Queer Asian Pacific Legacy - 2004

Coming this weekend to NYU. A three day "regional Queer pan-Asian Pacific American conference to network, organize, agitate, educate, and build capacity." Apparently, they got so many pre-registrations that they've closed off registration and have put a bunch of people on waiting lists. If I manage to be super productive, I'll write my two papers and sneak into these sessions.... [ed. Forgot to include the link to the actual conference.]

Aren't We Queer (Enough)? LGBT Writing and Art in Asian America
This workshop will explore LGBT Asian Americans in the arts. How does sexuality play into the creation and reception of writing, visual art, and theater? What are the new trends? Is anyone really paying attention? Where can artists go to find supportive, safe spaces for creation? Activism through performance art and spoken word, in particular, is a powerful way to break the silences in our communities around LGBT issues.
Presenters:
Quang Bao, Executive Director, Asian American Writers' Workshop, New York, NY
Soman Chainani, Filmmaker and Out Magazine Contributing Writer
Hima B., Independent Filmmaker, Himaphiliac Productions
Sabrina Margarita Alcantara-Tan, Editor, Bamboo Girl
Marian Thambynayagam, Mango Tribe

Academia and the Community
With the continuing changes in queer studies and the growing number of queer Asian American scholars in various academic disciplines, the often conjured dividing line between academy and community continues to remain thin. Join a panel of scholars and students to discuss strategies for making both queer studies and queer lives work closer together. Topics include living theory/ies, ethical approaches to communities, pedagogy, formation of NYC-based queer A/P/A intellectual networks, and anything else that you may bring to the discussion.
Presenters:
Christine Balance, Performance Studies, NYU
Stephanie Hsu, English, NYU
Sonia Katyal, Law, Fordham University
Sel Wahng, Performance Studies, NYU
Albert Ting, Law/International Affairs, American University

Media Images of LGBT APAs
Part of creating a harmonious union between the LGBT community and the APA community is being accurately portrayed in both mediums. Unfortunately LGBT media tends to ignore the APA commuity in a similar manner to how Asian language and Asian American press manage to ignore the LGBT community. By monitoring both mediums, the LGBT APA community will be able to create positive images of our community as part of their community.
Presenters:
Clay Ming Kwong Dollarhide, People of Color Fellow, GLAAD
Soman Chainani, Filmmaker and Out Magazine Contributing Writer
Diana Ming Yin, Editor, www.exoticizemyfist, an independent online magazine for queer APA women and allies.