Oakland Asian Cultural Center is a participating venue for the 17th annual Oakland International Film Festival. We will host the following screenings in OACC Auditorium: Friday, September 20, 7-10pm: “Alternative Facts: The lies of Executive Order 9066” preceded by short film “Tank Man” (For film information: https://www.oiff.org/day-2/) Saturday, September 21, 7:30-10pm: “The HE without HIM” along with “The Day
The #ImReady Movement raises visibility around self-identified AAPI women and our experiences with #MeToo, racial discrimination, war, immigration, and more. It also celebrates the leadership and power of AAPI women in Education, Business, Technology, and Politics. At the conferences, we bring together AAPI women leaders and our supporters to learn from one another, tell
In conjunction with the Filipino-American history exhibit “Building Community in Action”, OACC will host a series of Sunday evening story-sharing and conversations. Join eyewitnesses and bring your curiosity about history in the making. Topics will entice and reveal untold reflections. September 29th: Marcos and the 1972 US Anti Martial Law Movement October 13th: Third World
A 3-hour intensive lesson to experience the miraculous power of Qi Qigong, combining movements, breathing techniques, and meditation, is a holistic approach to the coordination of the body, mind and spirit. The key to long-term health lies in enhancing the qi circulation to purify the external form and internal energy. Regular practice allows one to
Join us for a free screening of Curtis Choy's 1983 documentary, "The Fall of the I-Hotel." After the Manongs labored to build America, their San Francisco Manilatown community is wiped out by urban renewal, and 50 old-timers are forcibly evicted from the International Hotel when it is slated for demolition in 1981. The film documents
What can we do about the challenges of immigration loss, culture shock and assimilation, family structure adjustment, inter-generational communication challenges, and youth mental health? Join us with your families to listen to a speech and a panel discussion to understand the current challenges and opportunities faced by immigration families today. Interactive workshops, resource booths, and cultural activities will help parents and children/teens to better understand emotional health
