Join NABEA’s first Korean Language Group Session with facilitator Ademola Adeyemi!

This is the first-ever Korean Language Group, and we’re excited to create an open and welcoming space for conversation.

NABEA member Ademola Adeyemi led a presentation as we explored a revolutionary approach to language learning in The Language Learning Shortcut: Mastering Comprehension.

NABEA’s Chinese Language Group explored the impact of Trump’s tariffs on China with facilitator Ruddy (Ashley Rudianne)!

We had an exciting afternoon filled with fun, friendly competition, and fantastic company at Kyodo Bowl in Setagaya-ku!

The NABEA DC community got together for an unforgettable night of karaoke!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a fun and memorable night. We could not have done it without your amazing energy and voices!

NABEA member Vincent Jenkins led a presentation as we examined the importance of protecting user data in a digital age in Securing the Future: A Discussion on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.

We hosted NABEA’s Chinese Language Group Session (virtual), where we explored the topic: American TikTok Refugees Flock to RedNote (美国“TikTok难民”涌入中国小红书) with facilitator Obi Eneh!

We held our first NABEA Conversation of 2025, led by NABEA member Tamorie Mayweather where we explored the fascinating world of Taiwan’s healthcare system in Health for All: The Innovations and Impact of Taiwan’s Healthcare System.

NABEA and the Black China Caucus hosted a lunch meetup in Atlanta! Hosted by Cole Walker and Tamorie Mayweather, this meetup was all about bringing people together. Everyone connected and shared stories, all while enjoying some good food. We were thrilled to see everyone there and appreciate all who joined us!

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

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!

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!

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.

NABEA hosted a second New York meetup for members across the New York tri-state area.

We kept the good times rolling with our first ever Atlanta member meetup! Members came from the Greater Atlanta area and surrounding cities to meet other NABEA members in their area.

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.

Our back-to-school happy hour at La Cosecha in D.C.’s Union Market District was our most engaging yet! Despite the rain, members came out to connect with the rest of the NABEA Community.

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.

NABEA celebrated the rich history of Juneteenth and the significance of Pride Month with a member meetup in Washington, D.C. Members gathered together for an evening that united Black Asia experts from across the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Our Tokyo community met, bringing together longstanding members and new members alike. They gathered at Legacy Lounge, a Black-owned gem in Tokyo to meet each other and make new friends.

Our Osaka community met, bringing members from Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond. Members gathered for lunch and shared stories about their experiences living in Japan while eating tasty okonomiyaki.

NABEA hosted an enlightening event, where we demystified the process of securing language scholarships in Asia! This virtual event unlocked valuable insights and insider tips from experienced language scholars.

NABEA kicked off the Year of the Dragon with its first member meetup of 2024 in Washington DC. Members came from across the Washington DC metropolitan area (and even as far as Philadelphia) to gather for a vibrant happy hour.

NABEA members in the Greater Tokyo Area met in a local park for a BBQ with family and friends. Everyone had a great time, exchanging business cards and making new friends.

NABEA hosted a joint event with Schwarzman Scholars. Panelists Amani Core, Chayla Cherry, Damian Murray, and Raven Witherspoon–all Scholars, and members of NABEA–shared their experiences with the program and describe how it shaped their professional trajectories. The panelists, who are all members of NABEA, represented various sectors and provided attendees an understanding of how becoming a Schwarzman Scholar can help them incorporate Asia into their own careers no matter their area of interest.

NABEA members based in the Greater Tokyo Area met for a fun afternoon in the city Yokohama with family and friends.

NABEA hosted an impromptu happy hour to host members who happened to be visiting Washington DC at the same time. Members gathered in Chinatown, sharing their experiences on living across the US and comparing them to their experiences living in Asia.

In The Rohingya Crisis, NABEA member and Southeast Asia expert Danielle Fallin explored the Rohingya crisis ongoing within the region, including the history of the Rohingya identity in Myanmar, foreign policy, and where things stand after the 2021 military coup that plunged Myanmar’s formerly-civilian run political infrastructure into chaos.

This Thursday NABEA members gathered for our largest Washington DC happy hour yet. Members met at Crimson Whiskey Bar in Chinatown and had a great time getting to know one another.

In The Politics of Who Can Say What and Why, NABEA member and Princeton PhD candidate Jessica LeGare led a roundtable discussion on her work with postwar censorship and literature in Japan, as well as answered questions on how the topic relates to and differs from more recent times.