Following IMDiversity's recent migration to a new jobs database and job tools format at http://jobsearch.imdiversity.com, the editors have begun to restore a number of previously popular jobs quicksearch features including our jobs by location and jobs by occupation quicksearches, our $100K-Plus Featured Jobs section, Bilingual Jobs quicksearch, and the Asian American Village Featured Jobs Center.
As before, the section spotlights select job opportunities tagged by our staff and by employers as being of special interest to Asian American and Pacific Islander jobseekers. However, the new database format also brings some changes in the custom search and quicksearch format, and we will be rebuilding the section throughout the summer.
Just one one new improvement to our job tools is that jobseekers can now quickly and easily schedule a Saved Search from any search results page to send them a job alert email whenever any new jobs match their custom criteria. Jobseekers can "subscribe" to a Saved Search agent without opening a full job tools account, but they will enjoy improved tools for managing multiple alerts and posting employer-searchable resume by creating a quick Job Tools account first
We've also added a much expanded network job search, greatly extending the range and variety of the job postings searchable from one site.
Stop back for updates about the new jobs center in coming weeks.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Event:: 2009 OCA Annual National Convention, San Francisco, August 6-9, 2009
The 2009 OCA Annual National Convention will be held in San Francisco, California, from August 6-9, 2009.
Registration is online at http://www.ocanational.org! Be sure to book your hotel by July 2.
This year’s convention theme, “A Call to Action: Empowering Asian Pacific American Voices,” will focus not only on strengthening our diverse community’s voice, but also solidifying our efforts to be more inclusive so that each APA group within our community is empowered to raise its own voice as well. This theme also reaffirms OCA’s commitment to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment.
This is the third time an OCA convention has been held in San Francisco, where APAs are the fastest growing population and comprise more than 30 percent of the greater Bay Area’s total population. We are anticipating over 1,000 attendees from the local area and across the country at our Gala Awards and other exciting events.
Our Pioneer and Outstanding Citizens Award recipients will be: YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, Fashion Designer Anna Sui, Congressman Mike Honda, Groundbreaking Historians Phil Choy and Him Mark Lai (Posthumous).
This year’s highlights include:
Workshops
Career Fair & Community Health Fair
Reception at City Hall
Angel Island Picnic and Tour
Programs for APA youth & college students
Corporate Employee sessions
OCA Gala Awards Banquet
Early Bird Registration ends June 30, so DON’T DELAY!
Registration is online at http://www.ocanational.org! Be sure to book your hotel by July 2.
This year’s convention theme, “A Call to Action: Empowering Asian Pacific American Voices,” will focus not only on strengthening our diverse community’s voice, but also solidifying our efforts to be more inclusive so that each APA group within our community is empowered to raise its own voice as well. This theme also reaffirms OCA’s commitment to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment.
This is the third time an OCA convention has been held in San Francisco, where APAs are the fastest growing population and comprise more than 30 percent of the greater Bay Area’s total population. We are anticipating over 1,000 attendees from the local area and across the country at our Gala Awards and other exciting events.
Our Pioneer and Outstanding Citizens Award recipients will be: YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, Fashion Designer Anna Sui, Congressman Mike Honda, Groundbreaking Historians Phil Choy and Him Mark Lai (Posthumous).
This year’s highlights include:
Workshops
Career Fair & Community Health Fair
Reception at City Hall
Angel Island Picnic and Tour
Programs for APA youth & college students
Corporate Employee sessions
OCA Gala Awards Banquet
Early Bird Registration ends June 30, so DON’T DELAY!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
SAALT Webinar: About the Appointments Process in the Obama Administration
Event Location: Online
Date: Thu, 06/11/2009 - 16:00 - 16:45
Learn more about the Appointments Process in the Obama Administration and How the South Asian Community Can Stay Involved
With special guests Mark Perriello, Director-Priority Placement and Candace Chin, Special Assistant to Don Gips, Director of Presidential Personnel
What: A webinar to learn more about the appointments process for jobs, Boards and Commissions in the Obama Administration (a webinar is a conference call with an online segment; anyone can participate)
When: Thursday, June 11th at 4pm EST/3pm CST/1pm PST (the webinar should last 45 minutes)
Why: Learning about how to navigate the Obama Administration's appointments process will ensure that South Asians can stay engaged and represented in the Obama Administration.
We will be joined by special guests Mark Perriello, Director Priority Placement and Candace Chin, iSpecial Assistant to Don Gips, Director of Presidential Personnel, who will provide information about the appointments process for jobs, Boards and Commissions.
To attend, you must register by Wednesday, June 10th at 12pm EST:
1. Please copy this into your browser:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/942106098
2. You will then be asked to register for the webinar. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email from the webinar service which has a link; a call-in number; and a conference call-in code.
3. At the appointed time for the webinar (Thursday, June 11th at 4PM EST/3PM CST/1PM PST), please click the link provided in the confirmation email and call the dial-in number listed. When prompted on the call, enter the call-in code from the email. The computer-based portion may take a few moments to load so we ask you to go through this step at least ten minutes before the start of the webinar.
4. To ask questions during the webinar, simply type them into the "Questions and Answers" box on the right-hand side of the webinar interface on your computer screen.
If you cannot attend the online visual portion of the webinar, you can still listen in to the audio portion by calling in to 213.286.1201and entering 218-248-057 as the code.
Questions? Please contact SAALT at saalt@saalt.org. Sign up TODAY to join us on June 11th!
Featured Job: Scholar in Indian Music with a specialization in Sikh Music (Gurmat Sangeet)
Recently posted on our new job bank: An interesting opportunity at Hofstra University in New York calls for a scholar in Indian Music with a specialization in Sikh Music (Gurmat Sangeet):
The position is rank open, depending on qualifications, and Tenure Track. (Salary is also dependent upon experience and qualifications.) Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in Music or Ethnomusicology (preferred) with a specialty in the Sikh musical tradition from both a scholarly and performance perspective. An established record of research, publication and other professional and scholarly activity focusing on the Sikh musical tradition and its performance, and a growing reputation within the scholarly community required. Experience in college-level instruction is required (preference will be given to active performers).
Read the full posting and apply here:
Featured Job: Scholar in Indian Music with a specialization in Sikh Music (Gurmat Sangeet)
The position is rank open, depending on qualifications, and Tenure Track. (Salary is also dependent upon experience and qualifications.) Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in Music or Ethnomusicology (preferred) with a specialty in the Sikh musical tradition from both a scholarly and performance perspective. An established record of research, publication and other professional and scholarly activity focusing on the Sikh musical tradition and its performance, and a growing reputation within the scholarly community required. Experience in college-level instruction is required (preference will be given to active performers).
Read the full posting and apply here:
Featured Job: Scholar in Indian Music with a specialization in Sikh Music (Gurmat Sangeet)
STUDY: Midlife Asian Women and Physical Activity
We have been contacted by a research team at the University of Texas at Austin who, under the direction of Dr. Eun-Ok Im, is conducting an Internet study on the physical activity attitudes among diverse ethnic groups of middle-aged women (40-60 Y/O) -- especially Asian American, African American, Hispanic, and non-White Hispanic women.
The survey will begin by asking each participant a series of eligibility questions. We are looking for participants with specific characteristics. If the sampling quota for a specific group is reached, the participant will receive a message that states so. Study participants will be reimbursed with a gift certificate of 10 dollars per Internet survey, and an additional gift certificate of 50 dollars per online forum discussion (6 months).
The survey project is eMAPA, a NIH/NINR funded study (1R01NR010568-01) entitled "Ethnic Specific Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity". Other details from the researchers are below.
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The survey will begin by asking each participant a series of eligibility questions. We are looking for participants with specific characteristics. If the sampling quota for a specific group is reached, the participant will receive a message that states so. Study participants will be reimbursed with a gift certificate of 10 dollars per Internet survey, and an additional gift certificate of 50 dollars per online forum discussion (6 months).
