Kollaboration

Kollaboration is excited to share that Jane Kim has joined the nonprofit as its new Executive Director. Ms. Kim brings over 20 years of nonprofit management experience and brings the leadership necessary to strengthen Kollaboration’s mission to discover, elevate, showcase, and connect the artistic and creative energies of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. After an exhaustive search, we are thrilled to have Ms. Kim join as Executive Director, especially ...as we prepare to celebrate our 20th Anniversary in December, says Roy Choi, Kollaboration’s Board Chair. We are at a critical moment to advance equitable opportunities for AAPI artists and creatives in the entertainment industry. With recent awareness and commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equity, Kollaboration is positioned to advance the talents and stories of AAPI artists and strengthen our collective voices to empower through entertainment. I am honored to lead Kollaboration in supporting the next generation of emerging AAPI voices and talents poised to reshape and redefine the entertainment industry for years to come, says Ms. Kim. While we continue to support our AAPI artists, communities, and collaborative efforts, our leadership team will be focused on Board development, fundraising, and strategic planning to ensure the future growth of Kollaboration. Please join us in welcoming Jane to our Kollaboration family!

We are so excited for the HBO APA Visionaries 2020 Short Film Competition Virtual Premiere - Friday, September 25th at 5pm PST/8 EST! Hosted by Anna Akana with a special musical performance by Niki. Three emerging AAPI filmmakers will have their world premiere tonight as a part of Visual Communications 36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. https://www.facebook.com/events/643468176543983

Are you playing the #2020Census game right? In this clip, @kavivu breaks it down for you and your parents from our BE COUNTED Town Hall! Replay our full convos from the #Kollab2020Census event on our FB page + visit 2020census.gov to do your part TODAY!

Who here has completed the #2020Census? Visit 2020census.gov and BE COUNTED! We'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who supported our #Kollab2020Census event last week. Catch it all again via Facebook or Youtube, or with our upcoming clips! Our WEEK OF ACTION events may have ended, but make sure to check in on your friends, family, & neighbors: this affects all of us! REPRESENTATION MATTERS.

And.... WE'RE LIVE on Facebook & Youtube! Stay tuned for call to actions, giveaways, performances, & our surprise guest for this crucial moment in time! HAPPY #2020CENSUS WEEK OF ACTION! #kollab2020census

Kollaboration is proud to be an official partner for the 2020 Census for a WEEK OF ACTION! Join us on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 4-6pm PST, 7-9pm EST for an empowering virtual town hall focused on galvanizing the Asian American community to participate in the 2020 Census. As the Sept. 30th deadline for the 2020 Census draws near, it’s more important than ever to engage and count the nation’s marginalized communities. Currently 40% of Americans have yet to fill out the Cens...us to guide the allocation of $675 BILLION in federal funding each year for the next TEN years. Asian Americans have been identified to be the least likely to fill out the Census, which would prevent crucial allocation for needs like schools, roads, and health facilities as well as government representation. This is not a moment to stay on the sidelines. Our live-streamed event will feature inspiring panelists - Christine Chen, Tim Wang, Jason Lee, and Kavi Vu - who are ready to drop some vital knowledge and answer questions from our audience. In true Kollaboration fashion, will also feature performances by amazing APA artists - AJ Rafael, Uzuhan, and Run River North - to keep our hearts on fire throughout the event. Our community leaders and panelists are committed to ensuring that we are represented at a critical moment! Join us for these conversations, performances, calls to action, and some fun giveaways! Register NOW and invite your friends - all are welcome!

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! Tune in when we go live in half an hour to take action with the #2020Census + find out who! Hint: they come with "Prime Now" and extra napkins. RSVP & tell a friend: bit.ly/kollab2020census.

Our #kollab2020census event is TOMORROW! Register for this free event @ bit.ly/kollab2020census! The #2020Census needs YOU to do your part and get counted by 9/30! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, EVERYONE - this determines $675 BILLION in federal funding each year for the next 10 years and effects all of us! Asian Americans are currently the least likely to fill out the Census. Let's change that; don't don't let us be underfunded, under serves, and under-represen...ted. Fill out the census online or via mail TODAY. Tag & invite someone to this momentous occasion!

Census data is critical to our families and to future generations. Our responses today, are crucial for tomorrow! Can we count on you? Register for our free live-streamed event featuring vital knowledge from panelists + fun performances: bit.ly/kollab2020census. Run River North is an independent band with an independent sound. RRN went from playing a handful of hometown shows in Los Angeles, to performing to an audience of millions on late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! The ...rapid ascent from obscurity launched a new chapter for the band (then called Monsters Calling Home). They just released their latest single, "Cemetery," and will have a new record out this fall. We're missing irl performances just as much as you are, but in the mean time, catch this amazing set at Be Counted ASIAN America - A Virtual Town Hall #kollab2020census

You've got mail! It takes 10 minutes to fill out the #2020census, and your data is private & protected. Use your voice and jam out with special performances @ bit.ly/kollab2020census! Uzuhan [oozoo - hahn]: a Korean word for excellence. A symbol for forward movement. A statement of upward progression. A landmark for breakthrough and growth. You can expect positive and lyrical content with music intended for some serious grooving. Maryland-born, Uzuhan is an independent mus...ician hailing from Atlanta. Mix the energy of Amine, authenticity of Lauryn Hill, and pop-sense of Stevie Wonder and there you’ll find the flavors of Uzuhan. Fusion is the future and his music is the evidence. His blend of hip-hop, pop, and r&b inspired melodies is a tasteful sound you never realized you needed. See you at Be Counted ASIAN America - A Virtual Town Hall! #kollab2020census

So this is the part where we say we're involved, and the part where we say it's forever! Completing the #2020census will guide the allocation of $675 BILLION in federal funding each year for the next TEN years. In true Kollab fashion, Be Counted ASIAN America - A Virtual Town Hall will feature performances by amazing APA artists such as AJ Rafael to keep our hearts on fire throughout the event. RSVP @ bit.ly/kollab2020census! AJ Rafael: singer/songwriter from Moreno Valle...y, CA. With over 900,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 800,000 listeners on Spotify. AJ was recognized as a Fil-Am Game Changer by the City of Los Angeles in 2017. AJ is also involved heavily in the musical theatre world, music directing and starring in productions in regional theatres around the US. AJ continues to make music and upload videos as he did when he first started back in 2006. Find AJ's music everywhere online. #kollab2020census