Beyond #StopAsianHate: The Way Forward for Asian Americans and Public Policy Prescriptions

Tuesday, May 25 // 2–3pm (ET)

The surge in physical as well as verbal violence since the pandemic has raised awareness of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders’ long-standing battles with racism. The #StopAsianHate movement has not only increased understanding of the history of discrimination against and struggles of AAPIs, but has also increased appreciation for the diversity within the group.

Join us for a discussion on how anti-Asian hate has united AAPIs across the United States, the challenges ahead for consensus and collective AAPI action, and prospects for moving forward with policies that will strengthen the voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the country.

Still to Come This Week

The Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War

Monday, May 24 // 4–5:30pm (ET)

The Free World is a cultural history of the early Cold War period, from the end of the Second World War to American military intervention in Vietnam. It covers literature, cinema, music, and the arts, both commercial and avant-garde, in the context of geopolitical developments and intellectual history. It emphasizes the international dimension of cultural exchange and the role economic and technological factors in determining what gets produced and how if is received.

Moving Forward: Assessing the Impact of Feminist Movements in Latin America

Wednesday, May 26 // 10:30am–12pm (ET)

The so-called "fourth-wave" of feminism has centered a number of issues critical to women in Latin America: violence against women, reproductive autonomy, and equal representation across sectors, including government, to name a few. Join the Mexico Institute and the Latin American Program for a discussion on the legislative and political impact of feminist movements in Latin America.

Wilson and the Politics of Race

Wednesday, May 26 // 1–2:30pm (ET)

Join Adriane Lentz-Smith, Eric Yellin, and Trygve Throntveit for a discussion of Woodrow Wilson's racial thought, policies, and legacies, and what we can learn from them today. What are some of the major events in Wilson's career that have led so many scholars to castigate him for his racism in recent years? What does Wilson's racism and the current public discourse around it tell us about the politics of race in America, in his day and ours?

Directions in Antarctic Diplomacy

Thursday, May 27 // 10–11am (ET)

Join us for a discussion with senior officials from key Antarctic Treaty states about current issues in Antarctic diplomacy and the future of the Antarctic Treaty System.

A Conversation with Iván Duque Márquez, President of the Republic of Colombia

Thursday, May 27 // 11am–12pm (ET)

Facing one of the most challenging moments in Colombia’s history, Colombian President Iván Duque will engage in a wide-ranging conversation in an event co-hosted by the Wilson Center and the Inter-American Dialogue.