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SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sri Vidya Dance School
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-sri-vidya-dance/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Manzanar\, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust" Virtual Screening and 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
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: "We Hereby Refuse": The Bay Area Allies
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/we-hereby-refuse-bay-area-allies-book-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Chinese Children's Hats with Terri Wong
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/chinese-childrens-hats-book-talk/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:OACC 2022 Asian Pacific 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-apny-2022/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:2022 Virtual Community Night Market
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-community-night-market/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Lincoln School 2022 Lunar New Year Art Contest Gallery
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/2022-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301
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CREATED:20210202T021615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T000956Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Community Events
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/black-history-month-community-events/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T162133
CREATED:20211129T222237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T190431Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: "Auntie Sewing Squad Guide To Mask Making\, Radical Care\, and Racial Justice"
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/auntie-sewing-squad-guide-book-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T162133
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: The Wake Up with Michelle MiJung Kim
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-wake-up-book-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:"The Shikoku Pilgrimage: Japan's Sacred Trail" 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/shikoku-pilgrimage-book-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T180000
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SUMMARY:OACC Friendsgiving: "In The Land of My Ancestors" Film Screening & Discussion
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/friendsgiving2021/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T130000
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SUMMARY:Centering Senior Care and Aging During COVID-19
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/senior-care-aging-covid-19-panel-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T162133
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T225750Z
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SUMMARY:ILLUMINATION: Literary Works Imagining New Light
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/illumination/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Prints & Protest: The Legacy of Poster Making in Social Justice Movements
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/prints-and-protest-panel-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:2021 Chuseok Youth Art Contest Gallery
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/2021-chuseok-youth-art-contest/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The Case for Cancer Screenings | 癌症篩查的重要性
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
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Gala — Lift Up: Change Through Arts & Activism
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
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SUMMARY:Gene Luen Yang and Pornsak Pichetshote Write Heroes in APA History Comics
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/apa_history_comics/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Protest: 1960s-1970s to Now
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-art-of-protest/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T200000
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SUMMARY:"Remembering Shanghai" 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/remembering-shanghai-book-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T190000
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SUMMARY:Agni: Virtual Screening & 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/agni-screening-and-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210814T160000
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SUMMARY:Envision & Enact: Community Thriving
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
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CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:FOODLINE: Mapping Our Diaspora from Culture to 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/foodline/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:ESSENTIAL TRUTHS Anthology Readings - East Bay Showcase
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/essential-truths-east-bay/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:MINARI: Virtual Screening & Community 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/minari-screening-and-talk/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260526T162133
CREATED:20210603T172918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T174621Z
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SUMMARY:Political Inheritance: An Exploration of AAPI Political Agency & Identities
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/political-inheritance/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210626T160000
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CREATED:20210512T220829Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Queer Taiko
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-queer-taiko/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210625T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Rising
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
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LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swimming to Freedom Book Talk with Kent and Freddie Wong
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
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LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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