Yellow Glitter Sparkles is a monthly support group, bringing together queer Asians in a safe, no-judgment environment to share stories, struggles, laughter, and tears with each other. We start off with a short mindfulness exercise and then get into our group discussion. Each month explores different topics shared by our members.
No phones. No pictures. No recordings. No social media posts.
Just everyone’s undivided attention with each other.
Tickets and spaces are limited to ensure all of our attendees have ample time to share – RSVP in advance. Limited seating each month.
Yellow Glitter Sparkles is a monthly support group,
Dates for 2023:
Dates for 2023 (every third Thursday evenings, 8 – 9:30p ET, 5 – 6:30p PT):
- Thu, February 16, 2023
- Thu, March 16, 2023
- Thu, April 20, 2023
- Thu, May 18, 2023
- Thu, June 15, 2023
- Thu, July 20, 2023
- Thu, August 31, 2023** (updated date)
- Thu, September 21, 2023
- Thu, October 19, 2023
- Thu, November 16, 2023
- Thu, December 14, 2023** (updated date)
What our attendees say:
“I really enjoy attending the monthly meeting to hear personal experiences that are very similar to my own. Through these shared stories, I have began to treat my own traumas with compassion, and recognized the humanity that unites us rather than the differences that divides us.” -YuFei
“The yellow glitter mental health support sessions have helped me become much more proud of my queer API identity! Connecting with other like-minded folks through our similar experiences and reflecting on those I have not experienced, it has opened my eyes up to the wide spectrum of our community.” -Alvin
LGBTQ+ Asians only
To honor the safe space for our community, the demographic for this group will be for those who identify as LGBTQ+ & Asian Pacific (LGBTQ+ East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, and Mixed-Race). Thank you for understanding.
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If you are an ally and passionate about helping our community, please email [email protected].
Facilitator
Steven Wakabayashi (he/him) is a second-generation Japanese-Taiwanese-American, creating equitable spaces digitally and in New York City. In 2019, he traveled around the world for a year to study meditation in six countries and sitting in silence for two months. He’s the host of Yellow Glitter, a podcast on mindfulness through queer Asian perspectives, and is the founder of QTBIPOC Design – an organization empowering LGBTQ+ designers of color with education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
We’re continually seeking to improve our offerings. If you have any questions or would like to connect with us in other ways, please email us at [email protected].