August 3, 2012 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) welcomes and applauds the news that President Barack Obama has nominated Pamela K. Chen to serve as a federal district court judge in the Eastern District of New York. Click here to read the full press release.
NYIC Orientation on Deferred Action
August 15: Orientation on Deferred Action
On August 15, 2012, many young undocumented immigrants will be allowed to apply for a temporary work permit and deferred action relief.
All across the country, immigrant rights groups are organizing legal workshops for youth who might be interested in applying. In New York, The New York Immigration Coalition and its partners will hold an orientation workshop on:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
12 pm
Location TBA
Workshop attendees will receive important information on the new policy and can sign up for upcoming legal clinics to get screened for eligibility and receive assistance from lawyers on beginning the process.
Formal invitation & additional details coming soon
To RSVP, please contact [email protected]
ASIAN AMERICAN GROUPS HOSTED A MOVIE NIGHT TO SEE AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY
From Julie Huang, PR professional and President of Kaimen Company (and AABANY member):
On Wednesday , August 1, Asian American organizations [including AABANY] hosted a special Movie Night at the IFC Center to see Alison Klayman critically-acclaimed new documentary film, “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”. Many attendees took advantage of the IFC promo code at the box office for this particular showing of the film. Others who cared more about convenience than the IFC community ticket promo bought their tickets on www.movietickets.com ahead of time.
One of the Asian American groups, Asian Cinevision, included this message, in its event announcement, “AI WEI WEI NEVER SORRY follows Ai Wei Wei, a political delinquent, who challenges the notion of freedom through his art and conceptual work. In a country that celebrates censorship, he makes us imagine possibilities beyond limitations: what does it mean to use art as a political tool? Ultimately, he puts out a call for transparency, but how will the Chinese government respond?”
Based on our count, 150 people came out. The crowd was multigenerational and multicultural with a wide range of reactions to the film. Attendees we spoke with told us they have no idea about what Ai Weiwei faced in China. Like what Ai Weiwei said in the film, “If it is not publicized, then it is like it never happened.” So if this film was not made or if the video footage was not taken or if people have not watched this film, then how would they know what happened. Where’s the proof, baby? I wrote some more about this film in this blog post, "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry – Do not Wei to see this! Ai Weiwei.“ If you are looking for a more intelligent write-up, read Sue Lain Moy’s ”No Need to Apologize: Alison Klayman’s documentary, AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY, is a work of art and Ryan Wong’s Portrait of an Artist as a Activist | Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.
On a yummy note, the @NesquikLiveNYC street team were nearby to hand out free bottles of Nesquik chocolate milks! Some of the moviegoers got their chocolate fix on Nesquik. Thanks Nesquik.
It was a wonderful night – chocolate milk and all!
Not in NYC and would like to see the film? Visit this page for listings in your area.
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Congratulations to the New Officers and Directors of the MBBA
We received the following from Deborah Martin, Executive Communications Consultant for the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. Congratulations to Nadine Fontaine, Taa Grays and all the incoming Officers and Directors!
On behalf of President R. Nadine Fontaine, the Officers and the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, we are pleased to announce the new slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 term. The officers are as follows:
Officers for 2012-2013
President: R. Nadine Fontaine
President-Elect: Taa Grays
VP of Membership: Judith J. Jenkins
VP of Finance: Wanyne Melbourne
VP of Programs (New York): Jason M. Clark
VP of Programs (Brooklyn): Melnia Cordis
Treasurer: Richard D. Boyd
Recording Secretary: Kersuze Morancy
Corresponding Secretary: Brian Aquart
We ask that you please update your records accordingly. For the complete roster of board of directors, we invite you to visit our website at www.mbbanyc.org.If you should have any questions, comments or just wish to drop the MBBA a note, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.
Deferred Action Workshop
Which DREAMers are Eligible for Work Authorization and U.S. Stay? Learn the Facts
Are you or someone you know an undocumented foreign national despite having grown up in the United States? Can the recently announced Deferred Action policy help you?
Find Out Everything You Need to Know About Deferred Action at this Free Informational Workshop.
What is Deferred Action? Who is eligible? How may one apply?
* This is a FREE event and pro bono legal service.
When:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Time:
6:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Where:
NYU – Langone Medical Center, Alumni Hall “A” on the Ground Floor
550 First Avenue (at 33rd Street) New York, New York
Speaker:
Rio M. Guerrero, Esq. Guerrero Yee LLP www.guerreroyee.com
Your RSVP is not necessary but appreciated, please send an email to [email protected]
“Through the Eyes of an Immigrant” a Performance and Improvisation Workshop on the Model Minority Myth
High school students having a voice on the
CPC’s Summer 2012 Volunteer CORE and Interns will be hosting an improvisation workshop and performance based on the Model Minority Myth. We invite youth and members of the community to support our
Improvisation Workshop: “But Did You Know?"
Performance: "The Amazing Butterfly Man”
Performance: "The Amazing Butterfly Man”
Admission is FREE. Light refreshments will be served.
Raffle at the end of the event for tickets to an 8 Day Beijing Tour thanks to Cross Culture Tours (Airfare not included. Tour covers hotel and meals.)
Location: MOCA (215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 between Howard & Grand Sts; one block north of Canal St)
Date: Friday, August 3, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, August 3, 2012 3pm
On Sunday, July 29, AABANY’s Immigration and Nationality Law Committee, working in conjunction with the New York County District Attorney’s Office Immigrant Affairs Program, presented a community workshop on how to avoid fraud in connection with the Deferred Action Program recently announced by the Obama Administration. Immigration and Nationality Law Committee Co-Chair Tsui Yee and Immigrant Affairs Program Co-Director Rosemary Yu were both interviewed on NTDTV. Above is a clip of the news piece that ran on NTD TV. Congratulations to Tsui and Rosemary!
(Source: http://www.ntdtv.com/)
AALDEF Seeks Special Events Assistant
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT
Temporary Part-Time
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a 38-year old New York-based national civil rights organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, advocacy and community education. AALDEF has a 22-person staff and is supported by foundation and corporate grants, individual contributions, and special events. We receive no government funds. For more information about AALDEF and its current activities, visit our website at www.aaldef.org.
The Special Events Assistant will assist in the planning, preparation and execution of our annual dinner gala and silent auction in February 2013.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Assisting with sponsorship development and outreach, writing materials, managing and following up on reservations, ticket sales, and donations.
-Maintaining databases and files.
-Preparing and maintaining sponsor/donor solicitations and acknowledgments, mailings, and emails.
-Assisting with the production of the invitations and dinner programs.
-Coordinating silent auction/raffle donations, including developing prospects, solicitations and acknowledgment, brochure and silent auction planning, and production.
-Meeting event deadlines.
Applicants must be self-motivated, have good organizational and writing skills, be detail oriented, able to work independently, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, develop and manage projects in a timely manner, and have database and internet skills. Some fundraising experience is preferable. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Experience using Filemaker is a plus. Flexibility with extra hours around the time of special events is necessary. This is a temporary part-time position.
How to Apply:
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, August 17 th, 2012.
Please send to:
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12 fl, New York, NY 013-2815
Att: J. Weng
Or Email to: [email protected] (write “Special Events Assistant job” in the subject line)
Start Date: September 2012
Compensation: The salary is commensurate with experience.
AALDEF Seeks Work-Study Intern
FALL 2012 SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN
Undergraduate or Graduate Students
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a 38-year old New York-based national civil rights organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, advocacy and community education. AALDEF has a 22-person staff and is supported by foundation and corporate grants, individual contributions, and special events. We receive no government funds. For more information about AALDEF and its current activities, visit our website at www.aaldef.org.
The Special Events Intern will assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of our annual dinner gala and silent auction in February 2013.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Assisting with sponsorship development and outreach, writing materials, managing and following up on reservations, ticket sales, and donations.
-Maintaining databases and files.
-Preparing and maintaining sponsor/donor solicitations and acknowledgments, mailings, and emails.
-Assisting with the production of the invitations and dinner programs.
-Coordinating silent auction/raffle donations, including developing prospects, solicitations and acknowledgment, brochure and silent auction planning, and production.
-Meeting event deadlines.
Applicants must be self-motivated, have good organizational and writing skills, be detail oriented, able to work independently, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, develop and manage projects in a timely manner, and have database and internet skills. Some fundraising experience is preferable. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Experience using Filemaker is a plus. Flexibility with extra hours around the time of special events is necessary.
This is a temporary part-time position. This position begins September 2012 and will end shortly after the dinner. Hours are flexible. This is an unpaid position. We accept work study grants. Academic credit may be arranged.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter ASAP to:
Jennifer Weng
Special Events Intern
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York, New York 10013
fax: 212.966.4303
email: [email protected]
For more information, contact Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932, ext. 212 or [email protected].