Asian American Media Activism: Addressing Culture, Citizenship, and Coloniality

Presented by the NYU Department of Media, Culture and Communication. Cosponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs.

This panel bought together Asian American activists, scholars, and media practitioners to critically examine ways we negotiate popular media as spaces for activism and resistance, as well as spaces to negotiate concepts of ‘belonging.’ How might our media activism begin working beyond narrowly defined visions of border and diaspora to create stronger collaborative movements and build solidarity within and beyond our multiple communities?

Speakers:
Lori Kido Lopez, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Mic.com
Diane Wong, Cornell University
Christina Xu, Multi Entry
Thanu Yakupitiyage, New York Immigration Coalition

NYU MCC Discussants:
Rachel Kuo
Paula Chakravartty
Isra Ali
Kiran Samuel