The Promise and Challenge of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Experience

Co-sponsored by the Asian Cultural Engagement Center, this  webinar explores the experiences and perspectives of members of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community. It provides an overview on the history and racialization of Asian Americans in the U.S., explains what APIDA stands for and represents,  and offers a space for Asian Americans to share their voices and experiences. 

Panelists

• Hana Chan, graduate student in biomedical engineering and co-chair of the APIDA Caucus
• Bikrum Gill, assistant professor, Department of Political Science (moderator)
• Nina Ha, director of the Asian Cultural Engagement Center
• Atif Qarni, Virginia secretary of education
• Suchitra Samanta, associate professor, collegiate faculty, Women's and Gender Studies Program, Department of Sociology