Shop with the Giving Circle at Pearl River Mart May 31st, 7-9pm Join us for a shopping event at Pearl River Mart, the iconic Asian-American emporium in NYC. Featuring a specially curated silent auction. Light refreshments will be served. A portion of all Pearl River Mart shopping proceeds will go directly to the Asian Women Giving Circle’s 2017 grant making pot. RSVP to hali@asianwomengivingcircle.org

Do you wonder about the critical role of art in bringing about an equitable civil society? Do you criticize the funding of arts and social change in the face of all other overwhelming needs out there? To quote the incomparable, inspiring and amazing Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation: “My friend, Judge Albie Sachs-the great South African freedom fighter …

Dear Friends, You have likely heard from us over the past year about how we’ve been exploring a large-scale culture strategy to harness the power of pop culture for social change. We are thrilled to share with you the emergence of the Pop Culture Collaborative, which leverages the power of entertainment, advertising, and media to shift how people understand the …

Cocktails and Conversation to celebrate the publication of Min Jin Lee’s PACHINKO “Luminous…a powerful meditation on what immigrants sacrifice to achieve a home in the world. This story confirms Lee’s place among our finest novelists.” –JUNOT DÍAZ, Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and This is How You Lose Her Thursday, April 20 6 – 8 pm $20 for …

Celebrate as One on Sunday, May 21, 11–4pm Register and event details: capa38.eventbrite.com Connect on Facebook and Twitter: @AAPIfest

OUR IMPACT Since 2006, AWGC has distributed nearly $800,000 in grants to 70+ NYC-based arts and culture projects. When we move hearts and minds, change follows. We believe these projects can move us closer to a society free of fear, bias and injustice. We pool our resources to fund projects led by Asian American women artists and community groups. We …