Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Program and Resource Guide May 2013 World Newsline International Saturday 4 newscast from public broadcaster NHK, Japan, airs 10am KQED 9 Simply Ming Thickening with weekdays at 2pm and 6:30pm. Guest Susur Lee. Life Simply Ming 2pm World Bittersweet Roots: The The James Beard– and Emmy- Chinese in California’s nominated cooking series Heartland The California Delta with host chef Ming Tsai airs is the only place in America weekdays at 3pm. where Chinese have maintained a sustained presence for nearly World offers unfiltered LinkAsia a century and a half. insights into one of the most diverse, fast-paced regions of 3pm World Bonsai People — The Vision the globe — Asia. Airs Saturday of Muhammad Yunus looks at 8am, Sunday at 2pm and at how the Nobel Peace Prize Public winner uses the free market to Monday at 10am. solve the problem of poverty. 5:30pm KQED + Travelscope | q | Madhya Television Pradesh, India — India’s Rural Heart. | D | R (Life) 5/10 In May, KQED proudly celebrates the diversity of Thursday 2 10am, 11pm our community with a special programming lineup 8:30am Life Burt Wolf: Travels and on KQED 9 and KQED Plus (+) . Traditions Stamp Collecting, Sunday 5 China. | R ( ) 5/26 2:30pm + 6pm KQED 9 Rescue in the Philippines: KQED 9 is available over the air on DT9.1, 54.2 9:30am Life Smart Travels — Pacific Rim Refuge from the Holocaust and 25.1; via most cable systems on Channel 9; with Rudy Maxa Maui and chronicles an intricate on XFINITY cable Channel 709; and via satellite Hawaii’s Big Island. international plan of rescue on DirecTV (local and HD Channel 9) and DISH 10am Life Travelscope | q | Papua New that saved 1,300 Jews during network (local Channel 8226 in SD only). Guinea — Cultural Encounters World War II. in an Ancient World. | D Evening

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Charity Cultural Services Center Cultural Services Charity sfccsc.org 415.989.8224; adults prepare youth and children, Aims to help employment education, through for a better future essential services promoting training and other economic self-sufficiency. personal and Center Community Development Chinatown 415.984.1450; chinatowncdc.org and as organizer, Acts as neighborhood advocate developer and manager of affordable planner, but Chinatown, housing. Based in San Francisco’s neighborhoods.also serves other San Francisco Alliance Chinese American Citizens cacanational.org cacasf.org (San Francisco chapter) cacasf.org in the Asian The oldest civil rights organization equal rights and community; works to secure the San Franciscoopportunities for all Americans; local lodge. chapter is the largest Chinese for Affirmative Action 415.274.6750; caasf.org civil and political rights the Defends and promotes of Chinese and Asian Americans within the context of advancing multiracial of and in the interest democracy in the United States. Chinese Newcomers Service Center 415.421.2111; chinesenewcomers.org immigrant families with Chinese Provides multilingual social services, acculturation support, workshops, job preparation information, referrals, placement assistance. food and job free Association Chinese Progressive 415.391.6986; cpasf.org organization membership-based A grassroots, low-income and that helps educate and organize working-class Chinese immigrants to help improve their living and working conditions. Consulate General of Japan 415.777.3533; www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp understanding of Japan and a better Promotes a wide range of by providing the Japanese culture to the public. educational services and programs Gay Asian Pacific Alliance gapa.org of gay and Dedicated to furthering the interests bisexual Asians and Pacific Islanders by developing a positive collective identity and establishing a supportive community. Residence — Gum Moon Women’s Asian Women’s Resource Center Resource Asian Women’s 415.421.8827, 415.788.1008 www.gbgm-umc.org/awrc/ the unmet needs of women and children Addresses in geographic and social transition. Empowers self-reliance, these individuals, fostering stability, self-determination and the skills that enable full access to opportunity.

