BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052502 CREATED:20250529T004151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002107Z UID:21583-1750496400-1750525200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250518T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T200256Z UID:21539-1749906000-1749913200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Summer Showcase! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/summershowcase/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Summer-Showcase-Flyer-Page1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250529T003050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T004555Z UID:21577-1749211200-1749218400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mending-Circle-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250326T203839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T002001Z UID:21128-1747576800-1747584000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Daryo’s All-American Diner": An Anti-Asian Hate Play DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/daryos-all-american-diner/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DARYOs.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250409T223815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180524Z UID:21237-1747396800-1754758800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Satr-e Rahayi: An Exhibition of Calligraphy Works by Hakim Karimzada DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/satr-e-rahayi/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Satr-e-Rahayi-Exhibition-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250326T194249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T194416Z UID:21124-1745762400-1745769600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music\," a Book Talk and Dynamic Presentation with Author Dr. Umi Vaughan. DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/silencing-the-drum-religious-racism-and-afro-brazilian-sacred-music/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Silencing-the-Drum-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250305T175246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T201340Z UID:21018-1745074800-1745082000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: "The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide." A Performance by Charya Burt Cambodian Dance. DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-rebirth-of-apsara-beyond-genocide/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Charya_Burt_1080x1080_thumb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250306T190554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T173148Z UID:21030-1744399800-1744407000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/all-mixed-up-a-mixer-celebrating-multi-racial-identity/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UPDATED-THUMBNAIL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250207T212331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T195915Z UID:20948-1742648400-1742655600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong." Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/notyourchinadoll/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250207T210449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183132Z UID:20947-1741374000-1741381200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gumamela: An Intimate Preview. Florante Aguilar with Cascada de Flores and Special Guests Charmaine Clamor\, Jorge Mijangos\, and Greg Kehret DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/gumamela-an-intimate-preview/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240822T180423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T024424Z UID:19513-1740837600-1740843000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Memory of Taste": Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thememoryoftaste/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thumbnail-NEW-DATE-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250116T011202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184144Z UID:20843-1740076200-1740083400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Camps America Built" - Honoring Day of Remembrance 2025 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/campuanamericanstory/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NEW-FLYER.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20250107T012150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184213Z UID:20651-1738407600-1738425600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2025/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LNY-x-BHM-2025-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20241204T204954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184235Z UID:20520-1737205200-1737210600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman. Book Talk with Author Tim Vandehey and Editor Pattie Fong. DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/themarchfongeustory/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/march-fong-eu-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20241211T205434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T001256Z UID:20553-1736685000-1736699400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater Khorasan — Afghan and Tajik Poetry and Music DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sounds-of-greater-khorasan/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240801T180527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T220545Z UID:19346-1727010000-1727015400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Simone" Book Release & Reading DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/simone/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SIMONE-NEW-PRICE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240814T235924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T000830Z UID:19383-1725714000-1725726600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau O Keikiali’i in Performance DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohhhalauokeikialii/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/decorative-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240710T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214223Z UID:19212-1722704400-1722720600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:BomBay to the Bay: a Garba Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bombaytothebay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240709T234004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T184423Z UID:19213-1722513600-1725728400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Precious Beings Exhibition & Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/preciousbeings/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/precious-beings-exhibit-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240501T215409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214302Z UID:18601-1719061200-1719068400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Searching for Kapwa" Film Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/searchingforkapwa/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EDITED-WEBSITE-THUMBNAIL-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240408T221152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T004707Z UID:18221-1717243200-1717257600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health & Wellness Jam 2024 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapimentalhealthjam2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240405T021110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223106Z UID:18246-1715972400-1715977800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Premiere Short Film Documentaries From Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra’s 2018 Performance with Angela Davis and Janice Mirikitani Followed by a Live Performance DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/premierewithanthonybrown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052503 CREATED:20240326T235217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223138Z UID:18196-1715425200-1715430600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Movement Workshop: Interwoven Stories of Culture\, Belonging\, and Change\, Facilitated by Ishami Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/interwovenstoriesworkshop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/workshop-thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240321T205611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223216Z UID:18161-1715371200-1715376600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Interwoven Stories of Culture\, Belonging\, and Change\, Featuring Ishami Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/interwovenstories/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240321T194933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223247Z UID:18136-1714744800-1714750200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: A Fireside Chat with Clinician\, Speaker\, Coach\, and Author Jeanie Y. Chang\, LMFT DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/howkdramascantransformyourlife/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240412T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202556Z UID:18430-1714222800-1714233600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Philippine Master Culture Bearers of T’boli\, Yakan\, Kalinga People: Weaving Workshop DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/philippinemasterculturebearers/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/weaving-workshop-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240319T220527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202700Z UID:18090-1713614400-1713625200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/southeastasianny/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240129T232544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T012530Z UID:17635-1711285200-1711288800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America" Book Release Reading with William Gee Wong DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sonsofchinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bill-wong-event-500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240201T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172836Z UID:17678-1710444600-1710617400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancingmoons2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dancing-moons-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T052504 CREATED:20240123T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205738Z UID:17390-1709319600-1709325000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/methodsampling/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/method-sampling-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR