We are thrilled to announce the digital premiere of Voices Rising: What's Next for Asian Americans in the Arts? TONIGHT, Monday, June 10 at 8 p.m. ET on the ALL ARTS YouTube channel! Voice Rising is a 90-minute special that captures an evening of profound panel discussions and captivating performances featuring prominent artists from the Asian diaspora that was filmed live at CUNY's Elebash Recital Hall in NYC on May 9th. 

Hosted by Juju Chang, the Emmy Award-winning anchor of ABC News Nightline, Voices Rising delves into the pressing issues and opportunities Asian American artists face today. This special comes at a crucial time when anti-Asian hate is on the rise, yet there is also a remarkable celebration of Asian American talent at the national level. Read more and see photos in the press release here.

The special features in-depth conversations with distinguished panelists and performers, including: 

🌟 David Henry Hwang - Tony Award-winning Playwright of M. Butterfly, Yellow Face, & more

🌟 Rosalind Chao - Acclaimed Stage, TV, and Film Actress from 3 Body Problem, Joy Luck Club, What Became of Us, & more

🌟 BD Wong - Tony Award-winning Actor from the debut of M. Butterfly, and celebrated TV and Movie star from Law & Order: SVU, Jurassic Park, Mulan, & more

🌟 Mira Jacob - Award-winning Graphic Artist & Author of Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations

🌟 Qian Julie Wang - Lawyer & NY Times Best-selling Author of Beautiful Country

🌟 Jose Antonio Vargas - Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist + Founder of Define American

🌟 Naomi Funaki - Celebrated Tap Dancer

🌟 Mikiya Ito - Talented Drummer

🌟 Pooja Reddy - Stand-up Comedian touring New York

Read more and see photos in the press release here.

Can't watch the whole show? Read seven powerful snippets here!