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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20230307T191355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T222839Z UID:13574-1678881600-1682866800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2023 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/vcnm-apply/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vendor-application-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20230221T195319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194523Z UID:13438-1677862800-1682197200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Current Exhibition: Li Ching World 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/lichingworld-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-20230301_LiChing_Opening_Panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20230105T225516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T214941Z UID:13235-1676721600-1682942400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance Community Map Project (Ongoing) 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/dor-community-map-project-2/ 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/2023/01/Day-of-Remembrance-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20230111T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T071903Z UID:13229-1676653200-1676662200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoza 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/my-bf-apocalypse/ 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/2023/01/MY-BOYFRIEND-APOCALYPSE-instagram.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20230105T231744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001956Z UID:13222-1676122200-1676127600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:PEONY AMOUR - Sultry Ecstasy and Frosty Agony: Book Talk with Raymond Chong 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/peonyamour/ 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/2023/01/20230211Peony-Amour-BookTalk_Thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20221207T214608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231330Z UID:13160-1675508400-1675526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month: Celebration of Black & Asian Solidarity 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/lnyxbhm/ 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/2022/12/CO-PRESENTED-BY-Instagram-Post-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20230113T233852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231846Z UID:13281-1673913600-1677283199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity 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/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition-2/ CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20221117T010720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195553Z UID:13136-1670076000-1670081400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CRESCENCIANA Book Talk: Connecting with our Ancestors’ Narratives 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/crescenciana/ 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/2022/11/20221203CrescencianaBookTalk_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20221005T211519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195601Z UID:12986-1667656800-1667664000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Uncommon Ground: Write Now! SF Bay's New Anthology 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/uncommonground/ 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/2022/10/uncommon-ground.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220914T223149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225521Z UID:12918-1667520000-1671407999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange 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/distant-journeys/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/distantjourneys_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20221013T205538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T182514Z UID:13020-1666350000-1666454400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Ofrenda Building 2022: Celebrating Día De Los Muertos with OMCA 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/communityofrenda2022/ 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/2022/10/10212022_CommunityOfrenda_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220527T172552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T213255Z UID:12525-1665856800-1665864000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Gala 2022 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/gala-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OACC-Gala-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220823T002613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T220218Z UID:12705-1665855000-1665855000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:26th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate Asian Love 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/celebration-asian-love/ LOCATION:Pacific Renaissance Plaza\, 388 Ninth Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/heart_hand-1@3x.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220824T220054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195618Z UID:12869-1664582400-1667260799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Press Play: Exhibition - Raising Mental Health Awareness 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/pressplay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20221001PressPlay_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220824T212839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T172608Z UID:12701-1662805800-1662813000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1 DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about? “E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities. Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in the Oakland and the greater Bay Area.  As part of this initiative\, our “Let’s Talk” audio series highlights stories of cross-racial solidarity and anti-racist programming led by local community efforts.  Other efforts include exhibitions\, programs\, and cross-cultural collaborations.   EventsClick on the thumbnails below to learn more about each event/project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 9: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part two of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance\, and staff member Aubrey Pandori. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese\, Spanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eastside-Ep-9.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 8: “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots”What role does the arts play in community activism?   In this episode\, part one of “Let’s Talk: Eastside Arts Alliance’s Revolutionary Roots” we talk with Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara\, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. We will hear the history that led to the formation of Eastside and about their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese\, Spanish   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/East-Side-Ep-8.mp3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Episode 7: “Let’s Talk: I’m a Blackapina!”What can our multi-racial community members teach us about inter-racial solidarity? Evangeline “Vangie” Cananizado Buell\, a Filipino and African American activist\, was born in San Pedro\, California\, grew up in West Oakland\, and has been aptly described as a Renaissance woman: a musician\, author\, human rights activist\, community organizer\, and historian. Her activism dates back to the 1960s\, when she was involved in multiple civil rights and anti-war movements. In this episode\, Vangie recounts her grandfather’s experience as a Buffalo Soldier and her own experience as one of the first few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and 40s. This conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Program and Communications Coordinator\, Emma Grover. