Telling stories of people of Asian heritage from all walks of life bridging cultures and effecting change. A project of Asia Society supported by Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
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Four podcast episodes focusing on ideas around archiving practices used by South Asians to collect, preserve and reconstruct family and community histories. Join host Alisha Sawhney on a journalistic inquiry into the South Asian diaspora, featuring interviews and stories from a range of brown female voices.
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From Comedy to Community: Paul "PK" Kim on Breaking Barriers for Asian Creators
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Send us a text How do you create a movement that reshapes an entire community’s identity? Meet Paul "PK" Kim, a Korean-American comedian, trailblazer, and founder of Kollaboration, an organization that started as a grassroots talent show in Los Angeles and became a national platform celebrating Asian-American creativity and talent. In this episode …
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Exploring Chinatown's Cinematic Legacy with Film Critic Jeff Yang | Iconic Movie Locations & Stories
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Send us a text Join writer and film critic Jeff Yang as he takes you on a walking tour through Manhattan’s Chinatown, reflecting on the intersection of cinema and culture. From iconic filming locations like the setting of Past Lives to pivotal spots featured in The Farewell, Jeff dives deep into the cinematic history that shaped both Chinatown and …
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How Mona Sinha’s Upbringing in India Shaped Her Fight for Women's Rights
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Send us a text In this episode, Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director of Equality Now, discusses her personal journey into advocacy, highlighting how she leverages her corporate and philanthropic background to champion gender equality. She reflects on her upbringing in Calcutta, India, where growing up in a male-dominated, patriarchal society shape…
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Chun Wai Chan, NYC Ballet's First Chinese Principal Dancer
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Send us a text Chun Wai Chan, the first Chinese principal dancer of New York City Ballet, talks about how his Chinese heritage shaped his journey, how he approaches his work with discipline, and how he engages with his fans across the world. Chun Wai’s resilience and grace will inspire you! The Asian Diaspora Project is supported by Stavros Niarcho…
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How Aiko Tanaka Turned Personal Struggles into Stand-Up Success
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Send us a text In this episode of the Asian Diaspora Project podcast, we're thrilled to chat with the talented Aiko Tanaka! Join us as we dive into her journey from aspiring comedian to stand-up star, explore the hurdles she's overcome, and hear how she's making her mark in the stand-up world. Check out Aiko's work here: https://aikotanaka.com/ Asi…
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A Conversation with NYT Food Reporter Priya Krishna
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Send us a text Sit down with New York Times Food Reporter Priya Krishna as she shares the diverse flavors and family history that inspired her latest children’s cookbook, Priya's Adventures, offering an engaging exploration into her culinary journey. Learn about her creative process and the influences that shaped her passion for food while gaining …
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A Conversation with The International Godmother of The House of LaBeija, Jasmine Rice
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Send us a text In celebration of Pride Month, we unravel the rich history and legacy of ballroom culture with Korean-American Drag Queen Jasmine Rice 🌟✨in this inaugural episode of the Asian Diaspora Project podcast. Follow her journey as she shares fascinating insights on the origins of ballroom, the iconic figures who paved the way, and how she b…
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The Asian Diaspora Project Podcast Trailer
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Send us a text Hear the amazing stories of Asians across the world who are making a big impact and bridging cultures. People like, Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, acclaimed author Amy Tan, and daughter of Bruce Lee and producer of hit series, Warrior, Shannon Lee, just to name a few. Experience the colorf…
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Alisha reflects on her investigation into archiving sparked by the Gwillim Archive and draws on her experiences as a journalist to help reframe the value of these letters and paintings from colonial-era India. To close out the podcast, Alisha turns to the present day, thinks about how we talk about lived experience and asks: Where does the responsi…
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Second-gen Canadians across the South Asian diaspora are documenting our rich histories in innovative and accessible ways, thereby creating digital archives of our own ancestries. These platforms are increasingly occupying space online, symbolizing the very purpose of their creation: that history, personal and shared, is multidimensional. It is an …
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How did The Gwillim Project become a valuable piece of research in the first place? Who decides what archival material is valuable anyway, and what qualifies as an archive? Alisha explores these questions with Lauren Williams, a librarian in the Rare Books and Special Collections department at McGill. Dr. Toolika Gupta, the director of the Indian I…
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We're all archivists, if you think about it
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How do we, millennials, and the Canadian South Asian diaspora more broadly, archive life online? What would historians say about the digital remnants we leave behind about ourselves on social media, say, 100 years from now? Alisha introduces us to The Gwillim Project — a body of research housed at McGill University that offers us a glimpse into the…
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Introducing...Lost Voices: An Untold Story of the South Asian Diaspora
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