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March 8: Simply the
Best: "Getting Connected"
The event will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. Location TBD. The flyer will be available at the CAPA website at a later date. May 2: Splendor of
the East: "Asian Festivals- Cultural Fusions:
Journey Through Asian Traditions and American
Influences"
Join us for dance and music in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! The event will take place at the Ford Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI. The show begins at 7 p.m. VIP Experience Package tickets are $100 and general admission tickets are $30 and $20. Click here to purchase tickets online. Click here for the flyer. |
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CAPA high school
scholar award winners announced
CAPA announced the three high school scholar award recipients from the class of 2008: Diana Chen (Troy High), Julia Kong, and Christy Duan (Novi High). The other finalists were Heidi Chiu (Troy Athens), Timothy Liu (Detroit Country Day), and Sarah Yu (Plymouth High). All the candidates have impeccable academic records with an impressive list of accomplishments in extra-curricular activities and community service. Sarah Yu received a special award for her outstanding efforts as co-president of the APA club at the Plymouth-Canton high schools. Click here for pictures and more information. Inspiration at Asian
Pacific American Leadership Summit
V
On Dec. 7, over 110 Asian American community members and allies came together to dialogue about the "Power of a United Voice: Empowering the Asian Pacific American Vote." Doua Thor, Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, was the keynote speaker. Participants dialogued about community issues and barriers that our community faces in civic engagement. Thank you Amy Risvold for chairing the event, and to the planning committee: Denise Yee, Laura Hung, Mi Dong, Miyako Foley, Prasanna Vengadam, Roland Hwang, Scott Low, Sook Wilkinson, Willie DeChavez and Stephanie Chang. Thanks also to AT&T for being the leadership circle sponsor, and to APIA Vote-Michigan, Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance - Michigan, Fil Vote, Filipino American Political Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association for an incredible collaborative effort. Click here for a slideshow of pictures from the event. CAPA and Philippine
Nurses Association of Michigan (PNAM) flu
vaccination drive successful!
On Dec. 9, CAPA collaborated with PNAM to offer 32 free flu vaccinations for the Bangladeshi community in Detroit. Thanks to Amy Risvold, community service chair, for coordinating this successful event, and Mumtaz Haque for making it possible. CAPA support of
Rizal Day 2007
On Dec. 29, CAPA board members participated in the annual Rizal Day celebration, coordinated by the Filipino American Community Council. The event took place at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Congratulations FILAMCCO on another successful event! |
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Jan. 13
Boggs Center Author's Reception with Scott Kurashige Scott Kurashige will sign and discuss his book, "The Shifting Grounds of Race: Black and Japanese Americans in the Making of Multiethnic Los Angeles." The reception is at 1 p.m. at the Boggs Center, 3061 Field St., Detroit, MI. Angela Dillard is also featured, along with her book, "Faith in the City: Preaching Radical Social Change in Detroit." Jan. 23
"On Becoming Chinese American" This event takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. Growing up the child of immigrants, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang grew up both part of and slightly outside of Chinese culture and mainstream American culture. What does it mean to be Chinese? What does it mean to be Chinese American? As acting editor of IMDiversity.com Asian American Village, Ms. Wang has written extensively on issues of identity and culture as process rather than simply one "Aha" moment in time. She will share the stories of the many different ways she has wrestled with identity and culture. Jan. 26-27
APIAVote Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute Participants will learn about effective voter mobilization and communications strategies, national and regional voting trends, engage in interactive workshops and contribute in local planning to register and mobilize Asian American voters in Michigan. The training is free and will take place from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 1-6 p.m. on Jan. 27, at ACCESS Community Health & Research Center, 6450 Maple St., Dearborn, MI. Contact Michigan@apiavote.org to register. Click here for flyer. Jan. 26
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan Lunar New Year Celebration Celebrate the Lunar New Year from 2-10 p.m. (open to the public) at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI. Crafts/Activities 2-4 p.m. Performances 4-6 p.m., Buffet Dinner 6-8 p.m., Chinese kids movie 8-10 p.m., and informal reception and book-signing with Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Reads featured author William Poy Lee 8-9 p.m. Jan. 26
Shanthi Project- Gujarati Family Communications Workshop Have you ever felt as if you are not being understood or you seem to have the same conversation over and over again? If so, then this workshop may be right for you. Learn about effective ways to communicate feelings, needs, dislikes. The workshop is from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Costick Community Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI. Click here for flyer. Feb. 1
Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs (ACAPAA) Meeting 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Annual Leadership Conversation: "Best Practices for Organizational Growth and Success." The keynote is Frank H. Wu, Dean, Wayne State University Law School. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy. R.S.V.P. to Lynn McNamara, (517) 241-4067 or mcnamaral@michigan.gov. We invite you to participate in an interactive conversation with a panel of organization leaders who have developed best practices to help their organizations grow and succeed. To help us focus our conversation on questions that would most help your organization grow and succeed, please let us know what best practice questions you are most interested in exploring by including your questions at the time you R.S.V.P. For more information about ACAPAA, click here. Feb. 9
Community Chinese New Year's Celebration This public event takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Come celebrate the Year of the Mouse with Frances Kai-Hwa Wang and Ann Arbor's own Chinese American community with dance, music, martial arts, stories, crafts, and Yo-Yo! With performances by Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan, Ann Arbor Chinese Dancing School, and Ann Hua Chinese School. Feb. 13
GVSU Professionals of Color Lecture Series - Betty Nguyen Betty Nguyen will present on "Humanitarian work: It will change your life." The event will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center, on the Grand Valley State University campus. Betty Nguyen joined CNN in April 2004, and has co-founded Help the Hungry, an organization that strives to alleviate global hunger. Click for flyer. Feb. 16
Celebrating the Year of the Rat (Association of Chinese Americans) 10-course gourmet dinner, entertainment, live auction and raffle. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Harvest Restaurant, 6880 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI. Patron tickets: $75; regular tickets: $35. Click here for flyer and ticket information. Feb. 16
PACCM 25th Anniversary Valentines Party '08 The Philippine American Community Center of Michigan is celebrating its 25th year anniversary through its annual Valentines Ball gala at the Sheraton Hotel, 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI. This event will not only commemorate and celebrate but relive PACCM's 25 years of service to the Filipino American community. Giving special recognition and honor to all those who contributed to this organization through the years is one of the highlights of this celebration and because of these generous and dedicated individuals, PACCM would not have reached this momentous milestone. Registration at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. General Admission: $50.00 per person. Benefactors: $100.00 per person. Deadline: Feb. 5. Contact the following people to register: Fred Porte (248) 443-7037 or (586) 350-5574; Liza Sollestre (248) 722-2428 or (248) 576-2125; Nona Apigo (248) 425-9209 or (248) 512-4192. Feb. 19
ChinaNOW: Why China? Why Now? Why Me? This event takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI. In a global world, China's growing economic and political reach means we Americans should bridge the cultural gap that exists between us. Come join us for a highly informative look at what we can do to create more understanding and tolerance between these two culturally complex superpowers. Feb. 24
6th Annual Korean Lunar New Year Party Sponsored by the Korean American Cultural Exchange, this event is from 1-4 p.m. at the Korean American Cultural Center, 24666 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 48075. Activities include yut game, Korean calligraphy, tea party, language learning, chopsticks competition, Korean instruments, and photo opportunity! Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for kids age 5+, $4 for kids ages 2-5, free for kids under age 2. Click here for more information. Save the date! March 29
Asian-American Gathering for Strengthening Relationships for Diversity - Include All of Us project 1-3 p.m. at Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Dr, Madison Heights, MI. This gathering aims to bring people with disabilities and their relatives, friends and allies from Asian American community. Share tasty snacks, great conversation and learn how to influence the policies and projects adopted and promoted by Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC). CAPA is proud to be one of the Community Partners in the Asian-American gathering. Click here for more information. |
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Governor's
Proclamations: Korean American Day (Jan. 13)
and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
(May)
Governor Granholm has proclaimed Jan. 13, 2008 to be Korean American Day, to recognize and applaud the many contributions made by Korean Americans that enhance the quality of life in Michigan. Click here for the proclamation. The governor has also proclaimed May 2008, as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Michigan, and encourages all citizens to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions that Asian Pacific Americans have made to our state, nation and world. Click here for the proclamation. Cable industry and
