May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, in remembrance of the trials and triumphs of those of AAPI descent in U.S. history. This week, we are highlighting events and resources that celebrate the history, culture, struggle and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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Join the Friends of the Chinese American Museum, the UCLA Asian American Studies Department, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and UCLA Asia Pacific Center for an in-person walking tour of L.A.'s Chinatown through public art, developed in conjunction with their latest exhibition, Collective Resilience.
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Read the narratives of nine remarkable students who's AAPI heritage, racialized experiences and family backgrounds, coupled with their education and the social movements of their day, intersected so that they became agents of change. Mountain Movers highlights how these nine students have changed the course of history.
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The Founders of Asian American Studies and the Asian American Movement in Southern California present the Collective Memories Project, an archive of oral history interviews that chronicle Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences in the U.S. and throughout the diaspora.
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The Bruin Success Podcast presents their episode on Lucy Tseng '12 of Resilientsee and UCLA Giving. As a life and resilience coach working with folks who are experiencing major changes, Lucy details how she discovered her passion and taking care of herself while being a resource to others through her work.
Support APA UCLA is seeking enthusiastic and resourceful Bruins who can bring their skills, expertise, strategy and leadership to advance our mission to support the UCLA and API community at large. Individuals may self-nominate or nominate another Bruin for positions on the APA UCLA board of directors.
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