Events

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“Unique Situations” Protecting BIPOC and Queer Communities in South Korea
May
28

“Unique Situations” Protecting BIPOC and Queer Communities in South Korea

The NABEA Conversation with Kirsten Keels as a powerful and thought-provoking session. As a Princeton graduate and Fulbright Korea Scholar, Kirsten shared her experiences advocating for marginalized communities abroad, focusing on the challenges BIPOC and Queer individuals face in South Korea’s nightlife scene. She also highlighted the community-led efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces.

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Chinese Language Group Session (May)
May
15

Chinese Language Group Session (May)

We hosted a session led by Chong Zhao, an experienced educator with over 20 years of expertise in guiding students and families toward achieving their educational goals.

This session explored the unique challenges and considerations faced by Chinese international students in the U.S., particularly during the Trump era. Chong shared her expertise, drawing from her extensive career as an English teacher, Executive Principal of a bilingual private school, and her work with students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.

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Seoul Meetup
May
13

Seoul Meetup

NABEA hosted its first-ever meetup in Seoul, South Korea—an exciting new step in growing our global community. Whether attendees were longtime expats or newly arrived in Korea, this event provided a chance to connect with fellow Black professionals and students interested in Asia.

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Diversifying Asia Specialists: A Roundtable
Apr
10

Diversifying Asia Specialists: A Roundtable

  • State Room, Elliott School of International Affairs (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We hosted a roundtable discussion, presented in partnership with the George Washington University Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS), featuring professionals Chadwick Eason, Danielle Fallin, Seth Joyner and Kayla T. Orta. They shared their career journeys, experiences working in Asia, and practical advice for emerging Asia experts.

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Virtual Happy Hour
Jan
23

Virtual Happy Hour

We kicked off 2025 with our first virtual happy hour, bringing together NABEA members from both the United States and Asia to celebrate the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Snake!

Attendees joined in wearing their favorite New Year outfits or festive background images, creating an evening filled with laughter and connection. Wishing everyone prosperity and joy in the year ahead!

恭喜发财 | 새해 복 많이 받으세요 | Chúc mừng Năm Mới

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DC Holiday Potluck
Dec
7

DC Holiday Potluck

We hosted our inaugural DC Holiday Potluck, celebrating the end of the year with our fellow NABEA members from the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Everyone brought delicious dishes to share and wore their best ugly holiday sweaters. It was truly a night filled with great food, good company, and unforgettable memories!

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Beyond Pixels: The Influence and Controversies of Chinese Wuxia Video Games
Nov
19

Beyond Pixels: The Influence and Controversies of Chinese Wuxia Video Games

NABEA Conversations are back by popular demand! This week, we dived into the world of the Chinese video game industry in a discussion led by Chelsea Anglin titled, The Transformative Cultural Power of Chinese Wuxia Video Games. This engaging discussion left our members inspired and eager to explore the intersection of culture and gaming, setting the stage for more exciting NABEA Conversations in the future!

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Virtual Happy Hour
Nov
7

Virtual Happy Hour

Our happy hour was a success! Members from around the world joined for a relaxing evening of smiles and laughter. Members spoke about everything from automatic trash cans to the results of the recent elections and everything in between.

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Black and Korean Alliances: An Untold History of Collaboration and Resistance
Oct
30

Black and Korean Alliances: An Untold History of Collaboration and Resistance

Co-hosted by the Korea Foundation USA and the National Association for Black Engagement with Asia, the event offered an enlightening networking dinner and presentation that explored transpacific connections between Black liberation struggles in the United States and anticolonial movements in Korea. This event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Jang Wook Huh, Associate Professor of English at Seoul National University, titled, Echoes of Resistance: "Afro-Korean" Relations in the Twentieth Century.

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Tokyo Member Meetup
Aug
30

Tokyo Member Meetup

The NABEA Tokyo community met at the Mori Art Museum for an exclusive, private tour of the “Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei” exhibit by museum curator Hirokazu Tokuyama. This remarkable installation blended Black and Japanese cultures using ceramics, architecture, and music to create a profound cultural encounter.

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New York Member Meetup
Jul
13

New York Member Meetup

NABEA came to the Big Apple! To bring our members together from across Greater New York, we hosted a casual afternoon mixer in Brooklyn. Members came together at Spritzenhaus 33 where Alex Foote, Tyrell Walker, and Chadwick Eason hosted members for lively Asia-related discussions.

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