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We believe in the power of collaboration. As we navigate times of conflict and polarization in this new world order demanding a departure from "the way it's always been done", joining forces has enabled the exploration of possibilities. This year, we’ve been fortunate to harness our physical spaces to cultivate connections that are meaningful and purposeful, while amplifying community voices and issues. We are grateful to our partners and supporters in championing the strength of collaborations. We strive to be attuned to what is needed in the process, in the moment, mindful of our histories as we shape our futures. Thru 12/31, all donations will be matched 1:1 up to a total of $10k! Double your impact today: tinyurl.com/donateissnyc                                    ✦Archive as Memorial: Documenting A/P/A Voices During COVID-19, an exhibition organized by Tomie Arai and Diane Wong in partnership with the A/P/A Institute and the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at NYU. Through its run, students from Emma Lazarus HS for English Language Learners served as Community Ambassadors, greeting, orienting, and assisting visitors.   💫 Blasian March Book Fair with free books from Black, Asian, and Blasian authors to build solidarity through storytelling.   🧩Chinatown Community Care Walking Tour, an interactive neighborhood data walk with the Chinatown Community Prevention Coalition, that explored the impact of current and emerging trends on the public spaces of Chinatown in light of the history of disparities experienced.   🌱Mobilizing Voters in Our Communities: Strengthening Civic Engagement by Connecting Young Adults, Faith Leaders, and Community Organizers with My Vote Project and Incite @ Columbia U   🫧 Asian heARTS at the Table, an art and wellness community fair with Asian American Federation Hope Against Hate campaign, featuring live performances from Asian American artists and mental health resources offered by local CBOs.   ❄Holiday Femme-Fest Holiday Market, envisioned by Angry Asian Womxn, featuring self-defense workshops and small business vendors by, from, and for the Asian Pacific Islander (API)/Arab/Muslim women, femmes and gender expansive community.     🔸 Art building event with NYS Poor People’s Campaign to raise awareness of recent cuts to healthcare programs impacting low-income communities.   🔹 Phone Banking and Voter Registration Drives as part of APA Voice New York.   ⚡️A Zine Launch in collaboration with W.O.W. Project and the Chinatown Art Brigade: “Jail, Police, the People’s Chinatown” and “Envisioning Abolition in Our Local Asian American Communities”.   🌟 OCA-NY 17th Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art Contest, youth artivism and leadership in action.   🌍 In partnership with EDF, we interviewed Chinatown residents on their perceptions of air quality and shared early findings in the form of a Chinatown souvenir shop, experimenting with a distinctive approach to communicate data/insights.