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote
announce "Our Time to
Vote"
On Dec. 13, Comcast, in partnership with APIA Vote, announced the launch of "Our Time to Vote," a year-long, non-partisan voter education and registration campaign designed to increase voting in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities served by the cable industry. Click here to view public service announcement. Victims of Crime Act
-sponsored
cultural competence and hate crime 101
training sessions available
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights, in partnership with the Department of Community Health - Crime Victim Services Commission, is pleased to announce additional Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)-sponsored "Building Cultural Competence" and "HateCrime101" training sessions around the state. Training dates and locations are on the MDCR web site at www.miaahc.com under the training calendar page. The training begins in January 2008 and will be held in Calhoun; Emmet/Cheboygan; Genesee; Grand Traverse; Houghton; Ingham/Eaton; Kent; Macomb; Marquette; Muskegon; Saginaw; St. Clair; Washtenaw; and Wayne (in Detroit and Livonia) counties. Questions may be addressed to our email: mdcrcrt@miaahc.com. Filipino American
Community Council ushers in
new president
At the recently concluded Rizal Day Celebration, the Filipino American Community Council inducted its new set of officers for 2008. Elected unanimously by more than 50 member organization affiliates and the Council officers is Tony Kho. Tony has a lengthy record of commitment and service to the Filipino Community stemming from 30 years.Click here for the full announcement. New job posting
website for Asian Americans
Hiring Asian American/Pacific Islanders (HAAPIjobs.com) has launched. The site is owned and operated by Asian American and other professionals who are dedicated to providing a forum for Asian Americans to find the ideal career opportunity and for employers to identify ideal candidates. Click here to visit the website. Bone marrow donors -
Important in our community
CAPA member Jen Hilzinger would like to remind CAPA members about the importance of becoming a bone marrow donor. Click here for information about a Chinese American adoptee who was in need of a bone marrow donor: http://www.kaileegetwells.com. "Pure Michigan" book
available in Chinese
A picture book featuring major Michigan attractions with introduction and captions in Chinese and English was published in October 2007. The editor in chief was Koralo Chen. Click here for more information. |
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South Asian
organization a factor in Obama's success in
Iowa
The Hindu News Update Service, Jan. 5 Click for article. Asian
Influence
Asian Americans to influence elections in Michigan and nationally News Hits Staff, Metro Times Detroit, Dec. 12 Click for article. Activists hold a
rally to challenge terrorism Alameda police
waged upon Southeast Asian youth in
Oakland
Mark Liu, Asian American Movement Zine, Nov. 28 Click for article. Man gets 69 years
for killing fellow hunter
White hunter receives maximum sentence for Wisconsin killing of Cha Vang CNN.com, Nov. 28 Click for article. Filipino couple
facing deportation after 17-year immigration
battle
Katrina Romero, Balita News Service, Nov. 26 Click for article. Asian American,
Pacific Islander data collection launches at
University of California schools
The UC will become the first public higher education institution in the state to collect data on Hmong and other Asian American groups through substantial additions to the ethnic categories on its application Press release, University of California, Nov. 16 Click for article. |
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Organization of
Chinese Americans seeks applicants for summer
internship program
OCA is seeking students for its ten week internship program. The application deadline is Mar. 15. The purpose of the OCA Internship program is to cultivate future leadership by providing students with an opportunity to be involved in the political and public policy process. Summer interns will be placed at a federal agency, non-profit, or congressional office that matches their interest and work full-time. Past interns have been placed in the offices of Congresswoman Pelosi, Congresswoman Berkley, and Senator Durbin; at the Department of Transportation, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Management and Budget, the National Education Association, and the NAACP. Click for more information. International
Leadership Foundation 2008 Civic Fellowships
for Asian Pacific American College
Students
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) will award up to 30 internships to help Asian Pacific American college students who will be future professional leaders in the arts, business, community, legal, and medical fields ILF will help the students better understand the workings of American government. Each ILF Fellow spends eight weeks during the summer working for a federal government agency in Washington, DC. Any undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average at a college, junior college, or university is eligible to apply. Applicants must be United States citizens. Interested students can get the application form and more information from the ILF's Web site at www.ILEADER.org, or call (202) 531-5031. Applications must be received by February 1, 2008. |
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