This month “The Empowerment Zone” is celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) by featuring Dr. Crystal Kwok and her documentary film “Blurring the Color Line: Chinese in the Segregated South.” Join the conversation as Ramona talks to Dr. Kwok about her film, which examines the complex historical relationship between the African American and Asian American communities. We are proud to announce that the film will premiere on the World Channel on PBS streaming platforms this month on May 25. Dr. Kwok’s documentary has already won multiple awards including the Mira Nair Rising Female Filmmaker Award at the Harlem International Film Festival and the Courage Award at the DisOrient Film Festival.
Dr. Kwok is a transnational award winning filmmaker who established her career in Hong Kong as an actress, writer, director, and talk show host. Originally from San Francisco, California, Dr. Kwok now lives in Hawaii.
Resources:
https://www.blurringthecolorline.com/
Highlights from our conversation:
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Why is affirmative action necessary?
The Extraordinary Impact of Artists (from Dec 2022)
What is one of the most powerful gifts to give to others?
Trailer! Dr. Vicki Ruiz: The Gift of Mentorship
How can sports teams be more effective in community impact?
Trailer! Dr. Shaun M. Anderson: Advancing social responsibility in sports
Why is writing a significant aspect of empowerment?
Trailer! Dr. Emma Pérez: The power of writing in transforming people and society
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Trailer! A Texas Family Celebrates Juneteenth
How do Museums Advance History and Social Change?
Trailer! Dr. Sarah Zenaida Gould: Mexican American Civil Rights Institute
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Trailer! Neelu Kaur: Empowering Women for Self-Advocacy
Leadership Development in Higher Education for Greater Impact
Trailer! Dr. Elena Foulis: Teaching students how to “be agents of change”
Trailer! Dr. Crystal Kwok: Examining the Complexity of African American and Chinese Relations
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