The survey project is eMAPA, a NIH/NINR funded study (1R01NR010568-01) entitled "Ethnic Specific Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity". Other details from the researchers are below.
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BACKGROUND
The changing racial and ethnic makeup of the U.S. will require health professionals to practice with cultural competence in areas such as promotion of physical activity, where cultural beliefs may mediate health promotion behaviors. Although the benefits of physical activity are now widely accepted, midlife women, especially ethnic minority women, have low participation rates in physical activity, and prevalence rates of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, and all-cause mortality among ethnic minority women (that can be effectively reduced by increasing physical activity) have been reported to be much higher than those of White midlife women. A plausible reason for the low participation rate is that the women's ethnic-specific attitudes toward physical activity have rarely been incorporated into relevant interventions.
Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN, School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin and her colleagues are conducting a study to explore ethnic differences in midlife women's attitudes toward physical activity. The purpose of this study is to explore attitudes of midlife women from four ethnic groups [Hispanic, Non-Hispanic (N-H) White, N-H African Americans, and N-H Asians] toward physical activity while considering the relationships between their attitudes and their actual participation in physical activity within the ethnic-specific contexts of their daily lives. Data will be gathered via Internet survey and ethnic- specific online forums to allow for a national sample.
STUDY PARTICIPATION & ELIGIBILITY
You are eligible to participate in this study if you are a midlife women
aged 40 to 60 years old who do not have any mobility problems; who can read
and write English; who are online; and whose self-reported ethnic identity
is Hispanic, non-Hispanic (N-H) White, N-H African American, or N-H Asian.
Data will be collected through the Internet from Feb. 1, 2008 to May 31,
2011. Methods for the data collection include an Internet survey among 500
midlife women in the U.S. on the Internet and four ethnic-specific online
forum discussions among about 30 midlife women per ethnic group recruited
among the Internet survey participants.
Your involvement will consist of the following: (a) about 30 minutes are
usually needed to complete the Internet survey questionnaire; and (b) the
online forums will be conducted for 6 months, should you agree to
participate in the additional online forum discussion. Your participation is
asynchronous (you can visit the online forum site and read and post messages
at your convenience).
You will receive a gift certificate of 10 dollars for filling out the
Internet survey, and an additional gift certificate of 50 dollars for
participating in the additional online forum (only those who participate in
the additional online forum for 6 months will be provided with this
additional gift certificate). To get reimbursed for the online forums, you
have to post at least one message per topic. For more information, please
visit at our website (http://mapa.nur.utexas.edu/MAPA/) and/or contact us.
CONTACTS
Wa Cheng Chan,
Research Assistant,
School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin
1700 Red River, Austin, TX 78701
E-mail: wacheng.chan@yahoo.com
Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN, Professor
School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin
1700 Red River, Austin, TX, 78701
Phone: (512) 475-6352
website: http://buda.nur.utexas.edu/EOIM/
E-mail: eim@mail.utexas.edu
Project Website: http://mapa.nur.utexas.edu/MAPA/
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Poll Shows Audience Growth Even as Ethnic Media Struggle
On the eve of its National Ethnic Media Expo & Awards, New America Media, a collaboration of more than 2,500 ethnic media outlets, has released a poll suggesting that "Ethnic Media Outlets Gain in Readers and Viewers" even as the economic downturn is taking a dire toll on small niche publishers of the sort represented among NAM's affiliates.
In its poll analyzing current figures against those taken in 2005, New America Media has marked singificant growth in Hispanic-targeted media in particular: "The penetration of Spanish-language radio stations and newspapers has increased substantially...Moreover, Spanish-language television stations now reach 86 percent of all Hispanic adults in the United States, while access to the Internet among Hispanics has grown from 24 percent in 2005 to 37 percent this year."
It also finds that "Other ethnic communities are also tuning into their media outlets. African-American audiences for television stations, radio stations and newspapers that focus on Black themes has increased about 10 percent since 2005; Chinese-language television stations and newspapers now reach 70 percent of all Chinese adults in the US, up from 55 percent in 2005; and Korean-language newspapers reach 64 percent of all Korean adults in the country, a boost from 46 percent in 2005."
The report makes an argument for the increasing relevance and importance of ethnic media for addressing the unique interests of niche communities, even as many publications are shutting their doors -- at least on the brick-and-mortar, paper publishing operations. Finding industry "strategies for surviving the economic downturn" is the theme of NAM's annual Expo, which takes place this year on June 4-5 at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency Hotel.
For more, see Poll Shows Ethnic Media Outlets Gain in Readers and Viewers
In its poll analyzing current figures against those taken in 2005, New America Media has marked singificant growth in Hispanic-targeted media in particular: "The penetration of Spanish-language radio stations and newspapers has increased substantially...Moreover, Spanish-language television stations now reach 86 percent of all Hispanic adults in the United States, while access to the Internet among Hispanics has grown from 24 percent in 2005 to 37 percent this year."
It also finds that "Other ethnic communities are also tuning into their media outlets. African-American audiences for television stations, radio stations and newspapers that focus on Black themes has increased about 10 percent since 2005; Chinese-language television stations and newspapers now reach 70 percent of all Chinese adults in the US, up from 55 percent in 2005; and Korean-language newspapers reach 64 percent of all Korean adults in the country, a boost from 46 percent in 2005."
The report makes an argument for the increasing relevance and importance of ethnic media for addressing the unique interests of niche communities, even as many publications are shutting their doors -- at least on the brick-and-mortar, paper publishing operations. Finding industry "strategies for surviving the economic downturn" is the theme of NAM's annual Expo, which takes place this year on June 4-5 at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency Hotel.
For more, see Poll Shows Ethnic Media Outlets Gain in Readers and Viewers
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Ronald Takaki, pioneering scholar of race relations, dies at 70
Report issued today by "UC Berkeley News," reported by Yasmin Anwar of the Public Affairs office. A complete obituary was expected later today:
BERKELEY — May 27, 2009 — Ronald Takaki, a professor emeritus of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and prolific scholar of U.S. race relations who taught UC's first black history course, died at his home in Berkeley on Tuesday (May 26). He was 70.
During his more than four decades at UC Berkeley, Takaki joined the Free Speech Movement, established the nation's first ethnic studies Ph.D. program as well as Berkeley's American Cultures requirement for graduation, and advised President Clinton in 1997 on his major speech on race.A descendent of Japanese plantation workers in Hawaii, Takaki left the islands in the late 1950s to study at Ohio's College of Wooster, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in American history from UC Berkeley in 1967 and was hired at UCLA, where he taught the campus's first black history course. He joined Berkeley's Ethnic Studies department in 1971 and served as chair from 1975-77.
Among his numerous accolades for scholarship and activism, Takaki received a Pulitzer nomination for his book, "A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America" (Little Brown and Company, 1993); a Distinguished Teaching Award from UC Berkeley and the 2003 Fred Cody Award for lifetime achievement from the Bay Area Book Reviewers Association.
"When I think of Ron, the words that come to mind are: solidarity, justice, easy-going, self-effacing, generous, creative," said Beatriz Manz, chair of UC Berkeley's Department of Ethnic Studies. "He poked fun at himself and had a contagious laughter. He embodied kindness. He was agreeable, conciliatory and non-confrontational."
He is survived by his wife, Carol, his three children and his grandchildren. Plans for a campus memorial service are pending. A complete obituary will be posted on Thursday.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2009/05/27_takaki.shtml
Call for Artist Submission: APAture Festival 2009
Kearny Street Workshop , the oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary organization in the United States, is now accepting submissions for the 11th annual APAture festival of emerging Asian American artists. Each September, APAture showcases about 100 artists at venues throughout San Francisco, making it the Bay Area's biggest platform for Asian American art.
