Glenn Magpantay, Executive Director of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) and the Chair of AABANY’s LGBT Committee, answered some important questions on the intersectionality of being both queer and a minority on NBC’s Comcast Newsmakers on August 3, 2015. It’s an exciting time in history for LGBT rights, but as Glenn so poignantly put it, “Yes, we can get married, but who’s going to come to the wedding?”
It often feels for an Asian American individuals that they can be neither accepted in the LGBT community as ethnic minorities nor the Asian community due to their sexuality or gender identities. Glenn speaks of NQAPIA’s work to develop resources and role models of Asian American families that are fully supportive of their LGBT children. NQAPIA works with community leaders, actors, and real families to try to spread the message of love and acceptance, as difficult as it may seem. As Glenn puts it, “Asian Americans are that often-overlooked minority… All the LGBT leaders are white. All the Asians are straight. Where do I belong?” In their efforts to answer that question and bring inclusion to both the LGBT community and the Asian community, NQAPIA offers messages in over twenty different languages. To learn more, visit their website.
For more thoughts on how we can diversify the LGBT movement, watch Glenn’s thoughts above.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Whatever became of Tiger Mom’s kids?
Whatever became of Tiger Mom’s kids?
Remember Amy Chua and her book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, which stirred up a storm of controversy when it first came out, coined the term Tiger Mom and brought down a heap of criticism on her and her alleged child-rearing practices?
Well, Careerist columnist Vivia Chen has an update for us about Chua’s two daughters. Are they in rehab or therapy (or worse)? Follow the link to find out. (It’s the second article, after “Moolah for Diversity,” and subscription may be required.)
AALDEF Baseball Fundraiser: Mets vs. Phillies at Citi Field on 8/31
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) invites you come watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on our very own New York Mets on Monday, August 31st!
AALDEF participates in a special program that helps to raise funds for public interest organizations. By purchasing tickets to select baseball games through this program, your cost will include the value of the ticket plus an additional tax-deductible donation to support AALDEF. These tickets (including the donation) are below regular price. Your donations go directly toward AALDEF¹s legal and education programs. Please take advantage of this opportunity to root for your team while making a contribution for a good cause!
Game/Ticket Details:
- Mets vs. Phillies at Citi Field
- Monday, August 31 at 7:10 pm
- Between home & first in Promenade Section 509
- $12 per ticket + $3 donation or more
Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today! Please reserve by August 21 to ensure ticket delivery on time. Please contact Kenneth Fuentes at kfuentes@aaldef.org or (212) 966-5932 x 208 to place your order and receive further instructions for payment and delivery/pickup.
AALDEF thanks everyone for their continued support!
2015 NAPABA Convention: Early Bird Deadline, Aug. 28
The early bird catches the worm…
The 2015 NAPABA Convention is right around the corner! With less than three weeks until the early bird deadline, register today and take advantage of maximum savings. Take a seat at the table with the greater legal community and benefit from this opportunity to convene, learn, network, and engage with your peers. Convention attendees leave the meeting with new ideas, greater knowledge, and a long list of new contacts.
Register before Aug. 28 to receive savings up to $150!
We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans!
AABANY’s Annual Summer Picnic
On August 9th, AABANY members and their family and friends gathered around the Great Lawn in Central Park for the annual AABANY Summer Picnic. The weather was perfect on this Sunday afternoon for everyone to relax, toss around frisbees and baseballs, and enjoy food.
Attendees enjoyed delicious Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, catered by Saigon Sandwiches located on 369 Broome Street in Chinatown. An assortment of drinks and snacks were also provided.
Special thanks to the Young Lawyers Committee, Tax Committee, and Litigation Committee for planning and organizing this fun event!
If you were unable to attend, be sure to look out for this annual picnic next year!
Write-up & collage by Anna Chen.
National Cantonese Language Engagement
與您交流
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a national Cantonese language engagement. Agency representatives will be available to share updates and answer your questions about becoming a U.S. citizen.
Date: Wednesday, August 19 2015
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EASTERN
Participation:
• Via teleconference at 1-800-369-1122; Passcode: 9104335
• Via live Web Stream at http://www.uscis.gov/Live/JiaoLiu
(this link will be live on the day-of the engagement.)
Note:
Submit your questions in advance via Twitter to @USCIS or during the event via email to OPE-Live@uscis.dhs.gov
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email us at public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov and write “Jiao Liu” in the subject line; or to learn more about USCIS resources, please visit us at http://www.uscis.gov/multilingual.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with MinKwon Center
The MinKwon Center will be hosting several Naturalization Clinics. These clinics are great opportunities to assist low-income community members with immigration law forms. Clinics will be held at different locations. Please check the location before signing up to volunteer.
No prior experience is necessary, and training will be provided on the day of each clinic. MinKwon Center keeps a log of all volunteer hours and they are glad to certify your pro bono hours for the NY bar admission requirement. If you’re interested in volunteering with MinKwon, please read the following clinic descriptions and sign up using the links below:
MinKwon Center be helping eligible legal permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) complete their applications to become naturalized U.S. citizens. MinKwon could use the assistance of attorneys, students and interpreters. Korean and/or Chinese language ability is especially helpful. Please sign up HERE to join MinKwon on any of these dates:
1. Date and Time: Friday, 08/14/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
35-56 159th Street
Flushing, New York 11358
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
2. Date and Time: Saturday, 08/15/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am)
3. Date and Time: Sunday, 08/16/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Adhikaar
71-7 Woodside Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
4. Date and Time: Saturday, 08/22/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
5. Date and Time: Sunday, 08/30/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Adhikaar
71-7 Woodside Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)