Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Last week, the @us.asia.institute , my brother, and I hosted an event for 325 people at @skirball_la called “Empowering AANHPI Voices: Challenges and Moving Forward “ The evening was filled with informative speakers, a vibrant panel, videos, celebrities, food, and live entertainment. But mostly (for me at least) it was an evening of love, connection, gratitude, and hope. Many thanks to all the presenters, speakers,awardees, panelists, performers, staff, and volunteers who helped celebrate the @us.asia.institute ‘s 45th anniversary, and honor @billimada @repjudychu and my mother, Nancy Tom, for their decades of service to the Asian community. Special thanks to my Joy Luck Club cast mates and producer— Ming, Tamlyn, Rosalind, and Janet who are truly the sisters I never had. Who knew this movie, about Asian mothers and daughters, would also create a bond between us that has lasted 30 years and counting! Their support and participation meant the world to me and seemed a fitting tribute to the movie, my mother, and their own mothers as well. We all try so hard to be good Asian daughters!😂 And finally, thanks to everyone who attended! You were all so present, warm, and generous that it made our jobs easy and a joy. My family and I will cherish this night always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most photos posted are by www.felixwilliamsphotography.com PS @harlem_lee The rap song you created for my mom’s montage was amazing! She loved it! 🙏🙏
Join me, my brother , and the @us.asia.institute to honor my mother, Nancy Tom, @repjudychu , and @billimada for their decades of service to better the Asian community. July 2 at @skirball_la The event is free! We’ll celebrate the voices of the AANHPI community, address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Check out the link in my bio to learn more and RSVP! If you are unable to make it and would like to donate to the US Asia Institute, which was cofounded by my mother, the donation link is also in my bio. Thanks for considering! ❤️❤️❤️
It has been my joy to co-produce this event with my brother, and the @us.asia.institute to honor my 90-year-old mother for her lifelong service to the Asian community. In the 1970s, she and my father co-founded the US-Asia Institute, which is based in DC and celebrates its 45th anniversary this year! Please join me for this free event on July 2nd at the Skirball Museum in LA to celebrate their amazing accomplishments and the voices of the AANHPI community! We will address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Check out the link in my bio to learn more and RSVP! Or you can copy and paste this link: http://bit.ly/3VxDMat I am deeply touched that so many of my close friends and people I admire are helping out by speaking, introducing, performing, and /or presenting. @thetamlyntomita @mingna_wen @chao_time @janetyangofficial @reptedlieu @repjudychu @thefilharmonic @panneywei @debwongspiegel @billimada @abc7davidono @richardlui @yourfriendlilan @kevinwbradley @dalewildting @oliver.kaplan @leotkaplan And for their behind the scenes help: @jaccaudsabine @glennagoncillo @hub_intl @acenextgensocal @bingchen
It has been my joy to co-produce this event with my brother, and the @us.asia.institute to honor my 90-year-old mother for her lifelong service to the Asian community. In the 1970s, she and my father co-founded the US-Asia Institute, which is based in DC and celebrates its 45th anniversary this year! Please join me for this free event on July 2nd at the Skirball Museum in LA to celebrate their amazing accomplishments and the voices of the AANHPI community! We will address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Check out the link in my bio to learn more and RSVP! Or you can copy and paste this link: http://bit.ly/3VxDMat I am deeply touched that so many of my close friends and people I admire are helping out by speaking, introducing, performing, and /or presenting. @thetamlyntomita @mingna_wen @chao_time @janetyangofficial @reptedlieu @repjudychu @thefilharmonic @panneywei @debwongspiegel @billimada @abc7davidono @richardlui @yourfriendlilan @kevinwbradley @dalewildting @oliver.kaplan @leotkaplan And for their behind the scenes help: @jaccaudsabine @glennagoncillo @hub_intl @acenextgensocal @bingchen
