Asian American Feminist Writing Workshop
February 2021–May 2021

Presented by Kundiman & Asian American Feminist Collective
Application Period: October 1st – November 1st
This program is made possible with support from Asian Women Giving Circle.

Join Kundiman & the Asian American Feminist Collective for our Asian American Feminist Writing Workshop!

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to celebrate the strong tradition of Asian American feminist writers and activists by using feminist history to inspire their own creative writing. We will engage with the work of Asian American feminists before us, and take inspiration from them as we create our own. From February to April 2021, fifteen participants will attend classes and small group writing sessions, culminating in the creation of our own Asian American feminist zine. There will also be a final event in May.

Classes will focus on exploring the history of Asian American feminism as well as essential writings by feminists of color. There will be six 2-hour workshops on the dates below, as well as six small group writing sessions. The syllabus will be shared with the public if anyone would like to read along!

PROGRAM DATES

There will be six 2-hour workshops on the following Wednesday evenings from 6–8 PM Eastern Time:
February 3rd, February 17th, March 3rd, March 17th, April 7th, April 21st.

There will also be six 2-hour writing sessions within small groups, and these dates will be determined after acceptance within your small group.

You must be able to attend all of the above to participate. Classes and group writing sessions will all be held remotely. Please keep in mind that all events will be held in Eastern Standard Time.

ELIGIBILITY

The Asian American Feminist Writing Workshop is open to Asian American women and Asian American nonbinary individuals.

Applicants will be notified on their application status in mid-December.

There is no application fee! Apply below between October 1, 2020–November 1, 2020.

Registration for this Workshop is now closed.

INSTRUCTORS

Salonee Bhaman (she/her) is a scholar and historian who writes, thinks, and teaches about work, housing, care-giving, sexuality, and immigration. She is currently a PhD Candidate in the Department of History at Yale University. She also leads historic walking tours of NYC.

Julie Ae Kim (she/her) is a Queens raised community organizer and writer. She works in local politics and focuses on issues of gender, immigration, and Asian America. She served as one of the lead organizers in the initial Asian American Feminism event series. Twitter: @julieaekim

Rachel Kuo (she/her) is a scholar and educator teaching and writing about digital technology and racial justice. She is currently a PhD candidate at NYU’s Department of Media, Culture, and Communication and part of the Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies. Twitter: @rachelkuo

Senti Sojwal (she/her) is an India born, NYC-bred reproductive justice advocate and feminist organizer. She works at Planned Parenthood of NYC, runs the Feministing Five interviews column, and is pursuing her MPH in women's and reproductive health at NYU. Twitter: @senti_narwal.

Tiffany Diane Tso (she/her) is a freelance journalist and producer. Her writing focuses on topics surrounding culture, identity, art and advocacy. She has been published in Slate, Refinery29, Feministing and more. Twitter: @tiffanydian

Kundiman’s Asian American Feminist History Workshop is made possible with support from the Asian Women Giving Circle.