Month: April 2011

Training opportunity: Cross cultural competence in health care

Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence are offering CARE Ohio training sessions.  The CARE training session(s) will help you increase your knowledge and understanding about the impact of cultural practices and…

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Immigration and entrepreneurship, free lecture May 11

Come to The Cleveland Museum of Art on Wednesday, May 11 to examine immigration and entrepreneurship in University Circle with nationally renowned immigration lawyer, Richard T. Herman, and commentator for…

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Special performance of Filipino operetta May 20

The Philippine American Society of Ohio (PASO) presents a special performance of Aawitan Kita sa Amerika, a cultural show starring Armida Siguion-Reyna and a bevy of respected professional soloists that…

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Dr. KC Juan Community Fellows Program Application (Deadline Fast Approaching)

DEADLINE is May 6 Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is accepting applications for the 2011 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program. This fellowship provides three- to four- month summer…

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Summer opportunity for high school students

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is offering a 4 day summer camp opportunity for high school students.   Camp STARR (Students Talking About Race Relations) runs Tuesday June 14 through…

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Survey opportunity for Asian Americans

ASIA is pleased to announce a survey opportunity from a doctoral student at George Mason University.  This survey examines the experience of Asian Americans with racial discrimination.  Please consider sharing…

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Report on Ohio's Asian American Pacific Islander Community now available

ASIA is pleased to share this in-depth report on Ohio’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The report is presented by former Governor Strickland’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council,…

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SAVE THE DATE: Ohio Legislative Day Tuesday, June 14

Click here to see highlights from the 2010 AAPI Legislative Day  

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Free webinar opportunities for immigrants' rights

The Alliance for Justice is hosting three free webinars designed for groups working on behalf of immigrant communities.   The following webinars are available: Lobbying 101: You may have heard statements…

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Wall Street Journal reports growth of Asian and Hispanic children

The following article printed in the Wall Street Journal highlights the population growth of Hispanic and Asian children.  The author notes a transformation across the country with this emerging young…

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ASIA youth participate in Global Youth Service Day

Last Saturday ASIA youth joined 475,700 youth volunteers in 100 countries to participate in Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17 2011).  Over 4,000 projects were completed including Midtown Cleveland Inc‘s…

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4th Annual Mother's Day Peace Party May 8

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ASIA's Matthew Gee featured in WOIO Channel 19 telethon

ASIA staff member Matthew Gee participated in Channel 19’s Access Your Benefits Telethon on April 11.  The telethon volunteers took  732 calls from 11am until 7pm making this telethon among…

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$1 Million Giveaway to fight hunger, through April 30

ASIA is pleased to participate in the Feinstein Foundation’s annual $1 Million Giveaway to fight hunger.  When you donate cash or food items to ASIA now through April 30  not…

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Food and sake tasting event at Cleveland Museum of Art April 22

Join the Cleveland Museum of Art for Nihonshu Night: A sake and fusion food tasting event. End your work week with a splash of culture. Taste three sakes selected by…

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ASIA receives $10,000 award from CareSource

The CareSource Foundation awarded funding to ASIA’s Asian Children’s Health Access Initiative to support health access for Asian American and Pacific Islander children in our community. Below, ASIA’s Executive Director,…

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ASIA and more than 50 Asian Pacific American groups support public employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2011 CONTACT: Gregory Cendana, APALA Executive Director Phone: 202-508-3733 Email: gcendana@apalanet.org More than 50 Asian Pacific American Groups Announce Support for Public Employees Nationwide Washington…

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Chinese Summer Camp Registration at University of Akron

The Confucius Institute at the University of Akron is now accepting registration for Chinese Summer Camp 2011.  The session runs July 18-22 from 8:30 am -3:30 pm.  Cost is only…

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Free glucose screening and Masala Bhangra workout April 19

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Free clothing and food distribution April 21

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Dr. K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program announced

Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is accepting applications for the 2011 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program. This fellowship provides three- to four- month summer stipend to college bound…

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Free presentation on domestic violience impact on AAPI women April 20

Please join APIAHF on Wednesday, April 20th at 4pm for an Overview and Introduction to the Intersection of HIV/AIDS and Domestic Violence and the Impacts on Asian American, Native Hawaiian…

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Asian population growth highlighted in Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s headline news for Monday April 4, 2011 includes an article on the growing Asian population in Cleveland. An excerpt from the story describes “Results of the…

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Asian American Literary Review releases new Issue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, Editor-in-Chief, The Asian American Literary Review editors@aalrmag.org www.aalrmag.org THE ASIAN AMERICAN LITERARY REVIEW RELEASES NEW WINTER/SPRING 2011 ISSUE, “COUNTING CITIZENS” The Asian American…

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