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Introduction & Acknowledgements 2 01 Sponsor List & Appreciation 3 About the Asian American Institute 4

Asian American Historical Timeline 02 Timeline: Asian American Experience in the United States 9 Timeline: Asian American Experience in Chicago 13 Timeline: Chicago Area Political Timeline At A Glance 18

Asian American Facts 03 Asian American Glossary of Terms 23 Who are Asian Americans? 24 Where are Asian Americans? 27 Socioeconomic Profiles & Statistics 28

Asian American Community Profiles 04 Bangladeshi Americans 39 Cambodian Americans 42 Chinese Americans 45 Filipino Americans 52 Indian Americans 55 Indonesian Americans 59 Japanese Americans 61 Korean Americans 64 Laotian Americans 68 Native Hawaiian & other 72 Pacific Islanders of the Midwest Region Nepali Americans 75 Pakistani Americans 78 Thai Americans 82 Tibetan Americans 85 Vietnamese Americans 87

Small Business Section 05 Asian Americans and Small Business 93 Survey of Business Owners 94

Compass Directory 06 Alphabetical Listing 97 Categorical Listing 120 Introduction & Acknowledgements

he Asian American community in Illinois is growing dramatically. Acknowledgements TBefore 1970, there were 65,000 Asian Americans in the state, and today, according to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, Estrella Alamar Kent Chae Gu Lee Justo Alamar Yoon Lee, PhD 596,109 Asian Americans reside in Illinois. In the last eight years Kamal Ataturk Gina Leung alone, the Asian American community in Illinois has grown by almost Shawn Au Sonia Lin 35%. Today, we are on the Illinois map in a way that we have not Nora Bashir Justin Lock been before, and as our community continues to grow, it is crucial to Tanya Boonroueng Elly Mak, MD understand the realities of Asian Americans in Illinois – the breadth of Willi Buhay Sylvia Shirley BickVanh Cam Malinton our community’s needs and the resources that sustain us. Susan Chang Pe Manivong InChul Choi Jean Mishima To map out the diversity of our community and its organizations, Jae Choi Kenji Mori the Asian American Institute presents the newest edition of the Asian Stephanie Choi Sybil Moy American Compass: A Guide to Navigating the Community. This Jerry Clarito Annie Mui Rupal Dalal Romeo Munoz edition reflects the latest changes in Asian American demographics in Naisy Dolar Doug Nguyen Illinois, along with updated contact information for community-based Jean Fujiu Patricia Nguyen organizations and resources. Meetal Gandhi Sadruddin Noorani Vida Gosrisirikul Vallapa Pchccu The Asian American Institute thanks the many organizations and Sonia Hansra Barbara Posadas, PhD RJ Hariman, MD Thomas leaders throughout the community who contributed to this edition of Grace Hou Pravongviengkham the Compass and helped to update and review the community profiles. Susan Huang R.S. Rajan This edition would not have been possible without their participation Illinois Ethnic Padma Rangaswamy, and insights. In addition, we are grateful to the Illinois Ethnic Coalition, Coalition PhD who allowed us to reprint and adapt a number of community profiles Vita Iskandar Kay Rho Ann Kalayil Royal Thai from The Ethnic Handbook. Judy Kang Consulate General Ramzan Kapadia Mitch Schneider We designed the Compass as a one-stop resource for the Asian community Rajan Kapoor Kompha Seth in Illinois. We hope that the Compass will continue to provide and Kay Kawaguchi Joanna Su improve the public’s understanding of Asian American communities, Parag Khandar Mark Tao Borita Khim Sharda Thapa and help to plot out courses of action to meet community needs. DooHwan Kim Thai American Soyoung Kwon Association of Asian American Institute Yvonne Lau, PhD Illinois January 2011 Ngoan Le Thai Buddhist Temple Tuyet Le Lhakpa Tsering C. Lanialoha Lee Sommala Vilaysane Hyeyoung Lee, MA Thuy Vo Jimmy Lee William Yoshino

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3 About The Asian American Institute

sian Americans are one of the fastest-growing populations in the United AStates. While they are often seen as a homogenous group, in actuality, Asian Americans are an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse community. According to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, they number 596,109 in Illinois, representing 4.6% of the state’s population, an increase of 35% since 2000. In Illinois, this diverse and often-overlooked community includes Americans of Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Nepali, Pakistani, Thai, Tibetan, and Vietnamese descent. The community continues to be stereotyped as “perpetual foreigners” and “model minorities,” causing them to be excluded from full participation in American society.