apilegaloutreach.org services in many languages for Asian Provides attorneyand Pacific Islander communities. Offers consultation, educational representation, activities and training. workshops, prevention Bridge to Asia 510.665.3998; bridge.org Supports the modernization of higher education in developing Asian countries. Sends donated books and other educational materials to schools and services. online research universities and provides Asian Americans for Community Involvement Asian Americans aaci.org 408.975.2730; by Asian American community Empowers the social for equality and working collaboratively clinic, refugee include a medical justice. Programs survivors support, and a center for and immigrant in multiple languages. Services provided of torture. Advocates Asian Immigrant Women 510.268.0192 (Oakland) 408.289.8983 (San Jose) aiwa.org low-income, limited- Fosters empowerment of women workersEnglish-speaking Asian immigrant in their workplace,to stimulate positive changes education, society through community and broader collective action. leadership development and Asian Inc. 415.928.5910; asianinc.org communities Asian American to strengthen Works in Northern California and to assist in their physical, economic and social development. Programs include home-buying services for low-income families and assisting in the development and businesses. of disadvantaged small growth Asian Law Caucus 415.896.1701; asianlawcaucus.org oldest legal and civil rights The nation’s serving low-income Asian Pacific organization technical American communities; provides to victims assistance and legal representation of hate crimes and discrimination and works to build awareness communities with targeted about issues. Asian Neighborhood Design 415.575.0423; andnet.org development for housing and community Provides low-income multicultural communities. Services and planning, construction include architecture management, family and youth self-sufficiency training, and job creation. employment programs, Network Asian Pacific Environmental 510.834.8920 (Oakland) 510.236.4616 (Richmond) apen4ej.org Seeks to empower low-income Asian Pacific Islander communities to achieve environmental and social justice. Strives to build grassroots communities. our that will improve organizations Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach 415.567.6255 (San Francisco) 510.251.2846 (Oakland) ADVOCACY

Please note that this is only a small Please note that this is that portion of the many organizations serve the Asian Pacific American add To community in the Bay Area. to this list or update your organization guide, please information for next year’s send an email to [email protected]. Resources Japan Society of Northern California Tibetan Aid Project Emeryville Taiko 415.986.4383; usajapan.org 510.848.4238 (Berkeley) 510.654.6415; [email protected]; etaiko.org Strengthens cooperation and understanding 800.338.4238 (toll free) Offers traditional Japanese drumming classes for between the peoples of the United States tibetanaidproject.org children and adults. Home of the high-energy taiko and Japan with programs that help to expand Provides information on Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan performing group that thrills audiences in the knowledge, increase personal interaction and history and the political situation in Tibet, plus links Bay Area and beyond. facilitate discussion of important issues. to other Tibet-related organizations. Offers general assistance to monastic centers, monks and nuns. Himalayan Fair Japanese American Citizens League himalayanfair.net 415.921.5225 (national office) Vietnamese American Council A celebration of authentic Himalayan arts and 415.345.1075 (Northern California office) viet-nam.org crafts, music, and dance. Proceeds support a jacl.org Promotes the social, economic and cultural substantial number of grassroots projects in Secures and maintains the civil rights of Japanese advancement of the Vietnamese American Himalayan countries. Americans subjected to injustice. Promotes cultural community while maintaining Vietnamese cultural values and preserves the heritage and legacy of the heritage. Assists low-income youth and adults and Japanese American Museum of San Jose Japanese American community. the elderly. 408.294.3138; jamsj.org Collects, preserves and disseminates the arts, Japantown Task Force Inc. ARTS culture and history of Japanese Americans, 415.346.1239; japantowntaskforce.org with emphasis on the Santa Clara Valley. A nonprofit organization focused on Asian American Theater Company the planning, economic development and asianamericantheater.org Japanese Cultural and Community Center of preservation of San Francisco’s Japantown. Inspires, develops and presents Asian Pacific Northern California American stories. Produces and promotes the 415.567.5505; www.jcccnc.org Korean Community Center of education and training of artists. Seeks to be a repository of Japanese American the East Bay ancestry, cultural heritage, histories and traditions. 510.547.2662; kcceb.org Asian American Women Artists Association Strives to meet the evolving needs of the Japanese Works to promote citizenship and civic involvement 415.252.7996; aawaa.net American community through educational, cultural, within the Korean community and beyond through Nurtures, supports and promotes Asian recreational and social programs. immigration services, education, advocacy and the American women artists in the visual, literary development of community-based resources. and performing arts. Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu 415.647.3040; naleihulu.org Lao Family Community Development Inc. Asian Art Museum A dynamic Hawaiian dance company that features 510.533.8850 (Oakland) 415.581.3500; asianart.org a rich blend of traditional and contemporary forms 510.215.1220 (San Pablo) One of the largest museums in the Western world of hula; committed to the preservation of and 916.393.7501 (Sacramento) devoted exclusively to Asian art. Leads a diverse education about the Hawaiian culture through hula. lfcd.org global audience in discovering the unique aesthetic, Provides programs and assistance to help South- intellectual and material achievements of Asian art National Japanese American Historical Society east Asian refugee and immigrant communities and culture. 415.921.5007; njahs.org and other low-income communities adapt to A nonprofit, membership-supported organization American life and achieve social and economic Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center dedicated to the collection, preservation, authentic self-sufficiency. 415.829.9467; apiculturalcenter.org interpretation and sharing of historical information of Supports and nurtures the artistic endeavors the Japanese American experience for the diverse Nobiru-Kai, Japanese Newcomers Services of the Asian Pacific Islander community in broader national community. nobirukai.org the Bay Area. Collaborates on, sponsors and Provides bilingual/bicultural social, produces performances and art events; provides Nikkei Matsuri educational, medical and legal services multidisciplinary art resources for the community. nikkeimatsuri.org to Japanese newcomers. Sponsors an annual Japanese American cultural arts Center for Asian American Media festival in San Jose. Refugee Transitions 415.863.0814; caamedia.org 415.989.2151; reftrans.org A nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Assists refugee and immigrant families in becoming stories that convey the richness and diversity 415.563.2313; nccbf.org self-sufficient by providing services that help of the Asian Pacific American experience to the This great display of Japanese cultural heritage and them attain the life, job, academic and English- broadest audience possible. Funds, produces, pride takes place in San Francisco’s Japantown over language skills they need to succeed in their new distributes and exhibits films and television and two weekends in April and includes parades, Asian communities. digital programs. food kiosks and music.

