The 2025 Make Noise Today Student Contest and Exhibition, "AAPI Joy: Anchor of Hope and Blueprint for Change," was a massive celebration of our community’s creativity and power, bringing together over 600 student artists from all 50 states to redefine our narrative. From a high-energy launch party at Long Beach’s Edison Theatre—featuring live performances and a Noisemaker Award for The Linda Lindas—to a summer-long residency at the Billie Jean King Library, this movement awarded $10,000 in scholarships and proved that our stories are essential. By turning our personal experiences into a national exhibition that reached millions, we didn’t just make noise; we created a blueprint for change, showing the world that our joy is a radical force for healing and a powerful tool for the future.Description goes here

DescrGet ready for our next #YOUthConnect — your space to speak up, connect, and be heard. 🎤✨

This time, we’re diving into a powerful convo in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, spotlighting mental health, identity, and what it means to thrive as AAPI youth today. 🧠💬💛

We’re teaming up with our friends at Thriving Asians to co-host this dynamic roundtable — expect real talk, good energy, and a supportive community that gets it.iption goes here

Description ‘TIS THE SEASON!

Come and join Make Noise Today’s #YOUthConnect as we wrap up the year and celebrate the joy of coming together to discuss AAPI voices, holiday traditions and looking forward to the year ahead.

In a world that is constantly evolving, the intricate tapestry of Asian American culture thrives through the threads of tradition, memory, and aspiration. 

This scholarship contest invited Asian American high school students to explore, express, and celebrate what ties them to your cultural roots. By highlighting their connection to Asian American heritage, they also were reminded of their role as the next generation's stewards in keeping this rich culture vibrant and alive.

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

A celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Through paintings, literture, and performing arts, our AAPI student artists shared their stories and heritage.

The support of our sponsors uplifted emerging talents and promoted inclusivity.

Sunday, May 19th, 2024

Make Noise Today along with our Youth Ambassadors is moderating an Asian American Youth Roundtable, a platform for YOU to discuss the topics and issues that matter most.

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, we’ll dig deeper into Asian American identity, stereotypes and representation in the media and beyond. We want to know what YOU think. Join us as we discuss with you and your peers.

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

Make Noise Today’s Innaugural Virtual Youth Roundtable! Great disussion on the Asian “Model Minority Myth” and how your peers in the Asian American community feel about it. How it came about and how it negatively affects our community.

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

To assist students in finding their voice and stories, Make Noise Today collaborated with The Moth for a unique virtual assembly. The objective was to provide “story seeds” to the youth audience and inspire their own stories.

Student contest and exhibition to commemorate AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

Join us in celebrating two amazing authors: Phi Su, author of “The Border Within: Vietnamese Migrants Transforming Ethnic Nationalism in Berlin”, and Anthony Ocampo, author of “Brown, Gay in L.A.: The Lives of Immigrant Sons”. This promises to be a wonderful event, filled with insight and inspiration.

An evening of culinary delights and learnings to benefit TeachAAPI. Dinner presented by Chef Katianna Hong and Chef John Hong of Yangban Society.

Make Noise Today collaborated with restaurant consultant and former restaurateur Andy Nakano. The event hosted award-winning chefs in Los Angeles for a fundraising dinner at Japan House Los Angeles.

Students nationwide wrote letters to themselves, family, teachers, mentors, peers, bullies, future children, etc., on the subject of race, ethnicity, and identity. Winners and select letters are featured at a live exhibition at the Billie Jean King Library.

With the help of TOYOTA, we chose 3 chefs/restaurateurs around the country, to sponsor to feed frontline and essential workers, as well as the Asian community in need, while sharing a little bit of their cultural heritage with us.