Here are some awesome summer opportunities for Asian American students, including a 12 month fellowship with OCA - Greater Los Angeles!
And be sure to “like” Fascinasians on Facebook!
In honor of Private Danny Chen’s 20th birthday, please join us for an artistic tribute and fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards mobilizing the family & community to attend the courts-martial and our continued efforts to raise awareness on Danny’s case.
Adults: $25.00 ; Students: $10.00 Purchase tickets here:
Performers include:
- Ada Chen
- Amy Chen
- Binari Drummers
- Jason Chu
- Kris Lew
- Project Agent Orange
- Taiyo Na
- Alex Wong
- Banny Chen
- Corky Lee
- Jason Kao Hwang
- Magnetic North
- YaliniDream
Donated Raffle Prizes: HD LCD TV, Wii, 5-day Cruise, Starbucks giftcards, Blacklava T-shirts & more!
Co-sponsors: Asian American Arts Alliance, Asian American/Asian Research Institute, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance-NY, Chinatown Partnership, Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, East Coast Asian American Student Union, FCCNY, Gin Sun Hall Benevolent Association, Korean Americans for Political Advancement, NYU A/P/A Institute, OCA-Long Island, OCA-New Jersey, OCA-Westchester/Hudson Valley, United East Athletic Association
For more information, check them out on Twitter and Tumblr .
Asian In NY is also putting together videos of “salute” to Danny Chen on their Youtube.
Colorblinding I luv yewThis morning, there was a woman in the elevator with me as I headed to my office. I’ve never met her before. We make small talk, and she was friendly. We get off the elevator and walk in the same direction.
Then she asks me, “Where are you from?”
Now, pause.
I get that a lot because I’m Asian-American and I’m not a native New Yorker.
Now, un-pause.
I say, “California” because I really am from California. I grew up there.
Then she says, “No, no, where are you really from? Where are your parents from?”
Excuse me? What?
Now, here’s the thing. She wasn’t being racist, or malicious, or anything like that. She seemed geniunely interested and asked nicely. She really sincerely did not know that question can be offensive.
I tell her, and she replies, “Oh, I’m from Montreal.”
She went into her office after that and I went on my way, but it got me thinking.Even being in a diverse city like NYC, this random woman still viewed me as someone who didn’t originally come from this country. Now, look, I get a lot of racist shit, usually from some drunk guy, so I don’t let the comments bother me. But today was different. I truly think this random woman did not know the non-offensive way to ask me where I was “really from.”
This incident reminds me of the stories the Jeremy Lin coverage generated, and how the Asian American Journalists Association had to put out a document to the media about the difference between Asian-American & Asian, Jeremy Lin & Yao Ming, and Taiwan & China.
I try to see the best in everyone, I believe that almost everyone has good intentions, and I try not to let this city’s craziness get to me. Today with this random woman, I choose to view her question as she was simply curious and didn’t know the right way to ask me where I was “really from.”UGHHHHH. A couple of times I’ve actually said to people, “I know what you’re ACTUALLY asking, so just ask it.” Or sometimes they’ll say, “No, where are your parents from?” To which I truthfully say, “San Francisco and Tracy,” or just “also California.”
Of course, it depends on the person and the tone of the conversation at the time, but generally people get the hint.
(What I thought was interesting was while on a cruise in Australia back in 2005, was that when people asked this, they were Australians who had never actually met an Asian American who wasn’t from Hawaii. And I was happy to indulge/educate. It wasn’t that they doubted our American-ness. They were just genuinely intrigued. North Americans from/in North America, you should know better.)
Because being Asian in America means being a perpetual foreigner.
(via littlewendycat)
MIH: Missing in HIstory
A film by K^3 Productions.
Three novice filmmakers from Ithaca College venture to make a documentary establishing an Asian American Studies program. “MIH: Missing In History” explores the relationship between identity and education to illustrate how a Western Eurocentric education excludes the histories and experiences of Asian Americans and students of color. This documentary pushes to provide an education that students from all backgrounds can identify with.
Come to our screenings! Cinemapolis on Saturday, May 7th at 4: 30pm and on campus in Textor 103 on Monday, May 9th at 4: 30pm.
Special thanks to Helen Zia for her inspiration and support!
Awesome video campaigning for Asian American Studies at Ithaca College!
ONE NIGHT ONLY
As part of NYU’s Asian Heritage Month, and as the perfect way to wrap up a very exciting and busy month, hip hop artist Jason Chu (Model Minority fame) will be performing alongside Youtube sensation KevJumba. Tickets are being sold at Ticket Central, $7 for NYU students and $10 for non-students.
“Morning Papers” -I Was Born With Two Tongues
The 2012 JACL Collegiate Washington, D.C. Leadership Conference is an intensive three-day leadership development program that introduces Asian Pacific American student leaders to the national policy-making arena. Participants will be briefed on legislative issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community and examine the role Asian Pacific American civil rights organizations play in affecting public policy in the nation’s capital. They will also have the chance to meet and work with student leaders representing colleges and universities from throughout the country and learn ways to effectively address issues and create positive social change on their own campuses and beyond.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be an Asian Pacific American undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior class student attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.
Tuition:
The program will select 12 participants to attend the conference. JACL will cover airfare, lodging, meals (continental breakfast, lunch, dinner) and transportation during the conference for all participants.
Dates:
Thursday, June 7 - Sunday, June 10, 2012 (Arrival by 4pm, Thursday, June 7, 2012)
Conference Headquarters:
Doubletree Hotel
1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Application:
Applications are available through the JACL website at www.jacl.org, or by request at midwest@jacl.org. CLICK HERE to download an application.
Applications are due by FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 (postmarked or emailed) to
JACL Midwest Office
Attn: Collegiate Leadership Conference
5415 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 606040
or midwest@jacl.org
Contact:
Email midwest@jacl.org or call 773-728-7170 for more information.
Who: Everyone and Anyone!
What: In the first two weeks of April, join your campus in creating a banner asking the military to change their attitude towards discrimination and hazing amongst their members, pushing for these issues to be acknowledged, recognized and taken seriously in court trials. Have your members of your campus sign it with your own creative ways to express your beliefs, culture and ideas!
More details will come, but for now plan on wearing RED on APRIL 11. Take a picture of your campus representation wearing red and send it here.
