After a somewhat quiet summer working on other things, the editors have been back at work on the Village, and will resume updating the homepage, departments and blog with new features.
Fresh this week:
Unprecedented AAPI Presence at Democratic Convention
By Stewart David Ikeda
On a new prominence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders seen in Denver, from floor to podium. Part of an occasional series that will look at the position of AAPIs in the fall's elections.
Q&A: David Mura on Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire
By Alexs Pate
Interview with the noted author of Turning Japanese and Where the Body Meets Memory, on his new book and first novel, published in September
AAJC Urges LGPA Sponsors to Withdraw Support
Asian American Justice Center calls LPGA's policy requiring foreign players to speak English discriminatory. (Now that's a sporting way to get rid of unwanted competition!)
Other items from the AP: D.C. statue of King Kamehameha to be moved; Wounded Iraq vet Duckworth rips Bush, McCain; Dems support Native Hawaiian self-determination; Study: NFL has slightly more Asian, Latino players; Analysis: Dems' convention floor is ... democratic
Opportunities: Indo-American Arts Council Internship in NY; Tenure Track Position in History - Asian Studies, East Stroudsburg, PA; others.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Indo-American Arts Council (NY) Internship Opportunity
Release by IAAC about Internship Opportunities
Indo-American Arts Council is looking for skilled, dedicated, well organized individuals for fall internships. Interns will have the opportunity to work on our Eighth Annual MIAAC Film Festival, our Eighth Annual Playwrights Festival, preparations for our 2009 Erasing Borders Dance Festival and Art Exhibitions, and will also get involved with the day to day operations of the organization.
All internships require persons with initiative, dedication, and the ability to think outside the box. Internships are unpaid but come with university credit (if applicable)and the ability to learn event organization and management in a hands-on, exciting, stimulating atmosphere. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Nikita at admin@iaac.us immediately.
Our office is located at 146West 29th Street, Suite 7R3, New York City. Phone: 212 594 3685.
For information about the IAAC and our activities, please visit www.iaac.us.
The Indo-American Arts Council is a 501 ©3 not-for-profit arts organization passionately dedicated to promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of South Asian artists in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and folk arts. For information please visit www.iaac.us
Indo-American Arts Council is looking for skilled, dedicated, well organized individuals for fall internships. Interns will have the opportunity to work on our Eighth Annual MIAAC Film Festival, our Eighth Annual Playwrights Festival, preparations for our 2009 Erasing Borders Dance Festival and Art Exhibitions, and will also get involved with the day to day operations of the organization.
All internships require persons with initiative, dedication, and the ability to think outside the box. Internships are unpaid but come with university credit (if applicable)and the ability to learn event organization and management in a hands-on, exciting, stimulating atmosphere. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Nikita at admin@iaac.us immediately.
Our office is located at 146West 29th Street, Suite 7R3, New York City. Phone: 212 594 3685.
For information about the IAAC and our activities, please visit www.iaac.us.
The Indo-American Arts Council is a 501 ©3 not-for-profit arts organization passionately dedicated to promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of South Asian artists in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and folk arts. For information please visit www.iaac.us
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Soetoro-Ng talks ohana in Denver | starbulletin.com | News | /2008/08/26/
Soetoro-Ng talks ohana starbulletin.com News /2008/08/26/:
Soetoro-Ng talks ohana
Sister weaves together family, dreams
STORY SUMMARY » DENVER » Hawaii teacher Maya Soetoro-Ng took center stage yesterday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, making the transition to sought-after political speaker.
The half sister of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, gave the Hawaii delegation a shaka yesterday at the Convention.
"In her speech, Soetoro-Ng repeatedly came back to Obama's central theme of wholesale change for the political system, saying that the upbringing provided by her and Barack's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, led the way."
Soetoro-Ng talks ohana
Sister weaves together family, dreams
STORY SUMMARY » DENVER » Hawaii teacher Maya Soetoro-Ng took center stage yesterday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, making the transition to sought-after political speaker.
The half sister of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, gave the Hawaii delegation a shaka yesterday at the Convention.
