This event is in the past.It took place on February 6, 2026 at Bureau of General Services—Queer Division.


The pressure to be perfect isn't just exhausting, it's a trap. This talk unpacks how the "model minority" myth harms Asian Americans, reinforces anti-Black racism, and gets under our skin from the earliest stages of life. A rare chance to explore identity and intergenerational trauma through a psychoanalytic lens, with Continuing Education credits available.
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Striving for Mediocrity
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The pressure to be perfect isn't just exhausting, it's a trap. This talk unpacks how the "model minority" myth harms Asian Americans, reinforces anti-Black racism, and gets under our skin from the earliest stages of life. A rare chance to explore identity and intergenerational trauma through a psychoanalytic lens, with Continuing Education credits available.
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