BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T184500 DTSTAMP:20260526T013654 CREATED:20191226T213710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T022806Z UID:7433-1619890200-1619894700@oacc.cc SUMMARY:46 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Conversation About Empathy & Healing DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-mountains-sing-book-talk/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2021050146YrsPostVietnamWarThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210621 DTSTAMP:20260526T013654 CREATED:20210303T205247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210620T232547Z UID:10481-1619827200-1624233599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Moments of Expression DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/moments-of-expression/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210501MomentsThumbnail_v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T143000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210311T235912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T014653Z UID:10516-1619269200-1619274600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Fighting for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Perspectives from Asian American Community Organizing DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/fighting-for-immigrant-and-refugee-rights-panel/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210424ImmigrationThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210417T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210305T195735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T200659Z UID:10494-1618671600-1618675200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Afternoon Tea with Malaya Tea Room DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-afternoon-tea/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/QM4-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210305T202927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T201157Z UID:10405-1618185600-1618703999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:New Year Celebration: South and Southeast Asia DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-spring-ny-2021/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spring-New-Year-Thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201219T235951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T225916Z UID:9136-1616256000-1616261400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Parangal Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-parangal-dance-co/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20210320ParangalThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T143000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210211T211035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T224224Z UID:10192-1615640400-1615645800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Three Coins: A True Story of Kidnappings\, Slavery\, and Romance in San Francisco's Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/three-coins-book-talk/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/20210313ThreeCoinsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210127T001117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T213825Z UID:9739-1613991600-1621425600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:預防跌倒平衡太極課程 | Fall Prevention Tai Chi: A 12-Week Series DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/fall-prevention-tai-chi-series-2021/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210122KCCEBThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210123T021503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T203246Z UID:9703-1613757600-1613764800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Celebrating with Food and Drink DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-celebrating-with-food-and-drink/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/q3_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210220 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201223T220618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T225828Z UID:9120-1613088000-1613779199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC 2021 Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-lny-2021/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/02_insta_std-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20210131T063047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T183140Z UID:9168-1612828800-1614556799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lincoln School 2021 Lunar New Year Art Contest DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/ CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210209ArtContestThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201110T190309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T205612Z UID:8917-1611338400-1611342000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Padmavyuha": A Conversation Behind the Scenes DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/padmavyuha-film-talk/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20210122Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201102T211410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T223001Z UID:8888-1610197200-1610200800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Talk: Women and the Legacy of Imperialism in the Pacific DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/women-and-legacy-of-imperialism-in-pacific/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20210109WomenAndPacificImperialismThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200225T002412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002825Z UID:7670-1608768000-1609545599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Holidays DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/holidays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201020T211839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T182748Z UID:8834-1608397200-1608402600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Vanessa Vân-Ánh Võ DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-van-anh-vo/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201219VanAnh_thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201113T210849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T182920Z UID:8948-1607101200-1607106600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Beer Tasting 101 With Trappist DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-beer-tasting-101-with-trappist/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200225T002245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002851Z UID:7668-1606348800-1606694399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thanksgiving/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201022T171257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T182832Z UID:8842-1606150800-1606158000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quiz For a Cause! Trivia Night with Geeks Who Drink DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quiz-for-a-cause-trivia-night-with-geeks-who-drink/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/QFAC_Nov.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201019T235654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201122T230620Z UID:8829-1606050000-1606057200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Write Now! SF Bay: Claim Ourselves\, Connect with Each Other DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/claim-ourselves-connect-with-each-other/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/11.22-OACC-Stand-Up_thumbnail.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201019T204943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T031526Z UID:8825-1605808800-1605812400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco's Chinatown: Resilience\, Survival\, and Celebration DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sf-chinatown-book-talk/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201119SFChinatownThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200718T004830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T021334Z UID:8128-1605369600-1605376800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother Virtual Screening DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/140lbs/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200225T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002837Z UID:7665-1605052800-1605139199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/veterans-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201002T013034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T213623Z UID:8721-1604138400-1604140200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 2: Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-2/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201031SariSariKalipayThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200923T200339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T165502Z UID:8687-1604080800-1604084400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 2 DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-2/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201030Banchan2_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200918T225921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T213741Z UID:8663-1603544400-1603549800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Chinatown Today\, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-today-tomorrow/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201024OCTodayandTomorrowThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20201002T012455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173423Z UID:8717-1603533600-1603535400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 1: Amina and the City of Flowers DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-1/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024SariSariAminaThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200824T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T182442Z UID:8617-1602939600-1602943200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinatown Pretty Book Talk DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinatown-pretty-book-talk/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20201017ChinatownPrettyThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200923T200143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173258Z UID:8683-1602871200-1602874800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 1 DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-1/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201016Banchan1_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200923T225708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T184228Z UID:8701-1602525600-1602531000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"In the Land of My Ancestors" Film & Conversation DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/in-the-land-of-my-ancestors/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201012LandofAncestorsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260526T013655 CREATED:20200813T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T184130Z UID:8575-1601424000-1609459199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Chuseok Festival Youth Art Contest DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-chuseok-festival-youth-art-contest/ CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Art-Contest_thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Korean Center%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@koreancentersf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR