Chinese Americans have been involved in the movie business since its earliest days, whether as extras, leading actors like Anna May Wong and Keye Luke, or Oscar-winning cinematographers like James Wong Howe. You are invited to attend virtually on May 22nd at 5 PM PT for a presentation on Chinese Americans in early Hollywood with
The 22nd Annual Five Star Aloha Gala Fri, May 24, 2024, 5:30 pm The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Organized by Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (HCCNC) This is HCCNC's signature event and serves as a venue for honoring individuals and organizations with their Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu (Strive for
To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Sonoma County Library brought many programs to learn about AAPI cultures. This is an opportunity to learn the Japanese Obon Dance, a participatory dance. Traditionally, the Japanese have 'Obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate their ancestors. Join performers
"A Conversation On Combat Trauma" - Sunday, May 26, 2024, 1 pm PDT - Hosted by NCWNP District JACL (Northern California Western Nevada Pacific District of the JACL), with the assistance of District Governor Carol Kawase, sponsors this event to honor the sacrifices of our Nisei Veterans, all U.S. military veterans, and active service members.
Sebastopol Regional Library will host two Kanopy films featuring the contributions and humanity of AAPI Americans. Halving the Bones: Author Ruth Ozeki's autobiographical Film (2015) Skeletons in the closet? HALVING THE BONES delivers a surprising twist to this tale. This cleverly constructed film tells the story of Ruth, a half-Japanese filmmaker living in New York,
We know that many in our Asian Pacific Islander community are small business entrepreneurs or are considering starting their own businesses. That is why we are announcing this special opportunity to our community. The following series of small business classes are presented by the Small Business Development Center of Sonoma County (Sonoma SBDC). This first-of-its-kind,
The Asian Pacific Fund's annual AANHPI Summit on Thu, June 6, 2024, a one-day conference in Oakland is now in its fifth year. It is an opportunity to engage across often sliced sectors - will bring together all parts of our community – nonprofits, corporations, media, government, and philanthropy – to highlight pressing needs and
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a dance performance of Classical Cambodian Dance followed by interactive instruction and activities. For all ages. No need to sign up. Just drop in! But the place fills up fast! The Cambodian dance teacher, Charya Burt, is an acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and teacher of Classical Cambodian
We know that many in our Asian Pacific Islander community are small business entrepreneurs or are considering starting their own businesses. That is why we are announcing this special opportunity to our community. The following series of small business classes are presented by the Small Business Development Center of Sonoma County (Sonoma SBDC). This first-of-its-kind,
The Filipino American Community of Sonoma County, Inc (FACSCI) will present the 2024 Fiesta & Bayanihan on Sat, June 15, 11 am - 4 pm at the Filipino Community Center at 3361 Fulton Road, Fulton, CA. Free Admission! There will be entertainment for all ages, Filipino fashion show, ethnic dance performance, Filipino food available to
