On Tuesday, April 11th at 5 pm PDT, the Chinese American Museum commemorated the 125th anniversary of United States v. Wong Kim Ark, a Supreme Court decision determining that the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution guaranteed citizenship to all persons born in the United States, regardless of the national origin of their parents. CAM welcomed President of Queens College Frank H. Wu to discuss the historic Supreme Court case and the decision that protected citizenship rights for Asian Americans and BIPOC folks for the past 125 years. President Wu was joined by University of California, Irvine, professor Dr. Linda Trinh Vo.
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It Matters: United States V. Wong Kim Ark – A Legacy Remembered
:Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthFreeHistoric PreservationLecture/EducationalOnlinePanel Discussion
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EMPOWERMENT: EDITH+ETTA
A Celebration of California Women Who Shift Culture • April 29 – May 4, 2025 The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Division’s (PERF) EMPOWERMENT project returns for its third year. Honoring women artists and activists who have impacted and redefined the human experience. EMPOWERMENT is a six day festival-style week of performances, social action, creative workshops, and documentary screenings. In 2025, EMPOWERMENT will honor the work of Academy Award winner Edith Head and Grammy Award winner Etta James. Both American born…
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Descanse en Paz: Memorial Paintings from 19th-Century Mexico
This exhibition highlights two popular genres of 19th-century Mexican painting commemorating family members who no longer reside in the household— offering them a lasting presence in the home. The first intimately portrays deceased individuals in likenesses imbued with grief and tender remembrance. The second genre is the uniquely Mexican monja Coronado or “crowned nun” portrait. Images of flowers adorned Brides of Christ were commissioned by the families of women who took Catholic ecclesiastical vows and permanently embarked on cloistered lives.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and history in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge the contributions of Southern California’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities in education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include music concerts, performances, and several gallery exhibitions.
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41st Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF)
The festival will feature in-person film screenings, panels, and virtual programming to amplify Asian Pacific voices. As the largest festival of its kind in Southern California, the event brings together a diverse array of Asian Pacific Islander creatives to showcase their work and celebrate the power of storytelling.
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MUSEUM FREE DAYS
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.