A decade after the events of September 11, 2001, AAARI presents a special 10th anniversary encore screening of Tribute and Remembrance: Asian Americans After 9/11.
Commissioned by the Asian American Federation in 2003, Tribute and Remembrance documents the extensive effects the 9/11 tragedy had on the Asian American community, by examining the economic impact of Chinatown, the toll on taxi cab drivers, INS deportation of Muslims, the mental health impact and 3 victims’ family stories. In addition, it highlights some of the philanthropic efforts of the Asian American community following the tragedy.
After the screening, panelists will discuss the impact of 9/11 on Asian American communities in New York City over the past decade.
Moderator: Shazia Khan, NY1 News
Panelists
- Wellington Z. Chen, Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corp.
- Margaret M. Chin, Hunter College/CUNY
- Mohammed Razvi, Council of Peoples Organization
