Jim Yong Kim was chosen to be president of the World Bank, becoming the first physician and Asian-American to head the lender after emerging markets failed to rally around a challenger to the U.S. monopoly on the job. « more »
With an eye toward the future and reverence for the past, the 6th annual Asian-American Cultural Festival of Long Island will transport you to the exotic world of the Far East as depicted through the theme “Evolution.” Breaking from tradition where previous festivals focused on exquisitely detailed costumes, ancient traditions and classical musical performances, this festival will retain the visual opulence of earlier years but give festival-goers a glimpse of Asia 2012. « more »
To celebrate Immigrant Heritage Week 2012 (established in 2004 by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg), IASNY will be having its annual showcase event “New York with an Accent” at the storied Nuyorican Poets Café in the East Village. « more »
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair: SOFA NEW YORK, renowned New York architect David Ling will transform the Park Avenue Armory into a veritable work of art for an event that itself overflows with top-tier contemporary and modern arts and design. « more »
The New York Mets and the American Red Cross today announced they are teaming up to host their second annual blood drive this Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Caesars Club at Citi Field. Donors may park for free in Lot D and enter the ballpark through the Seaver VIP entrance on the third base side. Walk-ins are welcome, however all eligible donors are encouraged to sign up in advance by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by visiting redcrossblood.org. « more »
The newly formed Queens College Immigration Studies Working Group is joining efforts with the Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding and other QC sponsors to host, for the first time, a series of stimulating and free events in recognition of Immigration Heritage Week, April 17-24. « more »
On April 26th, the Musuem of Chinese in America will launch two new exhibitions, America through a Chinese Lens and June 4, 1989: Media and Mobilization Beyond Tiananmen Square, on view through September 10th. The opening reception for both exhibitions will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at 6pm at the Museum. « more »
McDonald’s was presented with a “Spirit Award” by the New York Mets and the Taiwanese American Association of New York for its contribution to the Asian American community at Citi Field’s “Taiwan Night” celebration on Monday, April 9. « more »
