Quiet Before: Unearthing Anti-Asian Violence
The Coalition driven Quiet Before : Unearthing Anti-Asian Violence is a virtual series that combines curated conversations with live panels around comprehensive topics including: History, Today, The Future, Policy, Culture and Education.
As a coalition-based effort, Quiet Before seeks to share the nuanced and divergent narratives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in America to chart new paths for connection so that our voices become the bridges within our diaspora. It is not so much about directive action as it is about creating context for our lived experiences, where vulnerability is championed and conversation is uninhibited.
Stay tuned for news on our panel presented by KSW and We Won’t Move: A Living Archive
Upcoming Panels (more to be announced soon)
HISTORY
Panel 1
Tuesday, May 4 at 6PM ET
Historians paint the vibrant picture: Asian/Pacific American history is American history. On the agenda: key moments told by the individuals who write, teach and live these stories.
Panelists:
Franklin Odo , Jack Tchen , Kevin Nadal , Mae Ngai , May Ying Chen, Pat Eng , Ted Gong , Vijay Prashad
Moderator: Ryan Wong
Panel 2
Thursday, May 6 at 6PM ET
In this discussion of context, speakers outline the history of violence in the Asian/Pacific American community, highlighting key moments and policies that set the stage for violence in its complex forms within Asian communities.
Panelists:
Curtis Chin , Diane Fujino, Ed Tepporn , Felicia Lowe, Luis Francia, Suki Terada Ports, Erika L. Moritsugu, Amrith Kaur
Moderated by Andy Hsiao
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TODAY
Panel 3
Tuesday, May 11 at 6PM ET
In this exploration, we look at the spectrum of factors that contribute to the current state of Asian/Pacific Americans and where we stand with our allies.
Panelists:
Alena Victor, Carmelyn Malalis, Deepa Iyer, Kalayaan Mendoza, Khara Jabola-Carolu, Lolan Sevilla, Sasha Wijeyeratne, Vanessa Leung
Moderated by Hua Hsu
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THE FUTURE
Panel 4
Thursday, May 13 at 6PM ET
This section is dedicated to the hopefulness of young leaders. How next generation activists think about intersectionality is nuanced and a progression from how elders worked in solidarity. How can we learn from the younger generation, who are in this moment working across race, gender, sexuality, and class?
Panelists:
Anne Keala Kelly, Christian Shaughnessy, Jamiee Swift, Janelle Wong, Jessica Ng, Julie Ae Kim, Rohan Zhou Lee, Vina Orden
Moderated by: Edwin Ramoran