“Please Reduce Racism at UConn” The December 3, 1987 Incident

Join us on April 1 for the film Screening of Vincent Who? (2009 film) followed by short discussion with student leaders from the Pan Asian Council (PAC). Come, participate, and be a part of this critical dialogue about anti-Asian hate of the 1980s.

*Also displayed an exhibit of the UConn Incident that occurred on December 3, 1987.

The exhibit will run from April 2 until May 5, 2024 IN THE LIBRARY PLAZA

In 1982, at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments arising from massive layoffs in the auto industry, a Chinese-American named Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers. Chin’s killers, however, got off with a $3,000 fine and 3 years probation, but no jail time. Outraged by this injustice, Asian Americans around the country united for the first time across ethnic and socioeconomic lines to form a pan-Asian identity and civil rights movement.

Among its significant outcomes, the movement led to the historic broadening of federal civil rights protection to include all people in America regardless of immigrant status or ethnicity.

Vincent Who? explores this important legacy through interviews with the key players at the time as well as a whole new generation of activists whose lives were impacted by Vincent Chin. It also looks at the case in relation to the larger narrative of Asian American history, in such events as Chinese Exclusion, Japanese American Internment in WWII, the 1992 L.A. Riots, anti-Asian hate crimes, and post-9/11 racial profiling.

Ultimately, Vincent Who? asks how far Asian Americans have come since the case and how far they have yet to go.

For in spite of Vincent Chin’s monumental significance in both the Asian American experience and the civil rights history of America, the vast majority of people today (including most Asian Americans) have little or no knowledge of him.

Film screening will be followed by a discussion with students from the Pan Asian Council (PAC) and the Asian American Cultural Center, and a viewing of the exhibit ‘Please Reduce Racism at UConn: The December 3, 1987 Incident’

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month we invite you to our keynote speaker, Ava Chin! Chin, a 5th generation Chinese American New Yorker, is the author of the narrative nonfiction book MOTT STREET: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming (Penguin Press, 2023). Chin is also a Associate Professor of creative nonfiction at CUNY and a former Urban Forager columnist for the NYT (2009-2013). Come join us for an inspiring talk!

Come out and support AsACC’s programming interns. This internship features leadership building, programming planning, and learning about Asian-American issues. 

This event aims to foster an open dialogue between Black women faculty and staff and Black women students, exploring the pathways towards mental wellness. In a safe and supportive environment, we will discuss strategies, challenges, and triumphs related to mental health within our community.

Please register here

Come out and support AsACC‘s programming intern. This internship features leadership building, programming planning, and learning about Asian-American issues.

Come celebrate and learn about the Korean holiday, Yeondeunghoe 연등회 with us at AsACC on Thursday, April 11 from 6-7pm in the AsACC Main Room! We will be making origami lotus flowers to celebrate the birth of Buddha and the coming of Spring! Snacks will be provided.

Recommended for ages 4+. The show runtime is approximately 40 minutes, with a puppet demo and talkback.

Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids: $6 (12 years and under).

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at bimp.ticketleap.com. A surcharge will be added to any purchases made online. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of the performance starting at 10 a.m. There will be open seating and no reservations. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. For more information about these performances or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.

Come out and support AsACC‘s programming intern. This internship features leadership building, programming planning, and learning about Asian-American issues.

PAC, AsACC & Women’s Center - Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Join the Center for Career Development and the Asian American Cultural Center for this panel event with AAPI alums joining virtually to share their different experiences in the arts/media career fields. Panelists will share tips and advice to guide you in your career exploration and future job search. All are welcome to join, food and refreshments will be provided!

Jorgensen@UConn.edu

This year, the theme of TBTN is ‘It Takes a Village’, highlighting the importance of community when it comes to healing from a sexual assault. We will have two fantastic speakers, a march to reclaim the darkness, and a candlelight vigil in honor of those who did not make it.