We are accepting submissions in five disciplines: visual arts, film & video, music, literary arts and performing arts. The deadline to submit is July 11, 2009.
Go to kearnystreet.org/apature for more info and to apply online!
Questions? Contact apature@kearnystreet.org
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Online APAs Memorializing Scholar Ron Takaki
Reports of the passing of noted historian Ronald Takaki have been circulating widely among Asian Americans in the blogosphere and via networking vehicles such as Twitter, Facebook and individual email exchanges.
While any official reporting confirming the rumors has yet to be released in Bay Area media or by the news bureau at UC Berkeley, where Takaki has been a respected emeritus professor in the Ethnic Studies Department, already scores if not hundreds of individuals and bloggers have been publishing appreciations of Dr. Takaki's work as a "people's historian" whose long career was dedicated to championing "a more inclusive and accurate history of all the peoples of America."
His works such as Strangers from a Different Shore and A Different Mirror have been noted as pioneering examples of historical scholarship that approaches research of U.S. peoples from a multicultural perspectives.
As blogger Keith Kamisugi recounts on hapihour.org,
[Emphasis mine]
His influence was was limited not only to his publishing activity, but also to shaping the curriculum on and beyond his campus, and inspiring a generation of students and younger scholars. He was instrumental in bringing to life to the PhD in Ethnic Studies, as well as an undergraduate major and ultimately a multicultural credit requirement for graduation. Many of those memorializing Dr. Takaki in the past day are former students who also spoke of his impact in the classroom and calling his lessons "life changing".
Other Readings
While any official reporting confirming the rumors has yet to be released in Bay Area media or by the news bureau at UC Berkeley, where Takaki has been a respected emeritus professor in the Ethnic Studies Department, already scores if not hundreds of individuals and bloggers have been publishing appreciations of Dr. Takaki's work as a "people's historian" whose long career was dedicated to championing "a more inclusive and accurate history of all the peoples of America."
His works such as Strangers from a Different Shore and A Different Mirror have been noted as pioneering examples of historical scholarship that approaches research of U.S. peoples from a multicultural perspectives.
As blogger Keith Kamisugi recounts on hapihour.org,
Over 34 years, Ron taught 20,000 students, and has written twelve books which
have influenced thousands more. One of them, “A Different Mirror,” won the
American Book Award, and has sold over a half million copies; it is the text for
anyone interested in the history — and the future — of multicultural America.
[Emphasis mine]
His influence was was limited not only to his publishing activity, but also to shaping the curriculum on and beyond his campus, and inspiring a generation of students and younger scholars. He was instrumental in bringing to life to the PhD in Ethnic Studies, as well as an undergraduate major and ultimately a multicultural credit requirement for graduation. Many of those memorializing Dr. Takaki in the past day are former students who also spoke of his impact in the classroom and calling his lessons "life changing".
Other Readings
- Ethnic Studies Pioneer to Retire
By Chau Doan, Contributing Writer, Daily Californian, Friday, April 23, 2004 - Ron Takaki Wikipedia Entry
- Department of Ethnic Studies at UC-Berkeley
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What's the aspect of your heritage you most want to hold onto?
Going through our annual APA Heritage Month edition, we were delighted to find an older piece in the archives that still seems as basic and worthy of mulling over as when we first piosted in years ago.
In Holding Onto Heritage, our old friend and feature contributor Gil Asakawa of Nikkei View, posed the question, mostly rhetorically, "What's the aspect of your heritage you most want to hold onto?"
For our conclusion to APA Month this year, we want to put the question out there, and invite thoughts that we may compile at the end for annual section. Even if it's just a sentence or two, please drop us a comment here, or through our feedback on for on the main site. We think it would a meaningful commemoration of Heritage Month to hear what other people really value in their Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
Hope to hear from you.
In Holding Onto Heritage, our old friend and feature contributor Gil Asakawa of Nikkei View, posed the question, mostly rhetorically, "What's the aspect of your heritage you most want to hold onto?"
For our conclusion to APA Month this year, we want to put the question out there, and invite thoughts that we may compile at the end for annual section. Even if it's just a sentence or two, please drop us a comment here, or through our feedback on for on the main site. We think it would a meaningful commemoration of Heritage Month to hear what other people really value in their Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
Hope to hear from you.
Webcast Tonight: Asia Society president Vishakha N. Desai
7:00 to 8:30 PM Eastern -
In the program "Collectors and Curators: A Unique Partnership Between Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Sherman E. Lee" Vishakha N. Desai, president of Asia Society will be giving a lecture on the complex relationships between curators and collectors, in addition to focusing on the decades of collaboration between Lee and the Rockefellers as the family built their Asian art collection. The Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection of Asian Art became one of the most notable collections of Asian art in the United States and was fundamental to the creation of the Asia Society.
The video webcast will be available live on http://www.AsiaSociety.org from 7:00-8:30 PM.
In the program "Collectors and Curators: A Unique Partnership Between Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Sherman E. Lee" Vishakha N. Desai, president of Asia Society will be giving a lecture on the complex relationships between curators and collectors, in addition to focusing on the decades of collaboration between Lee and the Rockefellers as the family built their Asian art collection. The Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection of Asian Art became one of the most notable collections of Asian art in the United States and was fundamental to the creation of the Asia Society.
The video webcast will be available live on http://www.AsiaSociety.org from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Judy Chu wins in heavily Hispanic district; advances to runoff
Reported by Jean Merl at LATimes.com:
By Jean Merl 1:35 AM PDT, May 20, 2009
In an honorable mention, Monterey Park Councilwoman Betty Tom Chu came in the top spot among the handful of doomed Republicans vying for a shot in the strongly Democratic district.
By Jean Merl 1:35 AM PDT, May 20, 2009
State Board of Equalization Vice Chairwoman Judy Chu won the most votesIf Chu prevails in the July runoff, it would make her the only Asian American in Congress representing Southern California, according to the Associated Press.
Tuesday for the open 32nd Congressional District seat, running well ahead of
fellow Democrat state Sen. Gil Cedillo, but she fell short of the majority
needed to avoid a runoff.
Political newcomer Emanuel Pleitez, who surprised politics watchers with
his significant fundraising and campaign of personal contacts and energetic
volunteers, was running a strong third.
In an honorable mention, Monterey Park Councilwoman Betty Tom Chu came in the top spot among the handful of doomed Republicans vying for a shot in the strongly Democratic district.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
How National APAs Give a Boost to Boston's Sam Yoon
While we're waiting for the day's poll results to come in from other corners, here's a profile from the Boston Globe showing how national identity politics may give a boost to local candidates like Sam Yoon, who wants to be Mayor of Beantown.
Read the full story at the Globe: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/18/yoon_looks_beyond_boston_to_enlist_backers/
WASHINGTON - The California congressman looked out on a crowd of 100
Asian-American political activists dining in a drab conference room at the
headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Mike Honda urged them to
donate to a rising star on the political scene: Sam Yoon, candidate for mayor of
Boston.
"Boston has been waiting for a long time because the Irish have had it," said Honda,
addressing the annual dinner of the Asian American Action Fund. "I believe Sam
is ready to take over and lead one of the major cities in the country."
Yoon beamed. Such dinners have become crucial to his aspirations to
become mayor of Boston, fueling him with applause, cheers, and financial support
that are harder to come by at home, where Mayor Thomas M. Menino dominates the
political establishment and where Yoon remains a relatively low-profile figure,
unknown to 38 percent of residents, according to a recent Globe poll.By Michael Levenson
Globe Staff / May 18, 2009
Read the full story at the Globe: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/18/yoon_looks_beyond_boston_to_enlist_backers/
NPR: Judy Chu Has Edge In CA 32 Special Election On Tuesday
From NPR.org Ken Rudin Political Junkie Blog:
California's 32nd Congressional District, just east of Los Angeles, is
about 63 percent Latino, 22 percent Asian. It is the seat held since 2001 by
Hilda Solis (D), now the secretary of labor. Prior to that, it was held for 18
years by Matthew Martinez, a Democrat, who lost to Solis in the 2000 primary at
the age of 71 amid charges that he was ineffective and invisible.