Samoan Community Development Center Chinese Culture Center of Oakland Asian Cultural Center 415.841.1086; samoancenters.org San Francisco 510.637.0455; oacc.cc Strives to improve the quality of life for Samoans 415.986.1822; c-c-c.org A nonprofit agency in Oakland’s Chinatown and Pacific Islanders through self-help, economic A major community-based nonprofit organization that aims to promote Asian Pacific American self-sufficiency, community solidarity and the that aims to foster the understanding and arts and culture, to give voice to underrepresented preservation of cultural customs and traditions. appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American communities, and to nurture authentic art, history and culture in the United States. cross-cultural interchange. Southeast Asian Community Center 415.885.2743; seaccusa.org Chinese Historical Society of America Purple Moon Dance Project A nonprofit, multiservice organization dedicated to 415.391.1188 ext. 101; chsa.org 415.552.1105; purplemoondance.org helping Southeast Asians integrate into American Fosters an understanding of the Chinese Integrating non-Western and Western dance society while cultivating their native languages, experience in the United States through research, forms and aesthetic, works to become a vehicle values and identities. Provides health-care, documentation, interpretation and education. for positive social change through classes and resettlement and economic development services. Produces programs, events and publications. performances, promoting acceptance and understanding of diverse heritages. 8 KQED Public Television KQED Public Radio Resources Get the guide online: kqed.org/heritage KQED.org 9

HEALTH APA www.apafss.org agency with locations at San Francisco A nonprofit General Hospital and in Chinatown; the only in hospital-based in-home support program California specifically serving high-risk Asian newcomers in transition. Asian American Donor Program 800.59-DONOR (593.6667); aadp.org that matches patients organization A nonprofit Chinatown YMCA Chinatown ymcasf.org/chinatown 415.576.9622; families and communities kids, Builds strong the lives of all people in spirit,by enriching and stem cell donors in with potential marrow mind and body. House Donaldina Cameron cameronhouse.org 415.781.0401; social providing A faith-based organization Francisco. Assistsservices to Asians in San and families through youth, immigrants, women violence support, domestic counseling, peer group educationintervention, leadership development, and advocacy. Family Bridges Inc. 510.839.2022; fambridges.org with limited EnglishHelps newcomers and those self-sufficient,language skills to become society. contributing members of our Council Japanese Community Youth 415.202.7900; jcyc.org their full Empowers young people to realize responsible members of potential as self-sufficient, Supports the cultural, educational, the community. and vocational needs of children. recreational Nihonmachi Little Friends 415.922.8898; nlfchildcare.org A community-based Japanese multicultural and quality committed to providing bilingual organization engaging and services, offering and affordable programs. and after-school diverse preschool Development Center Youth Vietnamese 415.771.2600; vydc.org youth in assistance to immigrant to provide Works their adjustment to American life and to encourage and empower youth to participate actively in the include Programs development of their community. employment training, substance abuse prevention services. and after-school Services Children’s Yee Wu 415.677.0100; wuyee.org culturally and linguistically high-quality, Provides services. Offers child and family appropriate child care and referrals; multilingual resources and a play groups; subsidies; parent-child lending library. multilingual book, toy and resource the Asian community.