Our Mission In response to the needs of the fast-growing population, a group of Asian American community activists, academic professionals, and business leaders established the Asian American Institute in 1992 as a pan-Asian not-for- profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Asian American Institute was the first organization to address the policy concerns of Chicago’s diverse Asian American communities. Our mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, utilizing research, education, and coalition- building. Specifically, AAI works to: • Improve cooperation and mutual understanding by bringing together Asian American communities of diverse backgrounds • Raise the visibility of the Asian American community and effectively convey the community’s concerns to elected officials, policy makers, and the general public • Gather and disseminate data about Asian American communities

To accomplish our mission, Community Organizing and Civic Engagement AAI works in AAI strongly believes in community organizing as a core strategy for Asian the following program areas: American empowerment. AAI builds and strengthens relationships with leaders of Asian American service organizations and institutions so that we can engage with the community to take action and promote participation in the democratic process.

Legal and Policy Advocacy AAI advocates with elected officials and other policymakers to enact laws and policies that promote social, economic, and political equity for the Asian American community as a whole. The program includes initiatives in the areas of affirmative action, voting rights, redistricting, hate crimes, discrimination, and language access to health care.

4 Leadership Development AAI’s leadership programs aim to create a pipeline of informed, aware, and strategic leaders who are passionate about both leadership and Asian American issues. AAI aims to cultivate emerging leaders and strengthen existing leaders to create a network of change; we strive to build a collective force of strong Asian American leaders to be effective agents of change in the corporate, government, nonprofit, and academic sectors.

Asian American Center for Advancing Justice Since 2005, AAI has been affiliated with the Asian American Justice Cent- er, Asian Law Caucus, and Asian Pacific American Legal Center, providing a Midwest perspective in shaping the national Asian American public policy agenda. In June 2010, we formalized our affiliation with these outstanding organizations around a shared vision, values, and a national issues platform. As members of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, we work together to promote a fair and equitable society for all, by working for civil and human rights and empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities. In formalizing these long-time relationships, we are expanding our networks, resources, and impact, and speaking with one unified and powerful voice.

• Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) Washington, D.C. AAJC is a national organization dedicated to advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and building a fair and equitable society for all through public education, public policy, community organizing and litigation.

• Asian Law Caucus (ALC) San Francisco, CA. ALC is the nation’s oldest legal organization defending the civil rights of Asians and Pacific Islanders, particularly low-income, immigrant and underserved communities. • Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) Los Angeles & Orange County, CA. APALC is the nation’s largest legal organization serving Asians and Pacific Islanders, through direct legal services, impact litigation, policy advocacy and leadership development.

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Asian American Historical Timeline TIMELINE Asian American Experience in The United States

Created by Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) and updated by the Asian American Institute.

1600s Chinese and Filipinos land in Mexico on 1886 Chinese laundrymen win case in Yick Wo the ships of the Manila galleon. v. Hopkins, which declares that a law with unequal impact on different groups is dis- 1693 First recorded settlement of Filipino Amer- criminatory. icans. They escape impressment aboard Spanish galleons by jumping ship in New 1907 President Theodore Roosevelt enters into Orleans, Louisiana. Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan whereby Japan stops issuing passports to laborers 1790 First recorded arrival of an Asian Indian in desiring to emigrate to the United States. the United States. Gentleman’s Agreement opens up jobs in Hawaii for Filipinos, but also includes 1848 Strike of gold in California draws Chi- ban on further Korean immigration to the -1852 nese immigrants to West Coast to mine United States as laborers. gold. Chinese immigrants arrive as indentured servants during the Califor- 1910 Angel Island established as a detention nia Gold Rush. The majority comes later center for those Asian non-laboring classes as cheap labor to work the railroads and desiring entry in the United States. in other industries. The U.S. Supreme Court extends the 1870 1869 Transcontinental railroad is completed. Naturalization Act to other Asians, making Chinese laborers build most of the west- them aliens ineligible for citizenship. ern section. 1924 Immigration Act declares that no one ineli- First Japanese settlers arrive in Gold Hill, gible for citizenship may immigrate to the California. United States. Excluding Filipinos, who are subjects of the United States, this act com- 1870 Under the Naturalization Act, Chinese are pletely ends Asian immigration. not eligible for citizenship. The act also forbids the entry of wives of laborers. 1927 Filipino Federation of Labor founded in Los Angeles to protect migrant work- 1871 Anti-Chinese riots break out in Los Angeles ers from abuses of labor contractors and and other cities. A mob of whites shoot and farm owners. hang 20 Chinese one night in Los Angeles. 1934 Tydings-McDuffie Act promises independ- 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act suspends immi- ence to the Philippines in 10 years. It also gration of Chinese laborers for 10 years. creates a quota of 50 Filipino immigrants It excludes Chinese from citizenship per year. by naturalization and it halts Chinese immigration for 60 years. 1942 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066, putting 1886 Japan lifts ban restriction on emigration of 120,000 Japanese (primarily U.S. citizens) Japanese. in 10 concentration camps.