But if anecdotal evidence is to be believed, this overwhelmingly
Hispanic district may send an Asian woman, Judy Chu, on her way to Congress in
Tuesday's special primary.
All eyes are on two Democrats who are considered the
frontrunners.
Chu, a former member of the Assembly who is currently the chair of the
California Board of Equalization, is one 12 candidates who will appear on the
all-party primary ballot. Under state law, if no one receives a majority of the
vote -- as seems likely -- then the top candidates of each party advance to the
July 14 runoff. (If a candidate breaks 50 percent, then he or she is declared
the winner, with no runoff required.)
But for all intents and purposes, whichever leading Democrat comes out
ahead tomorrow -- Chu or state Sen. Gil Cedillo, a fellow liberal -- will be the
next member of Congress for the 32nd. Barack Obama carried the district last
year with 68 percent of the vote, and Republicans failed to run a candidate
against Solis in the past three elections.
Chu and Cedillo have received the lion's share of endorsements. Chu is
backed by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a gubernatorial hopeful and
perhaps the state's most visible Hispanic politician. She has also been endorsed
by members of Solis' family, though the former House member has stayed neutral.
Cedillo has the support of several Hispanic congressmen, including Joe baca,
Xavier Becerra, Grace Napolitano and Linda Sanchez.
Baca is quoted as saying, "It's a Hispanic seat. We should not lose
that seat."
Organized labor is working mostly on Chu's behalf.Read the full blog entry
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sign up for SAALT "Be the Change" by May 30
From SAALT: South Asian Americans Leading Together
What is Be the Change?
Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), that is held on campuses and in cities across the country. The event is based on Mahatma Gandhi's inspirational quote, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world," and provides opportunities for South Asians to give back to their communities.
In 2008, over 2000 people contributed 4000 service hours in 40 cities and campuses across the country.
How Can I get Involved?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3rd and join us as a volunteer, campus coordinator, or city coordinator.
1) Host a Be the Change event on your campus - If your campus traditionally hosts a Be the Change event or if you would like to start one on your campus, please fill out this form by May 30th and we will send you a planning guide and connect you to the national event.
2) Host a Be the Change event in your city- Join or start a planning team in your city. As a member of the planning team, you will be coordinating service events, recruiting volunteers, and connecting with other planning teams around the country. Please fill out this form by May 30th and we will connect you with others in your city who are interested in planning a Be the Change event. Our core cities this year are: Washington DC, New York City, South Bay, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Boston. We also welcome other cities to hold Be the Change events.
3) Join SAALT as a National Partner for Be the Change - If your organization, professional association, or youth group would like to partner with SAALT, locally or nationally, please email us at btc2009@saalt.org by May 30th.
What is Be the Change?
Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), that is held on campuses and in cities across the country. The event is based on Mahatma Gandhi's inspirational quote, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world," and provides opportunities for South Asians to give back to their communities.
In 2008, over 2000 people contributed 4000 service hours in 40 cities and campuses across the country.
How Can I get Involved?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3rd and join us as a volunteer, campus coordinator, or city coordinator.
1) Host a Be the Change event on your campus - If your campus traditionally hosts a Be the Change event or if you would like to start one on your campus, please fill out this form by May 30th and we will send you a planning guide and connect you to the national event.
2) Host a Be the Change event in your city- Join or start a planning team in your city. As a member of the planning team, you will be coordinating service events, recruiting volunteers, and connecting with other planning teams around the country. Please fill out this form by May 30th and we will connect you with others in your city who are interested in planning a Be the Change event. Our core cities this year are: Washington DC, New York City, South Bay, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Boston. We also welcome other cities to hold Be the Change events.
3) Join SAALT as a National Partner for Be the Change - If your organization, professional association, or youth group would like to partner with SAALT, locally or nationally, please email us at btc2009@saalt.org by May 30th.
Event: Early registration for 2009 OCA National Convention
Event: 2009 OCA National Convention
"A Call to Action: Empowering Asian Pacific American Voices"
What: Convention
Host: OCA National
Start Time: Thursday, August 6 at 9:00am
End Time: Sunday, August 9 at 12:00pm
Where: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Early Bird Registration for the 2009 Organization of Chinese Americans National Conference Ends June 30
For details, see http://www.ocanational.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=165
"A Call to Action: Empowering Asian Pacific American Voices"
What: Convention
Host: OCA National
Start Time: Thursday, August 6 at 9:00am
End Time: Sunday, August 9 at 12:00pm
Where: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Early Bird Registration for the 2009 Organization of Chinese Americans National Conference Ends June 30
For details, see http://www.ocanational.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=165
Notice: JACL Youth Conference -- the last one...?
We've got in an announcement for what is being billed (somewhat cryptically) as "the final" official Youth Conference by the Japanese American Citizens League National Youth Council. We're not sure why this is the case, but it only seems to add to the interest of this year's event in St. Paul for student leaders.
Release: The 2009 JACL National Youth Conference will take place from June 26 to June 28 at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.
This Conference is for youth ages 14-25. This Youth Conference is also the LAST official Youth Conference put forth by the National Youth/Student Council. Be sure to take part in this legacy.
IMPACT!
The theme of this Conference, IMPACT!: Your Community, Your Generation, Your JACL, is centered on empowering today's youth to move this earth through learning about how we can impact our community as Asian Americans, engage our generation by marrying old school and new school techniques, and create a JACL image that is unique to youth.
Events
Unlike Youth Conferences before, this year's events will focus on developing professional skills that often become useful further down the road. Participants will get the chance to engage in team building activities, learn how to network professionally and socially, and have fun while doing so.
Learn more at: http://www.jacl.org/youth/conference-youth.html
Release: The 2009 JACL National Youth Conference will take place from June 26 to June 28 at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.
This Conference is for youth ages 14-25. This Youth Conference is also the LAST official Youth Conference put forth by the National Youth/Student Council. Be sure to take part in this legacy.
IMPACT!
The theme of this Conference, IMPACT!: Your Community, Your Generation, Your JACL, is centered on empowering today's youth to move this earth through learning about how we can impact our community as Asian Americans, engage our generation by marrying old school and new school techniques, and create a JACL image that is unique to youth.
Events
Unlike Youth Conferences before, this year's events will focus on developing professional skills that often become useful further down the road. Participants will get the chance to engage in team building activities, learn how to network professionally and socially, and have fun while doing so.
Learn more at: http://www.jacl.org/youth/conference-youth.html
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Film on Patsy Mink Airs this Month on PBS
From the website for a new film by Making Waves, which is airing on PBS stations across the country during May:
PATSY MINK: AHEAD OF THE MAJORITY explores the remarkable political story of Patsy Mink, an Asian American woman who, battling racism and sexism, redefined American politics.
Small in stature but a giant in vision, she began her life on a Maui sugar plantation and rose to become the first Asian American woman and woman of color in the United States Congress. A firecracker and a fighter, she continually pushed the limits of what was acceptable, speaking out against the Vietnam War and entering the 1972 presidential primary, making her one of the first women to seek the nation’s highest office. She transformed America’s schools as the co-author of Title IX, the landmark legislation that opened up higher education and athletics to women.
The film goes beyond Mink’s accomplishments, however, to reveal a woman whose political journey was lonely and tumultuous. Dispelling stereotypes of the compliant Japanese female, she battled sexism within her own party, whose leaders disliked her independent style and openly maneuvered against her. Her liberal politics, particularly her vocal opposition to the Vietnam War, engendered intense criticism.
