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Simply the
Best
On Feb. 17, CAPA held a successful Simply the Best seminar. Participants enjoyed several workshops, Asian refreshments and tea, and learned more about how to assess balance of our values in our work and life. Thank you to Tai Chan and Victoria from the Education Committee for planning the event, P. Sarah Bordas for facilitating an excellent workshop, and David Chang, Chris Borroni- Bird, and Joe Grimm for insightful presentations. Click here for event pictures. CAPA participated in Royal
Oak's Whittier Multicultural Celebration
On Mar. 16, Whittier Elementary School's PTA held a Family Food & Fun Fest. CAPA partnered with the National Federation of Filipino American Associations to host a cultural table at this event. Thanks Willie for volunteering at this event! 
CAPA participated in
BlackWell Institute's Career Day
On Mar. 20, members of CAPA spoke to middle school students in Detroit about their careers. This was a good opportunity to share with youth about the various paths that Asian Pacific Americans can take. 
CAPA Past President to be
honored at Breakfast of Champions
At the 8th Annual Diversity Champion Honor Roll Breakfast on Apr. 30, the Race Relations and Diversity Taskforce of the Birmingham/Bloomfield Area will honor Katherine Lee, CAPA's Immediate Past President. Individuals are honored who have helped an organization adopt or implement policies supportive of diversity and the ideas of inclusion. Congratulations, Katherine! Click here for more details. Join
CAPA in Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion's "Walk2Gether
Michigan!"
CAPA is participating in this walk, which begins at 1pm at Rivard Place, just east of the GM Global Headquarters in the Renaissance Center. Walk2gether is a fundraiser for the Leadership in the New Century (LINC), which is MRDI's comprehensive youth diversity education program. The walk has become Detroit's premier celebration of our rich diversity, bringing walk teams from all sectors and communities. To join CAPA at this event, email Willie at willie@capa-mi.org. Please click here for more information. |
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"Last week, Glenn Magpantay, voting rights staff attorney at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, presented a report on the multilingual Michigan exit poll in the 2006 elections. 78% of all surveyed Asian Pacific American voters voted NO on Proposal 2. This is a huge testament to the never before seen APA community education effort on the truth about affirmative action and consequences of Proposal 2. This is a terrific opportunity to remind our elected officials what issues Asian Pacific Americans care about in Michigan. It is an opportunity to show that we can come out in numbers to vote overwhelmingly in one direction on important ballot initiatives. Also, it is time to address barriers to voting and increase language assistance!" CAPA will resume regular posting of editorials in every
e-newsletter. If you would like to submit a piece, email
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Apr. 25
Public Policy Forum: Concrete Tips to Change Public Policy APACC is collaborating with MHCC, Booker T. Washington Business Association, NAWBO, and the Native American Business Alliance. Come learn why it is important to be involved in public policy and how it affects your business! The speakers will be Lawrence T. Garcia, Attorney, Allen Brothers PLLC; Linda Jolicoeur, President, Target Equipment Leasing; and Hoon-Yung Hopgood, State Representative; the moderator is Frank Wu, Dean of Wayne State University Law School. The event takes place from 7:30 - 9:15am at the Spencer Partrich Auditorium, WSU Law School, 471 W. Palmer, Detroit, MI. Please click for more information. Apr. 25
"Photography in Japanese Culture" at Detroit Institute of Arts Anne Wilkes Tucker, Curator of Photography at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will speak from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the DIA Crystal Gallery, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. This illustrated lecture will discuss photography's vital role in Japanese culture after it was introduced to the medium in the 1850s. The lecture is free with museum admission or membership. RSVP: lwood@dia.org or (313) 833-1721. Apr. 27-30
Yundi Li joins DSO at Max Theater Sensational Chinese pianist Yundi Li joins the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for three thrilling performances on Apr. 27 (8pm), Apr. 28 (8:30pm) and Apr.29 (3pm). Yundi Li was the youngest winner of the prestigious International Chopin Competition. For tickets, call 313- 576-5111 and mention "Wei Shen's group" for tickets at just $20 each. Please click for more information. Apr. 28
Chinese Association of Greater Detroit Visa Service CAGD will provide visa services to those planning to visit China this summer and fall. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. The service is provided from 9:15 to 10:45am at the Cafeteria in the American Chinese School of Greater Detroit, 1300 Derby Rd, Birmingham, MI. Cost is $15 for CAGD members and $20 for all others. Please click for more information. Apr. 30 - May 1