9 1943 Magnuson Act finally repeals the Chinese 1969 As a result of student protests, Asian Exclusion Act of 1882. Quota of 105 immi- American studies programs are established grants per year set for Chinese immigration. at colleges. Chinese granted the right of naturalization. 1975 The fall of Saigon signals the arrival of 1944 The 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd large numbers of Vietnamese immigrants Regimental Combat team are formally in the U.S. The first wave of Vietnamese united. The 100th/442nd, a unit consisting refugees, who fled shortly before the fall solely of Japanese Americans, goes on to of Saigon on April 30, are mainly well- become the most decorated military unit in educated urbanites who fled out of fear American history. that their religious beliefs, social class, or cooperation with the South Vietnamese 1946 Wing F. Ong becomes the first Asian and U.S. governments would make them American to be elected to state office in the targets of the new communist regime. Arizona House of Representatives. The second wave of refugees, the so-called 1951 U.S. naval station closes down in American “boat people”, flees right after the fall of Samoa, triggering a fierce economic reces- Saigon. sion and prompting a wave of Samoans to Hawaii. As a result of the Khmer Rouge, a communist guerilla organization, and Prime 1956 Dalip Singh Saund, an Asian Indian Minister Pol Pot’s rule in Cambodia, American from Imperial Valley, California often referred to as the “killing fields”, over is the first Asian American elected to the 100,000 Cambodian refugees immigrated United States Congress. to America between 1975 and 1990.

1959 Daniel Inouye becomes the first Japanese Approximately 70,000 ethnic Lao, 10,000 American elected to the U.S. Congress as lu Mien, and 60,000 Hmong flee to Ameri- Hawaii’s first congressional representative. ca after the Pathet Lao gain control of Laos. In 1962, he wins a Senate seat, which he continues to hold to present day. 1982 In Detroit, Chinese American Vincent Chin, mistaken for a Japanese national, 1964 Congress passes the Civil Rights Act, out- is clubbed to death with a baseball bat lawing racial discrimination. by two unemployed autoworkers who blamed layoffs in the auto industry on the A native of Hawaii, Patsy Takemoto Mink Japanese auto industry. The case receives becomes the first Asian American woman nationwide attention and mobilizes the elected to the U.S. House of Representa- Asian American community as a whole. tives. 1987 Amerasian Homecoming Act facilitated 1965 National Origins Act raises Asian immigra- the transfer of Vietnamese Amerasians, tion to 20,000 per year for Asian countries, children born to Asian mothers and U.S. same as European countries. Public Law servicemen. By 1994, more than 75,000 89-236 permits Chinese from Hong Kong, Amerasians and accompanying family Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Latin America to members settle in America. They are part of immigrate to the United States. Immigration the fourth wave of Vietnamese immigrants Act increases Filipino annual immigration to that also includes detainees and former above 20,000 and Korean immigration to prisoners of re-education camps. over 30,000 per year.

10 1988 The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 provides the government’s investigation of Wen Ho reparations and an official apology to Lee was deeply flawed. Japanese Americans interned during WWII. The Act gave each surviving internee a tax- 2002 President George W. Bush appoints Norman free payment of $20,000 and a letter of Mineta as U.S. Secretary of Transportation. apology from the U.S. government. Elaine Chao appointed U.S. Secretary of La- 1990 President George Bush proclaims May as bor, the first Asian American woman to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. appointed to a Cabinet position.

