Thursday, October 27, 2011
Dwight Okita's Book Signing
New author Dwight Okita talks about his self-published work "The Prospect of My Arrival," about allowing a person to examine the world before being born. Does the main character named, "Prospect," choose to live?
Monday, August 22, 2011
i2i Readings
Invisible to Invincible ( i2i ) : Asian Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago hosted an interactive discussion, "Story of My Pride," Aug. 13 at Asian Human Services in Uptown, where guests shared their coming-out stories.
From family reactions to first-hand accounts and experiences, speakers shared intimate details of how they navigated through their sexuality. Volunteer Dwight Okita believed that the event was a hands-on way of connecting people and their stories.
"Some people think being queer and Asian is a double minority. I look at it as a double happiness," he said.
According to the organization's website, Invisible to Invincible ( i2i ) : Asian & Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago is a community-based organization that celebrates and affirms Asian/Pacific Islanders who identify as LGBTQQ ( lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer ) in the Chicago area. Photos and text by Terrence Chappell
From family reactions to first-hand accounts and experiences, speakers shared intimate details of how they navigated through their sexuality. Volunteer Dwight Okita believed that the event was a hands-on way of connecting people and their stories.
"Some people think being queer and Asian is a double minority. I look at it as a double happiness," he said.
According to the organization's website, Invisible to Invincible ( i2i ) : Asian & Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago is a community-based organization that celebrates and affirms Asian/Pacific Islanders who identify as LGBTQQ ( lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer ) in the Chicago area. Photos and text by Terrence Chappell
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Yellow Face
Silk Road Theater company in Chicago has produced "Yellow Face" by David Henry Huang, the author of "M. Butterfly." It runs for two more weeks.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Asians and Friends Networking--Calif. & Hawaii
Asians and Friends Chicago Pres. Angel Abcede reached out to A & F and Long Yang members while on a trip through California and Hawaii. He went to a couple of pool parties in Santa Ana, Calif.; spent nights at Hula's and Angle's in Honolulu; and spent time with Long Yang members at The Loft in San Diego. Here's a photo account:
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Community Engagement of Filipinos in Chicago
Civic and Community Engagement of Filipinos in Chicago Project
Eligibility: Filipinos 18 years or older who live in the Chicagoland Area
Description: This research takes place in Chicago and participation will involve attending only one 2 to 2.5 hour workshop with 10 other participants. This interactive and creative workshop will focus on the topic of "Immigration." The goal of this workshop is to learn from one another and to identify commonalities and differences in your experiences as Filipinos.
The workshop will be videorecorded. The workshop is confidential and will take place at the Vietnamese Association of Illinois Office. This is just a one-time participation and once you have participated in this workshop, you will not be obligated to participate in other workshops.
Your participation is voluntary and you can withdraw from participating at any time without penalty. Food and refreshments will be provided. You will also receive a token gift as well as a nominal stipend to cover your time and travel/parking expenses.
If you are interested in participating in this research and/or need more information, please contact Dr. Anna Guevarra at guevarra@uic.edu. Please also refer to the attached flyer.
Eligibility: Filipinos 18 years or older who live in the Chicagoland Area
Description: This research takes place in Chicago and participation will involve attending only one 2 to 2.5 hour workshop with 10 other participants. This interactive and creative workshop will focus on the topic of "Immigration." The goal of this workshop is to learn from one another and to identify commonalities and differences in your experiences as Filipinos.
The workshop will be videorecorded. The workshop is confidential and will take place at the Vietnamese Association of Illinois Office. This is just a one-time participation and once you have participated in this workshop, you will not be obligated to participate in other workshops.
Your participation is voluntary and you can withdraw from participating at any time without penalty. Food and refreshments will be provided. You will also receive a token gift as well as a nominal stipend to cover your time and travel/parking expenses.
If you are interested in participating in this research and/or need more information, please contact Dr. Anna Guevarra at guevarra@uic.edu. Please also refer to the attached flyer.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Pride 2011: Asians and Friends Chicago
Asians and Friends Chicago members celebrated the city's Pride Day with a float entitled: "I'm not a Transformer; I'm a Transvestite!" Great times had by all.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Asians and Friends Chicago Pres. Wins Award
Asians and Friends Chicago's board president Angel Abcede won a community service award from Harris Bank this morning. At the bank's LGBT affinity group's Pride breakfast, Angel was recognized for the AIDS-awareness work and work with Asians and Friends that he has done over the years.
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