Asian American Political Activation Program

𝐊𝐈𝐁𝐎: 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝘖𝘗𝘌𝘕 𝘊𝘈𝘓𝘓 𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘗𝘌𝘙𝘍𝘖𝘙𝘔𝘌𝘙𝘚! Priotity deadline April 14th

This year’s KIBO theme is: U̲N̲C̲E̲N̲S̲O̲R̲E̲D̲
Uncensored calls on you to resist fascist repression by amplifying media and art with a different narrative— the stories of our people!

Join us in resisting censorship by sharing your art at our open mic! Performances will be recorded and archived as an audio zine that will be shared with performers and community after the open mic. Learn more by visiting the link in bio!

[Image description for image 1: Graphic is a record and a microphone, with CDs in the background and texts that says “The Asian American Political Activation (AAPA) program invites you to perform at.. KIBO: UNCENSORED COMMUNITY OPEN MIC. April 24th , 7-9pm at HFA-C10. OPEN CALL FOR PERFORMERS ! This year’s KIBO theme is: UNCENSORED. Uncensored calls on you to resist fascist repression by amplifying media and art with a different narrative— the stories of our people! Join us in resisting censorship by sharing your art at our open mic! Performances will be recorded and archived as an audio zine that will be shared with performers and community after the open mic. If you are interested in performing, sign up at linktr.ee/calaapa or scan the QR code. Priority deadline April 14th 12pm. Sign-ups received after April 14th will be reviewed on a case by case basis.”

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𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆: Elijah Chhum, Spring 2026 Critical Southeast Asian American Studies Scholar Residence joining us from April 13th through 16th!

We are ​so honored to have Elijah Chhum lead us in a series of workshops ​informed by his work build​ing up Southeast Asian defense against deportation and creat​ing pathways toward transnational healing. ​ Attendees will learn more about modalities that decolonize mental health, uplift ancestral wisdom, and center intergenerational joy!

Check the link in bio or visit linktr.ee/Critical_SEAAS_Berkeley for more information

🪴Our weekly reading group has been reading “Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care” by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba. In honor of Chapter 8, join us to cultivate the practice of hope while grieving the immense injustice around us.

We will provide plants and materials to create your own recycled planter to take home as well as have dinner and discussion! No need to RSVP! Just come by Thursday from 4-5pm at HFA-C10!

Join us for a our open classroom screening of 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘨𝘨𝘴 to learn from the prolific life of Grace Lee Boggs to deepen our critical consciousness for our collective liberation!

RSVP in bio! Refreshments will be provided!
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In collaboration with initiative, we are so excited for our third Unsettling Asians in “America” lecture: Lessons from the Earth and My Ancestral Plants with !

Join Dr. Robyn Rodriguez and Farmer Sama to hear about the many the lessons Farmer Sama received from the earth while tending to their ancestral plants.

Next Monday starting at 4:00pm or in-person at HFA-C10 for a viewing party (food provided).

Learn more and RSVP through the link in our bio!

WE❗️ARE❗️HIRING‼️‼️We are looking for 10 interns for the 2026-27 school year! Are you interested in growing your community organizing skills while deepening your critical consciousness? Apply today!

Link in bio!

In community with , the 2026 UAA lecture series has been well underway! Here are some different ways to engage 🌱

Please join us TODAY for the film screening of ⭐️EARTH SEED: A People's Journey to Radical Hospitality⭐️
When: TODAY, February 15 @ 1pm
Where: Zoom, RSVP with the QR code

See you there!

In collaboration with initiative, we are so excited for our second “Unsettling Asians in America” lecture: The ‘Indipinos’ of the Central Valley!

Dr. Robyn Rodriguez will be facilitating a conversation with Wanda and Irenia Quitiqit, who are mixed-race Native American (Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomos) and Filipino (Ilokano) elders from the Central Valley.

Join us in-person in HFA-C10, from 4-5 pm on Monday, February 9th for a viewing party (food provided).

Learn more and RSVP through the link in our bio!

💕Spring semester Let’s Talk Drop-In!💕

We are so honored to have Jeff join us again to host drop-in Let’s Talk sessions every Thursday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in HFA-C10.

Sessions will be first come/first serve. When you arrive at HFA-C10 you can let any of the student or professional staff know you are here to meet with Jeff and they will let you know when he is available to meet with you! To learn more about Let’s Talk as well as find counselors available at different times, visit:
uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/letstalk/schedule