1992 Looting and fires destroy over 2,000 Mee Moua, a Hmong American, was elect- Korean-owned businesses during the Los ed to the Minnesota Senate for District 67, Angeles Riots. The Thai community is also replacing Senator Randy Kelly on January hard hit as Thai-owned businesses sustain 29, 2002. She serves as the majority whip nearly $3 million in damages. and serves on the finance committee (transportation budget division), transportation 1996 Gary Locke wins gubernatorial race of committee (vice chair), health and family se- Washington State. He is the first Asian curity committee, and the taxes committee. American to be elected governor of one of the contiguous United States. Congresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii dies on September 28, 2002. Congresswoman 1997 Campaign finance scandal involving Mink was the first woman of color in Con- Asian Americans prompts Democratic gress, where she authored and passed Title National Committee to target donors with IX in 1972. Title IX prohibits gender dis- Asian names. crimination in education. On October 29, 2002, Title IX was renamed the Patsy T. 1999 President Bill Clinton signs an Execu- Mink Equal Opportunities in Education Act. tive Order establishing a President’s Ad- visory Commission on Asian Americans 2004 Piyush “Bobby” Jindal elected to Congress and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to address the representing Louisiana. Bobby is the first health and human services needs of AAPIs, Indian American to win a congressional and to increase their participation in federal seat in 46 years. programs. It is only the second Executive Order issued concerning Asian Americans. Hubert Vo becomes the first Vietnamese American to be elected to the Texas Leg- 2000 President Bill Clinton appoints Norman islature. Mineta as U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the first Asian American to be appointed to the 2005 In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Father Cabinet. Nguyen The Vien organizes residents in the New Orleans East community to help 2001 Dr. Wen Ho Lee, a Taiwanese-born Ameri- residents return to their homes and rebuild can citizen and Los Alamos scientist, was their lives. His work especially impacts arrested and charged for allegedly down- Versailles, a neighborhood in New Orleans loading nuclear weapon secrets for espio- whose residents are a tight knit group nage. After being held in confinement for of Vietnamese Americans. Their story is nine months without bail, Dr. Lee was freed documented in a film entitled, A Village with an apology from the federal judge who Called Versailles, which becomes an award- presided in his case. Months later, the U.S. winning documentary. It will be broadcast Justice Department issued a report stating on PBS in May 2010.

11 2007 On October 20, 2007, Republican Piyush “Bobby” Jindal is elected governor of Louisiana, winning a four-way race with 54.2% of the vote. At age 36, Jindal becomes the youngest current governor in the United States. He is the first elected non-white Governor of Louisiana and the first American governor of Indian American descent.

2008 Anh Cao wins a special election for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the first Vietnamese American to serve in Congress.

Raj Mukherji is appointed by Jersey City May- or, Jerramiah Healy, and confirmed by the City Council as the youngest Commissioner and Chairman to ever serve on the Jersey City Hous- ing Authority, the state’s second largest public housing authority and an $80 million agency.

2009 President Barack Obama names Gary Locke to be Secretary of Commerce, Eric Shinseki to be Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, and Stephen Chu to be Secretary of Energy.

President Barack Obama signs a stimulus bill that compensates the Filipino war veterans that served in the United States military in World War II. The bill authorizes a $198 million payout. Each Filipino veteran who became a U.S. citizen is eligible for $15,000; each noncitizen, $9,000.

2010 Judy Chu is elected as the United States Rep- resentative for California’s 32nd congressional district, and the first Chinese American woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress.

Arizona passes strict illegal immigration act. The bill, known as SB 1070, makes it a misdemeanor to lack proper immigration paperwork in Arizona. It also requires police officers, if they form a “reasonable suspicion” that someone is an illegal immigrant, to determine the person’s immigration status. Immigrant rights groups say it amounts to a police state. It is currently under examination to determine whether it is constitutional.

12 TIMELINE Asian American Experience in Chicago

Written by Ngoan Le, Vice President of Programs, The Chicago Community Trust, and subsequently updated by Tuyet Le, Naisy Dolar, and Joanna Su.

Prior to 1970, approximately agenda during this phase was to fund social services 1960s65,000 Asian Americans lived in (in order to help new arrivals) and bilingual education Chicago. The majority were Americans of Japanese, (for those facing language barriers). Chinese, and Filipino descent, and a small number of Three Asian Americans ran for public office dur- Korean descent. There was one social service agency ing this decade: Joseph Tecson for Cook County that served the needs of Japanese Americans, and two Circuit Judge, Hiroshi Kano for alderman of the civic institutions which helped organize the Japanese 2nd ward, and Ross Harano for alderman of the and Chinese communities. 48th ward. None were elected. Joseph Tecson, The Chinese American community fought to pro- however, was successful in getting elected as an tect Chinatown against the development of the Dan Illinois Constitution Convention delegate. Ryan expressway. The Japanese American commu- In 1979, recognizing the growth of the Asian nity contributed to the national Japanese American population (on a national scale) and their American Citizens League’s (JACL) campaign to contributions to American society, President Jimmy eliminate race as a disqualification for immigration Carter proclaimed the first week of May to be Asian and naturalization. Pacific American Heritage Week.