National Mobilization Day of Asian Pacific Americans for Just & Human Immigration Reform Activities on these two days in Washington, D.C. will include community panels, advocacy trainings, legislative visits, a press conference, and a rally. Please join us for this historic event as we celebrate May Day and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Conveners include: Asian American Justice Center, National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, National Korean American Service & Education Consortium, South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow, and the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center. Please click for more information. For the press release, click here. May 3
Immigration, Transformation, and Identity A panel discussion will take place on immigration, identity and the transformation of ethnic communities, from 6 - 8pm at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI. Panelists include Hani Bawardi, Center for Arab American Studies, UM- Dearborn; Dr. Jose Cuello, Professor of Chicano- Boricua Studies, WSU; Yasser Mansour, Riverside Academy; and Roxana Zuniga, MA Candidate, WSU. The reception begins at 6pm, with the panel discussion beginning at 6:30pm. This event is in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and AANM's 2nd Anniversary. Please click for more information. May 4
"Photography, Islam and Art: The Nineteenth Century & Now" at Detroit Institute of Arts Dr. Frederick Bohrer, Assistant Professor of Art at Hood College in Maryland, will speak from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the DIA Lectura Hall, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202. This talk will consider the rise of photography in the Middle East and recent photographic representations of the area by contemporary photographic artists. These images bring up questions of culture, identity, worldliness, and representation. RSVP: lwood@dia.org or (313) 833-1721. May 5
Asha for Education May Informal Mixer ft. Ansel Adams Celebrate American images captured by an American Master. Join us at 11am at The Detroit Institute of Arts and make some new friends! The museum is located near Wayne State University at 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202. Adult Admission is $10; Kids ages 6-17: $5. Questions? Email ashadetroit@yahoo.com or click here for more information. May 5
APACC 6th Annual Dinner Celebration "Building Economic Bridges" is the focus of this annual dinner, which takes place from 6pm - midnight at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Dr. Tickets are $150 per person and payment must be received by Apr. 18. The keynote speaker is Ms. Mei- Chan Duan, Director of IBM's Global Procurement Operations and University Relations, ISC. Please click for more information. May 7
Association of Chinese Americans Mother's Day trip to Holland ACA welcomes members and non-members to visit Holland, to celebrate Mother's Day! Tickets range from $15-$25. Please click for more information. May 12
Community Health & Fitness Expo: Promoting Health Maintenance and Prevention of Diseases The Philippine American Community Center of Michigan (PACCM) is hosting an expo, featuring free health education and health screening services, from 9am-1pm at PACCM, 17356 Northland Park Ct., Southfield, MI. "Ask the Doctor" and "Ask the Pharmacist" sessions will be provided, as well as cholestoral, blood pressure, skin cancer, dental, and other screenings. Please click for more information. May 15
Fifth Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration The program for this day includes Asian cuisine sampling and a cultural celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Many Asian Pacific American organizations co-sponsor this annual celebration. For more information about this event, contact Representative Hoon-Yung Hopgood's office at drock@house.mi.gov. May 20
Health event for Genesee County Asian Pacific Americans The Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Chinmaya Seva Samiti, India Club of Greater Flint, Flint Associations of Physicians from India, and the Michigan Indo-American Democratic Caucus are holding an informational workshop on issues of long term care, Medicare/Medicaid, aging, and other resources for seniors without health insurance. The event is from 2:30-5 pm at Chinmaya Seva Samiti, 6499 W. Calkins Rd, Flint, MI. For more information, email Jay Kommareddi or call her at 810-953-1614. May 27
Vietnamese American Heritage Flag Celebration The Vietnamese American Future Generation and Vietnamese-American Coalition of Michigan invite the public to the heritage celebration, which will take place from 12 - 6pm at Holt High School, Performance Arts Complex, 5885 W. Holt Rd, Holt, MI 48842. Michigan has become the twelfth US state to recognize the golden flag with the three red stripes of the former Republic or Vietnam as the Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage Flag of the Vietnamese-American Community. Please click for more information. Jun. 2
