[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 5/14
Johnny Chio
johnnychio@amamedia.org
Mon, 14 May 2007 14:16:28 -0500
Greetings from Asian Media Access:
For information on community events, please also visit Asian Media Accessı
(AMA) Website at www.amamedia.org and click the link ³Community Events
Calendar² (http://www2.amamedia.org/calendar/month.php).
Asian Media Access (AMA) Events or Sponsored Event:
1. Schedule A Free Screening with Asian Media Access During the AAPI 2007
May Heritage Month
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Local Community Events:
2. Public Talk: China-Africa Relations in the Era of Globalization at the
Carleton College, Northfield
3. Upcoming Events by NAAAP-MN
4. Classical Kathak Indian Dance
5. Performance by Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center
6. PBS Documentary on the Issue of Deportation of Young SE Asians
7. Asian Pacific Cultural Centerıs Community Forum: Eastside Outreach
8. The Fifth Annual Minneapolis MOSAIC
9. Roundtable Discussions: Grassroots Organizing
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National & International Community Events:
10. SEARCH Leadership Training
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1. Schedule A Free Screening with Asian Media Access During the AAPI 2007
May Heritage Month
You can schedule a free screening with Asian Media Access at your community,
organization or corporate gathering / events. You can select from the
following collection and we will come in at your scheduled time to show it
for you at your event. If interested, please select a film and contact Ange
Hwang at 612-376-7715 or send an email to amamedia@amamedia.org.
a. The Best Asian Television Commercials (2006, 48 min)
b. Daughters of Everest (2004, 56 min.)
c. Imelda (2003, 103 min.)
d. Morning Sun (2003, 117 min.)
e. North Korea: Beyond the DMZ (2003, 56 min.)
f. Wet Sand: Voices from L.A. (2004, 57 min.)
For descriptions of the movies, please go to
http://www.amamedia.org/movies/special_events.shtml
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2. Public Talk: China-Africa Relations in the Era of Globalization at the
Carleton College, Northfield
The Carleton College History Department, Northfield, MN, is pleased to
invite you to attend a Public Talk: China-Africa Relations in the Era of
Globalization
Dr. He Wenping, Professor, Director of the Division of African Studies of
Institute of West-Asian and African Studies (IWAAS), Chinese Academy of
Social Sciences (CASS). Secretary General of Chinese Asian & African
Research Society and Standing Member of Research Society for African
Problems. See also http://iwaas.cass.cn/en/others/show_user.asp?id=48
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Leighton Hall, Room 304, Carleton College
For more information: nlambert@carleton.edu or
jmonson@carleton.edu>jmonson@carleton.edu
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3. Upcoming Events by NAAAP-MN
I. Date & Time: May 16: Mingler Event (6:00 - 8:00pm)
Location: Best of India, 8120 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, 55426, (952)
935-2320
The Minglers are the perfect, no pressure way to network. Meet other Asian
American professionals and enhance your business connections. They encourage
you to bring your friends and colleagues. Guests cover their own food/
beverage costs at Best of India. For details, go to www.naaap-mn.org
II. Dates: June 8-10, 2007: NAAAP Apprentice in Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls, hosted by NAAAP Toronto
Featured events include keynote speakers, an Apprentice Challenge by
Attendees and "Power NAAAP-ing." For more details, please contact Albert at
albert.ho@naaaptoronto.org
III. Dates: August 16-19, 2007: 21st Annual NAAAP National Convention
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
Theme: Catalyst for Growth: Awareness, Opportunity and Leadership
If you have questions on the 21st Annual NAAAP convention, please contact
NAAAP National at info@naaapconvention.org or visit/ register online
http://www.naaapconvention.org. For more details on the NAAAP Organization
http://www.naaapconvention.org/?page_id=25
Dates: September 7-10, 2007: NAAAP Cruise to the Bahamas!
Carnival Fascination, September 7 - 10, 2007, Miami* to Bahamas
The price is ALL-INCLUSIVE and includes your cabin, taxes/fees, onboard
meals, and entertainment. The fares are based on double occupancy. Prices:
Inside cabin: $264.12 USD per person Ocean view cabin: $284.12 USD per
person. Airfare and your pre/post-cruise excursions are on your own, but
assistance is available if needed. Cruise Flyer With More Itinerary Info:
http://www.planet-hoppers.com/downloads/carnivalfascinationNAAAP.pdf.
