Cultural diplomacy in your neighborhood

To fully understand the dynamics within a city, we attend to actors across the municipal landscape, from representatives of city governments to representatives of urban neighborhoods, cultural districts, businesses and non-profits. The aim of this discussion is to extend conversations to the diverse players that constitute the city—those who are not only involved, but in many cases driving new networks and relationships with global implications.

On December 9, panelists will share how the city and its constituent actors as players in their own right shape global cultural relations. Specifically, the event will delve into the diverse ways that local spaces and communities are actively engaged in cultural diplomacy in North America, including a cultural district in Toronto, Koreatown in Los Angeles, and San Antonio as part of a global network of creative cities.

Panelists:

• Edward T. Chang, professor of Ethnic Studies and founding director of the Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies at the University of California at Riverside
• Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowlastshahi, chief diplomacy and protocol officer, Global Engagement Office, City of San Antonio
• Heather Kelly, founder, Bloor Street Culture Corridor, Toronto
• Jay Wang, director and professor, USC Center on Public Diplomacy, USC Annenberg (moderator)

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