It has been my joy to co-produce this event with my brother, and the @us.asia.institute to honor my 90-year-old mother for her lifelong service to the Asian community. In the 1970s, she and my father co-founded the US-Asia Institute, which is based in DC and celebrates its 45th anniversary this year! Please join me for this free event on July 2nd at the Skirball Museum in LA to celebrate their amazing accomplishments and the voices of the AANHPI community! We will address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Check out the link in my bio to learn more and RSVP! Or you can copy and paste this link: http://bit.ly/3VxDMat I am deeply touched that so many of my close friends and people I admire are helping out by speaking, introducing, performing, and /or presenting. @thetamlyntomita @mingna_wen @chao_time @janetyangofficial @reptedlieu @repjudychu @thefilharmonic @panneywei @debwongspiegel @billimada @abc7davidono @richardlui @yourfriendlilan @kevinwbradley @dalewildting @oliver.kaplan @leotkaplan And for their behind the scenes help: @jaccaudsabine @glennagoncillo @hub_intl @acenextgensocal @bingchen
It has been my joy to co-produce this event with my brother, and the @us.asia.institute to honor my 90-year-old mother for her lifelong service to the Asian community. In the 1970s, she and my father co-founded the US-Asia Institute, which is based in DC and celebrates its 45th anniversary this year! Please join me for this free event on July 2nd at the Skirball Museum in LA to celebrate their amazing accomplishments and the voices of the AANHPI community! We will address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Check out the link in my bio to learn more and RSVP! Or you can copy and paste this link: http://bit.ly/3VxDMat I am deeply touched that so many of my close friends and people I admire are helping out by speaking, introducing, performing, and /or presenting. @thetamlyntomita @mingna_wen @chao_time @janetyangofficial @reptedlieu @repjudychu @thefilharmonic @panneywei @debwongspiegel @billimada @abc7davidono @richardlui @yourfriendlilan @kevinwbradley @dalewildting @oliver.kaplan @leotkaplan And for their behind the scenes help: @jaccaudsabine @glennagoncillo @hub_intl @acenextgensocal @bingchen
It has been my joy to co-produce this event with my brother, and the @us.asia.institute to honor my 90-year-old mother for her lifelong service to the Asian community. In the 1970s, she and my father co-founded the US-Asia Institute, which is based in DC and celebrates its 45th anniversary this year! Please join me for this free event on July 2nd at the Skirball Museum in LA to celebrate their amazing accomplishments and the voices of the AANHPI community! We will address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Check out the link in my bio to learn more and RSVP! Or you can copy and paste this link: http://bit.ly/3VxDMat I am deeply touched that so many of my close friends and people I admire are helping out by speaking, introducing, performing, and /or presenting. @thetamlyntomita @mingna_wen @chao_time @janetyangofficial @reptedlieu @repjudychu @thefilharmonic @panneywei @debwongspiegel @billimada @abc7davidono @richardlui @yourfriendlilan @kevinwbradley @dalewildting @oliver.kaplan @leotkaplan And for their behind the scenes help: @jaccaudsabine @glennagoncillo @hub_intl @acenextgensocal @bingchen
So grateful to @charlienunnphotography and Raymond for these incredible photos of me, PJ and Willie. We all had such a blast at the photo shoot!
The photos will be included in a coffee table book to benefit @wagsandwalks, a wonderful organization I’m happy to support!
If you’re looking to have some photos taken with your pets, please check out Charlie and Raymond! You can’t go wrong! ❤️
#pet #petphotography #rescuedogsofinstagram🐾 #dog
So grateful to @charlienunnphotography and Raymond for these incredible photos of me, PJ and Willie. We all had such a blast at the photo shoot!
The photos will be included in a coffee table book to benefit @wagsandwalks, a wonderful organization I’m happy to support!
If you’re looking to have some photos taken with your pets, please check out Charlie and Raymond! You can’t go wrong! ❤️
#pet #petphotography #rescuedogsofinstagram🐾 #dog
So grateful to @charlienunnphotography and Raymond for these incredible photos of me, PJ and Willie. We all had such a blast at the photo shoot!
The photos will be included in a coffee table book to benefit @wagsandwalks, a wonderful organization I’m happy to support!
If you’re looking to have some photos taken with your pets, please check out Charlie and Raymond! You can’t go wrong! ❤️
#pet #petphotography #rescuedogsofinstagram🐾 #dog
So grateful to @charlienunnphotography and Raymond for these incredible photos of me, PJ and Willie. We all had such a blast at the photo shoot!
The photos will be included in a coffee table book to benefit @wagsandwalks, a wonderful organization I’m happy to support!
If you’re looking to have some photos taken with your pets, please check out Charlie and Raymond! You can’t go wrong! ❤️
#pet #petphotography #rescuedogsofinstagram🐾 #dog
So grateful to @charlienunnphotography and Raymond for these incredible photos of me, PJ and Willie. We all had such a blast at the photo shoot!
The photos will be included in a coffee table book to benefit @wagsandwalks, a wonderful organization I’m happy to support!