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vangie-Final-Cut.mp3  Episode 6: “Let’s Talk: Tackling Anti-Blackness in Chicago Chinatown”How can we address anti–Blackness in our own communities and foster real relationships? People Matter’s co–presidents and co–founders\, Consuela Hendricks and Angela Lin discuss their organization and the work they do to counter anti–Black narratives in the Asian community while fostering cross–cultural relationships and community among Black and Asian communities in Chicago Chinatown. Their conversation is facilitated by OACC’s Facilities Coordinator\, Pamela Ybañez. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-Episode-6-People-Matter-Final_mixdown.mp3 Episode 5: “Let’s Talk: Asian-Black Solidarity through Hip Hop”How does hip hop culture positively impact and encourage Black & Asian solidarity? Hip Hop For Change‘s Education Director\, Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn The World (@unlearntheworld) and former Communications Director Stephanie Liem dive into the influence of hip hop in their lived experiences and explain how hip hop culture can meaningfully foster cross-cultural understanding among Black and Asian communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Jason Chu (@jasonchumusic)\, a Los Angeles-based Chinese American rapper. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-ep5FINAL_compressed.mp3 Episode 4: “Let’s Talk: The Art in Cross-Cultural Collaboration”How can art help break down silos and bring communities together? Visual artists Tomye Neal Madison and Pallavi Sharma discuss themes of cross-cultural collaboration\, the harm perpetuated by the model minority myth\, police reform vs defunding the police\, and their perspective on the importance of artistic practices fostering connection among diverse communities. Their conversation is facilitated by Pamela Ybanez\, a visual artist and OACC’s Facilities & Rentals Coordinator. Click here to view a PDF of Tomye & Pallavi’s Artworks. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LetsTalk-PallaviTomye1_compressed.mp3 Episode 3: “Let’s Talk: Poetry and Art as Rapid response”How can artists play a role in providing rapid response support to communities in crisis? In this episode\, poets Chun Yu and Michael Warr talk about their ongoing collaborative project\, “Two Languages\, One Community.” With facilitator Hoi Leung (Curator\, Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco)\, they also talk about how they expanded their connections with other artists and organizations to address violence against Asians in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-ep-3-FINAL.mp3  Episode 2: “Let’s Talk Vietnamese Community!”How do we address anti-racism through the lens of community building and leveraging the virtual space? We hear from Dr. Jennifer Tran (Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce) about her on-the-ground efforts to support local Vietnamese community members through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and BLM. Vina Vo and Josie Nguyen share how The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) has shifted their social media outreach to be more outspoken about anti-racism and focusing on the upcoming elections to engage and inform Vietnamese voters. Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文\, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200921LetsTalk.mp3 Episode 1: “Let’s Talk Oakland Chinatown!”What does anti-racism look like in our communities? Local business owner Alicia Wong shares how Oakland Chinatown-based Fortune Cookie Company incorporated anti-racism as a business priority and achieved national visibility as a socially conscious enterprise. She is joined by Jessica Li (OCA-East Bay) and Trinh Banh (Good Good Eatz). Click here to access the full transcript: English\, 中文 \, Vietnamese https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723LetsTalkOC.mp3     This program initiative is made possible by the generous contribution of the following funders:California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate AwardCity of Oakland Cultural Funding ProgramGinkgo Fund URL:https://oacc.cc/event/solidaritynow/ 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/2022/08/20220910_BAMCForum_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220803T214002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T210939Z UID:12648-1661990400-1664150399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories From My Mother's House 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-my-mothers-house/ 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/2022/07/20220901StoriesFromMothersHouse_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T163000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220614T174706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205707Z UID:12605-1659798000-1659803400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED] 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/painting-the-streets-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220806PaintingTheStreetsBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220603T050838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212936Z UID:12562-1659193200-1659200400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary 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/lil-tokyo-reporter-10th-anniversary-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/2022/06/20220730LittleTokyoReporterScreening_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220524T175034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212947Z UID:12499-1657980000-1657990800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Minhwa Family 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/minhwa-family-workshop-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/2022/05/20220716MinhwaWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220224T222156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205631Z UID:12082-1657843200-1661731199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity 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/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T153000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220511T002657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183217Z UID:12406-1657373400-1657380600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Japanese Knife Sharpening 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/knife-sharpening-workshop-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/2022/05/20220709KnifesharpeningWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220511T005430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183223Z UID:12416-1657360800-1657366200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Natto Presentation & Tasting Session 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/natto-presentation-and-tasting/ 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/2022/05/20220709NattoDemo_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220603T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183320Z UID:12567-1656586800-1656592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Jikimee - AAPI Elder 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/jikimee/ 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/2022/06/jikimee_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 CREATED:20220607T215718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183302Z UID:12589-1656075600-1656079200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Become a Changemaker: Learn More About Recycling & Composting in Oakland 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/changemaker/ 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/2022/06/changemaker_thumb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260527T044818 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:20260527T044818 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:20260527T044818 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:20260527T044818 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:20260527T044818 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:20260527T044818 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 END:VCALENDAR