As Franklin Odo, Director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, states: “Patsy Mink offers a phenomenal political story, because she was so outside what you would expect of a woman, of a Japanese American and of a member of Congress.” Simultaneously a woman of the people and a pioneer, a patriot and an outcast, her story proves endlessly intriguing, and one that embodies the history, ideals and spirit of America.
To learn more about the film and filmmaker, see http://www.aheadofthemajority.com.
To find out when it's airing on your local PBS station, enter your Zip at http://www.pbs.org/patsymink/airdates.html
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Obama proclaims APA Heritage Month
Newly added to our annual Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month section is this year's official presidential proclamation designating May to commemorate the history and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
While at first glance it appears to be the usual sort of official release that is probably ghostwritten then quickly rubberstamped in the West Wing, a closer look definitely reveals more than a subtle shift in the tone and address of this statement.
For one thing, the nation's first president to hail from Hawai'i has renamed and recast the month as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, pointedly putting the "P.I." back in "AAPI".
An even closer look at the description of what is being commemorated reveals, less superficially, a real and frankly exciting change in tone from the kind of boilerplate annual proclamation we've grown accustomed to in recent years. Where there had been abstraction and generality there is specificity and recognition of our community's diversity. Where there had been reference to vague and monolithic contributions as entrepreneurs and (even more vaguely) " servants of the cause of freedom and peace," this year's proclamation recalls the earliest immigration, the labor of the railroads and farms and mines, as well as current contributions in academia, the arts and literature, government, technology and other sectors.
In short, it is happily the kind of proclamation we would have expected from Barack Obama -- our first Hawai'i President, our first nonwhite President, our first "hapa" President. For those who enjoy government speeches and rhetoric, it's pleasant reading and an interesting departure from the past years when our community has felt so left out in the political cold.
Check it out for yourself at the Village's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month section.
While at first glance it appears to be the usual sort of official release that is probably ghostwritten then quickly rubberstamped in the West Wing, a closer look definitely reveals more than a subtle shift in the tone and address of this statement.
For one thing, the nation's first president to hail from Hawai'i has renamed and recast the month as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, pointedly putting the "P.I." back in "AAPI".
An even closer look at the description of what is being commemorated reveals, less superficially, a real and frankly exciting change in tone from the kind of boilerplate annual proclamation we've grown accustomed to in recent years. Where there had been abstraction and generality there is specificity and recognition of our community's diversity. Where there had been reference to vague and monolithic contributions as entrepreneurs and (even more vaguely) " servants of the cause of freedom and peace," this year's proclamation recalls the earliest immigration, the labor of the railroads and farms and mines, as well as current contributions in academia, the arts and literature, government, technology and other sectors.
In short, it is happily the kind of proclamation we would have expected from Barack Obama -- our first Hawai'i President, our first nonwhite President, our first "hapa" President. For those who enjoy government speeches and rhetoric, it's pleasant reading and an interesting departure from the past years when our community has felt so left out in the political cold.
Check it out for yourself at the Village's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month section.
Friday, May 01, 2009
APAP announces "Nationwide Conversation on the State of AAPIs"
Release by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
A Nationwide Conversation on the State of AAPIs
Sunday, May 31, 2009
4 pm EST/1 pm PST
Please join us for a nationwide conference call with leading Asian American voices, including President Obama's brother-in-law, a rep from the Obama administration, as well as AAPI elected officials. After the 20-minute call, we encourage you to engage in conversation with your guests about the issues important to you. Send in your reports and we’ll post them on our website (along with your pictures) and submit our results to the Obama Administration.
For more information, please go to http://www.apaforprogress.org
A Nationwide Conversation on the State of AAPIs
Sunday, May 31, 2009
4 pm EST/1 pm PST
Please join us for a nationwide conference call with leading Asian American voices, including President Obama's brother-in-law, a rep from the Obama administration, as well as AAPI elected officials. After the 20-minute call, we encourage you to engage in conversation with your guests about the issues important to you. Send in your reports and we’ll post them on our website (along with your pictures) and submit our results to the Obama Administration.
For more information, please go to http://www.apaforprogress.org
Friday, April 24, 2009
2009 South Asian Summit begins Today
Release about an exciting national event by SAALT:
250 individuals including representatives of 33 South Asian community-based organizations are gathering in Washington DC to address the pressing issues affecting the South Asian community in the United States.
With the nation confronting important issues including the economic downturn, reform of the immigration system, and the restoration of civil rights and civil liberties, South Asians have the opportunity to play critical roles in advancing progressive policy change at the local and national levels.
At the National South Asian Summit, participants will convey concerns to government agencies and policymakers; build advocacy and communications skills; and strategize, learn, and identify ways to work together and with allies. Learn more about the agenda here.
Highlights will include:
Today marks another important moment for the South Asian community.
250 individuals including representatives of 33 South Asian community-based organizations are gathering in Washington DC to address the pressing issues affecting the South Asian community in the United States.
With the nation confronting important issues including the economic downturn, reform of the immigration system, and the restoration of civil rights and civil liberties, South Asians have the opportunity to play critical roles in advancing progressive policy change at the local and national levels.
At the National South Asian Summit, participants will convey concerns to government agencies and policymakers; build advocacy and communications skills; and strategize, learn, and identify ways to work together and with allies. Learn more about the agenda here.
Highlights will include:
- Keynote remarks by Sudhir Venkatesh at the ChangeMaker Awards Reception recognizing community activists and emerging leaders
- Panels and discussions on becoming a more effective spokesperson; the economic climate; immigration reform and profiling; gender equity; the release of South Asian specific data from the 2008 Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund's exit poll; and more.
- A national South Asian Advocacy Day including roundtables with government agency representatives and Administration staff, as well as a congressional briefing and delegation visits with congressional offices.
Not at the Summit?
Click here to view podcasts of selected sessions, which will be made available at the end of the weekend and through next week.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
JACL Collegiate Leadership Program Applications Accepted Until May 15
JACL PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2009
CONTACT: Bill Yoshino, Midwest Regional Director Midwest@jacl.org
JACL Announces Collegiate Leadership Program
The JACL is now accepting applications for its new JACL Collegiate Washington, D.C.
Leadership Conference to be held on June 19-22, 2009. The program, which is patterned after the JACL/OCA Washington, DC Leadership Conference, is limited to Asian American college
students who are in their freshman, sophomore or junior year in school.
The three-day program is designed to give Asian American student leaders an inside glimpse of
national policy-making arena in Washington, DC. The conference is structured to provide a broad overview of the decision-making process at the federal level including meetings with key policymakers, agency officials and advocacy organizations.
“The intent of the program is to provide student leaders with information, training and networking opportunities,” said Bill Yoshino, JACL’s Midwest Director who is coordinating the program.
“We hope this program provides the participants with additional motivation to be active and
involved at their campus and in their communities,” Yoshino added.
The conference is being funded through a grant from the UPS Foundation, which will cover
airfare, lodging and meals for 12 participants who will be selected through an application process.
Applicants must be full-time Asian Pacific American undergraduate freshman, sophomore or
junior class students attending an accredited college or university.
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2009. For information, contact Bill Yoshino at
773.728.7170 or Midwest@jacl.org.
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The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), established in 1929, is the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil and human rights organization. To learn more about the JACL or to join, please visit www.jacl.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2009
CONTACT: Bill Yoshino, Midwest Regional Director Midwest@jacl.org
JACL Announces Collegiate Leadership Program
The JACL is now accepting applications for its new JACL Collegiate Washington, D.C.
Leadership Conference to be held on June 19-22, 2009. The program, which is patterned after the JACL/OCA Washington, DC Leadership Conference, is limited to Asian American college
students who are in their freshman, sophomore or junior year in school.
