Join us for our 13th Annual Gala on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Tribeca 360!

KoreanAmericanStory.org was created 13 years ago to capture, create, preserve, and share stories of the Korean American experience. We believe storytelling can uplift our community and bring us together. By sharing personal stories and family histories, we can connect hearts and minds through our shared humanity.

This year, we are proud to celebrate three Korean American Trailblazer Honorees from the LGBTQIA+ community: Andrew Ahn (Filmmaker), Joel Kim Booster (Actor, Writer, & Comedian), and Schuyler Bailar (Educator, Author, Advocate, & 1st Trans D1 Men's Athlete).

The evening will feature musical performances by SuperKnova and a special appearance by Kathleen Kim, the voice and puppeteer of Sesame Street's latest muppet, Ji-Young, who will lead our Live Ask Moment.   

Be sure to stick around after the Gala program! We’ll continue the evening with an extended cocktail social until 11:30pm. Complimentary food and cocktails will be provided.  It’s a great time to continue the celebration of our Trailblazer Honorees and Korean American Story's work to capture the Korean American experience through storytelling. Enjoy drinks and dancing while catching up with old friends and making new ones.  

Thank you for the past 13 years and partnering with us on our mission to uplift and amplify the stories of the Korean American community.

If you have any questions or concerns, email us at gala@koreanamericanstory.org. 

Introducing Our Economic Diversity Initiative

Your donation as a Diversity Ambassador or a Diversity Supporter allows us to invite valued community members who are not able to attend our gala without financial assistance. Please support our new initiative for economic equity.

• Each donation at the Diversity Ambassador level covers the cost of ten guests to attend our gala.
  
  
• Each donation at the Diversity Supporter level covers the cost of one guest to attend our gala.
  
  
• Sponsors at the Executive Producer and Producer levels may donate one of their tables to receive an additional acknowledgment as a “Diversity Ambassador”. Email us at
  gala@koreanamericanstory.org. 
  

Invitations will be extended to participants of our programs and through trusted community organizations. 

Your donation will be fully tax deductible.

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