Community Workshop - Belonging in History and Home: Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans in Arlington

What

Community Workshop - Belonging in History and Home: Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans in Arlington

When

11/4/2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Where

Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA

Dr. Catherine Fung, from The Asian American Education Project, will conduct a workshop geared for families in Arlington. The workshop will facilitate conversations about what it means to be Asian, Pacific Islander, or Desi American in Arlington, touching upon history, issues facing the APIDA community today, and strategies for moving towards a more equitable future in solidarity with other communities. This workshop is hosted by Asians in Arlington and is open to the public. All ages are invited to join.

Locate in the Immersion Lab

Speaker bio:
Dr. Catherine Fung is a former high school teacher and college professor. She currently teaches Asian American Studies at San José State University and serves as Deputy Director of Scholarship and Pedagogy for The Asian American Education Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Asian American curriculum in K-12 schools.

This event is co-sponsored by Arlington Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office, the Arlington Human Rights Commission, and the Chinese American Association of Arlington.