Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Vincent Who at U of M: March 24th
The Asian American Studies Program of the University of Minnesota is one of several departments sponsoring the screening of 'Vincent Who?' with a live discussion with director Curtis Chin next Wednesday on March 24th at 4:00 PM at the University of Minnesota (330 Anderson Hall).
Monday, March 8, 2010
Cultural Dynamics: Women's Voices a success!
The theme of the luncheon was Cultural Dynamics: Women's Voices and featured keynote speaker Leymah Gbowee. Other speakers included Doris Parker of the Liberian Women's Initiative, Gloria Edin of CAPI, and Bryan Thao Worra of the Lao Assistance Center.
Recently formed, the Refugee and Immigration Women for Change Coalition partner agencies are building stronger families and communities! Current members include: African Health Action, CAPI, Centro, Lao Assistance Center,Liberian Women’s Initiative,Sewa - AIFW and WISE. Over time, more partners are encouraged to join the coalition to help community members engage with these timely issues.
The keynote speaker Leymah Roberta Gbowee is the executive director of the Women Peace and Security Network Africa, based in Accra, Ghana. She was a founding member of the Women in Peacebuilding Program/West African Network for Peacebuilding (WIPNET/WANEP). The Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government honored her with the prestigious Blue Ribbon Peace Award. Ms. Gbowee and the women of Liberia were awarded the Profiles in Courage Award by the Kennedy Library Foundation.
Census 2010 Kickoff!
This Wednesday if you come to Midtown Global Market, we have the Asian Pacific American Census 2010 kickoff celebration with free food and entertainment from 5-7pm.
The Midtown Global Market is at the corner of Chicago and Lake Streets in Minneapolis It's your chance to find out more about the Census 2010, get some great goodies and Enjoy light refreshments, Asian American performers and more! We've got Census posters in Lao, Lao car window stickers for Census 2010 and more. Don't miss it!
Lao Assistance Center Executive Director Sunny Chanthanouvong has also written an opinion piece for Asian American Press addressing the Census 2010: http://aapress.com/community/government/everyone-counts-in-the-census-and-in-america
The Midtown Global Market is at the corner of Chicago and Lake Streets in Minneapolis It's your chance to find out more about the Census 2010, get some great goodies and Enjoy light refreshments, Asian American performers and more! We've got Census posters in Lao, Lao car window stickers for Census 2010 and more. Don't miss it!
Lao Assistance Center Executive Director Sunny Chanthanouvong has also written an opinion piece for Asian American Press addressing the Census 2010: http://aapress.com/community/government/everyone-counts-in-the-census-and-in-america
LAC joins 1st Asian American Housing Network recognized by HUD
At the end of February, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved the nation’s first network of housing counseling organizations dedicated to serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) facing foreclosures or who need general housing counseling.
The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD), is now an intermediary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will support a national network of nonprofit community based organizations in ten states providing services in more than ten AAPI languages and communities.
As part of CAPACD’s network of local affiliates, Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM) here in Minneapolis will now receive the well-deserved recognition of the important housing services they are providing to the Lao community. “We are very excited about the partnership with National CAPACD and the significant impact it will have on our housing counseling program,” said Sunny Chanthanouvong, Executive Director at LACM. “Lao families are losing their homes in foreclosure and paying thousands of dollars to scam artists. We hope to be a resource for our community to help families avoid foreclosure and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.”
“HUD’s recognition of National CAPACD is an important step forward for AAPI communities,” said Congressman Mike Honda, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. “Too many people have lost their homes in this foreclosure crisis. With such great need, this designation for National CAPACD will support our community to get back on their feet. The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is proud of National CAPACD’s work.”
According to Census data recently released, Asian Americans have suffered the largest percentage decline in homeownership of any racial group. Many Asian American and Pacific Islander homeowners found it difficult to find help in the language or with the cultural understanding that they needed. Others have been targeted by fraudulent or misleading vendors offering services that often resulted in the loss of their homes. The network is providing counseling to homeowners facing foreclosure and community based financial education on strategies to find alternative housing opportunities.
“Our goal is to support the development of best practices and national policies that will serve and protect all our communities,” said Lisa Hasegawa, Executive Director of National CAPACD. “Not only do we need to help homeowners and renters survive the present crisis but we also need to assure this melt down doesn’t happen again.”