FAMILY/CHILDREN the Cycle Break www.breakthecycle.org Aims to end domestic violence by working with youth (ages 12–24). Provides proactively advocacy legal services, education, free preventive and support. Center Chinatown Community Children’s 415.986.2528; childrencenter.org and other quality child care Dedicated to providing social services to meet the needs of immigrant and bilingual/bicultural families in San Francisco. Oakland Asian Students Educational Services Educational Asian Students Oakland oases.org resources empowering youth whose Dedicated to the Asian and particularly those in limited, are to communities of Oakland, Pacific Islander educational potential through maximize their social support. services and Asian Branch Oakland Public Library, 510.238.3400; oaklandlibrary.org San Francisco Public Library, Chinatown Branch 415.355.2888; sfpl.org AsianSan Francisco State University American Studies 415.338.2698; sfsu.edu/~aas/ greater courses for all students to develop Provides of Asian American understanding and awareness communities and experiences. histories, cultures, University of California at Berkeley Asian American Studies Program 510.643.0796; http://ethnicstudies.berkeley.edu curriculum; undergraduate a comprehensive Offers students for service and leadership in prepares the cultural, Asian American communities; explores political and historical experience of Asians in the United States. University of San Francisco, Center for the Pacific Rim 415.422.5555; pacificrim.usfca.edu Part of the College of Arts and Sciences, bridging and undergraduate graduate the Pacific through and scholarly research programs, academic degree exchange, print and online publications, and free literary events. and public affairs Mei School Wah 415.665.4212; wahmei.org The first Chinese American bilingual preschool multiculturalism in in San Francisco; promotes developmental activities that emphasize both learning and playing for its young students. in English and Chinese. conducted Classes are Council of Northern California Affairs World 415.293.4600; itsyourworld.org a nonpartisan forum for the exploration of Provides international issues and opportunities by hosting that engage and receptions programs conferences, the public in dialogue on world affairs.

EDUCATION Chinese American College of Traditional Medicine 415.282.7600 (main campus) 415.282.9603 (clinic) actcm.edu education in Chinese medicine, graduate Provides and traditional Chinese including acupuncture medicine and patient care. Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation 415.348.9200; aiisf.org whose mission is to organization A nonprofit understanding of Pacific Coast a greater promote America’s in shaping immigration and its role Raises funds to restore, and future. past, present the U.S. Immigration Station and interpret preserve at Angel Island, a National Historic Landmark. Asian American Curriculum every by and about Asian Americans from ethnic background. Institute of California Intercultural 415.441.1884 (main campus) 415.359.9099 (ESL campus); iic.edu for students; studies programs Korean Offers series and online hosts an ongoing lecture and publishes research; discussions; promotes selected books and articles. Laney College Ethnic Studies Department 510.834.5740; laney.edu/wp/ethnicstudies/ 650.375.8286; asianamericanbooks.com for resource educational Since 1970, a nonprofit distributing and publishing Asian American books. Eastwind Books of Berkeley 510.548.2350; asiabookcenter.com selection of books written a large Features Project Inc. Project The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western for Chinese-Western Institute The Ricci Cultural History usfca.edu/ricci 415.422.6401; the center promoting research An interdisciplinary and encounters cross-cultural study of historical China and the West. dialogues between San Jose Taiko 408.293.9344; taiko.org of taiko and infusesAdopts the traditional values and a dynamic to create it with the American spirit art form.compelling Asian American for JapaneseSennin Foundation Center Cultural Arts 510.526.7518; senninfoundation.com classes in shin-shin-toitsu-do (Japanese Offers bodywork), aiki-jujutsuyoga), yuki (healing arts and and(martial arts) and shodo (calligraphy ink painting). of Yugen Theatre 415.621.0507; theatreofyugen.org An experimental ensemble dedicated to the pursuit new of the intangible essence of yugen through pieces as well as performance interdisciplinary classical and contemporary texts.

