Asian American Resource Center

The City of Austin’s newest cultural facility is housed within the Parks and Recreation Department. This center represents a long-awaited dream for many in the community, and was made possible through an Austin voter approved 2006 Bond Package with an investment from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration.

Our purpose is to serve the greater community and we invite you enjoy our spaces that are free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE AARC

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In the mid-1990s, a strong desire within the Austin community for an Asian American Resource Center (AARC) emerged. The mission of the AARC is to provide cultural spaces, resources, services, and educational programs through an Asian American Pacific Islander perspective that bring Austin's diverse communities together. The AARC features nine classrooms, library/computer lab, conference room, assembly hall, and cultural exhibitions/display spaces celebrating all Asian cultures under one roof.

Taste of Asia: Chai Tea Workshop | Thursday, January 29th, 6 to 8pm

Traditional Chai Tea is made by brewing black tea with a mixture of spices and herbs. From cinnamon to ginger and black peppercorn, discover the flavors you most enjoy and create your own blend! Zack Shlacther, a Ph.D. candidate in modern South Asian History at UT, will discuss the history and background on this spicy beverage. $5/person. Admission includes tea materials, courtesy of Zhi tea. Click here to RSVP.

“American Revolutionary - The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs” Film screening + Dr. Eric Tang Talk + Asian American Civil Rights Exhibit | Saturday, January 31st, 2 to 5pm

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What does it mean to be an American revolutionary today? Grace Lee Boggs is a 98-year-old Chinese American woman in Detroit whose vision of revolution will surprise you. A writer, activist, and philosopher rooted for more than 70 years in the African American movement, she has devoted her life to an evolving revolution that encompasses the contradictions of America’s past and future. Come see a free screening of "American Revolutionary" followed by a talk on her life and work by Dr. Eric Tang, UT Austin. Additonally, the AARC will be unveiling a new Asian American Civil Rights exhibit. Please see the exhibits page for more information.