{"id":57246,"date":"2023-03-24T10:14:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T17:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=57246"},"modified":"2023-03-24T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T17:14:09","slug":"ucla-library-presents-diasporas-transnational-migrations-spaces-and-identities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=57246","title":{"rendered":"UCLA Library presents \u201cDiasporas: Transnational Migrations, Spaces, and Identities\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

April discussion series explores reasons for migration and experiences of diasporic communities in Los Angeles and worldwide<\/em><\/p>\n

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Image credits (L-R): Dan Bergeron\/ Fauxreel Studios; UCLA University Archives; Phung Huynh (speaker);\u00a0 Mar\u00eda In\u00e9s Taracena; Floridalma Boj Lopez (speaker), and Mobilus In Mobili (Flickr)<\/em><\/p>\n

Los Angeles, CA (March 23, 2023)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 UCLA Library is bringing together experts virtually and in person for the timely discussion series\u00a0Diasporas: Transnational Migrations, Spaces, and Identities<\/strong><\/a>, happening throughout April. Among the topics are Los Angeles diasporas, queer migrations, and the reworking of traditional practices.<\/p>\n

Despite modern border restrictions, there has always been a history of human movement throughout the world. This six-part series brings together experts, academics, artists and organizers to discuss reasons why people migrate, the experiences of migrants and their descendants, the creation of communities in new homelands, the negotiation of identities and what it means to belong, and the preservation and transformation of cultural traditions. View the\u00a0full series guide.<\/a>\u00a0All events are free, reservations are required.<\/p>\n

For more info and to RSVP, visit\u00a0ucla.in\/3JRcuXQ<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by UCLA Library\u2019s International and Area Studies Department. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies, UCLA Center for the Study of International Migration, UCLA International Institute, UCLA LGBTQ Resource Center, and the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.<\/p>\n

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Diasporas: Transnational Migrations, Spaces, and Identities<\/strong>
\nApril 4 & 5 | 11 & 12 | 18 & 19, 2023<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m.<\/strong>
\nMelting Pot or Mixed Salad: Wrangling Identities in Diasporic Communities<\/strong>
\n\"\ud83c\udf10\"\u00a0Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0https:\/\/ucla.in\/3FCQduD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Migration takes people from the familiar to the foreign, forcing them to adjust to new environments, cultures and perceptions. This program explores how members of diasporic communities experience and navigate life and identity in their new home countries.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0Elamin Abdelmahmoud<\/a><\/strong>, host and journalist;\u00a0Jennifer M. Brin<\/strong>kerhoff<\/a>, Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs at George Washington University;\u00a0Diane Sabenacio Nititham<\/strong><\/a>, Associate Professor of Sociology at Murray State University; and\u00a0moderator\u00a0Lok Siu<\/a><\/strong>, Professor of Ethnic Studies and Chair of the Asian American Research Center at UC Berkeley.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 5, 12 p.m.<\/strong>
\nDiasporic Spaces, Places, and Connections in Los Angeles<\/strong>
\n\"\ud83d\udccd\"Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0https:\/\/ucla.in\/3mKQ3dZ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Millions of immigrants and their families call Los Angeles home. This program delves into the experiences of some of these local communities, including how they carve out, transform and influence spaces in this massive city.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0Sophia Armen<\/strong><\/a>, community organizer, Co-director of the Armenian-American Action Network, and PhD candidate in Ethnic Studies at UC San Diego;\u00a0Phung Huynh<\/strong><\/a>, artist and Professor of Art at Los Angeles Valley College; Edina Lekovi\u0107, Islamic Studies program community scholar-in-residence at UCLA (Tovaangar) and Executive Director of the Robert Ellis Simon Foundation;\u00a0Rocio Rosales<\/strong><\/a>, Associate Professor of Sociology at UC Irvine; and moderator\u00a0Abel Valenzuela<\/strong><\/a>, Interim Dean, division of Social Sciences and Professor of Labor Studies, Urban Planning and Chicana\/o and Central American Studies at UCLA (Tovaangar).<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.
\nForced Flight: Refugees in Diaspora
\n\"\ud83c\udf10\"\u00a0Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0https:\/\/ucla.in\/4288Dg7<\/a>
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Refugees are forcibly displaced from their homes for reasons such as genocide, war and climate change. This program explores the reasons for their experiences, how they create new communities and what the future holds for the countries they left and their diasporas.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0Joanna Newman<\/strong><\/a>, CEO and Secretary General, Association of Commonwealth Universities;\u00a0Olivia Quintanilla<\/strong><\/a>, Professor of Ethnic Studies, MiraCosta College;\u00a0Monica Sok<\/strong><\/a>, poet and writer;\u00a0Khatharya Um<\/strong><\/a>, Associate Dean, Social Sciences Division; Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley; and moderator\u00a0Evyn L\u00ea Espiritu Gandhi<\/strong><\/a>, Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies, UCLA (Tovaangar).<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m.
\nQueer Migrations: The LGBTQIA+ Diaspora
\n\"\ud83c\udf10\"\u00a0Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0https:\/\/ucla.in\/3Ljna2C<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many in diasporas belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who were forced to emigrate due to their gender identities and expressions and\/or sexual orientations. This program discusses whether the LGBTQIA+ community can be considered its own diaspora and how their intersectional identities affect their experiences.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0Anja Limon<\/strong><\/a>, Senior Program Manager, Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration (ORAM);\u00a0Rajiv Mohabir<\/strong><\/a>, Assistant Professor, Emerson College;\u00a0Dan Taulapapa McMullin<\/a><\/strong>, artist and poet; Ruben Zecena, Assistant Professor of English, Texas State University; and moderator\u00a0Ari Shaw<\/a><\/strong>, Senior Fellow and Director of International Programs, Williams Institute, UCLA (Tovaangar).<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 18, 10 a.m.<\/strong>
\nTraditions in Diaspora: Preserving and Reworking Cultural Practices
\n\"\ud83c\udf10\"\u00a0Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0https:\/\/ucla.in\/3T5vvJg<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traditions are closely tied to specific environments and cultures, and emigrants are disconnected from these when they move. This program explores how diasporas preserve, transform, or amalgamate cultural practices in their new countries.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0Floridalma Boj Lopez<\/a><\/strong>, Assistant Professor of Chicana\/o and Central American Studies, UCLA (Tovaangar);\u00a0Maureen Duru<\/strong><\/a>, founder, The Food Bridge;\u00a0Katarzyna W\u0105sowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Marianne W\u0105sowska<\/strong><\/a>, artists; and moderator\u00a0Thuy Vo Dang<\/strong><\/a>, Assistant Professor of Information Studies, UCLA (Tovaangar).<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 19, 4 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBruins Belong: Diasporas and the Meaning of Home
\n\"\ud83d\udccd\"Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/ucla.in\/3J7dHc0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Many UCLA students belong to diasporic communities. This showcase provides a venue for talented Bruins to present original creative works on the theme of diaspora and the meaning of home and belonging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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