Some of writers/actors from The Office went to Comic-Con. The most notable Asian American on the panel for The Office was Mindy Kaling (aka Vera Chokalingam). She plays Kelly Kapoor. The Indian American actress had one of the biggest cheers as she was introduced. Also on the panel was writer Ryan Ko. Great to see Asian Americans as writers for hit shows like The Office.
The Office Panel at Comic-Con
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The entire cast of Heroes showed up at the 2008 Comic-Con. They showed the premiere episode of Heroes Volume 3: Villians to the crowd. On the panel afterwards, Masi Oka (aka Hiro) busted out some Japanese on the stage. Also an Asian dude dressed up in a Japanese samurai outfit asked some questions, while Masi Oka capitalized on the moment. Season 3 of Heroes returns on September 22, 2008.
Heroes Panel at 2008 Comic-Con
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National APIA Presidential Townhall is now available online. Some of the highlights include Seriously the band, Kaba Modern, Tamlyn Tomita, Beau Sia, Camille Velasco, and Mike Honda. Van Tran represented John McCain, Hillary Clinton was taped, and Barack Obama was live via phone.
Kaba Modern Legacy performing at APIAVote Presidential Town Hall
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Beau Sia at APIAVote Presidential Town Hall
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Camille Velasco performing at APIAVote Presidential Town Hall
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Over 2,500 AAPIs nationwide will attend the first ever APIAVote Presidential Town Hall. APIAVote has invited Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Barack Obama, and Senator John McCain to discuss issues and policies important to AAPI communities.
WHAT: First Asian American Pacific Islander Presidential Town Hall
Hosted by: Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), in conjunction with the 9th Annual Convention of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD).
WHY: To provide an unprecedented opportunity for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain to discuss their views, positions, and proposals on issues affecting AAPIs.
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2008, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bren Events Center, University of California at Irvine
Mesa Road and West Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92617
*Simulcast in selected cities and venues.
Watch this Public Service Annnouncement on voting:
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update:
The Asian American/Asian Research Institute will host a one-day conference on May 16, 2008 titled Asian American Women: Celebrating Successes, Meeting Challenges, a forum where we will examine past, present, and future challenges and objectives for Asian American women.
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
Time: 8:30AM to 5PM
Place: CUNY Graduate Center – Elebash Recital Hall
365 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan (Corner of 34th Street)
Asian American women’s experiences and concerns illustrate the heterogeneous and complex histories and interests of this important segment of the U.S. population. This year’s AAARI conference will investigate the landscape of Asian American women’s historical and contemporary experiences, examining and evaluating past accomplishments while maintaining a critical and pragmatic eye to future goals. The conference seeks to explore the manifold realms of Asian American women’s lives from the diverse vantage points of scholars, researchers, business professionals, educators, activists, artists, legislators, writers, and students. During the conference, we will ask ourselves what we have learned from Asian American women’s histories, and how we can apply this knowledge to present and future challenges for our communities.
Here’s a previous lecture recently held “Ethnic Banks and Community Development in New York City’s Immigrant Neighborhoods”:
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National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development‘s (CAPACD’s) 9th Annual Convention brings together hundreds of community based practitioners, organizers and advocacy agencies in one of the largest gatherings nationwide. By bringing together actively engaged, ethnically and geographically diverse leaders in the community development field, the Convention is an opportunity to create and share a common vision and agenda, and take collective action to strengthen the APA community development movement.
This year’s theme is “Vision, Voices, Votes: Standing Together for Justice & Equity,” which emphasizes what is needed from our communities in this critical year — and the opportunities we have to lead the way as we address the foreclosure crisis facing the nation, promote long-term equitable development policies and influence a crucial residential election.
The event takes place at:
Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
1855 South Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802
Part of this event will include the APIAVote Presidential Townhall at UC Irvine
Here’s U.S. Representative Mike Honda speaking at a regional CAPACD event in San Francisco:
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