A web series engaging Asian American heritage "in real life," in progress, across a range of media and communities.

This project received Federal support from the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.

ANGEL TRAZO & MALAKA GHARIB:
CRAFT N' KWENTUHAN

ANGEL TRAZO & MALAKA GHARIB:
CRAFT N' KWENTUHAN

Draw your Filipino American story with Angel Trazo and Malaka Gharib! In this one-hour workshop, you will create and complete your very own ‘zine about your Filipino American story.

MONIQUE TRUONG & RICK BAROT: ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE TODAY

Hosted by Jason Oliver Chang

MONIQUE TRUONG & RICK BAROT:
ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE TODAY

Hosted by Jason Oliver Chang

Join novelist Monique Truong and poet Rick Barot as they read from their latest books – The Sweetest Fruits and The Galleons – and discuss their writing with moderator and historian Jason Oliver Chang, followed by an audience Q&A.

RUBY IBARRA: IN PERFORMANCE & DIALOGUE

Hosted by Les the DJ

RUBY IBARRA:
IN PERFORMANCE & DIALOGUE

Hosted by Les the DJ

In this special edition of Heritage IRL, rapper, performer, and activist Ruby Ibarra performs and talks about her work in music, videos, and documentary film.

Ibarra has become one of the most important artists for her generation, fusing Hip Hop with her observations and stories as a Filipina immigrant who has made the San Francisco Bay Area her home.

This program features performances with Ibarra and The Balikbayans and a special guest.

SUNNY JAIN, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO, & JULIAN SAPORITI: NEW SONGS FOR OURSELVES

Hosted by Dr. Deborah Wong

SUNNY JAIN, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO, & JULIAN SAPORITI: NEW SONGS FOR OURSELVES

Hosted by Dr. Deborah Wong

This program explores music as an expression of cultural heritage, identities, and community histories. This conversation features Sunny Jain, Nobuko Miyamoto, and Julian Saporiti, and is moderated by ethnomusicologist Dr. Deborah Wong. The artists will also share new collaborative recordings produced for this program.

New Songs for Ourselves