The Illinois Asian American In 1984, the Asian American 1970spopulation nearly doubled to 1980s Coalition was created. Its main 125,000 as a direct result of the 1965 immigration goal was to increase the visibility of Asian Ameri- law, which permitted admission from all countries, cans. One way they accomplished this was by or- as well as the massive effort to resettle Cambodian, ganizing a pan-Asian American community event, Laotian, and Vietnamese refugees in the United in celebration of the Lunar New Year. This event States after the Vietnam War. Consequently, the has grown to become a major gathering of commu- Asian American community became even more nity leaders, activists and public officials. Various diverse. In addition to well-established second and Asian American ethnic communities take turns in third generation Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino organizing this event. Americans, there were new waves of immigrants Asian Americans also formed professional organi- from other Asian countries, primarily Korea, India, zations including: Asian American Bar Associa- the Philippines, and Southeast Asia. tion, Asian American Journalists Association, Asian The number of social service agencies grew to five, American Law Enforcement Association, National two of which were pan-Asian. Three additional civic Association of Asian American Professionals, and organizations were created. The Asian Educators various medical associations. Two political organi- Association became the first pan-Asian professionals’ zations were founded: Indo-American Democratic organization to make efforts at promoting bilingual Organization and Filipino American Political Ac- education and federal assistance to new Asian tion. The Midwest Asian American Student Union immigrant/refugee students. The community’s main was also created in this decade.

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These historic pan-Asian American organizing efforts efforts consequently helped form many links between were very successful. The first Asian American liaison AAPI ethnic community leaders and provided the positions were created in the offices of the Governor, foundation for many key community empowerment the Chicago Mayor, and Senators Paul Simon and activities. Alan J. Dixon. These positions allowed access to The Asian American Bar Association (AABA) worked government bodies for many Asian Americans and the closely with the Asian American community and was Asian American communities. For the first time, Asian instrumental in four major public policy successes. American appointments were made to boards and These include the passage of state legislation commissions at the city, state, and federal levels. Asian amending the public aid code to exempt Japanese Americans, including Shinae Chun, Teresita Sagun, American redress payments from public aid eligibility and George Eng, were appointed to cabinet level and tort liability; amendment to the Minority positions within Illinois and Chicago governments. Teachers’ Scholarship to include Asian American and Four Asian Americans ran for public office: John Native Americans who had previously been excluded Lee Bingham for the 40th ward, Lee Maglaya for from eligibility; issuance of an Executive Order from state representative, Ben Fajardo for Glendale the Governor’s office to address Asian American Heights Trustee, and Ken Moy for DuPage County employment in state government; and passage of Board. Only Ken Moy and Ben Fajardo were state legislation to license acupuncturists. AABA successfully elected. By the end of the 1980s, the was also instrumental in the appointment of the first census counted 285,000 Asian Americans in Illinois, Asian American judge, Lynne Kawamoto, in 1991 as which was nearly a 50% growth. The growth in a Cook County Associate Judge. diversity also continued as reflected in the number The community had also become more sophisticated, of community organizations created by and for the as demonstrated through the expanded range of Korean, Cambodian, Lao, Hmong, Thai, Indian, programs and services offered by Asian American and Pakistani populations. community based social service providers and professional organizations. The Asian American The Asian American commu- Institute was created in 1992 as a vehicle to conduct 1990snity continued to grow at a research and advocacy efforts on behalf of Asian rapid rate, due primarily to immigration. The 1990 Americans. The Asian American Chambers of Census revealed that there were 292,421 Asian Commerce also created a joint office, the Asian Americans in the state of Illinois, which was 2.6% American Alliance, to promote the advancement of of the total state population. By 1998, Census Asian American businesses. Major growth was also estimates indicated that there were 403,247 Asian seen through the creation and development of many Americans in Illinois. This represents a 38% growth Asian American arts organizations that provide rate, which is higher than that of any other racial or richer experiences for both Asian Americans and ethnic groups in Illinois. the larger community. The proclamation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Ben Fajardo was re-elected as Glendale Heights Week was made each year until 1990 when President Trustee in 1993, was selected to the Board as Acting George H. Bush extended it to the entire month of Mayor in 1994, was elected Mayor in 1995 to serve May. Illinois AAPI community leaders built on this the unexpired term, and was re-elected in 1997. presidential proclamation to request that similar More Asian Americans continued to run for public proclamations be made by the offices of the Governor, office. They included Porus Dadabhoy who ran for mayors, and other public officials. Community DuPage County Commissioner; Glenn Sugiyama leaders also used this opportunity to organize events for the Ninth Congressional District; Key Moy to educate the public about the AAPI community, for DuPage County Board and Circuit Court; Jean and its cultural heritage and contributions. These Marie Reyes Pechette for Cook County Treasurer;

