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    Asian-American Literature Today MacArthur Genius Fellow Yiyun Li reads from her work and discusses the state of Asian-American literature.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2014
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    2017 Asian American Literary Festival The Library of Congress hosted the concluding day of the groundbreaking Asian American Literature Festival. The day featured a lecture and reading by writer and American Book Award winner Karen Tei Yamashita titled, "Literature as Community: the Turtle, Imagination, and the Journey Home." The afternoon session included a lecture by poet Kimiko Hahn on "Angel Island: The Roots and Branches of Asian-American Poetry," and…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2017
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    Asian American Literature Today: AA Lettres Fellows A panel discussion among writers Ocean Vuong, Cathy Linh Che and Eugenia Leigh on the state of Asian-American literature.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2015
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    2019 Asian American Literature Festival Four events at the Library of Congress celebrated Asian American literature during a three-day city-wide festival. Novelist Monique Truong gave a personal tour of Asian American literature through a mix of social/intellectual history, anecdotes and short readings by writers both celebrated and overlooked. Poets Jennifer Chang and Cathy Park Hong uncovered the work of lesser-known senior poets who importantly shaped Asian American literary culture.…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2019
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    Cultural Stewardship in Asian Pacific American Communities Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration comes to a close with a keynote address titled "Cultural Stewardship in Asian Pacific American Communities" by Franklin Odo, founding director of the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Program.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2010
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    Filipino Americans: The Other Asian Americans Author and poet Jon Pineda discussed the Filipino American experience within the context of his work.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Hispanic Division
    • Date: 2016
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    Asian American Literature Today: Kundiman Spotlight Kundiman fellows R.O. Kwon and Hieu Minh Nguyen will read excerpts of their work followed by a moderated discussion with poet Gowri K. Presented in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, the Asian American Literary Review and Kundiman, a national organization dedicated to the creation and cultivation of Asian American creative writing.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2018
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    Asian-American Poetry Today Filipino-American poet Eileen Tabios reads from her work, followed by a moderated discussion.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2011
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    Asian-American Literature Today Bangladeshi-American poet Tarfia Faizullah read from and discussed her first collection of poetry, "Seam," which explores the history of the Birangona, Bangladeshi women raped by Pakistani soldiers during the Liberation War of 1971, and the ethics of interviewing.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2014
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    Asian-American Poetry Today Japanese-American poet Garrett Hongo reads his work followed by a moderated discussion.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2012
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    Jim Lee and Asian American Superheroes DC Chief Creative Officer and Publisher Jim Lee discusses his work in celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. He will appear in conversation with illustrator Bernard Chang ("Generations Forged") and writers Sarah Kuhn ("Shadow of the Batgirl") and Minh Lê ("Green Lantern: Legacy"). This event is moderated by former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Gene Luen Yang ("Superman Smashes the Klan").
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2021
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    Asian American Literature Today: Viet Thanh Nguyen Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen read from his new novel, "The Sympathizer," and participated in a moderated discussion with Mimi Khùc of the University of Maryland.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2015
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    Taiko Drumming in Asian American Los Angeles Ethnomusicologist Deborah Wong offers a vivid introduction to the Japanese American and Asian American taiko scene in the greater Los Angeles area. Taiko is a contemporary form of ensemble drumming that is built on the foundation of traditional Japanese festival music. This new tradition is called kumi-daiko, or "group taiko," because taiko ensembles usually feature numerous drums of at least three different sizes played…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - American Folklife Center
    • Date: 2018
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    Asian Multi-Cultural Program A multi-cultural program of Philippine and Burmese dance, along with a martial arts lecture and demonstration by Master Jhoon Rhee, culminated the Library's celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The event was sponsored by the Office of Workforce Diversity, the Office of the Librarian, LC Asian American Association and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Planning Committee.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2007
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    Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Keynote Address Featuring Michelle Rhee Michelle Rhee, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public schools, delivered the keynote address for the Library's 2008 celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The 2008 national theme was "Leadership, Diversity, and Harmony -- Gateway to Success."
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2008
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    Asian-American Literature Today: Kundiman Spotlight Poets Janine Joseph and Aimee Nezhukumatathil read and discuss their work with Kundiman Advisory Board Co-Chair Jennifer Chang.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office
    • Date: 2016
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    Asia in America, St. Louis Exposition
    Title from Biograph photo catalog, v. 6: Parade of characters (Asia in America) St. Louis Exposition | Variant title from AFI catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1920: Mysterious Asia--St. Louis Exposition     "The film begins with a wide shot of an area crowded with people, some riding elephants, others marching in procession in front of a structure with the sign "Asia" on it. The people are wearing various costumes"--Early motion pictures.
    • Contributor: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Weed, A. E.
    • Date: 1904
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    Svetlana Kim Delivers the 2009 Asian Pacific American History Month Keynote Author Svetlana Kim delivered the keynote address for the Library's 2009 celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. She discussed her new book, "White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee," which describes her journey from Korea to the United States and her rise from poverty to a successful career as a stockbroker.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress
    • Date: 2009
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    Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2008: Korean Cultural Fan and Drum Dance As part of the Library's celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, members of the Asian American Arts Center performed a traditional Korean drum and fan dance.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress
    • Date: 2008
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    Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: Leadership to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress American Folklife Center sponsored a panel discussion honoring Asian-Pacific American veterans. This discussion explored the service experience of Asian-Pacific Americans.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - American Folklife Center
    • Date: 2010
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    Unsung Heroes: A Symposium on the Heroism of Asian Pacific Americans During World War II (Afternoon Session) The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center and the Library of Congress Asian Division Friends Society co-host a special commemorative program honoring the heroism of Asian Pacific Americans during World War II. This afternoon session includes presentations from members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Congressman Mike Honda and Congresswoman Judy Chu.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress - American Folklife Center
    • Date: 2009
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    Analysis & Curation of American Travelers' Visual Documents on Central Asian Nomadic Culture Saule Satayeva discussed her archival research related to American travelers who illuminated Kazakh Nomadic culture through their visual documents from 1876-1937.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. African and Middle Eastern Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2016
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    Unsung Heroes: A Symposium on the Heroism of Asian Pacific Americans During World War II (Morning Session) The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center and the Library of Congress Asian Division Friends Society will co-host a special commemorative program honoring Asian Pacific American heroism during World War II. This session of the symposium includes Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba's overview of the war in the Pacific Theater, Anna Chennault's recollection of her life with the Flying Tigers and Poet Vince…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress - American Folklife Center
    • Date: 2009
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    Simone Asia Robinson Collection Sergeant, Army, Afghan War, 2001- - Kabul, Afghanistan.
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    An Evening with "Crazy Rich Asians" Author Kevin Kwan Singaporean American novelist Kevin Kwan discussed his satirical novels "Crazy Rich Asians," "China Rich Girlfriend" and "Rich People Problems" along with the box office hit "Crazy Rich Asians," the screenplay based on the 2013 novel.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress
    • Date: 2019