibition to preserve and share the history of Americas first Koreatown Pachappa Camp a community of Korean migrant workers in Riverside who contributed to the citys citrus development. Among those workers was Koreas most influential independence activists, Dosan …

As early as the Civil War, a dozen Filipino men living in Massachusetts enlisted in the Union army. In the 1900s, Filipino pensionados studied at Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and other colleges. After the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, Filipino medical, military, and other professionals settled in and around Greater…

Novelist Wendy Law-Yone, tracks Aung San Suu Kyis transformation from daughter of a national hero to materfamilias of Myanmar, placing her firmly within the context of the Burmese Buddhist notions of nationhood and motherhood and explaining her continuing role as the figurehead of the nations struggles. The result is a unique portrait of a living l…

In Creating Identity, Prof. Jayashree Kambl examines the romance genre, with its sensile flexibility in retaining what audiences find desirable and discarding what is not, by asking an important question: Who is the romance heroine, and what does she want? To find the answer, Kambl explores how heroines in ten novels reject societal labels and inst…

In his last Sunday at Holy Communion, the Rev. Mike Angell preached a sermon he didn't expect to preach: The parable of the sower is not about faith or performance. Jesus' story is about God's abundant, reckless, love.Bởi Holy Communion

After 8 years as rector, and hosting theology on Tap, the Rev. Mike Angell is departing to be rector of a congregation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hannah Shanks interviews him, and the gathering asks questions as we prepare to say goodbye.Bởi Holy Communion

In our rector's second to last sermon he invites us: "keep seeking to follow Jesus. Don't let the anxieties of the world or the church weigh you down. Keep inviting all the wrong people to the table. Keep gathering in a spirit of gentleness, of humility, keep sharing joy and love."Bởi Holy Communion

In her last sermon at Holy Communion, the Rev. Loretta Go talks about her time with us. We wish her every blessing in her future ministry. (Apologies for issues with the audio. A lightning strike near the church overnight temporarily disabled some of our equipment).Bởi Holy Communion

Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Daniel Bogard. Daniel has been co-teaching a class at Eden Seminary this semester on theology and Star Trek. How does science fiction reflect and affect our faith today? Trekkies and non-trekkies are welcomeBởi Holy Communion

After notifying the congregation that he has taken a new call, the Rev. Mike Angell preaches: "Life comes with complicated emotions. It is okay, when a pastor leaves to feel excited for them, and a bit sad, and a bit angry. It's okay if your emotions are complicated, and it has nothing to do with church too."…

The Rev. Chester Hines preaches on Jesus' sending out of the 12 apostles in mission to the world.Bởi Holy Communion

Is your faith a system of belief, or is your faith a journey? How we frame what we mean by faith can determine the kind of Christians we become.Bởi Holy Communion

Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has recognized and awarded over $12,000 in cash prizes to student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College, College of Staten Island, and Queens College. The CUNY AAFF helps to promote the artistic visual …