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Lourdes Mon for Cook County Commissioner; John political district boundaries. The Asian American Lee Bingham for 34th District State Representative; Institute convened a diverse committee of Ross Harano for University of Illinois’ Board of community leaders to analyze census data and Trustees; Ahmed Patel and Judge Lynne Kawamoto maps, and compiled descriptions of Asian American for judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Raj neighborhoods, in an effort to advocate keeping Ambegaoker for Darien City Council; Steve Kim for these communities together in the new district Northfield Township Trustee; and Ravi Singh for maps. Community leaders testified and presented State Representative in the 42nd District. Except for maps at state and local redistricting hearings as well Ken Moy and Raj Ambegaoker, all other candidates as in meetings with Democratic and Republican did not succeed in their attempts for elected offices. Party leaders. While these efforts did not lead to the desired mapping results, the Asian American In addition, there were efforts made in getting more community gained valuable experience and expertise Asian American appointments for judgeship. These in redistricting coalition work. efforts still have not produced the results desired by the Asian American community. In the entire state of During this period, there were several significant Illinois, there was only one Asian American Circuit government appointments of Asian Americans. Court Judge and two Associate Judges (in Cook and Mayor Daley appointed Tariq Malhance as the DuPage Counties and Champaign). City’s Comptroller and re-appointed Tariq Butt as a member of the Chicago Board of Education. Gary In the mid-1990s, with the advent of anti-immigrant Yamashiroya became the first Asian American Police sentiment and the growth in the number of hate Commander in the City of Chicago. On the state level, crimes, many Asian Americans began to recognize that three Asian Americans were appointed in significant the Asian American community needed to become positions: Ross Harano as Managing Director of the more organized and assertive in its efforts to engage Illinois Trade Office, Grace Hou as Assistant Secretary in public debates and policy making. In addition, the of the Illinois Department of Human Services, and political campaign contribution controversy and the Ram Kamath as a Special Advocate in the Illinois allegation of espionage (all of which occurred while Department of Central Management Services. President Bill Clinton served in office) added to the Asian American communities’ concern that Asian During the months leading to the November 2004 Americans were being negatively perceived by the and 2008 general elections, Asian Americans nota- American public. bly participated in non-partisan voter registration and turnout. These efforts were especially promi- Out of these concerns, Asian Americans worked nent among immigrant communities in Albany increasingly closer with other immigrant and Park, Chinatown and West Ridge, and in the Skokie minority communities, as well as major mainstream area communities. Community-based organizations institutions, to protect the community interests and including the Asian American Institute, Coalition to combat any negative stereotypes of the Asian for a Better Chinese American Community, Korean American community. American Resource and Cultural Center, and the Indo-American Center provided support for these According to the 2000 Census, efforts in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for 2000sAsian Americans are now 3.4% Immigrant and Refugee Rights. of the Illinois population, with a total of 428,213 Asian Americans made history in the judiciary during persons of Asian decent. This represents an increase this decade. Israel Desierto, Maria Kuriakose Ciesil, of 46.4%, adding to the tremendous rate of growth Sanjay Tailor, Rena Van Tine, and Neera Walsh were of the Asian American community. appointed to the Cook County bench. Rena Van Following the 2000 census, Asian Americans Tine became the first Indo-American woman judge organized around redistricting, the redrawing of in the nation, and Israel Desierto became the first

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Filipino American judge in Illinois. Sandra Otaka In this decade, there were two high profile elections made history as the first Asian American appointed that caught the attention of mainstream political to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court, filling leaders, though the Asian American candidates a vacancy. She later went on to win her election involved did not win. In 2006, Iraq war veteran for the 9th Judicial Subcircuit, making her the first Tammy Duckworth (D) ran in the hotly contested race Asian American to be elected to a judicial seat in for U.S. Representative in Illinois’ west suburban 6th Cook County. District, and was narrowly defeated by the Republican challenger. (Duckworth was later appointed by The Asian American presence in the political Governor Blagojevich as the Director of the Illinois arena continued to grow rapidly, particularly in Department of Veterans’ Affairs, where she served the suburbs and in local school boards. Successful from 2006-08. In 2009, her nomination by President candidates included: Obama as the Assistant Secretary for Public and Mark Chao School District 69 Board – Skokie and Morton Grove Intergovernmental Affairs for the U.S. Department of Jerry Clarito D - Skokie Park District Commissioner Veterans Affairs was confirmed by the U.S. Senate.) Naisy Dolar Decatur Classical School Local School Council In 2007, Naisy Dolar and Salman Aftab both ran Anjana Hansen Evanston Alderman for Alderman against 33-year incumbent Alderman Usha Kamaria Niles Township Trustee Bernard Stone and a fourth candidate in Chicago’s Sandy Kim College of DuPage Board of Trustees 50th Ward (in the city’s West Ridge neighborhood). Moin Khan R – DuPage County Trustee Endorsed by the Sun-Times, Tribune, and several Ngoan Le Rogers School Local School Council labor unions, Dolar squared off against Alderman D.C. Modi Niles Township Collector Stone in the run-off election in April, in which Stone Mark Moy Oak Brook Trustee retained his seat by a slim margin of about 600 votes. Patricia Moy Republican Committeeman, Downers Grove Perry Moy R – McHenry County Board of Trustees In 2007, just prior to the Aldermanic run-off Peter Moy Mayor of Lincolnwood elections, the Chicago City Council City repaired Pete Patel Schaumburg Township Trustee its public contracting minority- and women-owned Moin Saiyed Oak Brook Trustee business enterprise (M/WBE) ordinance to include Pramod Shah Niles Township Collector, Niles Township Trustee, Asian Americans as a minority group. The city’s and Skokie Board of Trustees ordinance was re-authorized in July 2009 following Mir Shamsuddin Skokie Board of Education testimony by Asian American contractors and Sukpreet Sing Bloomingdale Library Trustee advocacy led by the Asian American Institute. Richard Tani Mount Prospect Library Board During this period, comprehensive immigration reform Ben Wong Decatur Classical School Local School Council also became a national priority for Asian Americans, Christopher Wong Republican Committeeman, 25th Ward Latinos, and other allies who pressed their federal – including Chinatown elected officials to take action. In 2009, the Asian American Institute launched a successful “100 Stories More than 20 other Asian American candidates also in 100 Days” campaign to collect and showcase local ran during this time period; for details, please see Asian American immigration stories during the first the “Chicago Area Political Timeline at a Glance.” 100 days of President Obama’s administration.

16 Timeline: Asian American Experience in Chicago Timeline

According to the 2006-2008 American Commu- 2010 nity Survey, there were 596,109 Asian Americans in Illinois, comprising 4.6% of the state’s population. In 2010, the Asian American Institute partnered with 20 other Asian American community-based organizations to educate Asian Americans in northeast Illinois about the Census. The campaign resulted in a higher mail-back response rate in targeted areas including Chicago’s Chinatown, Uptown, and West Ridge neighborhoods. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) received a five-year, $1.86 million AANAPISI grant (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions) from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant funding will be an unprecedented opportunity for UIC to support Asian American students on campus through its Asian American Resource and Cultural Center and the Asian American Studies Program. To date, UIC is the only Midwest institution to receive a grant from this federal program. In the political arena, Steve Kim (R) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) ran historic statewide campaigns, for Attorney General and Comptroller, respectively. Kim won the primary but was unsuccessful in the general election. Krishnamoorthi was narrowly defeated in the primary elections. Hamilton Chang (R- 17th District), David Ho (D- 81st District) and Ben Lowe (D- 6th District) ran unsuccessfully for State Representative; Ashvin Lad (R) was unsuccessful in his bid for 5th District U.S. Representative. In the judicial sphere, Ketki Steffen was appointed Associate Judge in Cook County, Ken Moy ran unsuccessfully for Appellate Judge, and Linda Pauel was unsuccessful in her bid for Cook County Circuit Judge. While some Asian Americans currently serve in some high level appointments at the state level and in the City of Chicago, and an increasing number of Asian American candidates have been running for local and state offices in the city and its suburbs, no Asian Americans have yet been elected at the state level or for the City of Chicago. However, as of this printing, at least four Asian Americans are running for Alderman in the 2011 elections: Ahmed Khan in the 50th Ward, Andy Lam and Emily Stewart in the 46th Ward, and Ameya Pawar in the 47th Ward. In addition, John Hu was a candidate for Chicago Mayor, but was removed from the ballot after a petition challenge.

