My 1990 Institute essay
How is 1990 Institute reshaping and relaunching its Teachers Workshop, adding arrows to teachers’ quivers?
1990 Institute Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 12, June 17, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Performance ACJ Vincent Chin 40th year Commemoration June 16-19, 2022
ACJ Vincent Chin 40th year Commemoration Events June 16-19, 2022
I'll be performing at Vincent Chin 40th year Commemoration Arts Performance
Sat., June 18, 2022, 7-9:30 pm EDT, Detroit https://www.vincentchin.org/schedule
Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance and Rededication
DAY 3: Join Asian American artists and activists for an evening of performance embodying the collaboration, healing, and spirit of unity necessary to push our communities forward. Through song, poetry and movement, these artists affirm our vow to future generations.
Learn more about the artists and register at VincentChin.org/schedule
Performers include:
Frances Kai-Hwa WangJoo Won Park & the Electronic Music Ensemble of Wayne State (EMEWS)Joori JungNobuko Miyamoto with Derek Nakamoto, Juan Perez, Asiyah AyubbiWednesday, June 15, 2022
Tonight! Reading at Emil & Tamiko's Father's Day Month Gathering | Facebook
Tonight!
Excited to celebrate Father's Day with my good friends Emil and Tamiko
Emil & Tamiko's Father's Day Month Gathering | Facebook
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 AT 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT/ 5:30 pm PDT/ 2:30 pm HST
I'll be reading selections from my new book (towards the end of the hour), "You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids, Wayne State University Press Made in Michigan Series
Please join us as we honor, remember, process, sort through, and share our memories of our fathers and father figures in our lives, and those who have been absent and/or less than loving/ideal.
Storytellers, visual artists, poets, essayists, singers, songwriters, and creators of all kinds will have 3-5 minutes to share their creativity at this gathering.
We hope to see you there!
Emil & Tamiko
Emil Guillermo is a journalist, award-winning essayist, broadcaster, and performer. He's done his one-man shows on Asian American Filipino History at theater festivals around the country. He is the host of The PETA Podcast, and Emil Amok's Takeout. His weekly column is at AALDEF.org/blog and at amok.com. He was the first Asian American male to host a national news show (NPR's "All Things Considered," in 1989).
Please join us as we honor, remember, process, sort through, and share our memories of our fathers and father figures in our lives, and those who have been absent and/or less than loving/ideal.
Storytellers, visual artists, poets, essayists, singers, songwriters, and creators of all kinds will have 3-5 minutes to share their creativity at this gathering.
We hope to see you there!
Emil & Tamiko
Emil Guillermo is a journalist, award-winning essayist, broadcaster, and performer. He's done his one-man shows on Asian American Filipino History at theater festivals around the country. He is the host of The PETA Podcast, and Emil Amok's Takeout. His weekly column is at AALDEF.org/blog and at amok.com. He was the first Asian American male to host a national news show (NPR's "All Things Considered," in 1989).
Tamiko Wong was born and raised in San Francisco with roots in Japantown and Chinatown. Her work has been included in the Lunchbox Moments Zine, Standing Strong! Fillmore and Japantown anthology, on Pacific Time, and in AsianWeek. She writes poetry, memoir, and is a singer-songwriter. Tamiko has also produced podcasts and zines.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Today Sunday June 12! Book Talk, signing, and reception Ypsilanti District Library
Ypsilanti District Library Reading, book signing, and Reception
Sun., June 12, 2022, 2pm EDT in person
Whittaker Community Room, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Sun., June 12, 2022, 2pm EDT in person
Whittaker Community Room, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Book sales by Black Stone Books and Cultural Center
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Poetry Reading Sat., June 18, 7pm, Detroit Film Theatre
Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance and Rededication
DAY 3: Join Asian American artists and activists for an evening of performance embodying the collaboration, healing, and spirit of unity necessary to push our communities forward. Through song, poetry and movement, these artists affirm our vow to future generations.
Learn more about the artists and register at VincentChin.org/schedule
Performers include:
Frances Kai-Hwa WangJoo Won Park & the Electronic Music Ensemble of Wayne State (EMEWS)Joori JungNobuko Miyamoto with Derek Nakamoto, Juan Perez, Asiyah AyubbiFriday, June 10, 2022
Book talk Sun 6/12 2pm Ypsilanti District Library
This weekend! Sun June 12 2-4 pm EDT in person! Book talk, signing, plus reception ft Frances Kai-Hwa Wang "You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids," Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti 48197. Books will be available for sale by Black Stone Books and Cultural Center.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Reading Emil & Tamiko's Father's Day Month Gathering | Facebook
Excited to celebrate Father's Day with my good friends Emil and Tamiko
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 AT 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT/ 5:30 pm PDT/ 2:30 pm HST
I'll be reading selections from my new book (towards the end of the hour), "You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids, Wayne State University Press Made in Michigan Series
Please join us as we honor, remember, process, sort through, and share our memories of our fathers and father figures in our lives, and those who have been absent and/or less than loving/ideal.
