Past events

A look at some of our past events

11 oct – 29 nov 2021

Writing for Perspective

Are you a writer? Do you have a story to tell? Do you need inspiration? Community? Connection? Feedback and Coaching?

We are now opening up registration for upcoming 8 Week Guided Writing Workshop!

Meeting Virtually Mondays, 10/11/21- 11/29/21

Early Registration ends Friday.

22 sep 2021

The Haitian and Dominican Perspective

On September 22nd, I Am Perspective is excited to partner with Prospere Ansahm to host and moderate The Haitian and Dominican Perspective. Prospere Ansahm is a community-formed group with the mission of bridging the gap between the people of the Hispaniola Diaspora.

10 aug 2021

The Mental Health Perspective

I Am Perspective has been committed to creating conversations around Mental Health awareness, addressing stigmas and biases, sharing information and discussing what that looks like in communities of color and other identifiers.

Recently, #mentalhealth once again takes center stage as we take a moment to discuss what it really means to take a mental health break. As a society why do we not hold as much value for our mental and emotional state as we do our physical.

15 jul – 18 aug 2021

Summer Chats & Crafts Kids Series

Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will color, paint, craft, and sew all while expressing themselves through our guided conversations.

We are continuing to create social emotional learning experiences for our children while they get to create and play! See some of the other Youth Advocacy work that we do on our website.

27 mar 2021

2021 Women’s Conference 

Our next event will be the 2021 Women’s Conference.  A day packed with dynamic special guest speakers, panelists, workshops, giveaways, and our signature dialogue. Register by clicking the button below, and get your early bird tickets!

23 jan 2021

A Whole You Virtual Conference

Join our co-founder Nussy Alam at the Fourth Annual A WHOLE YOU: VIRTUAL 2-DAY CONFERENCE

This conference will take an unconventional purpose-driven look into the perceptions of mental health in our communities.

21 jan 2021

Minority Money Moves

I Am Perspective is proud to host a special preview How To Be An Ally Workshop & Community Discussion for the Presidential Inaugural Committee on Thursday, January 21st.

What does Allyship look like moving forward in this new Presidency and government?

13 jan 2021 

The Generational Perspective

Our first signature I Am Perspective dialogue of the year is The Generational Perspective as we discuss age, ageism and the ways we are influenced by the time period we grew up in. What sets us apart? How do we work around that? What do we need to understand about each other?

9 jan 2021

Minority Money Moves

In 2020, over 20 Billion were dispersed through the SBA to businesses. There are 5.2 million self employed minorities, many who were not granted access to these loans. With the 2nd round, we want to break these barriers and change this narrative.

Our 2020 Events 

28 jun 2020

MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAY EVENT

I Am Perspective is excited to bring our third annual multicultural holiday event in an interactive virtual experience. We have artists performing poetry, spoken word, song and dance. While we are not able to connect in person this year we are looking to bring the full experience to you with our first multicultural holiday snack box featuring the best of diverse Queens, NY.

28 jun 2020

HOW TO BE AN ALLY

We will train you on how to be an ally, what it takes, and what not to be in a safe diverse, and experiential workshop.

Allyship Workshop Includes:

Understanding (Un) Conscious Bias & Privilege

Start with a unique assessment dealing with the mindset of bias and privilege.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice

Understanding your role and the different ways to be an ally and create impact.

Effective Communication

Having difficult conversations moderated in a safe space to create understanding and empathy.

Expanding Your Circle/Network

Experiential open dialogue with a diverse group with various perspectives.

 

28 jun 2020

Living Proud In Color: The Black LGBT Perspective

This Sunday in collaboration with @soule_lgbt for another important dialogue.

21 jun 2020

Living in Color: The Black Freedom Perspective

This weekend @i.amperspectivecelebrates Emancipation Day, also known as Juneteenth.

15 jun 2020

Building Inclusive  Communities

Join amazing people from around the world who share your desire to shape a new world that we create for ourselves. We kick-off the event with “Building Inclusive Communities of Inspiring People Who Want to See You Grow”.

14 jun 2020

Living in Color: Race through the Generations 

This Tuesday we had some special guests on air with us to discuss race and color in America. While we touched upon a lot (link in bio) there is still so much to talk about and learn about. All of us regardless. This Sunday we open the dialogue in one of our virtual I am perspective

7 jun 2020

Living in Color: Race in America

Thank you to everyone who attended our “Living in Color,” event last night, we had an amazing experience with break out rooms that allowed personal space to not only respectfully share perspectives, but also create new solutions for how we proceed as a community.