Registration Deadline:
Please book by May 1, 2007. Tickets at these killer prices will not last!
Here's the reservation form:
http://www.planet-hoppers.com/downloads/NAAAPCruiseBooking.pdf. You can
complete the form online but you'll need to print, sign, and fax back to
415-276-4567.
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4. Classical Kathak Indian Dance
Katha Dance Theatre presents Shadhana to Sufism (Classical Kathak Indian
Dance)
Sunday, May 20, 2007, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Mayo High School Auditorium at Rochester, MN
Tickets: $10-$18; students $10; seniors $12; group discount available for 10
or more tickets
There will be one intermission of 45 min. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food
will be available to buy. The show will end at 8 pm.
Katha Dance Theatre (KDT), a non-profit Twin Cities-based dance
organization, announces a premiere Rochester performance of classical Indian
Kathak dance performance. The concert will feature performances by the KDT
Professional Company as well as debut performances by students of the KDT
Rochester School. The show will begin with Shadhana, the celebration of
self-effort and attainment as performed by students of the KDT Rochester
School and followed by "Sufism" an exclusive performance by the Katha Dance
Theatre Twin Cities based professional company. The show will revolve
around two themes. The first, "Shadhana," is about self effort and
attainment highlighting the desire of the local students to accomplish
great things. The second act will bring Sufi poetry back to the center
stage by reflecting on the dance, music, and poetry of Sufism.
Tickets available through KDT, Mayo High School International Relations
Association (MIRA), and local Indian stores. For tickets and additional
info call 507-206-0064 or 763-533-0756 or visit
www.kathadance.org
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5. Performance by Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center
Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center is presenting its first production dance
performance, Legends Of The East.
Date & Time: May 20th, 2007, at 4:00 pm.
Location: Performing Art Center , Centenial Senior High School, Circle
Pines, MN 55104
Tickets are still available. The show itself has two themes. The first
theme is Chinaıs intriguing history that has yielded numerous heartfelt
stories. The second theme involves dances honoring Chinese ethnic groups
such as Han, Wa, and Hui. For tickets, please contact the following
individuals: Livia (Lichuan): 612-327-5582, Liviafan1@hotmail.com; Angie
(Aiju): 651-497-1783, angie.ding@target.com
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6. PBS Documentary on the Issue of Deportation of Young SE Asians
New Emmy Award winning PBS documentary film about the issue of deportation
of young SE Asians!
Title: ³SENTENCED HOME²
Independent Lens
Date & Time: Sunday, May 20, 2007, 10 p.m.(check local listings)
Twin City Public Television Channel 2
The film follows three young Cambodian refugees with felony convictions from
their rash actions as teenagers: we see deportees separated from spouse,
families, children, parents: hear of their lack of recourse no hearings
under the current legal system: and follow their experienced in Cambodia
after release from a halfway house. We watch one young man awaiting years in
limbo for possible deportation spending time in community volunteering with
young Cambodian boys coaching them on a little league baseball team.
There are several levels open to advocacy and action. One is local - support
efforts to mentor young Asians at risk. Another is to work at the state
level to get funding restored for Asian Juvenile Crime Prevention. A third
level is to contact congressional legislators to reform immigration laws.
For more information contact the Immigration Law Center at 651/641-1011,
www.ilcm.org, or share your thoughts on deportation online ³TALKBACK² at
www.pbs.org/independentlens/setencedhome/
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7. Asian Pacific Cultural Centerıs Community Forum: Eastside Outreach
The Asian Pacific Cultural Center cordially invites you to their Community
Forum: Eastside Outreach
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 22nd, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Metropolitan State University in the Great Hall, 700 East Seventh
St, St Paul 55106
They want to introduce the first of its kind -- a Pan-Asian cultural center
in Minnesota and discuss their plans for the old Hamm Brewery site on Saint
Paul's East Side. Please attend to show your support or to learn more about
their organization.