The three-day program is designed to give Asian American student leaders an inside glimpse of
national policy-making arena in Washington, DC. The conference is structured to provide a broad overview of the decision-making process at the federal level including meetings with key policymakers, agency officials and advocacy organizations.
“The intent of the program is to provide student leaders with information, training and networking opportunities,” said Bill Yoshino, JACL’s Midwest Director who is coordinating the program.
“We hope this program provides the participants with additional motivation to be active and
involved at their campus and in their communities,” Yoshino added.
The conference is being funded through a grant from the UPS Foundation, which will cover
airfare, lodging and meals for 12 participants who will be selected through an application process.
Applicants must be full-time Asian Pacific American undergraduate freshman, sophomore or
junior class students attending an accredited college or university.
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2009. For information, contact Bill Yoshino at
773.728.7170 or Midwest@jacl.org.
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The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), established in 1929, is the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil and human rights organization. To learn more about the JACL or to join, please visit www.jacl.org.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Merrie Monarch Festival Winners for 2009 (w/ clip)
The results of the 46th Merrie Monarch Festival were determined last week. Congratulations to these winners!
Overall Winners
Ke Kai O Kahiki
Wahine Overall
Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu
Wahine Hula Kahiko
Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu
Wahine Hula 'Auana
Hula Halau 'O Kamuela
Kane Overall
Ke Kai O Kahiki
Kane Hula Kahiko
Ke Kai O Kahiki
Kane Hula 'Auana
Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu
Miss Aloha Hula
Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane
(Halau Ke'alaokamaile, Wailuku, Maui)
The Merrie Monarch Festival was founded for "the perpetuation, preservation, and promotion of the art of hula and the Hawaiian culture through education. The festival is considered the world's premier forum for people of all ages to display their skills and knowledge of the art of ancient and modern hula."
To learn more, see: http://www.merriemonarchfestival.org
Monday, April 13, 2009
Event: UCLA AASC 40 th Anniversary, Don Nakanishi Tribute
AAV got in this announcement that may be of interest to friends in SoCal and wanted to pass it along. Don Nakanishi's name has been virtually synonymous with the Asian American Studies at UCLA, as well as the Amerasia Journal, and while the UCLA Center remains an important, vibrant research hub in the field, there's no doubt that Don's daily presence will be missed in his retirement. -- The Editors
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 4-7pm
UCLA Dickson Court North
UCLA Asian American Studies Center
Celebrating 40 Years
knowledge legacy leadership
Special Tribute to Don T. Nakanishi
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center invites you to join us on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 4-7pm for an outdoor reception and program as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. We will also honor Director and Professor Don T. Nakanishi's retirement after 19 years of distinguished leadership and service.
Admission is complimentary, but please RSVP by Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
Email aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-2974.
Parking is available in Lot 2 and 3. Rates are $9 per day.
For more information, contact Jolie Chea at jchea@aasc.ucla.edu
or (310) 825-2974, or visit www.aasc.ucla.edu
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 4-7pm
UCLA Dickson Court North
UCLA Asian American Studies Center
Celebrating 40 Years
knowledge legacy leadership
Special Tribute to Don T. Nakanishi
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center invites you to join us on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 4-7pm for an outdoor reception and program as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. We will also honor Director and Professor Don T. Nakanishi's retirement after 19 years of distinguished leadership and service.
Admission is complimentary, but please RSVP by Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
Email aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-2974.
Parking is available in Lot 2 and 3. Rates are $9 per day.
For more information, contact Jolie Chea at jchea@aasc.ucla.edu
or (310) 825-2974, or visit www.aasc.ucla.edu
Sunday, April 05, 2009
American Citizens for Justice Fundraiser with Helen Zia
American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice (ACJ), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Asian Pacific American civil rights organization is pleased to announce its fundraising reception, An Evening with Helen Zia, Saturday, April 18, 6:30 pm.
Helen Zia is a past president of ACJ, a renowned author of "Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People", and co-author of "My Country Versus Me", with Wen Ho Lee.
The event is co-sponsored by the Association of Chinese Americans, Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan, FILAMCCO, Japanese American Citizens League-Detroit, the Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs, APIA Vote-Michigan, Council of Asian Pacific Americans, and American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee, Michigan chapter.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Where: Association of Chinese Americans - Chinese Community Center
32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
(located one block east of the I-75/14 Mile Road interchange - 1/2 block south of 14 Mile)
Contact for more information, and to RSVP:
Roland Hwang 248-347-1663
L G Almeda 734-302-6019
Frances Kai-Hwa Wang fkwang.acj@gmail.com
Tickets are $25 per person, $100 corporate/organizational (including 5 tickets); Gold Sponsors $500; Students $15. Checks and donations go to:
American Citizens for Justice, Inc., PO Box 851163, Westland, MI 48185.
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice, the 501c3 nonprofit Asian Pacific American civil rights advocacy group founded after the baseball beating death of Vincent Chin in Detroit.
For more information, check out http://www.multiculturaltoolbox.com/American_Citizens_for_Justice/Helenziatalk.html
http://americancitizensforjustice.org/
or contact Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice Executive Director at fkwang.acj@gmail.com.
Helen Zia is a past president of ACJ, a renowned author of "Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People", and co-author of "My Country Versus Me", with Wen Ho Lee.
The event is co-sponsored by the Association of Chinese Americans, Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan, FILAMCCO, Japanese American Citizens League-Detroit, the Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs, APIA Vote-Michigan, Council of Asian Pacific Americans, and American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee, Michigan chapter.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Where: Association of Chinese Americans - Chinese Community Center
32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
(located one block east of the I-75/14 Mile Road interchange - 1/2 block south of 14 Mile)
Contact for more information, and to RSVP:
Roland Hwang 248-347-1663
L G Almeda 734-302-6019
Frances Kai-Hwa Wang fkwang.acj@gmail.com
Tickets are $25 per person, $100 corporate/organizational (including 5 tickets); Gold Sponsors $500; Students $15. Checks and donations go to:
American Citizens for Justice, Inc., PO Box 851163, Westland, MI 48185.
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice, the 501c3 nonprofit Asian Pacific American civil rights advocacy group founded after the baseball beating death of Vincent Chin in Detroit.
For more information, check out http://www.multiculturaltoolbox.com/American_Citizens_for_Justice/Helenziatalk.html
http://americancitizensforjustice.org/
or contact Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice Executive Director at fkwang.acj@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Vincent Who? Documentary Film in Michigan
Four screenings of Vincent Who? this weekend, April 3-4, 2009, with the filmmakers Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee; in Madison Heights, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn; organized by American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice.
In 1982, Chinese American Vincent Chin was murdered in Highland Park, Michigan, by two out-of-work autoworkers at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments. His killers were sentenced to a $3000 fine and 3 years of probation. They never served one day in jail. For the first time, Asian Americans around the country galvanized to form a real pan-Asian community and movement. The documentary film, Vincent Who?, was inspired by a series of town hall meetings organized by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) on the 25th anniversary of the case, features interviews with the key players at the time, as well as a whole new generation of activists. Vincent Who? asks how far Asian Americans have come since then and how far we have yet to go. Featured interviews include: Helen Zia (lead activist during the Chin trial), Renee Tajima Pena (director, Who Killed Vincent Chin?), Stewart Kwoh (Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Legal Center), Lisa Ling (journalist), Sumi Pendakur (Univ. of Southern California), Dale Minami (civil rights attorney), Roland Hwang and Jim Shimoura (American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice), Doua Thor (Executive Director, Southeast Asian Resource Action Center), and a group of five diverse young Asian Pacific American (APA) activists whose lives were impacted by Vincent Chin.
American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice, the 501c3 nonprofit Asian American civil rights advocacy group founded after the baseball beating death of Vincent Chin in Detroit is coordinating several local showings of the new documentary film, Vincent Who? with guest appearances by the filmmakers, Curtis Chin and Michael Lee. There will be four showings of this film this weekend in Madison Heights, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn.