31 may 2020

Living in Color: Race in America

This Tuesday we had some special guests on air with us to discuss race and color in America. While we touched upon a lot (link in bio) there is still so much to talk about and learn about. All of us regardless. This Sunday we open the dialogue in one of our virtual I am perspective

1 may 2020

Netflix and Chat: Too Hot To Handle

Tonight we bring back some important dialogue around our present situation. Last week, we had such a transformative conversation and we know there is so much more. We have some special guests joining us from the frontlines for a Q&A session. 

26 apr 2020

The Fasting Perspective 2020

Fasting tomorrow?! Last year we had the pleasure of hosting our first Fasting Perspective in honor of Ramadan. We asked our regulars to spend the day in fast with us. While we were adhering to the typical sunrise to sunset schedule, no food, no water we know that there are fasts of all kinds! 

5 apr 2020

The Quarantine Perspective

Tonight we bring back some important dialogue around our present situation. Last week, we had such a transformative conversation and we know there is so much more. We have some special guests joining us from the frontlines for a Q&A session. 

3 apr 2020

Netflix and Chat: The Platform

I Am Perspective is looking forward to hosting our second Netflix and Chat viewing The Platform this Friday night. This sci-fi thriller takes part in a prison with vertical cells setting into play a brutal dynamic and asks us to examine our own behavior as an individual. Join us for the viewing through Netflix Party and/or join us afterwards for the live Zoom video conversation.

5 apr 2020

The Quarantine Perspective

We are still committed to creating empathy, understanding and community through genuine human connection. We will be hosting our first open Quarantine Perspective signature dialogue discussing the issue affecting all of us regardless of our race, gender, religion, background, location etc.

3 apr 2020

Netflix and Chat: Tiger King

Here at I Am Perspective we have been thinking about what our purpose is during this time. We are still committed to creating empathy, understanding and community through genuine human connection. This weekend we bring you two virtual events.

28 mar 2020

The 2020 Women’s Conference

Coming March 28th, 2020.

6 feb 2020

The Haitian Perspective

Last year, while launching our Caribbean Perspective Series, we saw an opportunity to have more in-depth conversations and shared cultural experiences with the countries of the Caribbean and in February we are having The Haitian Perspective.

30 jan 2020

Hip-Hop Perspective & Karaoke 

I Am Perspective is teaming up with LIT Karaoke to bring you the Hip-Hop Perspective. Join us as we discuss the history of hip hop and the effect on modern culture. After diving deep through discussion we get to enjoy the night singing along to the best of hip hop. Bring your perspectives and your singing voices along. Buy your tickets today on event brite.

29 jan 2020

Identity & Belonging

I Am Perspective is proud to present an amazing group of panelists who will be sharing authentically from their experiences and perspectives around Identity and Belonging. Join us Wednesday, January 29th as we discuss the human condition to identify and belong and what matters most.

27 dec 2019

Multicultural Holiday Event

I Am Perspective celebrates our 2nd annual night of fun, food, community and artistic performances… featuring poets, to dancers to singers all sharing their perspective. This is going to be unlike another.

5 dec 2019

The Recreational Marijuana Perspective 

Last month we touched on everything from mental health, to incarceration, to legalization, and investments. We know how important these conversations are in a city that will soon see legalization, and we’re excited to invite you to the next Marijuana Perspective, December 5th, 2019 in Brooklyn, NY.

20 nov 2019

The Immigrant Perspective

Join us as we take a personal look at the journey of immigrants and immigrant rights with a special guest panel. We will be taking a candid look at their respective experiences. The audience will also have an opportunity to share their perspectives based on their individual journeys.

13 nov 2019

The Marijuana Perspective 

Join us for this special event as we take a deeper look at this subject matter from a perspective standpoint.

Further information will be provided upon purchase of admission.

30 oct 2019

The Caribbean Perspective 

Which island-nations consist of the Commonwealth Caribbean? Is there one unique sub-culture despite the differences? What does it mean to be Caribbean American? What is the Caribbean experience within the African Diaspora?

27 Oct 2019

The Expat Perspective

IAP is excited to introduce our first event in Amsterdam discussing the Expat experience. This conversation is intended for everyone whether they have been living abroad for years, just visiting or have always called Amsterdam their home.

9 oct 2019

Love (Does Not) Hurt

I Am Perspective leads a panel discussion on Domestic Violence. An IAP panel discussion is a little bit differernt, so be prepared to listen and learn, but also share your perspective or experience as we explore what domestic violence is today.

28 sep 2019

The New Yorker’s Perspective

I Am Perspective returns to Central Park to talk to some real New Yorkers! We are born and bred here in this city and can’t wait to have a discussion about what it is to be from here, live here, and love here. 

28 sep 2019

The Entrepreneur’s Perspective – Orlando, FL.