Speakers include Metropolitan State University President - Dr. Wilson
Bradshaw, Saint Paul Mayor - Chris Coleman, Saint Paul Council President -
Kathy Lantry, State Senator - Mee Moua, Artistic Director of Mu Performing
Arts - Rick Shiomi, APCC Board Chair - Satoru "San" Asato, and APCC
Executive Director - Naomi Chu.
Performances by:
- Qeej Players: Keng Lor, Hue Lor, Lue Lor and Cherjay Thao
- Tzianeng Vang, Center for Hmong Studies speaks for Qeej Players
- R.G.K. Dance & Fitness Studio presents Indian folk dance choreographed by
Artistic Director Renu Kumar
- Sansei Yonsei Kai Japanese Children & Adult Dance Group with their
instructor: Linda Hashimoto
- Artists will speak about their piece and their support of APCC.
Emcee: Ed Heil, Owner & CEO, StoryTeller Productions
Visual Art will be exhibited and refreshments and snacks will be served. If
you have any questions, contact Naomi Chu, Executive Director at
nchu@apccmn.org or 612-282-1915.
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8. The Fifth Annual Minneapolis MOSAIC
Explore the world without leaving town this summer. The fifth annual
Minneapolis MOSAIC, a celebration of the city's diverse arts and cultures,
kicks off on Saturday, June 9 with a FREE, arts-packed evening along
Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. The celebration continues
summer-long with more than 100 arts, music, dance, spoken word and theater
events throughout the city. The FREE opening night celebration, "Many
Worlds. One Night." will feature more than 40 music, theater and dance acts
as well as fine arts exhibits, filling multiple stages and exhibition areas
along Hennepin Avenue, between 7th and 9th Streets. The main stage will
feature Hmong comedian, storyteller and rap artist Touger Xiong; the
Bagpiper Associates of Minnesota; Saint Paul Irish Dancers; Global Unity
Fashion Show; music by Butacade do Norte; the Latin Sounds Orchestra, and
many others.
Events celebrating the city's diversity and artistic talents continue
city-wide throughout the summer. A guide to all the Minneapolis MOSAIC
events is available online at www.MinneapolisMOSAIC.com. or call the
Minneapolis MOSAIC hotline at 612-673-3379.
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9. Roundtable Discussions: Grassroots Organizing
The Grassroots Organizing series explores how to create effective social
change movements. What strategies and tactics should we employ to engage
volunteers? How do we train new leaders? How do we build leadership in
communities of color and low-income communities?
All roundtables are on Wednesdays from Noon to 1:30 at the Alliance for
Metropolitan Stability office, Suite 200, 2525 East Franklin Avenue,
Minneapolis
Wednesday, June 6: Expanding Your Base - Effective grassroots organizing
requires getting large numbers of people to understand your organizationıs
issues and mobilize to take action. What infrastructure, including
organizational decision-making, and technology does an organization need to
engage large numbers of volunteers? What tactics work best in expanding
your base?
Wednesday, June 13: Building Volunteer Leadership - Effective grassroots
organizing requires building knowledgeable, competent, and committed
volunteer leaders. Social movements need leaders to understand the issues,
engage volunteers, raise money, and build organizational infrastructure.
What trainings, actions, and other opportunities need to be provided for
potential leaders?
Wednesday, June 20: Cross-cultural Organizing - Creating an equitable
society requires involving all people in public policy. How do we organize
across constituencies with different languages, income levels, and cultural
backgrounds? How do we build leadership in communities where people have
diverse work schedules, limited transportation, and are focused on meeting
their day-to-day needs?
For more details, please see their website
http://www.metrostability.org/news/article.php?id=75. Please RSVP to Unny
Nambudiripad, unny@metrostability.org or 612-332-4471.
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10. SEARCH Leadership Training
SEARAC will host it's10th annual leadership training this July, 2007 in
Washington, DC. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals interested
in advocacy and past participants to network and talk with congressional
offices about issues impacting SE Asian communities. Please see the website
http://www.searac.org/lat-2007factsheet.html for more information. Contact
Jennet at jennet@searac.org or 202-667-4690 if you have any questions. Very
limited free accommodations (does not include airfare) are still available.
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