The APIDA Affinity Group will be celebrating the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month for the second year.

They have three events lined up for May at MSJC:

May 3rd: OPENING CELEBRATIONS

“Beyond the Banyan Tree” – Opening prayer and an introduction to Hinduism by Dr. Dasa

“F O E (Samoan for “Paddle” – pronounced “foh-eh”) – Dance performance by Elaine Talamaivao

APIDA Opening Celebration – link to full flyer

May 10th: KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Kim Tran on “Anti-Asian Hate, Accountability & Allyship’

APIDA Keynote Kim Tran – link to full flyer

May 17th: DOUBLE FEATURE FILM SCREENING

“Representation Matters:  Behind and In Front of the Camera”

Screening of award-winning documentary shorts by Cambodian American filmmaker Brandon Soun

Screening of feature length film  “Gook” by Justin Chon

For more information contact:

Dr. Truc HaMai – [email protected]