May 29, 2026 | On May 28, women from across the Bay Area gathered for the Asian Women are Strong (AWAS) Impact Lab held at the historic Cameron House in San Francisco. AWAS is is a community where Asian and Pacific Islander women are celebrated as whole, and the blend of personal histories, cultural roots, ambitions, and dreams are honored.
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CA vs. Hate Civil Rights Summit
May 21, 2026 | The first-ever California Civil Rights Summit was a hit! The day was nothing short of transformative, serving as a space for advocates, community leaders, and artists to convene, share stories, and hope for our future. Through storytelling and vibrant cultural performances, we were reminded that the fight for civil rights is as much about honoring our humanity and showing up for each other.
Asia Game Changer West Awards Gala 2026
March 29, 2026 | We are so excited that AYR’s founder, Mina Fedor, will be delivering a keynote address at Asia Society’s Game Changer West Award Gala on April 23, 2026. Actress Joan Chen presents the award to Janet Yang, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Hollywood producer of “The Joy Luck Club” and many others.
Making Waves Screening and Panel at the San Francisco Public Library
March 4, 2026 | On February 21, community members gathered at the Main Library’s Koret Auditorium for a powerful afternoon of film, dialogue, and collective reflection.
Eloise’s Experience at the TAAF AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit
I recently attended The Asian American Foundation’s “Beyond The Surface” mental health summit in San Francisco. The purpose of the summit was to better understand mental health among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth.
Hudson’s Experience at the TAAF AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit
On Saturday, November 8th, I was lucky enough to be invited to the TAAF Mental Health Summit at the Commonwealth club in San Francisco. There, we listened to many community leaders about how they have seen mental health impact their communities and also about studies that they have conducted. The project that was closest to me was the BOBA project.
Creating Space x TAAF: Tending to the Child Within
November 12, 2025 | On November 4, at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, AYR attended “Tending to the Child Within,” an interactive community event dedicated to exploring the childhood experiences that continue to shape who we are today. The afternoon opened with a panel discussion led by Creating Space’s Chief Wellness Officer, renowned psychologist and author Dr. Jenny T. Wang, Ph.D. (@asiansformentalhealth).
TAAF AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit
November 10, 2025 | This incredible summit hosted by The Asian American Foundation brought together community leaders, educators, funders, and mental health experts to confront the urgent challenges facing AAPI youth. Informed by TAAF’s 2024 Beyond the Surface report, the summit spotlighted community-led solutions to the AAPI youth mental health crisis.
CA vs. Hate Press Release!
September 27, 2025 | New data from CA vs Hate shows that people all across California are reporting hate and getting support! In our state, you’re not alone.
Reclaiming Representation: Asian American Voices
When you hear the word “Asian,” what careers do you think of? Doctor. Engineer. Coder. But rarely do you hear: Artist. Filmmaker. Writer. Historian. The things that confine our Asian identities have often been shaped by stereotypes like the model minority myth, and these stereotypes encourage a narrow lens which portrays success most often through STEM-related achievements or careers.