BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240214T214248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T234601Z UID:18007-1709726400-1711299600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Passage: A Dancing Moons Festival Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/passageexhibit/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/oakland-ballet-exhibition.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:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240201T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172836Z UID:17678-1710444600-1710617400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240207T213246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T221035Z UID:17812-1711713600-1717866000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Dalit Dreamlands: Toward an Anti-Caste Future" Exhibition and Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dalitdreamlands/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Square-with-text.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:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240319T220527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202700Z UID:18090-1713614400-1713625200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240321T205611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223216Z UID:18161-1715371200-1715376600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Interwoven Stories of Culture\, Belonging\, and Change\, Featuring Ishami Dance Company DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240408T221152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T004707Z UID:18221-1717243200-1717257600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health & Wellness Jam 2024 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240516T010352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184313Z UID:18767-1718366400-1722099600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Longing for Attachment" Exhibition DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/longingforattachment/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/thumbnail.jpg 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:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240501T215409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214302Z UID:18601-1719061200-1719068400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Searching for Kapwa" Film Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240709T234004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T184423Z UID:19213-1722513600-1725728400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Precious Beings Exhibition & Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240710T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214223Z UID:19212-1722704400-1722720600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:BomBay to the Bay: a Garba Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240814T235924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T000830Z UID:19383-1725714000-1725726600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau O Keikiali’i in Performance DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240819T204131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T220659Z UID:19431-1726660800-1731171600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Voters Have Power Exhibition DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapivotershavepower/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thumbnail-10.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:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240801T180527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T220545Z UID:19346-1727010000-1727015400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Simone" Book Release & Reading DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20240927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240830T175910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170605Z UID:19720-1727460000-1727467200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:A Short Film Screening and Book Reading Exploring Cambodian & Queer Identity with Jean-Baptiste Phou DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mymotherstongue-comingoutofmyskin/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thumbnail-14.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240823T160615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170459Z UID:19636-1727614800-1727622000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Speed Weave Loom Mending DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/speedweaveloommending/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ENGLISH.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20240926T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170419Z UID:20070-1728671400-1728676800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong." A Book Reading and Conversation with Author Karen Fang DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/backgroundartist/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/updated-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20241001T225318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T001600Z UID:20042-1728691200-1731110399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Co-Presents: Kearny Street Workshop's "APAture 2024: Return" DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/apature2024/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/apature-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kearny Street Workshop":MAILTO:info@kearnystreet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20241104T185535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T175322Z UID:20438-1731157200-1731164400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Visible Mending For Stains & Patches DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/visiblemending/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/postponed-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20241112T181725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T184419Z UID:20475-1731585600-1737219600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian American Artists from Creative Growth Exhibition DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebratingasianamericanartistsfromcreativegrowth/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/creative-growth-exhibit-flyer.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:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20250127T230357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T211915Z UID:20701-1738238400-1746118800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Chinatown to West Oakland: Community Portraits of Healing DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/from-chinatown-to-west-oakland-community-portraits-of-healing/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screen-Shot-2025-03-31-at-4.01.18-PM.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:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20250220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 CREATED:20250116T011202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184144Z UID:20843-1740076200-1740083400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Camps America Built" - Honoring Day of Remembrance 2025 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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:20250301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T101439 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:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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