Asha for Education: Walk for a cause Asha for Education, Detroit, presents the second Annual Asha Detroit 5K Run/Walk at Belle Isle, Detroit, MI. Registration begins at 8:00AM and the race starts at 9:00 AM. $20 early registration fee includes T-shirt, refreshments. Proceeds go to educate underprivileged children in India. Prizes for top 3 male and female runners and top fundraisers plus lots of exciting raffle give-aways. Most importantly, your support goes a long way in changing a child's life! Register today. Jun. 18 - Jul. 13
Friends School in Detroit Chinese Summer Camp Jin Min, the lead teacher, will teach children who are entering grades 3 through 8 in the fall. The program involves formal classes in Chinese language, supplemented with Chinese culture, geography and hands-on arts and crafts. The program is $200 per week. Please click for more information. SAVE THE DATE! Jun. 23
Hate Crime Initiative Conference: Remembering Vincent Chin 25 Years Later June 23, 2007 will mark the 25th anniversary of the baseball bat beating death of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American, by two autoworkers. The Association of Chinese Americans is working with ACAPAA, Asian American Center for Justice/American Citizens for Justice, and many other community organizations to address hate crimes in our community. The event will take place from 9 to 3pm at the Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI. include panel presentations, lunch, and a gravesite visit from 4-5pm. Contact Marie Weng with any questions at 248-475-0976 or marieweng@comcast.net. SAVE THE DATE! Jul. 14-17
Ambassadors/Consuls General Tour to the Philippines Basic program package includes stay at Shangri-La Makati Hotel, meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, tour of the Palace Museum, tours of Manila, Makati, and other areas, and more! For more information, contact Vernie Velarde-Morales, Director, Philippine Department of Tourism, Chicago office: pdotchi@aol.com. Jul. 14 - Aug. 4
CAGD Beijing Summer Camp CAGD is holding a Beijing Summer Camp this summer. Please click for more information. Language pack must be installed to view the website. |
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Governors Advisory
Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Updates
ACAPAA held a very productive strategic planning retreat on Mar. 23, in Lansing to affirm their mission and discuss their goals for the next four years. The four committees -- Civil Rights, Education, Health, and Immigration -- outlined specific recommended goals and milestones to accomplish each year. More emphasis will be placed on collaboration with APA community organizations. On Mar. 30, the Immigration Committee of ACAPAA hosted an Immigration Law Seminar in Lansing. Six immigration attorneys made presentations on Work Visa Categories, Employer Compliance, PERM Labor Certification and Employment-based Permanent Residency, Schedule A - Nurses and Physical Therapists, Family-based Permanent Residency, Violence Against Women Act, and Removal/Deportation. The seminar attracted about 100 attendees from locations all around the state. Responding to a need in the community, ACAPAA may consider hosting such a seminar annually. This year's seminar was co-sponsored by the MI Department of Civil Rights and MAPABA (MI APA Bar Association). Gov. Granholm recently appointed Lawrence
Almeda and Reginald Pacis to serve on the Advisory
Council. For details, please visit the Governor's
Appointments Division.
Sponsor a child in China
through Hand by Hand Education
Foundation
Hand by Hand Education Foundation was recently established in Michigan, to help needy children in China who are in danger of dropping out of school because of their family's financial difficulties. Please join HBHEF to help change the lives of children. HBHEF has linked with online stores-if you purchase from these select stores, a portion will be donated to HBHEF. Please click for more information. New Visions' Youth
Theatre Program-- call for youth!
New Visions is looking for youth between the ages of 16-19, of Asian/Asian American heritage, that live in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb counties, to participate in a summer program!! Youth participants in this program will gain knowledge about domestic/dating violence, leadership skills, and writing, vocal, and theater skills. The program will be held from Jun. 20-29 at PACCM, free of charge. Youth should submit an application by May 18. Please click here for the flyer or contact Neel Pandya for more information at 734-615-2123 or nvypt2007@umich.edu. Association of Chinese
Americans' 2007 Youth Cultural Summer
Camp
Period: 6/18/07-8/24/07 Click here for camp registration and details. Click here for camp counselor recruiting information. The first Filipino American
Community Directory of Michigan is here!