"In her speech, Soetoro-Ng repeatedly came back to Obama's central theme of wholesale change for the political system, saying that the upbringing provided by her and Barack's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, led the way."
Monday, August 25, 2008
Record APIAs to Participate in Dem Convention
With the general buzz surrounding the opening of the convention in Denver, some pretty big in-community news has been floating about that you won't see on CNN, but is still a good sign of a growing Asian American and Pacific Islander political engagement and clout. We thought we'd share this release for now, but expect views and analyses to follow, or feel free to leave your own here on the blog to get us started.
-- The Editors
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RECORD NUMBERS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST-TIME
Official Democratic APIA Communications Center To Get Party's Message Out To Asian and Pacific Islander American Communities
DENVER, COLO. - The Democratic National Convention's APIA Communications Center today announced details for Asian and Pacific Islander American events scheduled at this year's convention.
Thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans will participate in this week's activities,
charting the community's greatest involvement in American political convention history.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MONDAY, AUG. 25
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
10 a.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an
official party caucus to outline the campaign's strategy to reach voters.
Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St.
2 p.m. - AAA-Fund holds a discussion with Asian and Pacific Islander
American Democratic activists called the "power hour."
Marriott Hotel City Center, 1701 California St.
2 p.m. - Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a news conference to
announce their community's plans to mobilize voters this year.
Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl.
3:30 p.m. - Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a reception with
Indian American Democratic elected officials and political appointees.
Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl.
8 p.m. - APIAVote holds a gala reception to celebrate Asian and Pacific
Islander political leadership.
Marriott City Center, Main Ballroom, 1701 California St.
TUESDAY, AUG. 26
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the
convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
2 p.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American grassroots leaders hold a
training and strategy session.
Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom 3A, 700 14th St.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the
convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
10 a.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an
official party caucus to kick-off the largest mobilization of APIA voters in
history.
Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St.
2 p.m. - APIAVote holds a briefing on grassroots strategies to engage Asian
and Pacific Islanders in the political process.
Marriott City Center, 1701 California St.
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
7:30 a.m. - Civil right leaders hold a breakfast commemorating 45th
anniversary of "I Have A Dream" speech.
Colorado Convention Center Korbel Ballroom, 700 14th St.
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
# # #
**NOTE: Multimedia materials from Asian and Pacific Islander American events will be made available at www.demconvention.com
-- The Editors
-----------
RECORD NUMBERS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST-TIME
Official Democratic APIA Communications Center To Get Party's Message Out To Asian and Pacific Islander American Communities
DENVER, COLO. - The Democratic National Convention's APIA Communications Center today announced details for Asian and Pacific Islander American events scheduled at this year's convention.
Thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans will participate in this week's activities,
charting the community's greatest involvement in American political convention history.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MONDAY, AUG. 25
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
10 a.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an
official party caucus to outline the campaign's strategy to reach voters.
Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St.
2 p.m. - AAA-Fund holds a discussion with Asian and Pacific Islander
American Democratic activists called the "power hour."
Marriott Hotel City Center, 1701 California St.
2 p.m. - Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a news conference to
announce their community's plans to mobilize voters this year.
Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl.
3:30 p.m. - Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a reception with
Indian American Democratic elected officials and political appointees.
Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl.
8 p.m. - APIAVote holds a gala reception to celebrate Asian and Pacific
Islander political leadership.
Marriott City Center, Main Ballroom, 1701 California St.
TUESDAY, AUG. 26
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the
convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
2 p.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American grassroots leaders hold a
training and strategy session.
Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom 3A, 700 14th St.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the
convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
10 a.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an
official party caucus to kick-off the largest mobilization of APIA voters in
history.
Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St.
2 p.m. - APIAVote holds a briefing on grassroots strategies to engage Asian
and Pacific Islanders in the political process.
Marriott City Center, 1701 California St.
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
7:30 a.m. - Civil right leaders hold a breakfast commemorating 45th
anniversary of "I Have A Dream" speech.
Colorado Convention Center Korbel Ballroom, 700 14th St.
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
# # #
**NOTE: Multimedia materials from Asian and Pacific Islander American events will be made available at www.demconvention.com
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