Calender of Chinese New Year Festivities Chinese American Association of Cincinnati is glad to host the Chinese New Year Banquet Time: 6-10 pm on Jan. 24th 2009 Place: Grand Oriental Chinese Restaurant, Kings Auto Mall Shopping Center 4800 Fields-Ertel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249 Terrific performances, Gourmet food and Fun Games. $25 for Adults and $18 for Children. The walk-in price is $28 for adults and $20 for Children. Tickets available at: https://secure2.sellingticket.com/design22/clients/index.aspx?designID=1687 Cincinnati Chinese Music Society is hosting a Chinese New Year Concert on Jan, 17th, 2009 7:30 PM at the Corbettt Auditorium of the College Conservatory of Music. Tickets: $50 (patron) $20 (general) $10 (student) For more information go to www.cincinnatichinesemusicsociety.org Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce Lunar New Year Gala - Year of Ox (牛年) Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Hilton Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors, downtown Cincinnati 5:00pm - 6:30pm Registration, Networking, and Silent Auction 6:30pm - 9:30pm Program and Dinner Tickets: Members $60, Others $80 Direct inquires to chinesechamberoffice@gmail.com Families with Children from China - Greater Cincinnati Celebrates Chinese New Year Sunday 2:00 - 5:30 PM, January 25th, 2009 Mason High School , 6100 S. Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio Good Food and Outstanding Stage Entertainment Membners Adults $16, Children $11, Non-members $20 and $15 For reservations visit http://fccgccny/2009.eventbrite.com Or direct inquires to: kpschwab@fusenet.com |
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THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR has gotten bigger - we are now on the air weekly on public radio WAIF-CINCINNATI 88.3 FM and our broadcast time has moved to prime-time Monday evenings, 5 - 6 PM. THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR will continue to feature talk, and music, and other good things with a discernable slant towards Asian American affairs, immigration, and many other issues of interest to our community-at-large. THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR is produced and hosted by Charleston Wang with Mary Joan Reutter as co-host, together with our distinguished guests. So, tune in to THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR on WAIF-CINCINNATI 88.3 FM. every Monday 5 - 6 PM. Get the latest on the Asian American community in Cincinnati, the fast growing and mobile community in the Tri-state. After listening to the THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR, e-mail us direct feedback and thoughts by clicking here. If you or a friend wish to be a guest on THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR, please let us know. Tune in to THE ASIAN AMERICAN HOUR every Monday 5 - 6 PM on WAIF 88.3 FM Cincinnati on the air or on the internet streaming audio by clicking here, |
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THE MYTH OF THE MODEL MINORITY
One Sunday morning in October, our community was jolted awake by the morbid
news of an apparent double murder-suicide at a local Chinese restaurant. The
comments that were triggered by this tragedy on the internet and elsewhere are
just as disturbing. Some people pointed to the economic slowdown and linked it
with the stereotype of Asians committing suicide to escape the dishonor of
business failure. Yet others manifested a glib “they are not like us” attitude. Asian
American small businesses, many of which are restaurants, are an inseparable
part of our economy and they share in the hard times and well as good. We are
not isolated islands but every one is part of this land. The stereotype of the
model Asian minority who can outwork the rest is just a myth. I know of more
Asian American businesses which have closed or are closing along with the
others in this downturn of economic fortunes. The unexpressed tragedy I have
sensed, beginning with my own gut reaction, is that the Asian American
community tends to pretend that “no big matter” has happened and life for the
rest somehow will go on as normal if only we take care of our own business. This
is followed by an inability to talk about and deal with such problems as a
community. Because of cultural differences and language complications,
generally there is also reluctance within those afflicted to reach out for help early
when tragedy may yet be prevented. Beyond this, the reality is that there is
limited availability of organizations and professionals to help Asian Americans who
are suffering domestic violence and other severe social and mental health
problems that may lead to homicide. I hope our greater community can come to
view the lives lost with compassion and then reach out to help when help will still
make a difference. We should realize that during these difficult times, misfortune
can strike any of us. In the final reflection, we will be seen as helping ourselves.
An opinion by Charleston C. K. Wang 11/11/2008.
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| January 21-23, 2009 For more information & to register click here Conference speakers will include: • Majora Carter, founder, Sustainable South Bronx • Timothy J. Gorringe, author, A Theology of the Built Environment: Justice, Empowerment, Redemption • David C. Korten, author, When Corporations Rule the World and The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community • Nstor O. Mguez, author, That You May Have Life: Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John • Sister Miriam Therese MacGillis, founder, Genesis Farm. |
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| Shared Services-One City's Commitment to Efficient Local Government. Citizens for Civic Renewal will conduct a Presentation on "Silverton Shared Services - One City's Commitment to Efficient Local Government." Mark Wendling, Silverton City Manager will explain how Silverton is becoming a model for "shared services" which help keep costs down and enhance the quality at the same time. A small groups discussion will follow to allow audience participation, Get empowered by sharing your ideas. Get engaged and make a difference. CitizensConnect Date: January 29th, 2009, 5;30 - 7:30 PM at Meier's Wine Cellars 6955 Plainfield Road, Silverton, Ohio. Registration Fee is $10 by January 25th or $15 at the door. To register, click here. Registration fee may be waived under special circumstances by calling Steve John, Director of Citizens for Civic Renewal at 513-458-6736. |
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