Suffolk University Asian American Association

Welcome to our final letter of the semester … happy May and AANHPI heritage month!!

Swipe to see 6 cool events happening around Boston this month, and learn more about where AANHPI originated from.

Alongside AANHPI month, May also celebrates small businesses! Continue swiping to see some Asian inspired or owned small businesses around the area, check them out if you can!

We close off our final newsletter highlighting our e-board’s president and vice president, who made all of this year’s events possible. A huge thank you to them!

We are excited to send you off to summer vacation… See you again this fall!

Till then,
AAA

Before the semester ends, we’ve got one more event for you… cause we love you so mAtchAA 🫰💚

As we approach AAPI Heritage Month, (and finals 🪦) we are so excited to announce a pop up cafe by BYCHAE!! 🚛🍵🍵

Fuel up before finals season and start the day off sweet‼️All drinks are free and will be on a first come first serve basis! ☕️🏃🏻🤤

🍵Date: Monday, April 27th
🍵Time: 12-2:30pm
🍵Location: Samia Loading Dock

and one last surprise... 😼 .us will be present at DAWN OF AN ERAAA!!!

take a piece of AAA history home with
PHOTOBOOTH PICTURES, courtesy of the AAAmazing Memory Shop 💛💛💛

MAKE SURE TO RSVP NOW TO SECURE A SPOT‼️
NON-SUFFOLK STUDENTS are encouraged to attend this event! Please note that non-Suffolk attendees are required to fill out the RSVP form.

☀️Date: April 21st, 2026
☀️Time: DOORS OPEN @ 7PM!
☀️Location: Studio B, 110 Causeway St

tomorrow, the sun rises. and we can’t wait to watch it with you 🌇💛

🎉🔥 Are you ready to END THE SEMESTER WITH A BANG? 🔥🎉

Join the Asian American Association for our LAST GENERAL MEETING of the semester🌸 We will be turning up the fun with Blooket AND food from Birdie’s Hot Chicken 🍗✨

Bring your A-game and your appetite — it’s going to get HOT 🥵

🍗Date: April 20th
🍗Time: 12:30p - 1:45p
🍗Location: Samia 214

GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO OUR SUFFOLK STUDENT PERFORMERS! ☀️☀️☀️

Get to know them👇👇👇

Welcome Suffolk University’s one and only Bollywood fusion dance team — Fusion Dhamaka. Founded in 2018, Fusion Dhamaka has grown tremendously over the years, bringing energy, creativity, and culture to the stage. Known for blending traditional Bollywood styles with modern dance influences, the team has become a vibrant presence on campus. From hosting lively events like Holi Dhamaka to Fusion Fest, they continue to create unforgettable experiences for the Suffolk community.
Get ready for a performance full of passion, rhythm, and celebration — this is Fusion Dhamaka!

Soulfully Versed is Suffolk University’s very own all-inclusive a ca****la group. Founded in 2016, the group performs original student-made arrangements that showcase their creativity and vocal talent. Known for bringing rhythm, passion, and a whole lot of soul to both the Suffolk campus and the City of Boston.

Francisca Baduya is a Broadcast Journalism major and student reporter for NECN. She’s very passionate about highlighting under-represented communities and cultures in the media and loves being active on campus - modeling for the CSN fashion show, singing with Soulfully Versed, and dancing in the Boston University Filipino Student Association’s annual cultural showcase, where she learned the choreography her and Liam will be performing at Dawn of an Eraaa.

Liam Bautista is a Marketing and Management double major better known as . When he’s not in class or on the grind at the gym, he’s capturing Suffolk University. You’ve probably seen him at events like the A Boogie concert, different cultural performances or even taking photos at the AAA Lunar new year festival! The only thing he loves more than photography is his filipino culture and he’s excited to represent!

The couple has been together since November 2024, and they’re very excited to share their Filipino culture with the Suffolk community and perform Sayaw sa Payong!”

🌞Date: April 21st, 2026
🌞Time: DOORS OPEN @ 7PM!
🌞Location: Studio B, 110 Causeway St

Today, we remember the lives lost during the Cambodian Genocide and honor the strength of those who survived. Remembering their stories helps safeguard peace and reminds us of the importance of justice and humanity.

GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO BOSTON-BASED VIETNAMESE DRAG QUEEN… CANDANCE PERSUASIAN! ☀️☀️☀️

WHO is Candace Persuasian you ask? 🤔💭
Candace Persuasian is a Trans and Vietnamese showgirl who has been deeply involved in q***r advocacy through different community organizations

She has received the 2022 Trans Excellence Award from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition and was also featured in Beyoncé’s Renaissance Film after a viral moment holding a “Trans is Beautiful” sign garnering international attention from PinkNews, Billboard and Gaytimes.

Prepare to be STUNNED when Candace Persuasian steals the stage this Tuesday! 🤩🤩

MAKE SURE TO RSVP NOW TO SECURE A SPOT‼️
NON-SUFFOLK STUDENTS are encouraged to attend this event! Please note that non-Suffolk attendees are required to fill out the RSVP form.

🌞Date: April 21st, 2026
🌞Time: DOORS OPEN @ 7PM!
🌞Location: Studio B, 110 Causeway St

GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO OUR HEADLINER, INDO-AMERICAN R&B RECORDING ARTIST… ALMIRA ZAKY! ☀️☀️☀️

WHO is Almira Zaky you ask? 🤔💭
With commanding vocals, emotionally rich songwriting, and a genre-blending sound, Almira Zaky merges Western R&B with subtle Indonesian influence. Raised in Virginia and the greater DMV region, her music reflects a multicultural perspective on love, growth, resilience, and identity. Almira Zaky represents a new generation of global R&B - amplifying Southeast Asian voices while carving a lane entirely her own.

Almira gained national recognition as a contestant on NBC’s American Song Contest in 2022 and has since performed on major stages including Pharrell Williams’ Something in the First Water festival, opening for Grammy-winning Lola Young, and internationally for Miss Universe Indonesia. In 2025, she became the first Indonesian featured on Kai Cenat’s record-breaking “Mafiathon 3l” Twitch livestream. Beyond music, Almira is committed to impact and representation. She delivered a TEDx Talk at John’s Hopkins University and has led youth songwriting workshops with Timbaland’s Beatclub.

FEEL THE GROOVE when Almira Zaky performs at Dawn of an ErAAA this Tuesday 😏🕺🔥

MAKE SURE TO RSVP NOW TO SECURE A SPOT‼️
NON-SUFFOLK STUDENTS are encouraged to attend this event! Please note that non-Suffolk attendees are required to fill out the RSVP form.

🌞Date: April 21st, 2026
🌞Time: DOORS OPEN @ 7PM!
🌞Location: Studio B, 110 Causeway St

See you when the sun rises 💛💛💛

Take a peek at the BEHIND THE SCENES of our recent promo short film starring both our core e-board and min-e-board! 🎬✨

So much fun was had filming this short! The film is pinned on our page for easy viewing. If you haven’t seen it yet, CHECK IT OUT! 💛

MAKE SURE TO RSVP NOW TO SECURE A SPOT‼️

NON-SUFFOLK STUDENTS are encouraged to attend this event! Please note that non-Suffolk attendees are required to fill out the RSVP form.

🌞Date: April 21st, 2026
🌞Time: DOORS OPEN @ 7PM!
🌞Location: Studio B, 110 Causeway St