This community project of Web Commerce Station, Inc. will fulfill the dream of a Filipino American "Yellow Pages" Directory in Michigan. It will be a compilation of residential information, businesses, service providers, professional services, and community organizations all over the state. Sign-up forms can be downloaded by clicking here or by emailing manager@webcomstation.com. Submissions are due Apr. 30. Plans underway for
Michigan efforts of FilVote
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has the long-term goal of mobilizing the 1.8 million Filipino Americans of voting age to get out and vote. Willie DeChavez, NaFFAA- Michigan chairperson, plans to get local efforts underway in the national project between now and Nov. 2008! To get involved, contact Willie. |
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Let's not compound
Virginia Tech Tragedy
"Leaders everywhere need to implore the people of this great country not to allow this tragic act of violence to be compounded by turning on Korean or other Asian Americans. This fear is not without foundation." Tom Watkins, Detroit News, Apr. 18 Click for article. Click here for statement from the Asian American Journalists Association, on the use of race as a descriptor of the perpetrator. Click here for the statement from the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium. Sikh American Veteran
Assaulted by Police Officer in Illinois
SALDEF calls for immediate probe into assault and the xenophobic, anti-immigrant statements by police officer against bronze star recipient Press release, SALDEF, Apr. 15 Click for press release. ENRICHING TAPESTRY:
Growing Detroit community shows its
diversity
As the Indian-American population surges in metro Detroit, so does the number of Indian New Year celebrations. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, Apr. 13 Click for article. 'Days of Valor' Culminates
with Capitol Hearing on FilAm Vets
Former soldiers testified in the U.S. Senate in support of the Filipino Veterans Equity Act to provide benefits denied to 250,000 World War II veterans who fought for the United States. Staff report, AsianWeek, Apr. 13 Click for article. Survey: Asians opposed
Prop 2
U-M exit poll nation's largest to focus on Asian Americans Dave Gershman, Ann Arbor News, Apr. 10 Click for article. Hmong Among
Us
Hmong National Conference held in Detroit Apr. 12- 15 News Hits Staff, Metro Times, Apr. 4 Click for article. Chinese language offer
worth taking
MSU and Michigan Virtual University will offer online classes in Chinese language Ann Arbor News, Apr. 3 Click for article. Asian American Leaders
Announce Overwhelming Opposition to Anti-Family
Immigration Proposal
Asian American leaders oppose a set of principles on immigration created by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl and supported by the Bush administration Press release, AAJC, ALC, APALC, AAI, Mar. 30 Click for release. OCA Supports
Reintroduction of Hate Crimes Prevention
Bill
Press release, Organization of Chinese Americans, Mar. 22 Click for release. Click for AAJC's press release. Asian paper's 'I Hate
Blacks' column assailed
Kenneth Eng's AsianWeek article draws criticism Leslie Fulbright, San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 27 Click for article. Click for press release. |
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APIAVote Job and
Internships available
APIAVote is currently looking to expand its staff at the APIAVote national office with the announcement of a full time permanent National Field Organizer and Trainer and additional internship opportunities made possible through the National Asian Pacific American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) and the South Asian American Voting Youth (SAAVY) program. Click for more information. Michigan Minority
Business Development Council Scholarship
Application
Deadline: 4/30/07. Click here for application form. APCA's 2007 Scholarship
Program
Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) is an employee resource group of AT&T. The APCA 2007 scholarship program is open to all full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA, who reside in Michigan or another state with an APCA chapter. Applications must be received by May 1. Click for more information. SAALT
Fundraising & Development Assistant Position
The South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT) seeks a fundraising & development assistant for its Takoma Park, Maryland office. This is an entry- level position for individuals interested in learning more about the philanthropic community, the non- profit sector, and the South Asian community. Applications are due Apr. 30. Click for more information. |
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