The Serica Initiative

The Serica Initiative The Serica Initiative raises awareness of the Asian diaspora in America through dialogue, storytelling, and the power of convening.

The Serica Initiative is a New York-based nonprofit organization that galvanizes a global community of changemakers to advance positive social impact between the U.S., China, and the rest of the world, through dialogue, storytelling, and our convening power. Serica carries out this mission through our strategic priorities: (1) to educate and cultivate empathy around the issues of Sinophobia and an

ti-Asian hate; (2) to amplify the impact of Next Gen U.S.-China philanthropy and social innovation; and (3) to catalyze the business and social sectors to collaborate on some of the most pressing issues shaping China’s relationship with the world, including sustainability, climate finance, and ESG. Serica is classified by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and is the sister nonprofit of The China Project, a New York-based, China-focused news, information, and business services platform.

Meet the team: Lucy Yang! Our Chief Development Officer is an analytic whiz, arts and dance lover, and believes strongly...
08/20/2026

Meet the team: Lucy Yang! Our Chief Development Officer is an analytic whiz, arts and dance lover, and believes strongly in dongbei dumplings supremacy. 🥟

Say hi 👋 and fangirl over Asian dramas with Lucy at one of our upcoming events!

What's happening around NYC this weekend? Join some of our amazing AAPI partners & friends for happy hours, art festival...
08/19/2026

What's happening around NYC this weekend? Join some of our amazing AAPI partners & friends for happy hours, art festivals, screenings, and more!

1. ERG Exchange: Asian Leaders Connect Happy Hour
2. Stories of Shared Resilience: NYC Chinatown History x Cultural Preservation
3. Mahjong King After Hours
4. 2nd Annual Hungry Ghost Festival Theater
5. Double Happiness Art Festival
6. A Very Laufey Day
7. Pengyou Art Diner
8. New Music Mondays

Come join us on August 23 at the Riverside Church! Our Executive Director, Andrea Louie, will be Moderator of the fourth...
08/16/2026

Come join us on August 23 at the Riverside Church! Our Executive Director, Andrea Louie, will be Moderator of the fourth session of "Stories of Shared Resilience," a free, six-part cross-cultural storytelling series exploring the people and movements that have shaped America.

Enjoy a screening of The History of NYC's Chinatown: Episode 4 – Corky Lee's Photographic Revolution followed by an engaging panel on how language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations.

Thrilled to be partnering with our Mentorship Program alum, storyteller, and producer of The History of NYC's Chinatown, Joy Lau for this event!
RSVP for the free event here: www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-of-shared-resilience-nyc-chinatown-history-x-cultural-preservation-tickets-1997514005161

08/15/2026

What college admissions questions do you have? Drop them in the comments and we'll answer them on August 30!

Join The Serica Initiative and AtomicMind for a practical, year-by-year guide to academics, GPA, course selection, teacher relationships, extracurricular involvement, and the choices that shape a student’s development. Featuring expert guidance, two real student case studies, and a live Q&A, this free webinar will help families approach the high school journey with greater clarity and confidence.

RSVP for free now! www.sericainitiative.org/roadtotopcolleges

Crafts, cooking, culture, comedy and more happening around NYC this weekend~ Swipe to make your plans & support AAPI bus...
08/13/2026

Crafts, cooking, culture, comedy and more happening around NYC this weekend~ Swipe to make your plans & support AAPI businesses & creatives!

1. Mixed Asian Social Club
2. K-Music Night
3. Wagashi Sweets Making Workshop
4. Mahjong Tile Painting Workshop
5. MANSE: Korean Art & Culture Gathering
6. Asian AF Comedy Variety Show
7. Anna Ye Tea Studio Vietnamese Tea Tasting

08/08/2026

College admissions can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’re navigating a system that keeps changing. That’s why we're partnering with AtomicMind to offer a FREE community webinar. Practical guidance. Real student case studies. A roadmap for four years of high school. Live Q&A.

Sign up for free: www.sericainitiative.org/roadtotopcolleges

What questions do you have about college admissions? Comment below and we'll answer them during the webinar. 👇

Looking for plans this weekend? Swipe to discover upcoming events in NYC that you can enjoy while supporting AAPI👉1. Tai...
08/07/2026

Looking for plans this weekend? Swipe to discover upcoming events in NYC that you can enjoy while supporting AAPI👉

1. Taiwanese Vinyl Listening Party + Pop-Up
2. Maum Market
3. Kintsugi Workshop
4. 808 Matcha Hits Party
5. Festival of Tea
6. For Example: A Summer Bakery
7. Lo-Fi Desi Listening Room
8. Chinatown Storytelling Festival: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown
9. Poetry & Tea Gathering

08/05/2026

Before Ye Ye was teaching authentic Chinese recipes, techniques, and flavors from the country's many regional cuisines, she was tasting fresh, home-cooked meals looked like in her hometown of Suzhou, China. Nestled in the culturally rich Jiangnan region, Suzhou is known for its seasonal ingredients, delicate flavors, and deep culinary traditions.

Today, Ye Ye is carrying those traditions forward, sharing the flavors and stories of Chinese home cooking with students in New York City. Read more on our blog: www.sericainitiative.org/post/how-cooking-with-ye-ye-is-carrying-chinese-home-cooking-forward

As restaurants from China expand at a breakneck speed in New York, what can the traditions of home cooking tell us about...
08/04/2026

As restaurants from China expand at a breakneck speed in New York, what can the traditions of home cooking tell us about the country's complex culinary history? Read our interview with Chinese food cooking instructor Ye Ye to learn more. https://wix.to/YkR3MsD

On a back burner, a translucent pot of golden chicken broth quietly perfumes the room. Ye Ye’s mise en place is every Chinese home cook’s dream: julienned ginger, freshly minced shrimp paste, and sliced scallions neatly arranged in colorfully patterned bowls. (We later learn they’re part of he...

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