Friday April 3, 1 pm
Conversation on Race Series
University of Michigan Dearborn
Kochoff Hall Ballroom Room B
4901 Evergreen
Dearborn, MI 48126
Panel Discussion: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice Executive Director; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
http://sao.umd.umich.edu/sao_cor/
Friday April 3, 6:30-8:00 pm
Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) Conference
University of Michigan
Biomed Science Research Building
109 Zina Pitcher Place
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Panel Discussion: Ann Malayang Daley, past president American Citizens for Justice; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
http://www.umich.edu/~maasusc/2009/index.html
Saturday April 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
Ann Arbor District Library
Multipurpose Room
343 S. Fifth St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Panel Discussion: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice Executive Director; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
http://www.aadl.org/events/list/downtown
Saturday April 4 at 7 pm
Association of Chinese Americans - Chinese Community Center
32585 Concord Drive (1 block east of the I-75/14 Mile Rd. interchange, then 1/2-block south of 14 Mile Rd.)
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Panel Discussion: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice Executive Director; LG Almeda, Roland Hwang and Jim Shimora, American Citizens for Justice; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
Sponsored by American Citizens for Justice, Association of Chinese Americans, New Detroit, Inc., and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
Suggested donation: $10, proceeds to American Citizens for Justice
http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=216007&orgId=acad
For more information, check out
http://www.multiculturaltoolbox.com/American_Citizens_for_Justice/vincentwho.html
http://americancitizensforjustice.org/whoWasVC.htm
or contact Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice Executive Director at fkwang.acj@gmail.com or the contact for each particular showing.
In 1982, Chinese American Vincent Chin was murdered in Highland Park, Michigan, by two out-of-work autoworkers at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments. His killers were sentenced to a $3000 fine and 3 years of probation. They never served one day in jail. For the first time, Asian Americans around the country galvanized to form a real pan-Asian community and movement. The documentary film, Vincent Who?, was inspired by a series of town hall meetings organized by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) on the 25th anniversary of the case, features interviews with the key players at the time, as well as a whole new generation of activists. Vincent Who? asks how far Asian Americans have come since then and how far we have yet to go. Featured interviews include: Helen Zia (lead activist during the Chin trial), Renee Tajima Pena (director, Who Killed Vincent Chin?), Stewart Kwoh (Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Legal Center), Lisa Ling (journalist), Sumi Pendakur (Univ. of Southern California), Dale Minami (civil rights attorney), Roland Hwang and Jim Shimoura (American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice), Doua Thor (Executive Director, Southeast Asian Resource Action Center), and a group of five diverse young Asian Pacific American (APA) activists whose lives were impacted by Vincent Chin.
American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice, the 501c3 nonprofit Asian American civil rights advocacy group founded after the baseball beating death of Vincent Chin in Detroit is coordinating several local showings of the new documentary film, Vincent Who? with guest appearances by the filmmakers, Curtis Chin and Michael Lee. There will be four showings of this film this weekend in Madison Heights, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn.
Friday April 3, 1 pm
Conversation on Race Series
University of Michigan Dearborn
Kochoff Hall Ballroom Room B
4901 Evergreen
Dearborn, MI 48126
Panel Discussion: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice Executive Director; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
http://sao.umd.umich.edu/sao_cor/
Friday April 3, 6:30-8:00 pm
Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) Conference
University of Michigan
Biomed Science Research Building
109 Zina Pitcher Place
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Panel Discussion: Ann Malayang Daley, past president American Citizens for Justice; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
http://www.umich.edu/~maasusc/2009/index.html
Saturday April 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
Ann Arbor District Library
Multipurpose Room
343 S. Fifth St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Panel Discussion: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice Executive Director; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
http://www.aadl.org/events/list/downtown
Saturday April 4 at 7 pm
Association of Chinese Americans - Chinese Community Center
32585 Concord Drive (1 block east of the I-75/14 Mile Rd. interchange, then 1/2-block south of 14 Mile Rd.)
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Panel Discussion: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice Executive Director; LG Almeda, Roland Hwang and Jim Shimora, American Citizens for Justice; Curtis Chin and Michael P. Lee, Vincent Who producers and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
Sponsored by American Citizens for Justice, Association of Chinese Americans, New Detroit, Inc., and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
Suggested donation: $10, proceeds to American Citizens for Justice
http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=216007&orgId=acad
For more information, check out
http://www.multiculturaltoolbox.com/American_Citizens_for_Justice/vincentwho.html
http://americancitizensforjustice.org/whoWasVC.htm
or contact Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, American Citizens for Justice/ Asian American Center for Justice Executive Director at fkwang.acj@gmail.com or the contact for each particular showing.
4/18 Seattle Conference Will Launch Korematsu Center for Law and Equality
A conference and celebration will mark the formal launch of Seattle University School of Law's Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality Saturday, April 18.
There is no charge to attend, but space is limited and registration is required by April 8. Register online or by calling 206.398.4300.
The Korematsu Center for Law and Equality will study and combat discrimination through research, advocacy and education projects. It aims to advance social justice by fostering critical thinking about discrimination in U.S. society and through targeted advocacy to foster equality and freedom.
"This new center allows our talented faculty to build on the law school's strengths in the areas of race and the law to advance our mission for a more just and humane world," Dean Kellye Testy said.
The center's work will be divided into three units: research, advocacy and education projects.
Its research unit will focus on understanding the relationship between law and categories of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, disability and religion, especially with regard to their intersections. It will bring together scholars from various disciplines and will support interdisciplinary scholarship.
The advocacy unit will apply this understanding to combat discrimination through targeted advocacy efforts. The education unit will create a focus area in Law and Equality for J.D. students and will help train the next generation of scholar/teacher/activists through post-graduate teaching and advocacy fellowships.
The Center is named for Fred Korematsu, who defied an order that required all persons of Japanese ancestry in the area of Oakland, California, to report for detention. He was jailed and then sent for internment. The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed his conviction. Forty years later, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California vacated that conviction on proof that the government had suppressed, altered and destroyed material evidence that contradicted the government's claim of military necessity.
Korematsu went on to champion the cause of civil liberties, seeking redress for Japanese Americans who were wrongfully interned and traveling the country speaking about his case and other violations of civil rights, especially after 9/11.
The center is directed by Professor Robert Chang, a noted scholar in the area of race and the law. Professor Lori Bannai, who was a member of the legal team that worked to reverse Korematsu's wartime conviction and is writing a biography of Korematsu, is associate director. The center will build on the law school's strong faculty in the area of law and equality, including Professors Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic, leading authorities in critical race theory, and Professor Margaret Chon, co-author of "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment.
There is no charge to attend, but space is limited and registration is required by April 8. Register online or by calling 206.398.4300.
The Korematsu Center for Law and Equality will study and combat discrimination through research, advocacy and education projects. It aims to advance social justice by fostering critical thinking about discrimination in U.S. society and through targeted advocacy to foster equality and freedom.
"This new center allows our talented faculty to build on the law school's strengths in the areas of race and the law to advance our mission for a more just and humane world," Dean Kellye Testy said.
The center's work will be divided into three units: research, advocacy and education projects.
Its research unit will focus on understanding the relationship between law and categories of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, disability and religion, especially with regard to their intersections. It will bring together scholars from various disciplines and will support interdisciplinary scholarship.
The advocacy unit will apply this understanding to combat discrimination through targeted advocacy efforts. The education unit will create a focus area in Law and Equality for J.D. students and will help train the next generation of scholar/teacher/activists through post-graduate teaching and advocacy fellowships.
The Center is named for Fred Korematsu, who defied an order that required all persons of Japanese ancestry in the area of Oakland, California, to report for detention. He was jailed and then sent for internment. The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed his conviction. Forty years later, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California vacated that conviction on proof that the government had suppressed, altered and destroyed material evidence that contradicted the government's claim of military necessity.
