BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.18//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220824T212839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T172608Z UID:12701-1662805800-1662813000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220803T214002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T210939Z UID:12648-1661990400-1664150399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories From My Mother's House DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220614T174706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205707Z UID:12605-1659798000-1659803400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220603T050838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212936Z UID:12562-1659193200-1659200400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary Screening DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220524T175034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212947Z UID:12499-1657980000-1657990800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Minhwa Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220224T222156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205631Z UID:12082-1657843200-1661731199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition/ LOCATION:CA 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220511T002657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183217Z UID:12406-1657373400-1657380600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220511T005430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183223Z UID:12416-1657360800-1657366200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Natto Presentation & Tasting Session DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220603T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183320Z UID:12567-1656586800-1656592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Jikimee - AAPI Elder Voices DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220607T215718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183302Z UID:12589-1656075600-1656079200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Become a Changemaker: Learn More About Recycling & Composting in Oakland DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220510T230605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T223738Z UID:12388-1655560800-1655566200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau KaUaTuahine DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 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:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220505T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044854Z UID:12366-1654363800-1654372800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Trans Asian Pride - A Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220510T234849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T231421Z UID:12397-1654351200-1654358400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register 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:20260418T093210 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:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/all-american-crew-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:CA 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:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220422T225830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T003756Z UID:12286-1653494400-1653508800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Cocktails\, Comedy\, and Connection for AAPI & ALLIES DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lotus-link-up-2/ LOCATION:Somar Bar & Lounge\, 1727 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-Somar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220421T204851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T170158Z UID:12151-1653148800-1653154200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Bochan Huy DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-bochan-huy/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220521Thumbnail_Bochan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220322T205058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173055Z UID:12167-1652634000-1652639400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Stories of Home" Community Screening DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-home-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220515StoriesFromHome_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220329T214136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173037Z UID:12206-1652556600-1652562000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Solidarity & Resilience: Narrations through Traditional Vietnamese Music DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/solidarity-and-resilience-workshops-and-concert-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220512-14SolidarityResilienceThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220214T215951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T233346Z UID:12040-1652007600-1652025600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Connex: Community Screen Printing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-connex-screen-print/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/OACC-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093210 CREATED:20220429T213342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220508T165602Z UID:12354-1651750200-1651791600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Heritage Month Fundraiser at Co Nam DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/co-nam-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Co Nam\, 3936 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, 94609 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CoNam_IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220422T210449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T185038Z UID:12280-1651327200-1651356000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Tiger's Tap Room Party DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lotus-link-up-1/ LOCATION:Tiger’s Taproom\, 308 Jackson Street STE 4\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-TTR.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220427T012322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164241Z UID:12315-1651276800-1654041599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapi-heritage-month-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/APIA-Month.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220411T220206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183459Z UID:12246-1651156200-1656000000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:KCCEB Community Healing Space DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/kcceb-community-healing-space-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/KCCEB-Community-Healing-Space-Flyer-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220219T041621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T231024Z UID:11910-1650720600-1650726000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hip Hop For Change Workshop DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-hh4c/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220416Thumbnail_HH4C-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220605 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220427T004535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044944Z UID:12313-1650067200-1654387199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland AAPI Small Biz Map Challenge DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/2022-aapi-map-challenge/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220416MapChallengethumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220302T004942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T231228Z UID:12107-1649980800-1654905599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Textures of Remembrance: Vietnamese Artists and Writers Reflect on the Vietnamese Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-remembrance-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220415TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220314T195748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T223713Z UID:12143-1648252800-1650844799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Housing! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/housing-exhibition-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220325HousingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220225T001146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T194719Z UID:12086-1648080000-1648339199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Ballet's Dancing Moons Festival DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival-2022/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022032DancingMoonsFestival_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T093211 CREATED:20220119T012621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T003928Z UID:11751-1647705600-1647711000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sri Vidya Dance School DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 57-8:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer\, critic\, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang.   His new book is not only a sweeping\, intimate biography of a global martial arts icon\, but is also the untold story of the rise of Asian America.   Water Mirror Echo—a title inspired by Bruce Lee’s own way of moving\, being and responding to the world—reminds us of his core essence. In the hands of author Jeff Chang\, Bruce Lee’s story brims with the personal. Based on in-depth interviews with Lee’s closest intimates\, newly available personal documents\, and featuring dozens of photographs from Lee’s family archive\, Chang reveals the man behind the iconography. Stirringly\, he shows how Lee’s growing fame ushered in something even more enduring—the creation of Asian America.   This event is presented in partnership with Eastwind Books. They will be selling copies of Water Mirror Echo at the event.   Author Biography   Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer\, host\, and cultural organizer known for his keen observations on culture\, politics\, the arts\, and music. His first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best nonfiction books of the last quarter century. His other books include Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post Civil Rights America)\, and We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes On Race and Resegregation. Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America\, a sweeping cultural biography\, is his newest release. He is also the host of the podcasts Signal Award-winning Edge of Reason\, and KALW’s Notes From the Edge. Born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai’i of Chinese and Kanaka Maoli descent\, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School\, the University of California at Berkeley\, and the University of California at Los Angeles.   Moderator Biography   Ursula Liang (she/her) is an award-winning director and producer with 25 years of experience in storytelling. Her debut feature\, 9-Man (2014)\, was broadcast on public television and called “an absorbing documentary” by The New York Times. Her second film\, Down a Dark Stairwell (2020)\, had its premiere at True/False and was called “the most essential Asian American documentary in decades.” Her latest feature\, Jeanette Lee Vs. (2022)\, is part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series while her most recent short\, Two Strikes (2023)\, aired on the iconic PBS series Frontline. Her work has been supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation\, Sundance Institute\, Firelight Media\, and the Center for Asian American Media. Before becoming a filmmaker\, Ursula held staff positions at The New York Times Op-Docs\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, ESPN The Magazine\, Asia Pacific Forum\, and Hyphen magazine. She has also produced for television\, including UFC Primetime and NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Ursula is a member of Film Fatales\, A-DOC\, IDD\, and is the Board Vice President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Originally from Newton\, Massachusetts\, she spent two decades in the Bronx\, and currently works from Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-sri-vidya-dance/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220319Thumbnail_SVDS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR