Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Ethical Awareness"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Vincent Chin's story is not just an Asian American story but a Latin American story, African American story, etc. We need to be willing to rally & come together to keep his legacy alive."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"We need coalitions to provide a coutner narrative to the hate that's out there. men need to be feminists. white folks need to talk about racism. Straight people need to talk about heterosexism etc."

Fendale City Council anniversary proclamation for Vincent Chin

just in from Oakland County Commissioner Craig Covey (and former Mayor of Ferndale): Ferndale City Council will pass the anniversary proclamation tonight for Vincent Chin. Neat!

Also, heads up about Ferndale's "Light the Night against Hate" on Friday June 15. I'll be stationed at the Vincent Chin Memorial at Nine and Woodward for the event and talk about Vincent Chin and the APA community's response. More info at www.ferndalepride.com

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"How long will it be until we forget Trayvon Martin like we forgot Vincent Chin?"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"We need to speak up to get justice. We need to keep the justice system accountable to do its job."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project:  What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"That racism exists outside of the Black race. It means that racism still exists and it comes from the same place regardless of who it's against. It means that people need to step up and support, even if you're community isn't affected."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project:  What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"AN INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS AN INJUSTICE EVERYWHERE! Organize & mobalize"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Inspiration & Encouragement"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It means that we need to have Real conversations. We need to talk About & ALL of us, not just one group. It means that even though it is 30 years ago, it's still relevant."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It means for me that Asian Americans DO have a seat at the table when we talk about race in the US."

Revisiting Vincent: The Legacy of the Vincent Chin Case 30 Years Later: Performance, Talkback, and Reception

Today: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30-9:30, New York Law School

Revisiting Vincent: The Legacy of the Vincent Chin Case 30 Years Later: Performance, Talkback, and Reception. A staged presentation of the transcripts from the Vincent Chin case. This dramatic adaptation is composed of original trial transcriptions, video interviews, and personal testimonies. Presented by the Asian American Bar Association of New York, Asian American Arts Alliance, and Museum of Chinese in America. Co-sponsored by the A/P/A Institute and Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.

http://www.nyu-apastudies.org/new/event.php?type=1_event&event_id=357

http://www.aabany.org/cde.cfm?event=383565

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"--A STARK REMINDER THAT ASIAN AMERICANS ARE THE PERPETUAL FOREIGHNER
--WHY DON'T WE TALK MORE ABOUT RACE?
--INSPIRATION FROM DIFFERENT GROUPS COMING TOGETHER TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project:  What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the judicial sanctioned beating death of Vincent Chin tell me:
*the likelihood that you will die at the hands of your fellow citizen or the police are far greater than the likelihood that a foreign terrorist will ever hurt you. Who or what is the real enemy?

REVISITING VINCENT: THE LEGACY OF THE VINCENT CHIN CASE 30 YEARS LATER (Non-Members) | Asian American Bar Association of New York

REVISITING VINCENT: THE LEGACY OF THE VINCENT CHIN CASE 30 YEARS LATER (Non-Members)

Date	Start	End	Location		Event Registration
22 May 2012	7:00 PM	9:30 PM	New York Law School 185 West Broadway @ Leonard Street New York, NY

h/t aaldef

click link for more information Asian American Bar Association of New York

REVISITING VINCENT: The Legacy Of The Vincent Chin Case 30 Years Later Performance, Talkback, And Reception

Check out this cool event at New York Law School Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 pm!

REVISITING VINCENT is a staged presentation of the transcripts from the Vincent Chin case. This dramatic adaption is composed of original trial transcriptions, video interviews, and personal testimonies.

h/t AALDEF

click link for more information: http://www.nyu-apastudies.org/new/event.php?type=1_event&event_id=357 

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It represents the ongoing problem of xenophobia and public misconception of Asians as a monolithic group."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project:  What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Discrimination and oppression across identities are more closely tied than we may think. Therefore, unity as a response against these forces is key!"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"As a young child in Detroit. At the time of his death, it wa a clear recognition of hte continued issue of race in America. the tragedy that hate crimes can and do continue. it also means a chance for hope & unity."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It means that model minority myth does not silence out community but it can be an inspiration to break & empower."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It moves me to take action towards promoting an Asian American identity and taking pride in it."

When Mother's Day Goes Awry - NAM EthnoBlog

Big Brother Roland called today to see what my plans were for Mother’s Day and to ask if I wanted to join him and his family in case the children were not with me this day. He is always looking out for me and invites me every year.

I declined, as always, because I will be writing (and buying an iPhone). A sudden burst of inspiration and opportunity has me writing constantly these days, even in my dreams.

However, it does feel strange to realize that this will be the first time ever that I will not be able to be with my children for Mother’s Day. Their dad wanted to take them somewhere this weekend. No, it did not make much sense to me either, but we have this fight every year.

click on link for more: When Mother's Day Goes Awry - NAM EthnoBlog

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Asian Americans need to demand justice. GET PISSED."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Reminder of Racism & Stereotypes. Violence in the World. Positive Activism."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It was the first Asian unition, without it I wouldn't be in APAC at my high school. I wouldn't ahve met some of the coolest people."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"We might not be of the same ethnicities, but we're really all the same and need the support and love of the entire community to accomplish anything."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"The start of the Asian American identity."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It's extremely heartbreaking to hear about the incident. It helps me be more of the issue due to ethnic identity."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Its history. Little relevance today"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

received this email today:

Since I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and recall that terrible incident, the murder of an innocent man because of his race (and the murderers were never punished), I really believe this post card drive is important.  Please include me in your emails.  Thanks,

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project:  What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"A memory that Asians have to stand up for justice, rights, equality. The case means silence is NOT the answer. To make change, we must stand up and SPEAK UP."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"For me, it is a shining example of the true sense of community within the Asian American and the work that we have to do today to ignite the same sense of passion within our community!"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It mark's a High point in APIA activism. It really started the Movement and brought these issues to light. For me, what I do will strive to further the education of APIA and minority issues."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It is very sad but I am glad Asian Americans have civil rights organizations now. When my brother (11) heard how they killed because they thought he was Japanese, he said, 'EPIC FAIL!'"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Even though injustice might be obvious to us, it is not always clear to others. As activists, it is our job to help others understand these injustices; hopefully, there will never be another Vincent Chin."

UCLA's Association of Chinese Americans (ACA)'s Chinese American Culture Night (CACN): Vincent Chin story

From UCLA's Association of Chinese Americans (ACA)'s Chinese American Cultural Night on May 12, 2012: To feature the story of Vincent Chin:

Chinese American Culture Night (CACN) is an annual stage production hosted by the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) at UCLA. Held in world-famous Royce Hall every spring, the show features performances by Lion Dance, Traditional Dance, Hip Hop, and guest singers (this year we will feature Youtube star ClaraC), as well as a drama highlighting the issues facing the Chinese American community. 

This year we present the story of Vincent Chin, whose death sparked the first pan-Asian movement across the country. The injustice surrounding his beating and the subsequent trial illustrated the necessity for large-scale community activism, and continues to be a defining moment in Chinese American history, even as we approach the 30th anniversary of his death. 

Now in our 23rd year, CACN continues to educate the greater community on issues that directly affect us all, and to promote Chinese American cultural awareness on and beyond the UCLA campus.

for more information, click on http://sidengo.com/Catalyst

from Samuel Wang at Akufuncture:

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"viewing and acting to bring justice, when it is due. Linking Bullying and racism is very important. (Everyone can do their part if they encounter it)"

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"recognition of injustice in the APIA community"

APAP: Vincent Chin 30: Standing Up Then and Now

From Curtis Chin and the good folks at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress:

Please join Asian Pacific Americans for Progress and our local partners for a nationwide Google Hangout* with leading civil rights leaders from around the country. 

Saturday, June 23, 20122 pm EST/11 am PST/8 am HST Viewing parties across the country

In 1982, Vincent Chin was the victim of a hate crime murder in Detroit. Thirty years later, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to face discrimination and bullying. In fact, more than half of Asian Americans report being bullied in the high school class room, the highest of any racial group. In light of recent tragedies like the suicide of Pvt. Danny Chen and the continuing effects of 9/11, what can Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do to stand up against racism and discrimination?

On the 30th anniversary of Vincent's death, please join us for a one-hour panel discussion with leading voices from the nonprofit, legal and judicial communities as we address these timely issues.

Viewing Parties in over 20 citiesSo far, we have commitments for viewing parties in over twenty cities. Participating cities include:Albany * Atlanta * Austin * Boston * Chicago * Cleveland * Denver * Detroit * Houston * Los Angeles * Lowell, MA * Minneapolis * Morgantown, WV * New York * Philadelphia * Raleigh * Sacramento * San Francisco * Seattle * Washington, DC * Wichita and more

If you'd like to join or host a party, please let us know. Your party can be as few as 10 people or as many as 200. All you need is a location with a good internet connection and comfortable seating. 

Here's How You Can Help!There are lots of ways for you to get involved:1.) volunteer to serve on a local planning committee2.) get your organization to cosponsor the local viewing party closest to you3.) spread the word to all your friends, family, fellow activists and more4.) if your city doesn't have anything planned yet, volunteer to organize a view party in your area5.) join APAP so we can continue with these programs:

For more information on Google Hangout, please check out this link:http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1261833Feel free to email us for more information. Contact us at apafp@apaforprogress.org.

In solidarity,

Curtis ChinAsian Pacific Americans for Progress

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email: apafp@apaforprogress.orgweb: http://apaforprogress.org

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"Vincent Chin's case stands for everything we need to stand up to. He is somebody whose memory we can rally behind and stop future cases like this, as well as other injustices against all minorities."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"It means remembering we are still not in a post-racial society. There is still a long road until we get there. We must stay active."

Remembering Vincent Chin Postcard Project: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

"a sad dude w/ a tragic story that should be known"