We travel down to sunny Florida where we will open the discussion to entrepreneurs on what it is like working for yourself in 2019. What is your story? How long have you been on this journey? What does support look like? Florida, let’s get ready to talk!

24 aug 2019

Perspective In The Park

Am Perspective presents Perspective in the Park on Saturday, August 24th. Join us as we take an opportunity to connect and have deep conversations with our fellow New Yorkers, in the epicenter of diversity.

30 JUL 2019

Love & Perspective

Join I Am Perspective on July 30th as we facilitate a dialogue between both genders to come to a better understanding of what modern day dating & relationships entail. Touching base on what new roles & expectations look like, courting rituals, relationships & sexual preferences and more.

18 jun 2019

The Freedom Perspective

I Am Perspective is excited to collaborate with The Soule Media to take a look at the unique perspectives of the LGBTQ community of color. We have an amazing group of panelists that will be sharing openly, answering questions that we may have often wondered or not thought of at all.

17 JUN 2019

Pride & Color Perspective

I Am Perspective is excited to collaborate with The Soule Media to take a look at the unique perspectives of the LGBTQ community of color. We have an amazing group of panelists that will be sharing openly, answering questions that we may have often wondered or not thought of at all.

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23 MAY 2019

The Fasting Perspective

Join I Am Perspective this month as we celebrate the culture of fasting with a light conversation and a breaking of the day’s fast with an Halal meal.

Suggested $10 or Halal Food Donation.

 

7 MAY 2019

He Say/She Say Perspective

Join I Am Perspective this month as we revisit The Men’s Perspective exploring topics from vulnerability, stereotypes, expectations, toxic masculinity and mental health.

This event is free and open to anyone.

23 apr 2019

The Men’s Perspective

Join I Am Perspective this month as we revisit The Men’s Perspective exploring topics from vulnerability, stereotypes, expectations, toxic masculinity and mental health.

This event is free and open to anyone.

30 mar 2019

An Ode  to Women

Join I Am Perspective as we end the month in celebration of women as we share Perspective through open dialogue, song, dance, poetry. As a special thank you to all our guests, we will be raffling off scholarships to The Momentum Workshop.
27 MAR 2019

Women of Color: A Perspective

We often get asked, what is I Am Perspective? We are a safe platform for people to share their perspectives around a variety of issues and questions. Our only objective is to create empathy through understanding.
28 FEB 2019

The Crime and Punishment Perspective

Join I Am Perspective as we explore the perspective of the African Diaspora within America.

*This event is open to everyone regardless of background*

13 FEB 2019

The African-American Perspective

Join I Am Perspective as we explore the perspective of the African Diaspora within America.

*This event is open to everyone regardless of background*

13 FEB 2019

Me, Myself, & I

When have you been judged incorrectly by your outer appearance?
“ME, MYSELF & I” Perspectives.
Panel and Discussion featuring, Federica Baldan, Mateo. J, Maurice Wiggan, Chett D’Angelo. Followed by an open conversation.
22 JAN 2019

The Religious/Spiritual Perspective Pt. 2

Join us as we continue one of our most talked about discussions on faith, religion, and spirituality.
27 Dec 2018

Multicultural Holiday Event

Join us as we celebrate 1 year of I Am Perspective with a cultural holiday event. Live performances and Ethnic Pot luck. Happy Holidays!

Event will be at Momentum Education

7 Nov 2018

The People’s Perspective

This months focus will be on “The People’s Perspective” focusing on our political perspectives.

Event will be at Momentum Education

8 Oct 2018

The People’s Perspective

This months focus will be on “The Religious/Spiritual Perspective”

Event will be at Momentum Education

18 Sep 2018

The Hispanic Perspective

This months focus will be on “The Hispanic Perspective” in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Event will be at Think Cafe – 248 Mercer Street, New York,

21 Jun 2018

The Pride Perspective

This month, in conjunction with Me2RadioZone, we open the conversation to the community on The Black Man’s Mental Health.
17 Jun 2018

Black Men’s Mental Health

This month, in conjunction with Me2RadioZone, we open the conversation to the community on The Black Man’s Mental Health.
24 May 2018

The Immigrants Perspective

In honor of Asian American History Month, I Am Perspective will be hosting our next event with a focus on the Immigrants’ Perspective.
21 Apr 2018

The Men’s Perspective

Men don’t have feelings? Come join the conversation this month as we explore the Men’s Perspective.
26 Mar 2018

R-E-S-P-E-C-T The Woman’s Perspective

In honor of all women, I Am Perspective will be having the next event on March 26th at Momentum Education.
26 FEB 2018

Black History Month- The Black woman’s Perspective

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and open the discussion up to the Black Woman’s Perspective.

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