WSJ Blog: Speakeasy Picks Up on “Revisiting Vincent”
WSJ Blog: Speakeasy Picks Up on “Revisiting Vincent”
Vincent Chin, Remembered: This is the 30th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin in Detroit, an incident that triggered the 1980s political awakening of Asian America around racist stereotyping and hate crimes. This Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 pm, the Asian American Arts Alliance, the Museum of Chinese in America and the Asian American Bar Association of New York have organized a unique event called “Revisiting Vincent,” which combines a dramatic presentation of the case and the court proceedings that followed with a talkback led by University of California – Hastings College of Law dean Frank Wu, author of “Yellow.”
Thanks for the shout-out!
PROJECT INSPIRE 2012 Kick-off
Project by Project presents a Kick-off Event for PROJECT INSPIRE to be held on May 29, 2012 at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA).
This will be the project’s 15th year anniversary. Past partners will present six-word memoirs. You’ll have the chance to share your own six-word memoir with members and volunteers while sipping wine, enjoying live music by sold out dance-rock group PaperDoll, and trying your hand at winning a dining gift certificate!
Please click the link for more event details and ticket information! http://www.facebook.com/events/441468899216199/
9th Annual CUNY Asian American Film Festival
Please join the Asian American / Asian Research Institute for its 9th Annual CUNY Asian American Film Festival, on Friday, May 25, 2012, from 6PM to 8PM, at the CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave. (34th Street), Martin Segal Theatre, Manhattan. This event is free and open to the general public.
Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival has recognized and awarded $7,200 in cash prizes to over 40 student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College and the College of Staten Island. At the Festival, we will be screening selected Fiction, Documentary and Experimental films reviewed by our distinguished panel of judges. Following the screening will be an award ceremony and Q&A session with the winning filmmakers.
Winner and runner-up films of the CUNY Asian American Film Festival will also have the exciting opportunity to be screened at the 35th Asian American International Film Festival, organized by Asian CineVision, taking place July 25 to August 5, 2012.
To RSVP for the Festival, visit www.aaari.info/2012aaff.htm.
Celebrate APA Heritage Month with Macy’s
On behalf of Macy’s, you are cordially invited to our celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month on Saturday, May 26 @ 1 pm at the Macy’s Flushing. Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating Asian Pacific American culture with a sampling by Nyonya Restaurant (Manhattan)! Then experience the tradition with performances by Crystal Dancing Society and Huu Nghia Duong lion dance group. Plus, with any $50 or more purchase receive an apron commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage month!
Where-
Macy’s Flushing
136-50 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Event is free to attend.
Event is free to attend.
When-
May 26, 2012, Saturday at 1 pm
Featuring:
Guest chef from authentic Nyonya cuisine Nyonya Restaurant (Manhattan)
Traditional Chinese dance presented by Crystal Dancing Society
Lion Dance performance by Huu Nghia Duong group
Traditional Chinese dance presented by Crystal Dancing Society
Lion Dance performance by Huu Nghia Duong group
The event is free, however, due to limited availability, your organization must RSVP for the event by contacting Irene Fu at [email protected] or 213-683-2114 by May 25.
Carlton Chen (CAPABA) Shares Views on AABANY Annual Dinner 2012
Carlton Chen (CAPABA) Shares Views on AABANY Annual Dinner 2012
Communications Committee Co-Chair and Board member Will Ng shared this post from Carlton Chen in our sister affiliate in Connecticut, CAPABA. It starts:
Wow. Our neighboring affiliate Asian American Bar Association of New York really knows how to party. They held their massive 23rd Annual Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street in lower Manhattan on February 29, 2012.
Read the rest by following the link in the title. Thanks for the kind words, Carlton, and we hope to see you at our 2013 Annual Dinner!
Rangoon at the Clurman Theater
Watch SUNITA S. MUKHI, Director of Wang’s Asian And Asian American Programs, in the world premiere of RANGOON written by Mayank Keshaviah and directed by Raul Aranas. Rangoon tells of a family of Indian emigres who must deal with seductions of American life, while trying to keep their heritage alive. Funny and tragic— a quintessential 21st century American tale.
Presented by the prestigious Pan Asian Repertory Theatre at The Clurman Theater in New York City. Get your tickets NOW!
410 West 42nd Street (btw 9th and 10th)
May 25 – June 17, 2012
Tickets and Information can be found here: http://www.panasianrep.org/index.shtml
Dear Members and Friends:
Early Bird Registration Has Been Extended To Friday 5/18 For The Eastern Super Regional Conference!
On behalf of the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (“APALANJ”) and my fellow Conference Co-Chairs, Ed Kiel, Esq. and Florelee Wan, Esq., we cordially invited you to join us in “Changing the Game” at the 2012 NAPABA Eastern Super Regional Conference as hosted by APALANJ:
WHO: The Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (“APALANJ”) is one of the member affiliates in the Northeast Region of NAPABA that also comprises of – MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA & Toronto, Canada. APALANJ is the host of this year’s 2012 NAPABA “Super Regional Conference.”
WHAT: Unlike the usual and annual “Northeast Regional Conference,” this year’s 2012 NAPABA Eastern Super Regional as hosted by APALANJ is the first “Super Regional” to be held on the East Coast that would bring the NAPABA Northeast Region and the NAPABA Southeast Region together at one time at one place. The Southeast Region includes the following members from FL, GA, MD, TN, VA, & DC.
It is anticipated that this historic two and a half day “Eastern Super Regional” conference will draw between 250 to 400 legal professionals to meet, network, and attend substantive legal programs designed and presented to accentuate and emphasize how Asian Pacific Americans attorneys are “Changing the Game” as attorneys and or judges.
The conference will conclude with a Saturday Evening Gala Dinner and Installation of the APALANJ Officers.
WHEN: Thursday, May 31st through the evening of Saturday, June 2, 2012.
WHERE: Trump Taj Mahal Resort & Conference Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE WEBSITE, INFO & REGISTRATION (Early Bird Rates to end 5-18-2012):
http://2012napabasuperregional.apalanjevents.com/
This is a tremendous opportunity to be seen, be counted upon, and be a part of history. We look forward to having you join us as a fellow “Game Changer” in Atlantic City!
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Very truly yours,
Moly K. Hung, Esq.
Co-Chair, 2012 NAPABA Eastern Super Regional Conference Committee & VP, APALANJ
Co-Chair, 2012 NAPABA Eastern Super Regional Conference Committee & VP, APALANJ
Bilingual Ballots and Language Assistance for Asian Americans
A message from our friends at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund:
Dear friends:
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) has compiled multilingual fact sheets regarding election language assistance in 10 Asian languages.
As you may know, in October of 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the new jurisdictions and languages covered under the Language Assistance Provisions (Section 203) of the federal Voting Rights Act. Section 203 requires covered jurisdictions to provide language assistance so that limited English proficient Americans can effectively participate in the electoral process.
As a result, 22 counties in eleven (11) states are now required to provide bilingual ballots, interpreters at poll sites, and other translated materials in Asian languages. AALDEF’s multilingual fact sheets explain the law’s requirements, its benefits, and how to report problems to ensure that all Asian Americans can fully exercise their right to vote. Our fact sheets are available in the following languages:
· English
· Chinese
· Korean
· Vietnamese
· Filipino (Ilocano)
· Filipino (Tagalog)
· Japanese
· Bengali
· Hindi
· Urdu
· PunjabiWe are delighted that more Asian Americans will be able to exercise their right to vote through this expansion and hope that you all find these community fact sheets useful.
For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 212-966-5932.
Best,
Chi-Ser Tran
Voting Rights Organizer
[email protected] x251