Asian American Recovery Services RAMS Inc. (Richmond Area Multi-Services) Chinese Chamber of Commerce 415.541.9404; aars-inc.org 415.668.5955; ramsinc.org 415.986.1370, 415.982.3000, 415.982.3071 Works to decrease the incidence and impact of A nonprofit providing community-based and chineseparade.com substance abuse in the Asian and Pacific Islander culturally competent multilingual services that Serves the Chinese community, its business communities. Provides outreach, treatment, meet the mental health, social, vocational and interests and the city of San Francisco. prevention and research services. educational needs of Asian and Pacific Islander and Russian-speaking communities. The Filipina Women’s Network Asian and Pacific Islander American 415.935.4FWN (4396); ffwn.org Health Forum MEDIA A nonprofit association for women of Philippine 415.954.9988; apiahf.org ancestry, providing educational resources through Dedicated to promoting policy, program and Filipinas publications, lectures, activities and programs to research efforts to enable Asian Americans and 650.993.8943; filipinasmag.com further the professional and personal development Pacific Islanders to attain the highest possible The only nationally circulated magazine for and of its members. level of health and well-being. about Filipinas in North America. Covers stories of heroes, leaders and mavericks in the community. Japanese Chamber of Commerce Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center 650.522.8500; jccnc.org 415.292.3400; apiwellness.org India Currents Promotes business between Japan and the United Educates, supports and advocates for Asians and 408.324.0488; indiacurrents.com States and fosters understanding and friendship Pacific Islanders living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. A monthly publication devoted to the exploration among its members. of the heritage and culture of India as it exists in Asian Community Mental Health Services the United States. SENIORS 510.451.6729 (Oakland) 510.970.9750 (Richmond) India-West J-Sei acmhs.org 510.383.1140; indiawest.com 510.883.1106 (senior center); j-sei.org Provides behavioral health-care and family support A newspaper that covers the Indian American A multigenerational and multicultural organization services and services to the developmentally community and South Asian affairs. Offers with its roots in Nikkei values and culture providing disabled in 12 languages and dialects, tailored original, award-winning coverage and features care and assistance to seniors. Services and specifically to East Bay Asian Pacific Islanders. a “Focus on Youth” section. programs have been expanded to include families and younger generations. Asian Health Services PROFESSIONAL 510.986.6800 (medical services) ORGANIZATIONS Kimochi Inc. 510.986.6880 (member services) 415.931.2294; kimochi-inc.org asianhealthservices.org Asian American Journalists Association Provides transportation, congregate and home- Serves and advocates for the Asian community by 415.346.2051; aaja.org delivered meals, case management, senior center ensuring access to health-care services regardless Works for fair and accurate coverage of Asian and activities, information/referrals, consumer/health of income, insurance status, immigration status, Pacific Islander Americans to increase the number education lectures, social day care, residential/ language or culture. of Asian and Pacific Islander American journalists respite care, and in-home support services. and news managers in the industry. Asian Liver Center at Stanford University Kokoro Assisted Living 888.311.3331 (information help line) Asian Law Alliance 415.776.8066; kokoroassistedliving.org http://liver.stanford.edu 408.287.9710; asianlawalliance.org A nonprofit, state-licensed residential facility A nonprofit organization that addresses the high A nonprofit organization delivering legal services providing nonmedical care and assistance in incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities of private apartments. Offers a warm and comforting and Pacific Islanders through outreach, education Santa Clara County, regardless of income level. sense of Japanese culture, community and family. and research. Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance On Lok, Inc. Chinese Community Health Plan 202.508.3733 (national headquarters); apalanet.org 415.292.8888; onlok.org 415.955.8800; cchphmo.com Organizes and works with Asian Pacific American Helps the elderly live independently outside a Delivers culturally sensitive, bilingual and affordable workers, many of them immigrants, to build nursing home; provides quality, affordable health- managed care for San Franciscans. Offers plans for the labor movement and address exploitative care services, various types of residential units for individuals, families and groups. working conditions. older adults and a senior center.

Chinese Hospital Asian Pacific Fund Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community 415.982.2400; chinesehospital-sf.org 415.395.9985; asianpacificfund.org Senior Service Provides culturally competent health-care services Connects Asian donors to social and community 408.294.2505; yuaikai.org for the Chinese community. Care is cost-effective, issues. Raises awareness and makes grants to A bilingual service offering seniors an array of responsive to the community’s uniqueness and community-based organizations to address these activities and programs: a well-balanced day care accessible to all socioeconomic levels. needs. Works to improve the health and well-being program, a nutritious lunch service, social services, of all local Asian Americans. a transportation program and classes. North East Medical Services 415.391.9686, 650.550.3923,408.573.9686 California-Asia Business Council nems.org 415.986.8808; calasia.org A nonprofit community health center, with clinics Assists California businesses in developing in San Francisco and San Jose, targeting the and expanding commercial ties with Southeast Asian population and providing affordable, Asia and China. comprehensive, compassionate and quality health-care services in a culturally sensitive manner.

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You are an inspiration to us all.

Union Bank and KQED are honored to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the everyday heroes in our local neighborhoods. You serve as a continuous source of inspiration for us today, and for generations to come. Your community spirit and leadership have truly made a difference. Together, we look forward to making the world a more harmonious place, filled with hope, dreams, and possibilities.

Congratulations to our 2013 Local Heroes of the Year:

Evelyn Nakano Glenn Hyon-Chin (HC) Lee Professor, Ethnic Studies and Executive Director Gender & Women’s Studies The Link to Children University of California, Berkeley

PJ Hirabayashi David Lei Artistic Director, Emeritus Community Leader and Co-Founder San Jose Taiko Chinese American Community Foundation

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