Korematsu went on to champion the cause of civil liberties, seeking redress for Japanese Americans who were wrongfully interned and traveling the country speaking about his case and other violations of civil rights, especially after 9/11.
The center is directed by Professor Robert Chang, a noted scholar in the area of race and the law. Professor Lori Bannai, who was a member of the legal team that worked to reverse Korematsu's wartime conviction and is writing a biography of Korematsu, is associate director. The center will build on the law school's strong faculty in the area of law and equality, including Professors Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic, leading authorities in critical race theory, and Professor Margaret Chon, co-author of "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Detroit Chinatown Exhibit Opens
NEW EXHIBIT REVEALING THE UNTOLD STORY OF DETROIT’S CHINATOWN OPENS APRIL 4 AT THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
DETROIT – Friends of Detroit’s Chinatown will open its new exhibit Detroit’s Chinatown: Works in Progress on Saturday, April 4 at the Detroit Historical Museum. This three-month exhibit, sponsored by Wayne State University, reveals the untold stories of Chinatown residents and the current presence of metro Detroit’s Chinese American population.
The Detroit’s Chinatown exhibit uses stunning photography, artifacts, and personal interviews of former Chinatown residents to illustrate the contributions of this lost cultural area. Local artifacts, including grocery scales from the 1800s, a silk dress purchased from a Chinatown business, original paraphernalia from Chin Tiki, a Polynesian-style restaurant and club, and images from previous Chinese New Year celebrations, reflect the experiences of Chinatown residents and visitors.
“I’m really excited to provide the opportunity for visitors to come and view the Detroit’s Chinatown exhibit, because the Asian American presence in and contribution to the city of Detroit have not been highlighted in our public institutions until this point,” said Chelsea Zuzindlak, the exhibit’s curator.
Detroit’s Chinatown began when Chinese laundrymen first settled in the city at Third Ave. and Porter St. in 1872. A new wave of immigrants led by five Chinese families opened restaurants, groceries, and a Chinese school between 1910 and the late 1950s. In 1963, Chinatown relocated to Cass Ave. and Peterboro St., where it experienced some success before political and social changes led to its demise in 1987.
In-depth interviews of three Chinatown residents give visitors to the exhibit an intimate glimpse into the old neighborhood’s history and culture. Visitors will also discover the complex factors leading to the disappearance of Chinatown, future preservation plans for Chinatown artifacts, and the recent reappearance of Asian businesses in local suburbs.
Detroit’s Chinatown: Work in Progress, presented in English and standard Mandarin Chinese, is open through Sunday, July 5 in the Museum’s Community Gallery, presented by Comerica.
The Detroit Historical Museum, located at 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Detroit’s Cultural Center area, is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the Museum is not open to the public but available for group tours by calling (313) 833-7979. Adult admission is $6. Seniors (60+), college students with valid college ID, and youth ages 5-18 pay $4. Admission for children ages four and under is free. Parking in the Museum’s lot is $4 at all times. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit; Frontiers to Factories; The Motor City; and The Glancy Trains. New exhibits include Detroit’s Classic TV Personalities; Hero or Villain? Metro Detroit’s Legacy of Leadership; 1920s: Detroit’s Building Boom; 100 Years Ago; and Automotive Showplace, spotlighting the Model T Centennial. For more information, call the Museum at (313) 833-1805 or check out our website at www.detroithistorical.org.
DETROIT – Friends of Detroit’s Chinatown will open its new exhibit Detroit’s Chinatown: Works in Progress on Saturday, April 4 at the Detroit Historical Museum. This three-month exhibit, sponsored by Wayne State University, reveals the untold stories of Chinatown residents and the current presence of metro Detroit’s Chinese American population.
The Detroit’s Chinatown exhibit uses stunning photography, artifacts, and personal interviews of former Chinatown residents to illustrate the contributions of this lost cultural area. Local artifacts, including grocery scales from the 1800s, a silk dress purchased from a Chinatown business, original paraphernalia from Chin Tiki, a Polynesian-style restaurant and club, and images from previous Chinese New Year celebrations, reflect the experiences of Chinatown residents and visitors.
“I’m really excited to provide the opportunity for visitors to come and view the Detroit’s Chinatown exhibit, because the Asian American presence in and contribution to the city of Detroit have not been highlighted in our public institutions until this point,” said Chelsea Zuzindlak, the exhibit’s curator.
Detroit’s Chinatown began when Chinese laundrymen first settled in the city at Third Ave. and Porter St. in 1872. A new wave of immigrants led by five Chinese families opened restaurants, groceries, and a Chinese school between 1910 and the late 1950s. In 1963, Chinatown relocated to Cass Ave. and Peterboro St., where it experienced some success before political and social changes led to its demise in 1987.
In-depth interviews of three Chinatown residents give visitors to the exhibit an intimate glimpse into the old neighborhood’s history and culture. Visitors will also discover the complex factors leading to the disappearance of Chinatown, future preservation plans for Chinatown artifacts, and the recent reappearance of Asian businesses in local suburbs.
Detroit’s Chinatown: Work in Progress, presented in English and standard Mandarin Chinese, is open through Sunday, July 5 in the Museum’s Community Gallery, presented by Comerica.
The Detroit Historical Museum, located at 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Detroit’s Cultural Center area, is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the Museum is not open to the public but available for group tours by calling (313) 833-7979. Adult admission is $6. Seniors (60+), college students with valid college ID, and youth ages 5-18 pay $4. Admission for children ages four and under is free. Parking in the Museum’s lot is $4 at all times. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit; Frontiers to Factories; The Motor City; and The Glancy Trains. New exhibits include Detroit’s Classic TV Personalities; Hero or Villain? Metro Detroit’s Legacy of Leadership; 1920s: Detroit’s Building Boom; 100 Years Ago; and Automotive Showplace, spotlighting the Model T Centennial. For more information, call the Museum at (313) 833-1805 or check out our website at www.detroithistorical.org.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
SAALT's South Asian Summit, Webinars Coming Up in April
Release from South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)
Register for the South Asian Summit today!
April 24th - April 26th
(Washington DC) - The Summit is a two and a half day convening with skills-building workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities, hosted by SAALT and the South Asian Law Students Association (American University Washington College of Law)
A Quick Look at the Agenda
Friday, April 24th: Advocacy Day & ChangeMaker Awards Reception featuring Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day and contributor to Freakonomics. Nominations for ChangeMaker Awards are due March 16th!
Saturday, April 25th: A full day of interactive workshops, plenary sessions, regional breakouts, and a chance to connect with activists, professionals, students, and community members from around the country.
Want to learn more about SAALT?
Join SAALT Staff on March 19th at 12pm EST for an online webinar to hear first-hand about SAALT's work and vision in 2009. Learn more about the South Asian Summit and how you can get involved with SAALT.
Click here to reserve your space for the webinar.
Register for the South Asian Summit today!
April 24th - April 26th
(Washington DC) - The Summit is a two and a half day convening with skills-building workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities, hosted by SAALT and the South Asian Law Students Association (American University Washington College of Law)
A Quick Look at the Agenda
Friday, April 24th: Advocacy Day & ChangeMaker Awards Reception featuring Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day and contributor to Freakonomics. Nominations for ChangeMaker Awards are due March 16th!
Saturday, April 25th: A full day of interactive workshops, plenary sessions, regional breakouts, and a chance to connect with activists, professionals, students, and community members from around the country.
Want to learn more about SAALT?
Join SAALT Staff on March 19th at 12pm EST for an online webinar to hear first-hand about SAALT's work and vision in 2009. Learn more about the South Asian Summit and how you can get involved with SAALT.
Click here to reserve your space for the webinar.
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