I'll be speaking at the OCA APA Advocates National Convention with filmmaker and author Curtis Chin at a special screening of his new film, "Warren King: King of Cardboard," Friday, July 25, 2026, 5-8pm, Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights.
You can see the film now on PBS https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/warren-king-king-of-cardboard/38103/
More re OCA National Convention https://www.ocanationalconvention.org/
I'll be speaking on a panel at the Asian American Journalists Assn. 2026 Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Thurs., June 25, 2026, 1-2pm PDT, "Covering end-of-life decisions, aging, and AAPI Communities (Presented by Compassion and Choices)" with with Richard Lui and Ben de Guzman
Conversations about aging, serious illness, disability, and end-of-life decision-making are often shaped by culture, faith, family dynamics, and longstanding stigma. This sponsored session by Compassion & Choices explores how Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are engaging—or avoiding—these important discussions, and what barriers still remain. Panelists will share practical tools and planning resources available through Compassion & Choices, along with real-life examples of how advance care planning can support individuals and families facing complex medical decisions.
The session will also examine how journalists and storytellers can report on aging, caregiving, cancer, disability, and end-of-life issues with accuracy, empathy, and ethical care. Attendees will gain insight into culturally responsive reporting practices, navigating religious and intergenerational perspectives, and telling nuanced stories that honor dignity, agency, and community realities.
