Category Archives: Community

Needs Survey for Boat People SOS looking for HS and college students

Hi everyone! Boat People SOS based in Westminster, CA is looking for HS and college students to complete a survey that would help to find out what the needs are in the Vietnamese community. Please read below if you are … Continue reading

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New Report Highlights Human Rights Impact of Immigration Laws

Leitner Center Releases Removing Refugees: U.S. Deportation Policy and the Cambodian-American Community Washington, DC – The Walter Leitner International Human Rights Clinic of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School, the Returnee Integration Support Center … Continue reading

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Share Your Stories with KQED Public Radio

My name is Katherine Tolentino and I’m with KQED Public Radio. We’re working on a story about the effects of Agent Orange on the Vietnamese American community. As you may know, many Vietnamese currently living in Vietnam, as well as … Continue reading

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A Step towards greater Asian American Representation

Goodwin Liu (Sotomayor also served in the Appellate Court). This is incredibly important since the next step up would be the Supreme Court . Goodwin Liu is Taiwanese-American and has a historic record of socially liberal stances on political issues. He … Continue reading

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VietAct Internship Deadline Extended May 1st 2010

Hey Everyone, The deadline for the VietACT 2010 International Internship Program (IIP) has been extended to Saturday May 1, 2010. Please share this info to those interested. Thanks! In furthering our purpose and mission, VietACT (Vietnamese Alliance to Combat Trafficking) is … Continue reading

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Asian American Study-Get Paid!

A graduate student who works in my office, Fanny Yeung, is conducting her dissertation research on the college experiences of Asian American students at UCLA.  She’s looking for UCLA students who meet the following two criteria: 1. Both parents are … Continue reading

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Application for Immigration Commission

Contact: Victoria Fahlberg, PhD Executive Director ONE Lowell 978-654-6957 x 102  APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR IMMIGRATION COMMISSION! The City of Lowell has announced their search for residents to serve on the newly established Immigration Commission.  This is a great opportunity … Continue reading

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NHIP AM AUDITIONS

Nhip Am Rhythm will be holding auditions on friday, February 5th (5th week) and next friday the 12th (6th week). Time and Location TBA! We are looking for both male and female singers of all ranges, styles, personalities, and ethnicities. … Continue reading

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Schwarzenegger Seeks Shift From Prisons to Schools

“Those protests on the U.C. campuses were the tipping point,” the governor’s chief of staff, Susan Kennedy, said in an interview after the speech. “Our university system is going to get the support it deserves.” Thanks everyone for your support … Continue reading

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Health and Awareness Facts

Health and Awareness Facts Here are the facts from the gallery walk during our GM meeting featuring health issues afflicting our community. The powerpoint featuring information about CAPS can also be downloaded by clicking here: CAPS. -Native Hawaiian men have higher … Continue reading

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