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We are here to serve the AAPI Community with our diverse programs and initiatives with amazing partners. Get involved and help us amplify AAPI voices today!

OUR WORK

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"If Asian Americans aren't the ones telling the story, who's going to tell the story?"

Gina Kim

Be/longing, Episode 5: The Filmmakers

Film series done in partnership with PBS & The WNET Group

Over the past 5 years, The Serica Initiative has partnered with PBS/WNET to produce three groundbreaking docuseries that spotlight various AAPI leaders, how to engage in cross-racial solidarity, and AAPI engaged in climate-focused art, fostering dialogue and change.

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Film Series about The China Initiative

In 2020, The Serica Initiative worked closely with The China Project to produce two short films about how the newly enacted China Initiative was affecting legacy citizens and scientists in the United States, now facing racism and scrutiny in their lives and careers.

  • On November 1st, 2018 Jeff Sessions announced the China Initiative, a program designed to combat Chinese espionage from non-traditional collectors. Many Chinese and Chinese American researchers feel that the initiative has placed a target on their back. That they are being unfairly targeted for their Chinese ethnicity. There are also critics who say the Initiative has done little more than drive talent away from the U.S.. In partnership with The China Project in 2020, we spoke to lawyers, academics and victims of the China Initiative for their perspective. 


  • We interviewed experts and gathered their best advice for how to avoid being wrongly prosecuted for non-disclosure and other administrative wrongdoings. While the Department of Justice’s and FBI’s “China Initiative” is aimed at stopping and preventing espionage — the reality is that many of the cases they have pursued so far have not been for actual espionage, but rather for mere non-disclosure of other sources of income or other affiliations when submitting U.S. federal grant applications. There have also been several cases where scientists have been wrongfully charged, where there has been no wrongdoing whatsoever.  According to those who have been wrongfully accused, as well as academic and legal experts, the U.S.’s China Initiative puts a target on the backs of all people of Chinese ethnic origin who maintain any active ties to China.

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Voices Rising

Voices Rising: What’s Next for Asian Americans? is an award-nominated series that shines a spotlight on AAPI culture, explores issues at the heart of the Asian American experience, and celebrates the contributions in various fields of the Asian diaspora to American society.

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Recognizing Asian Business Community Pioneers

The Serica Initiative and its legacy partners have a rich legacy of recognizing and celebrating AAPI leaders and leaders in the US-Asia business community. From honoring visionary women at our Women’s Conferences & Galas, to honoring trailblazers with our Serica Galas, our events are a celebration of excellence and empowerment. Over the past 8 years, we have recognized the achievements of over 35 distinguished honorees, 15 Rising Stars and showcased the potential of over 100 speakers.

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  • The Serica Initiative was honored to work closely with TAAF and Yuri Education to turn our two series Be/longing: Asian Americans Now, and Between Black & White: Asian Americans Speak Out into Community Engagement Guide and K-12 Guides to offer ways to discuss the series—including background information, topics and themes, discussion questions, and activities.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION PRACTICES

We’re committed to narrative change by bringing Asian American history voices into the classroom to enrich our nation's children.

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