Then and Now Asian American Arts and Revolution

The panel looks at the connections between art and activism in the Asian American community and the ways in which Asian American artists have been influenced by and continue the themes and issues from the SF State Third World Strike. These issues include community empowerment, activism, identity formation, self-determination and the need to reclaim our history and culture. The films and writings also emphasize the importance of Asian Americans controlling their stories and representations, through the production of creative work that accurately and sensitively illustrate the Asian American community. http://ethnicstudies.sfsu.edu