I'll be speaking at the #AAJA26 Convention on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST at Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Covering End-of-Life Decisions, Aging, and AAPI Communities (Presented by Compassion and Choices)
Conversations about aging, serious illness 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 end-of-life decisions.
The session will also examine how journalists and storytellers can report on aging, caregiving, 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.
Panelists:
Moderator: Richard Lui, Journalist, Author, Filmmaker
Ben de Guzman, Compassion and Choices AANHPI Leadership Council
Frances Kai Hwa Wang, Journalist
Dr. Nausheena Hussein, Author
Lyda Morgan, Founder & Board Member, Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota
So excited to be a part of The 2026 Detroit Lit Summer Writers’ Institute July 18-19, 2026, Love Building, 4731 Grand River Ave., Detroit. I'll be teaching my "Finding your Voice" creative nonfiction writing workshop! And amazed to be part of this with so many amazing writers! Register today https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-detroit-lit-summer-writers-institute-4847586
From DetroitLit "Join us for workshops, panels, centered on professional development. This conference is designed to sharpen your craft, grow your literary career, and build real community with fellow writers. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your practice, there’s a place for you here.
This year’s sessions include:
π Landing a Book Deal: Navigating the Query Process
π£️ Finding Your Voice: A Non-Fiction Workshop
π Before The Poem: An Immersive Literary Salon
⚡ Chaos, Movement, and Perplexity: A Generative Poetry Workshop
π️ Crafting An Artist Statement: Communicating Your Value(s)
Detroit Lit prioritizes writers of color — and thanks to the generous support of Arts Midwest, all events are FREE and open by donation. No barriers. Just writing.
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July 18–19, 2026
π Register now" — https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-detroit-lit-summer-writers-institute-4847586
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facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1561466088850549/1561466092183882
Register today https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-detroit-lit-summer-writers-institute-4847586
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.
