"The visit of the President might help the former refugees from Laos and the government of Laos to speed up their long overdue reconciliation process. The war ended more than 40 years ago,"Laotian, Hmong Americans Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of Obama's Laos Visit - NBC News
"This is the first time there will be a Filipino pop-up dinner in the ultimate pop-up city: Burning Man," Yana Gilbuena, a chef and creator of the SALO Series of Filipino pop-up dinners, told NBC News. "We're so excited to bring an official Filipino-themed camp featuring the Philippine eagle jeepney art car, which Andrea [Aguilar] has been conceptualizing and building for the past year to represent the heart of Filipino culture: community."A Chef, a DJ, and an Artist Are Bringing Filipino Culture to Burning Man - NBC News
"This is a historical moment for Hawai'i and the world," William Aila, Jr., one of the Native Hawaiians leading the effort for expansion, said in a statement. "This is a bold move, and it took a bold President — born and raised in Hawai'i — to address the serious issues of climate change, the dire state of our oceans and recognizing the cultural significance of the area for Native Hawaiians. Mahalo, Mr. President."Obama to Expand Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hawaii - NBC News
"We answered the call from the community to care for Wānanalua [the melon-headed whale]; it was not only our responsibility but it was our supreme honor and privilege to do so," Stewart told NBC News. "It is our hope that in telling our story we can move more collectively for an integrated model of care for Kanaloa[marine mammals and other ocean animals], perhaps a start of a great movement forward in affecting much needed and well overdue change within NOAA and how they navigate here in Hawai'i, where being a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner is not illegal."
Thursday, August 25, 2016
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Young Writer's WorkshopYoung Writer's Workshop
Explore writing from many angles in this special multi-week writing workshop! Writer and WCC instructor Frances Kai-Wha Wang will facilitate the first two sessions, and YA Author Kelly Barson will present the last two sessions. Students registering for this program should come to the Youth Desk to pick up a free copy of Kelly Barson's book.
When my oldest child was about 10 years old, I wrote an Asian American parenting book, because I knew everything and had four perfect children. Unfortunately, I did not publish that book then, because my children soon became teenagers, and suddenly I knew nothing and did everything wrong. Now, with two children off to college, one child with a perfect ACT score, and one more who is very tall, I am finally starting to get my confidence back.Angry Asian American Parenting Guide
So when I see younger Asian American friends struggle through the many challenges of raising Asian American babies, well, I just LOL.
Here are some of my best unsolicited Angry Asian American parenting tips for raising strong, proud, and ANGRY Asian American children.
Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Nick Ut, best known for his 1972 Vietnam War photograph known as "Napalm Girl," announced last month that he would be retiring from the Associated Press next March after 51 years.Nick Ut, Photographer Behind 'Napalm Girl' Picture, Announces March Retirement - NBC News
Facing a big change or opportunity in your life? Terrified or thrilled out of your wits? Not sure if you trust that you know what you know? Learn simple but powerful methods to get the ideas out of your head and onto the page in order to write your way through this challenge. Part journaling, part business plan, lots of short writing exercises, this class aspires to create the space in your head and the courage in your heart to take those first dizzying steps as you dare to dream.
Have you been meaning to start your college application essays all summer? What do those questions mean? Where do you even start? How do you fit it all into the word count? This college application essay boot camp prompts you to sit down and just get it done. Using timed writings and discussion, we will inventory your high school experiences, analyze application essay questions, write a good first draft and discuss editing techniques. Bring a laptop, notebook and pen.Jumpstart Your College Essay - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic
"In life Mark devoted himself to realizing his vision for a healthier, safer, and better world, and in death will be remembered for having so much more to give," said U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statement. "Whether it was in the Hawaii Army National Guard, the Hawaii State Legislature, or in the U.S. Congress, Mark was a true champion for the people of Hawaii. We will long remember Mark for his smile, his kindness, his optimism, and the love he gave to his ohana and all he served."At Hawaii Remembrance and Memorial, U.S. Rep. Mark Takai Laid to Rest - NBC News
"We learned that students from all AAPI groups are subject to bullying of all types, based on circumstances such as limited English proficiency, cultural stereotypes, religion, and religious attire. However, there's opportunity for all of us to work together to further build upon the resources available, tailor outreach to this community, and implement real solutions to combat bullying of AAPI youth."Asian-American Students Targets of Bullying: Federal Report - NBC News
"The initial investigation suggests that the tragic murder of Amanjeet Singh Toor was a robbery gone wrong," Harsimran Kaur, legal director of The Sikh Coalition, told NBC News. "We remain very concerned about rising gun violence and the rising tide of profiling, backlash, and hate crimes impacting the American Sikh, Muslim, and South Asian communities. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victim and his family and we continue to monitor this case very closely."Family of Sikh Man Killed in Robbery Asks for Help Finding Suspect - NBC News
"We will be the swing vote in swing states — we could very well determine the presidency and the future of our country — and this historic gathering will be the campaigns' chance to hear our priorities and to tell us how their rhetoric, policies, and values address those concerns."Asian-American Community Applauds Presidential Election Forum - NBC News
"Japanese 'war brides' were our very sweet and loving mothers who accepted their former enemies as their spouses; then, raised their children in a country that was often hostile towards them," wrote Winfrey on the film's fundraising page. "Yet, they persevered. At the very least, we owe them recognition for allowing their love to transcend war and hate."'War Brides of Japan' To Take Focus in New Documentary - NBC News
"We live in a diverse world, where we all need to learn about each other and start a positive dialogue about any misunderstandings. [Our] ultimate goal is to educate everyone that we are all brothers and sisters and there shall be no place for hate in our lives and hearts."Sikh Riders of America Aim to Educate with 'Selfless Service' - NBC News
"Despite the difficult day, the MKHUI [Mauna Kea Hui Petitioners] is honored to join the other protectors who have joined the hearing in a collective legal stand for Mauna Kea, and we continue to remain strong in the spirit of Aloha,"New Hearings Begin on Embattled Proposed Mauna Kea Telescope - NBC News
"If we don't bring people together because of fear, then we are cowards and have no business calling ourselves Sikhs. The run symbolizes this practice for bringing people together, the blood drive symbolizes the sacrifice and courage, and the food drive symbolizes the need to give to those who have less. Maya (illusion) separates us, we are simply removing these veils from community."Sikh Community Remembers Oak Creek By Running on 'Relentless Optimism' - NBC News
"Papahānaumokuākea resides in the middle of a deep sea realm that our Kupuna [elders] revered because these realms represent the very places where life not only begins but continues to emerge as we speak — where the regenerative forces of the sea and land come together,"Activists Push for Hawaii National Monument Expansion After Public Meetings - NBC News
"A Muslim lady went to your rally Mr.Trump, it was you who did not let her speak not her Muslim husband!#CanYouHearUsNow"
"he's lucky it wasn't my auntie. She'd back that op-ed with a burgundy slipper boomeranged to his head."On Twitter, Muslim-American Women Ask Trump: #CanYouHearUsNow? - NBC News
