GWADA will host an Asian Intersectionality event in person at Compass Coffee (1401 Okie St NE, Washington DC). The venue has free street parking and paid garage parking, and is a 30-minute walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet U metro station. 

The goal of this event is to explore diversity under the Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) umbrella and foster cultural learning and exchange. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss general Asian values, share personal stories, and explore the intersectionality of different identities, including but not limited to: 

• Born/raised in the USA versus Asian countries 
• Different Asian regions (East vs West vs South vs Southeast vs etc)
• Older versus younger generations
• Mixed races
• Adoptees
• LGBTQIA+
• Any other topics that may be of interest to you

Event Agenda: 

• 10 AM-11 AM: Coffee tour & tasting
• 11 AM-12 PM: Icebreaker activities   
• 12 PM-1 PM: Lunch (Asian cuisine)
• 1-2 PM: Panel Discussion with panelists from different Asian regions
• 2-3 PM: Intersectionality activities (interactive exercises & group discussions)

Register by April 15th, 11:59 PM EST, and you will get a $5 voucher for next GWADA event or swag! Final registration deadline is April 26, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. 

Thank you to Sorenson for sponsorship, and Compass Coffee for hosting us!

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