Join us as we reflect on how a people’s uprising toppled a dictator’s two-decade rule—and examine the persistent conditions of martial law that continue to shape our present. Through stories and poetry, we honor the strength of collective resistance and the enduring power of the people. This online event will feature speakers who will share, […]
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, in collaboration with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and UCLA Asian American Studies Department, present Third Act, by Tad Nakamura ’03 about his father Robert Nakamura MFA ’75, director, UCLA film professor, and founder of the UCLA Center for EthnoCommunications. Join us for this special screening and […]
Join SEA CLEAR's Transfer Component for *FREE dinner and a discussion with UCLA's Asian American Studies Department! This year, we are exploring the importance of role models, representation within higher education, and how our past experiences shape our orientations to life! Everyone is welcome and will have the opportunity to share and discuss their experiences! […]
Please join us for an exciting talk with Andrea Ritchie, Co-Founder of Interrupting Criminalization. This public lecture will be followed by a dialogue with Dr. Lee Ann Wang and a Q&A session. About the Speaker: Andrea Ritchie is a Black lesbian immigrant survivor who has been documenting, organizing, advocating, litigating, and agitating around policing and […]
The Ethnic Studies Departments at UCLA are excited to announce that they are bringing back our Ethnic Studies Mixer! Join us as we get to talk about the Ethnic departments’ history and current works. Meet people across the departments over provided dinner! Each department is also putting together a raffle prize you can win. Come […]
Join Survivors+Allies (S+A) for a vital conversation as they share findings from their recent study with student survivors across California colleges. We’re moving beyond the status quo to discuss intersectional healing, resource navigation, and justice on our campuses. Whether you're a survivor, an ally, or an advocate, your voice and presence matter. RSVP Here: bit.ly/SurvivorsDreaming
Join the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, and the Center for EthnoCommunications for a special evening honoring the life and work of Robert A. Nakamura. Often referred to as the "Godfather of Asian American media," Nakamura’s visionary filmmaking and activism have paved the way for generations of storytellers. The […]
In this talk, Dr. Sophia Armen recasts the early racial classification of Middle Eastern/SWANA (South West Asian North African) peoples in the United States from the perspectives of refugees and community organizers, arguing that refugeehood was central to the formation of early SWANA racialization during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, or "racial prerequisite […]
Join us for a free screening of Palestine 36, a film by Annemarie Jacir. Recently shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, this screening offers a unique opportunity to view this acclaimed work on campus.
Foundations and Futures is here! Developed by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, this Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook includes 50 chapters, 1,500+ media assets, and 250+ ready-to-use lesson plans. This project is designed to transform classrooms into spaces of empathy, critical thinking, and change! We are excited to be a community partner […]
We are excited to host Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg writer and artist Leanne Betasamosake Simpson next month as part of the Department of American Indian Studies' (DAIS) Special Speaker Series. Hear Leanne speak about her newest book, Theory of Water (2025), and get your signed copy on Tuesday, May 12 at 2:30 at the James West […]
Don't miss this upcoming virtual symposium featuring insights from leading experts in Anthropology and Asian American Studies. We’ll be diving deep into the historical roots of racial violence and discussing paths toward collective resistance. Speakers: Jenny Banh (Fresno State University) Scott Kurashige (The James and Grace Lee Boggs Foundation) Kyeyoung Park (UCLA) Register: BIT.LY/UCLA-ANTIASIANVIOLENCE2026
