Fast Forward 2060

Wednesday, December 7 at Impact Hub DC


Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing racial group in the United States -- now 20 million strong and expected to more than double to over 50 million by 2060. How do we get there? How do we mobilize and move forward right now during this important time?

Next week in Washington DC, there will be a day-long public pop-up exhibit and event called Fast Forward 2060: Highlighting Legacy and Action in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Under President Obama and Beyond. Fast Forward 2060 will celebrate AAPI progress under the Obama Administration and beyond and also provide a platform for the AAPI community at large to mobilize going forward.

It's happening Wednesday, December 7 at Impact Hub DC. Here are some more details:

'Fresh Off The Boat' Live Viewing Party with Hudson Yang

Tuesday, May 3 at CAPITALEdc in Washington DC



This is for all you Fresh Off The Boat fans in the Washington DC area... On Tuesday night, I'll be hosting a live viewing party for the hit ABC comedy's latest episode, "Rent Day," followed by a discussion/Q&A with star Hudson Yang. It's happening Tuesday, May 3 at CAPITALEdc, and sponsored by APIAVote and APA Film.

Here are some more details about the event:

Cornrows, Bindis, Kimonos: The Impact of Cultural Appropriation on Communities of Color

A Panel on Cultural Appropriation; Wednesday, September 9



If you're in the Washington DC area, API Resistance invites you to Cornrows, Bindis, Kimonos: The Impact of Cultural Appropriation on Communities of Color, a panel discussion focused on the connection between cultural appropriation and state violence. The event, organized as part of the Black Lives Matter Week of Action, is happening Wednesday, September 9 at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church.

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National CAPACD's 15th Anniversary Convention

"Moving Forward, Rising Together: United for Thriving Communities," September 28-30



National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development's (National CAPACD) mission is to improve the quality of life for low-income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by promoting economic vitality, civic and political participation. You are invited to join hundreds of progressive and diverse AAPI organizations at the National CAPACD 15th Anniversary Convention, "Moving Forward, Rising Together: United for Thriving Communities," happening September 28-30 at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington DC.

Here are some more details about the convention:

2015 CAPAL Asian Pacific American Heritage Ball

Friday, May 15 at the National Press Club Building



If you're in the Washington DC area, the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership invites you to the 2015 Asian Pacific American Heritage Ball, a celebration of public service leaders and advocates, APA Heritage Month and CAPAL's achievements within the APA community.

The evening, hosted by Jason Tengco and Rebecca Lee, will include remarks from featured keynote speaker Nani Coloretti, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It's happening Friday, May 15 at the National Press Club Building.

Here are some more details about the event:

Register for the White House Summit on AAPIs

Tuesday, May 12 at The George Washington University in Washington DC



Got plans for AAPI Heritage Month? The White Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders invites you to Connect, Share and Mobilize at the first-ever White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, happening May 12 at The George Washington University in Washington DC.

The Summit will be an all-day convening of senior federal officials and community leaders. The day will include panel discussions, conversations, interactive sessions on a variety of issues, plus performances by distinguished AAPI artists. The event is free and open to public. Registration just went live.

Here are some more details about the Summit:

'Fresh Off The Boat' Screening Party in Washington DC

Presented by DC APA Film & BUL, Tuesday, February 10



For folks in Washington DC who are looking forward to the upcoming premiere of the ABC sitcom Fresh Off The Boat, save the date for a screening party hosted by DC Asian Pacific American Film at DC's first and only Korean-style pojangmacha, BUL. After the viewing, special guests Janelle Wong (UMD), Christian Oh (DC APA Film), and Kat Chow (NPR) will provide insight and comments and lead an engaging audience discussion.

It's happening Wednesday, February 10. Here are some more details:

Save the Date: White House Summit on AAPIs

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Washington DC



What are you doing on May 12? Save the date. The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders invites you the White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington DC. The Summit will feature panels, workshops, and armchair dialogues with senior Administration officials, AAPI celebrities, and well-known community leaders, plus performances by distinguished AAPI artists.

The Summit is part of a series of events happening May 11-15 during AAPI Heritage Month in Washington, and provides a unique forum to actively engage with hundreds of AAPI leaders from across the nation. Previous AAPI Heritage Month speakers have included President Obama at the 2013 White House Celebration and Vice President Biden at the 2014 Opening Ceremony.

Programming details are still coming together, but more information on the Summit will be available in the coming months. In the meantime, visit the Summit website or subscribe to the weekly White House AAPI email newsletter. For further questions, email whitehouseaapi@ed.gov.