Storytellers, visual artists, poets, essayists, singers, songwriters, and creators of all kinds will have 3-5 minutes to share their creativity at this gathering.
We hope to see you there!
Emil & Tamiko
Emil Guillermo is a journalist, award-winning essayist, broadcaster, and performer. He's done his one-man shows on Asian American Filipino History at theater festivals around the country. He is the host of The PETA Podcast, and Emil Amok's Takeout. His weekly column is at AALDEF.org/blog and at amok.com. He was the first Asian American male to host a national news show (NPR's "All Things Considered," in 1989).
Please join us as we honor, remember, process, sort through, and share our memories of our fathers and father figures in our lives, and those who have been absent and/or less than loving/ideal.
Storytellers, visual artists, poets, essayists, singers, songwriters, and creators of all kinds will have 3-5 minutes to share their creativity at this gathering.
We hope to see you there!
Emil & Tamiko
Emil Guillermo is a journalist, award-winning essayist, broadcaster, and performer. He's done his one-man shows on Asian American Filipino History at theater festivals around the country. He is the host of The PETA Podcast, and Emil Amok's Takeout. His weekly column is at AALDEF.org/blog and at amok.com. He was the first Asian American male to host a national news show (NPR's "All Things Considered," in 1989).
Tamiko Wong was born and raised in San Francisco with roots in Japantown and Chinatown. Her work has been included in the Lunchbox Moments Zine, Standing Strong! Fillmore and Japantown anthology, on Pacific Time, and in AsianWeek. She writes poetry, memoir, and is a singer-songwriter. Tamiko has also produced podcasts and zines.
Emil & Tamiko's Father's Day Month Gathering | Facebook
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Today! Book Talk with Bridge Michigan Book Club (plus recording)
Bridge Michigan Book Club--Thanks for inviting me!
Wed., June 8, 2022, 12-1pm EDT Virtual (join Bridge MI Book Club to join)
https://www.bridgemi.com/center-michigan/bridge-starting-michigan-book-club-counter-quarantine-blues
If you missed the reading, here is the recording
Sunday, June 5, 2022
An Asian American Poetry Companion: Mesmerizing Reads for APA Heritage Month (May 2022) – Lantern Review Blog
Wow! Thanks Lantern Review! You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids is a new and noteworthy pick for their Asian American Poetry Companion
An Asian American Poetry Companion: Mesmerizing Reads for APA Heritage Month (May 2022) – Lantern Review Blog
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Today at WCC: Op-Ed and Opinion Essay Writing and Publishing classes
Starting today at Washtenaw Community College
Intro to Op-Ed and Opinion Essay Writing
2 Sats., June 4-11, 2022, 10am-12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom
ABCs of Publishing
2 Sats., June 4-11, 2022, 1pm-3pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom
2 Sats., June 4-11, 2022, 10am-12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom
ABCs of Publishing
2 Sats., June 4-11, 2022, 1pm-3pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom
Friday, June 3, 2022
1990 Institute Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 11, June 3, 2022 asks What will we do for all those little children in Uvalde?
My latest essay for 1990 Institute Vol 2 Issue 11, June 3, 2022 asks What will we do for all those little children in Uvalde?
"As an essayist, I have written about mass shootings, racially-motivated shootings, school and church shootings, police violence, worrying about my children and elders, and the senseless loss of innocent lives so many times, as recently as two weeks ago. But this time, words falter. I feel all written out." including data from AAPI-Data
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Creative Writing Classes - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic & College Development
Teaching two new (2 session) classes this Sat 6/4 and next -- Writing Opinion Essays and ABCs of Publishing -- at Washtenaw Community College ON ZOOM so anyone can join. Register today
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Bridge June book club choice: ‘You Can’t Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids’ | Bridge Michigan
Next Wednesday June 8 12pm EDT/ 9am PDT! Join Bridge Book Club and get a FREE EBOOK just in time for the virtual discussion (on Zoom so anyone can join)!
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