2024 CONFERENCE RESISTANCE IN JOY
Yale University
New Haven, CT
March 1-3, 2024
Resistance in Joy, Explained
“Resistance in Joy” takes its name from the title of an article written by Asian American Students Alliance (AASA) member Jane Park (Yale ’26) for the Yale Daily News in the wake of the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings. The phrase speaks to our refusal to have moments of joy stripped from us in the face of both internal and external challenges for the Asian American and Pasifika communities, from anti-Asian violence to colorism and generational trauma—our joy, in itself, is an act of resistance.
Yale University Asian American Student Alliance
Sub-Themes
Memory
‘Memory’ is a vibrant bridge linking our past, present, and potential futures. Beyond just events, it’s a dynamic tapestry weaving together Asian American and Pasifika dreams, challenges, and accomplishments.
Kinship
‘Kinship’, is a web of bonds and shared moments that craft our identity, blending our distinct stories and serving as our compass in society well beyond just blood or surnames.
Home
‘Home’ for Asian American and Pasifika communities isn’t merely a place. It’s an emotional, historical nexus, tied to the immigrant journey, balancing assimilation with self-expression, and our unique connection to various spaces we inhabit.
Location
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