American Masters Premiere of "Hollywood Chinese"

Throughout May, WGBH celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on television, radio and the Web through Telling Our Stories, an initiative building on WGBH's year-round commitment to create and broadcast programs that reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the communities we serve. The highlight of this year's programming is the American Masters Premiere of "Hollywood Chinese," a comprehensive look at Chinese American in 20th century Hollywood.

WGBH will host a preview screening of this film on Thursday, May 21 from 6:30-8:30pm. The evening will feature a sneak peek of the film followed by a panel discussion with Boston Globe film critic, Ty Burr; University of Massachusetts Boston Director of the Asian American Studies department, Dr. Peter Kiang; and film and television actor, Albert M. Chan. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required at www.wgbh.org/events.

For the full slate of WGBH programs available in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: www.wgbh.org/stories. For the full slate of WGBH programs available in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: www.wgbh.org/stories.

3rd Annual APA Heritage Month Kick-Off Day

Please join the Asian American Commission and the Asian Community Development Corporation for 3rd Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration.

• APA Heritage Month Proclamation by the Governor
• State Treasurer to speak about the stimulus plan and opportunities for communities
• Senator Chang-Diaz and representative of the House Speaker to speak about legislative effort to ensure communities will benefit from stimulus opportunities
• Census Regional Director to update 2010 census process
• Asian-based philanthropy to speak about importance of giving to support APA community
• Advocacy for stimulus benefits for communities of color and minorities