For more information you can visit online at www.laocenter.org or come to their offices at 503 Irving Avenue North in Minneapolis.
The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD), is now an intermediary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will support a national network of nonprofit community based organizations in ten states providing services in more than ten AAPI languages and communities.
As part of CAPACD’s network of local affiliates, Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM) here in Minneapolis will now receive the well-deserved recognition of the important housing services they are providing to the Lao community. “We are very excited about the partnership with National CAPACD and the significant impact it will have on our housing counseling program,” said Sunny Chanthanouvong, Executive Director at LACM. “Lao families are losing their homes in foreclosure and paying thousands of dollars to scam artists. We hope to be a resource for our community to help families avoid foreclosure and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.”
“HUD’s recognition of National CAPACD is an important step forward for AAPI communities,” said Congressman Mike Honda, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. “Too many people have lost their homes in this foreclosure crisis. With such great need, this designation for National CAPACD will support our community to get back on their feet. The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is proud of National CAPACD’s work.”
According to Census data recently released, Asian Americans have suffered the largest percentage decline in homeownership of any racial group. Many Asian American and Pacific Islander homeowners found it difficult to find help in the language or with the cultural understanding that they needed. Others have been targeted by fraudulent or misleading vendors offering services that often resulted in the loss of their homes. The network is providing counseling to homeowners facing foreclosure and community based financial education on strategies to find alternative housing opportunities.
“Our goal is to support the development of best practices and national policies that will serve and protect all our communities,” said Lisa Hasegawa, Executive Director of National CAPACD. “Not only do we need to help homeowners and renters survive the present crisis but we also need to assure this melt down doesn’t happen again.”
For more information you can visit online at www.laocenter.org or come to their offices at 503 Irving Avenue North in Minneapolis.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Cultural Dynamics: Women's Voices
The Refugee and Immigrant Women for Change Coalition is hosting a very special luncheon and networking session: Cultural Dynamics: Women's Voices with keynote speaker Leymah Gbowee. This event and lunch is free for those who RSVP by February 25th!
Speakers include: Doris Parker of the Liberian Women's Initiative, Gloria Edin of CAPI, and Bryan Thao Worra of the Lao Assistance Center.
The highlight of the lunch is a keynote speech by international award-winning activist Leymah Gbowee
This is a kick-off event for the new Refugee and Immigrant Women for Change Coalition and our work for gender equity. For more information, contact: RIWC@capiusa. org
The Refugee and Immigration Women for Change Coalition partner agencies are building stronger families and communities! Current members include: African Health Action, CAPI, Centro, Lao Assistance Center,Liberian Women’s Initiative,Sewa - AIFW and WISE
Leymah Roberta Gbowee is the executive director of the Women Peace and Security Network Africa, based in Accra, Ghana. She is a founding member of the Women in Peacebuilding Program/West African Network for Peacebuilding (WIPNET/WANEP) . In 2007, the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government honored her with the prestigious Blue Ribbon Peace Award. In 2009, Ms. Gbowee and the women of Liberia were awarded theProfiles in Courage Award by the Kennedy Library Foundation.
Lunch is free for those who RSVP, and it's a great chance to meet others working on the issues of refugee and immigrant women in Minnesota and around the world. Hope to see you there! This is a great opportunity for Lao community members and others to connect!
Leymah Roberta Gbowee is the executive director of the Women Peace and Security Network Africa, based in Accra, Ghana. She is a founding member of the Women in Peacebuilding Program/West African Network for Peacebuilding (WIPNET/WANEP) . In 2007, the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government honored her with the prestigious Blue Ribbon Peace Award. In 2009, Ms. Gbowee and the women of Liberia were awarded theProfiles in Courage Award by the Kennedy Library Foundation.
Lunch is free for those who RSVP, and it's a great chance to meet others working on the issues of refugee and immigrant women in Minnesota and around the world. Hope to see you there! This is a great opportunity for Lao community members and others to connect!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Lao Americans and Census 2010
The Lao American community is doing a lot to reach out and get community members to fill out the Census 2010. A new video has been posted on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K6pAybC_K4
If you get a form, fill it out!
If you get a form, fill it out!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Youth and Social Change
http://www.civicyouth.org is a great resource for people who are interested in getting engaged with the community on issues of social change. If you know Lao American youth who'd like to get experience in community service, let us know!
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