If you’re looking to have some photos taken with your pets, please check out Charlie and Raymond! You can’t go wrong! ❤️
#pet #petphotography #rescuedogsofinstagram🐾 #dog
Dance=joy. So grateful to be back in dance class again after 40 years! I can never walk the next day but it’s totally worth it! 😂 #followyourjoy
If you’re looking for some great dance teachers check out
@tevyncole (streetjazz ) @carlos_basquiat (#vogue ) @noelbajandas (#commercialjazz )
@mdcdance @m.o.danceandfitness @eastongymstudiocity
Many thanks to @aarp for hosting the most beautiful luncheon at @crustaceanbh to honor #thejoyluckclub for paving the way for future #asian films and #actors in the industry.
The love and respect in that room was palpable—the younger generation showing appreciation for the perseverance and courage of those who came before them, and the older generation cheering on and standing in awe of the younger generation’s talent and activism.
I was surrounded by so many of my loved ones—my husband, mom, brother, one son, (the other one is at college!) my manager, and so many friends, that it was almost surreal like the show, “This is your life”. (I’m dating myself!😂)
@lisalingstagram did a fantastic job moderating a panel with @thetamlyntomita @lisaluofficial @thekieuchinh @mingna_wen (who was on zoom) @janetyangofficial and me. We missed @chao_time who was unable to make it. 🥲
The food was delicious and the lychee martinis were amazing!
In a time when the world is just about as crazy as it can be, I think everyone there felt uplifted with a sense of community, belonging, and support. ❤️
#sograteful
Many thanks to @aarp for hosting the most beautiful luncheon at @crustaceanbh to honor #thejoyluckclub for paving the way for future #asian films and #actors in the industry.
The love and respect in that room was palpable—the younger generation showing appreciation for the perseverance and courage of those who came before them, and the older generation cheering on and standing in awe of the younger generation’s talent and activism.
I was surrounded by so many of my loved ones—my husband, mom, brother, one son, (the other one is at college!) my manager, and so many friends, that it was almost surreal like the show, “This is your life”. (I’m dating myself!😂)
@lisalingstagram did a fantastic job moderating a panel with @thetamlyntomita @lisaluofficial @thekieuchinh @mingna_wen (who was on zoom) @janetyangofficial and me. We missed @chao_time who was unable to make it. 🥲
The food was delicious and the lychee martinis were amazing!
In a time when the world is just about as crazy as it can be, I think everyone there felt uplifted with a sense of community, belonging, and support. ❤️
#sograteful
Many thanks to @aarp for hosting the most beautiful luncheon at @crustaceanbh to honor #thejoyluckclub for paving the way for future #asian films and #actors in the industry.
The love and respect in that room was palpable—the younger generation showing appreciation for the perseverance and courage of those who came before them, and the older generation cheering on and standing in awe of the younger generation’s talent and activism.
I was surrounded by so many of my loved ones—my husband, mom, brother, one son, (the other one is at college!) my manager, and so many friends, that it was almost surreal like the show, “This is your life”. (I’m dating myself!😂)
@lisalingstagram did a fantastic job moderating a panel with @thetamlyntomita @lisaluofficial @thekieuchinh @mingna_wen (who was on zoom) @janetyangofficial and me. We missed @chao_time who was unable to make it. 🥲
The food was delicious and the lychee martinis were amazing!
In a time when the world is just about as crazy as it can be, I think everyone there felt uplifted with a sense of community, belonging, and support. ❤️
#sograteful
Many thanks to @aarp for hosting the most beautiful luncheon at @crustaceanbh to honor #thejoyluckclub for paving the way for future #asian films and #actors in the industry.
The love and respect in that room was palpable—the younger generation showing appreciation for the perseverance and courage of those who came before them, and the older generation cheering on and standing in awe of the younger generation’s talent and activism.
I was surrounded by so many of my loved ones—my husband, mom, brother, one son, (the other one is at college!) my manager, and so many friends, that it was almost surreal like the show, “This is your life”. (I’m dating myself!😂)
@lisalingstagram did a fantastic job moderating a panel with @thetamlyntomita @lisaluofficial @thekieuchinh @mingna_wen (who was on zoom) @janetyangofficial and me. We missed @chao_time who was unable to make it. 🥲
The food was delicious and the lychee martinis were amazing!
In a time when the world is just about as crazy as it can be, I think everyone there felt uplifted with a sense of community, belonging, and support. ❤️
#sograteful
