The 1990 Institute gratefully acknowledge the following speakers who participated in the 2025 Roots and Wings Symposium held on September 6, at the Theater of College of San Mateo. They shared generously with the participants their personal journey of following their passion and finding success. The speakers are grouped by the sessions of the Symposium below. Trailblazer Panel: Stories Beyond the Script These dynamic individuals shared their personal journeys — including the

A 1990 Institute Teachers Workshop November 19, 2025 4:00 PM Pacific | 7:00 PM Eastern Virtual Event on Zoom Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how nations compete, how economies grow, and how cultures evolve. At the heart of this global shift is the U.S.-China relationship, where the race for AI leadership is emerging as a modern Cold War — a watershed moment signaling that the AI revolution is no longer distant, but already here. And when it comes to the U.S. and

The inaugural Roots and Wings Youth Symposium took flight on September 6, 2025—and what a launch it was! With more than 350 youth, families, educators, and community members in attendance, the day was filled with energy, hope, and a collective sense of possibility. From the very start, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement. Attendees were welcomed with music from a special Asian American playlist curated by DJ Keith O , setting the tone for a day that celebrated culture and