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In celebration of , I want to highlight Grace Meng, a shero contributing to American society. Grace Meng is a Taiwanese American politician who has been serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 6th congressional district since 2013.
Grace Meng was born and raised in New York City, and her parents were immigrants from Taiwan. She attended the University of Michigan and later earned a law degree from Yeshiva University's Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Prior to her political career, she worked as a public interest lawyer and served in the New York State Assembly.
As a Congresswoman, Grace Meng has been a vocal advocate for issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, including combating hate crimes and xenophobia. She has also been a strong supporter of reproductive rights and healthcare access for all.
In addition to her legislative work, Grace Meng has been recognized for her efforts to empower women and girls. She has been a strong supporter of the Girls Count Act, which aims to improve birth registration rates around the world, and has also been a proponent of the Violence Against Women Act.
Grace Meng's legacy serves as an inspiration to all those who seek to make a positive impact on their communities. She is a true shero who has dedicated her career to fighting for justice and equality for all.
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Thank you Rachel Cooper for inviting me to emcee Asia Society New York with Negin Farsad, Tahaa Kahn, Mic Nguyen and Pooja Reddy. Photo by Rachel Cooper
Excited to see this Google Doodle today!
To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, it features Corky Lee, a Chinese American photographer whose images captured the diversity and nuances of the community in New York. 👏
In honor of his life and work, Asia Society New York announces a special screening of "Dear Corky" on May 31, followed by a conversation with the film director Curtis Chin and Virgo Lee, moderated by Chris Kwok. Get your tickets today!
https://asiasociety.org/.../dear-corky-screening-and...
https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-corky-lee
Did you know Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is in May because it coincides with the first Japanese immigrants arriving in 1843 and the transcontinental railroad's completion in 1869? We love learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander history at local places like American Museum of Natural History The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and Asia Society New York. Comment and share if you have other places to check out!
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👉Ente site:
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My mother Teri Moss Maxwell was an Artist 🎨 back in high-school, she took a break to raise my siblings and I, take a look at my site, not only does it contain my moms artwork, but it also contains my dog Photography! Please take at least a 5 second gander starting with a photo 📸 of my moms pitbull mix sitting pretty on her throne:
https://cutt.ly/55G8OId (my hope is to help my mom start up on her art again) - thank you in advance for your support [all artwork & photos are free for you to view]
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*** Asia Society New York // Asia Society : Singing the Underworld — Saturday, April 29, 2023 : three depictions of hell from three different artists (Indonesia, China, India)
Such a pleasure, honor, humbling experience to be present at last night’s event. Amazing amazing performances by Peni Candrarini , Qian Yi, and Samita Sinha.
Great reunion with Mbak Jen Shyu and Mbak Rachel Cooper.
*** mit Sylvanus Klotz in spirito 🙏💝🙏💝🐰🐇🇨🇦🍁
Please join us at Asia Society New York on May 6, 2-4pm to celebrate Gautam Buddha’s birthday.
Join us as a family to celebrate Puthandu meaning New Year, and a significant festival for Tamil Hindus in Asia. Come learn more about the enchanting state of Tamil Nadu, which is known for its uniqueness in terms of rituals, culture, and religious values. This joyous event will be marked with special performances by South Indian artists. We will have a book reading, a jazz musical performance, drums, a performance art, and many creative activities and game from the region.
The above family education event is in lieu with Asia Society NYC’s exhibit—Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds. This is the first comprehensive exhibition in the United States to explore portrayals of hell across the Asian religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam.
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NEXT WEEK: Join us for Center for Global Education at Asia Society's 16th annual National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) either in person or virtually on April 28-29 at Asia Society New York. The two-day interactive event will bring together educators from across the Chinese language and culture fields to share new ideas and insights. It's a great opportunity to learn, share, and connect with a worldwide community of educators and language enthusiasts!
As an in-person attendee, you will receive free access to the Asia Society Museum, a 10% discount at the Asia Store, and numerous other exclusive offers tailored just for you during NCLC. Plus, those who attend on Friday, April 28 can look forward to lunch and an evening cocktail reception. Register today:
Sat April 22nd - 2 pm onwards - Asia Society New York - Asia Society, New York - “Celebrate Puthandu” at the beautiful Asia Society auditorium in New York! Asia Society in association with Aksara - Check out the awesome events - so thrilled that my wife Shalini on Vocals and Pianist Manu Koch will perform a special mini-concert of “Tamil Jazz Poetry” - All registration details here! Come by and enjoy a unique event!
Join us as a family Asia Society New York to celebrate Puthandu meaning New Year, and a significant festival for Tamil Hindus in Asia. Come learn more about the enchanting state of Tamil Nadu, which is known for its uniqueness in terms of rituals, culture, and religious values. This joyous event will be marked with special performances by South Indian artists. We will have a book reading by author Padma Venkatraman , a jazz musical performance by Shalini Prasanna, para drums by NY Esai Ensemble and many creative arts and game from the region.
The above family education event is in lieu with Asia Society NY’s exhibit—Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds. This is the first comprehensive exhibition in the United States to explore portrayals of hell across the Asian religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam.
“It’s not something that is explicitly named... For those who are subject to caste discrimination being able to name it is often a form of liberation, it is a form of resistance,” Kanchan Chandra, a professor of politics at New York University, said during a discussion about Indian democracy and politics at Asia Society New York.
Watch the full “India: At the Crossroads of Legacy and Democracy” discussion here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcKvr5ppzsw
to when Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh came to Asia Society New York in 2011 to discuss starring in “The Lady,” a biographical feature based on Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi. She was joined by the film’s director, Luc Besson, and Ang Lee, who directed her in the Oscar-winning 2000 film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” Yeoh would go on to star in Everything Everywhere All At Once and win the Oscar for best actress, making her the first Asian woman to win in the category!
You can watch the full conversation with Yeoh at Asia Society here:
https://asiasociety.org/video/michelle-yeoh-lady-complete