BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220510T230605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T223738Z UID:12388-1655560800-1655566200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau KaUaTuahine 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-halau-ka-ua-tuahine/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220618Thumbnail_Halau.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220519T190452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T163811Z UID:12469-1654956000-1654963200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories: A Celebration of Oakland and Bay Area’s Diverse Voices 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/homemade-celebration-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HM-Particpant0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220505T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044854Z UID:12366-1654363800-1654372800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Trans Asian Pride - A Community Gathering 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/qtapi-week-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604QTAPI_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220510T234849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T231421Z UID:12397-1654351200-1654358400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora 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/creative-voices-vietnamese-diaspora-panel-talk/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604CreativeVoicesPanel_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220405T020211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T182449Z UID:12216-1653674400-1653679800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Book Talk: "The All-American Crew" with Author Russell N. Low 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/all-american-crew-book-talk-2022/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220527AllAmericanCrew_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220422T225830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T003756Z UID:12286-1653494400-1653508800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Cocktails\, Comedy\, and Connection for AAPI & 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/lotus-link-up-2/ LOCATION:Somar Bar & Lounge\, 1727 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-Somar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220421T204851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T170158Z UID:12151-1653148800-1653154200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Bochan Huy 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-bochan-huy/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220521Thumbnail_Bochan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220322T205058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173055Z UID:12167-1652634000-1652639400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Stories of Home" Community Screening DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-home-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220515StoriesFromHome_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220329T214136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173037Z UID:12206-1652556600-1652562000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Solidarity & Resilience: Narrations through Traditional Vietnamese Music 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/solidarity-and-resilience-workshops-and-concert-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220512-14SolidarityResilienceThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220214T215951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T233346Z UID:12040-1652007600-1652025600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Connex: Community Screen Printing Workshop 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-connex-screen-print/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/OACC-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T230000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220429T213342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220508T165602Z UID:12354-1651750200-1651791600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Heritage Month Fundraiser at Co Nam 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/co-nam-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Co Nam\, 3936 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, 94609 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CoNam_IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220422T210449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T185038Z UID:12280-1651327200-1651356000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Tiger's Tap Room Party 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/lotus-link-up-1/ LOCATION:Tiger’s Taproom\, 308 Jackson Street STE 4\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-TTR.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220427T012322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164241Z UID:12315-1651276800-1654041599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 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/aapi-heritage-month-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/APIA-Month.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220411T220206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183459Z UID:12246-1651156200-1656000000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:KCCEB Community Healing Space 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/kcceb-community-healing-space-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/KCCEB-Community-Healing-Space-Flyer-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220219T041621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T231024Z UID:11910-1650720600-1650726000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hip Hop For Change Workshop 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-hh4c/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220416Thumbnail_HH4C-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220605 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220427T004535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044944Z UID:12313-1650067200-1654387199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland AAPI Small Biz Map Challenge 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-aapi-map-challenge/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220416MapChallengethumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220302T004942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T231228Z UID:12107-1649980800-1654905599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Textures of Remembrance: Vietnamese Artists and Writers Reflect on the Vietnamese Diaspora 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/textures-of-remembrance-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220415TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220314T195748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T223713Z UID:12143-1648252800-1650844799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Housing! 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/housing-exhibition-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220325HousingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220225T001146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T194719Z UID:12086-1648080000-1648339199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Ballet's Dancing Moons Festival 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/dancing-moons-festival-2022/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022032DancingMoonsFestival_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20220119T012621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T003928Z UID:11751-1647705600-1647711000@oacc.cc 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 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220319Thumbnail_SVDS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20211214T192445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T190428Z UID:11685-1645207200-1645214400@oacc.cc 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 URL:https://oacc.cc/event/manzanar-diverted-screening-and-talk/ CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20220218ManzanarDiverted_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205806 CREATED:20211203T002446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233926Z UID:11679-1644764400-1644769800@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20220213WeHerebyRefuseBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20211130T200122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233833Z UID:11669-1644670800-1644674400@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20220212HatsBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20211129T235457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T174229Z UID:11658-1644019200-1650153599@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/general-title-ad.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20210222T194107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T174237Z UID:10397-1644019200-1650153599@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2022-apny-vendor-app-open.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20220125T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T003828Z UID:11759-1643846400-1648771199@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220203LNYArtContestThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20210202T021615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T000956Z UID:9894-1643673600-1646092799@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/20220201BlackHistoryMonth.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20211129T222237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T190431Z UID:11651-1643468400-1643473800@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AuntieSewingSquad_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20211027T204043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T181519Z UID:11604-1639161000-1639166400@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211210WakeUp_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T205807 CREATED:20210929T004555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T014432Z UID:11402-1637424000-1637429400@oacc.cc 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20211120ShikokuBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR