GBH Amplifies presents AANHPI Community Conversations

Enjoy a show on your lunch hour at the GBH Studio in the Boston Public Library as we share two important discussions elevating local voices in AANHPI leadership and help broaden the reach of community conversations already taking place in neighborhoods throughout Massachusetts. 

Ben Hires, CEO of BCNC, welcomes Q.J. Shi, Senior Director of Asian Business Empowerment Council and Yvonne Hao, former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development, for a discussion on how the current economy and workforce development impacts AANHPI small business owners in our region. 

Next, Mai Du, owner and chief instructor of Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy in Malden and Quincy, welcomes panelists Connie Chin, Executive Director of Global Arts Live and Shiamin Melville, Director, India Society of Worcester, Cultural and Language School, for a discussion about education and cultural preservation.

Be part of the community discussions, make connections, and enjoy an exciting behind-the-scenes experience while celebrating AANHPI voices!

GBH Amplifies talks are recorded in front of the cafe audience. This event features two distinct segments focused on AANHPI economic development and arts, culture, and education, curated by GBH's AANHPI Event Planning Committee to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary voices of their community during AANHPI Heritage Month.

Come be in community, make connections, and enjoy an exciting behind-the-scenes experience while celebrating AANHPI voices!

Event timeline:

12:45pm Guest arrive and are seated and ready to watch the live tapings

1-1:30pm GBH Amplifies AANHPI and Economic development statewide segment with host/moderator Ben Hires, Chief Executive Officer, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and panel of experts including Q.J. Shi, Senior Director of Asian Business Empowerment Council and Yvonne Hao, former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development

1:30-2pm Networking opportunity

2-2:30pm GBH Amplifies AANHPI Arts & Culture discussion with host/moderator Mai Du, Owner and Chief instructor of Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy in Malden and Quincy, and panelists Connie Chin, Executive Director of Global Arts Live and Shiamin Melville, Director, India Society of Worcester, Cultural and Language School

Become a GBH member today at $60 and we will thank you with a signed copy of Connie's Chung's memoir.

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Registration is encouraged for this free event.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event. 

Location: The GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library is located at 700 Boylston St. at the corner of Exeter Street inside the Newsfeed Café.

Parking: Limited metered parking is available in the area. We recommend taking public transportation when possible. MBTA’s Copley stop on the Green Line and Back Bay stop on the Orange Line are located nearby. Visit http://mbta.com/ to plan your trip on public transportation.

Concessions: Food and drink is available for purchase at the Newsfeed Café. Outside food is not permitted.

Covid Safety: Please review the BPL’s Event COVID-19 Safety information here.

Photo credit: GBH

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Do you need any additional accommodations that we should be made aware of to participate in this event? If so, please contact us a minimum of one week in advanced of the event. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Reach us during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.



If you have questions or can no longer attend, please contact Audience and Member Services Department. Audience and Member Services can be reached during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at phone: 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org