Asian American Cultural Center Events

Racial Trauma and API Students: Fostering Joy and Resilience in the Face of Discrimination

Mar 24, 2026   12:00 pm   1 pm
Asian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL
Conference/Workshop
Digital flyer for a Spring 2026 Food for Thought event titled “Racial Trauma and API Students: Fostering Joy and Resilience in the Face of Discrimination,” featuring the date (Tuesday, March 24), time (12–1 p.m.), location (Asian American Cultural Center, Urbana), presenters, and a sunrise image of a person with arms raised.
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Food for Thought Series
Racial Trauma and API Students: Fostering Joy and Resilience in the Face of Discrimination

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🕒 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St., Urbana

This workshop offers an intersectional exploration of how to foster joy and resilience for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) students who have experienced racism and discrimination on college campuses. The session will address the impact of racial discrimination on mental health, share coping strategies, and explore ways to cultivate joy and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

Presenters include clinicians Dr. Lizz Fynn, Dr. Patricia Ricketts, and doctoral intern Natalie Hwang.

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