Missed the event? Stay in touch with Russell to learn of his upcoming works and appearances at threecoins1@yahoo.com.  Three Coins tells the true story of Ah Ying, who in 1880 was kidnapped and brought to America as a 9-year-old child slave. With her friend Sue Lee she survives, and takes control of her life. Her […]

Spring into the New Year! Following a successful virtual Lunar New Year Celebration, OACC is excited to continue the new year festivities for our Oakland Chinatown neighborhood and our broader communities this Spring. Enjoy engaging South and Southeast Asian cultural demonstrations, performances, and children’s story time, all from the comfort of your home! Together with […]

"Afternoon Tea" with Malaya Tea Room OACC is excited to bring you Quarantini Mixer — an online social club! To close out the New Year Celebration: South & Southeast Asia, this mixer focuses on enjoying "Afternoon Tea." Join us and Leena Lim from the Malaya Tea Room to learn how to create an afternoon tea experience for yourself and others at […]

View the event livestream here. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to present-day Public Charge, the U.S. has a history of enacting government-sanctioned efforts denying rights and justice to immigrants and refugees, particularly those from communities of color. In response, Asian Pacific American communities have repeatedly risen and organized against such exclusionary legislation and […]

View the Recording. In commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Quế Mai, author of The Mountains Sing, and Thi Bui, 2018 Caldecott Honor winner and Eisner Award finalist for her illustrated memoir, The Best We Could Do, will join in a special conversation with Philip Nguyen, President of the […]