17 TIMELINE Chicago Area Political Timeline at a Glance 2000 2003 Judicial Judicial Sandra Otaka became the first Asian American Sanjay Tailor was sworn in as a Cook County judge Circuit Court Associate Judge on April 22. appointed to the Cook County Circuit Court. Electoral Pamela Shu ran for judge in Cook County’s Mark Chao elected to School District 69 9th Subcircuit – unsuccessful Board (Skokie and Morton Grove) Rena Van Tine appointed as Associate Judge, Appointments becoming the first Indian American female Tariq Butt re-appointed to Chicago Board judge in the country. of Education Electoral Ross Harano, Managing Director, Illinois Lourdes Mon ran unopposed for Cook County Trade Office Water Reclamation District in the primaries Grace Hou, Assistant Secretary, Illinois Lourdes Mon ran for Cook County Water Department of Human Services Reclamation District – unsuccessful Ram Kamath, Illinois Department of Central Jody Wadhwa (D) ran for 57th District State Management Services Representative (Northern Suburbs) – unsuccessful 2004 2001 Electoral Electoral Chirinjeev Kathuria (R) ran for U.S. Senate Matt DeLeon (D) ran for Northfield Township – unsuccessful (primary) Trustee (northern suburbs) – unsuccessful Perry Moy (R) ran for State Representative Usha Kamaria elected Niles Trustee 63rd District – won primary, lost general Steve Kim (R) ran for Northfield Township Appointments Trustee (northern suburbs) – unsuccessful Jimmy Lee and Rudy Pamintuan appointed Peter Moy elected Mayor of Lincolnwood to the President’s Advisory Commission for the White House Commission on Asian Americans Pete Patel elected Schaumburg Township Trustee and Pacific Islanders. Pramod Shah elected Collector for Niles Township Christopher Wong elected 25th Ward Republi- 2005 can Committeeman Judicial Israel Desierto was appointed as Associate Judge 2002 of the Circuit Court of Cook County, becoming Judicial the first Filipino American Judge in Illinois. Ken Moy ran for 2nd District Appellate Electoral Court – unsuccessful Aurora Austriaco (D) ran for Park Ridge Sandra Otaka elected in the 9th Judicial Subcir- Village Trustee - unsuccessful cuit, first Asian American to be elected in Cook Sirtag Ahmed ran for Lincolnwood Village County. Trustee - unsuccessful Electoral Jerry Clarito (D) ran for Skokie Park District Shaun Aranha (D) ran for 41st District State Commissioner – successful Representative (western suburbs) – unsuccessful Adeline Fajardo ran for Glendale Heights Perry Moy (R) elected to McHenry County Board Trustee – unsuccessful Christopher Wong (R) ran for 5th District State Anjana Hansen elected Evanston Alderman Representative (Chinatown) - unsuccessful Aileen Keating ran for Lincolnwood Village Appointments Trustee – unsuccessful Tariq Malhance, City Comptroller Moin (Moon) Khan (R) elected DuPage Gary Yamashiroya becomes the first Asian County Trustee American Commander in the Chicago Police Department (17th District). 18 2005 Fred Lu ran for Naperville District 203 Electoral (continued) School Board –unsuccessful D.C. Modi elected Niles Township Collector Billy Moy ran for 25th Ward Republican Rohit Pandya (D) ran for Skokie Park District Committeeman –unsuccessful Commissioner – unsuccessful Mohammed Farooq Patel ran for Hoffman Pramod Shah (D) elected Niles Township Trustee Estates Trustee –unsuccessful Mir Shamsuddin elected Skokie Board of Moin Saiyed elected Oak Brook Trustee Education Sukpreet Singh elected Bloomingdale Richard Tani elected to Mount Prospect Library Trustee Library Board 2008 Robert Tolentino ran for Glendale Heights Electoral Village President – unsuccessful Aurora Abella-Austriaco (D) ran for 65th Appointments District State Representative – unsuccessful Charles Dulay, Police Commander 23rd District Jonathan Bedi (D) ran for 5th District State became the first Filipino American Commander. Senator (Primary) – unsuccessful 2006 Paul Chadha (D) ran for 26th District State Electoral Representative (Primary) – unsuccessful Aurora Abella-Austriaco (D) ran for Maine Abdul Ghani (D) ran for 21st District State Township Trustee – unsuccessful Senator –unsuccessful Sirtag Ahmed ran for Lincolnwood Trustee Jimmy Lee (R) ran for 11th District US -unsuccessful Representative (Primary) –unsuccessful Naisy Dolar elected to Local School Council Ben Wong elected to Local School Council of Decatur Classical School of Decatur Classical School Tammy Duckworth (D) ran for US Represent- Appointments ative 6th District –unsuccessful Tina Tchen,White House Director for Public Ngoan Le elected to Local School Council Engagement of Rogers School Lucy Moy-Bartosik appointed as the Com- Patricia Moy (R) elected Downers Grove mander of the 20th District, becoming Chicago’s Committeeman first Asian American Police Commander. Perry Moy (R) ran for re-election to the 2009 McHenry County Board - unsuccessful Judicial Appointments Pamela Leeming was appointed Associate Judge of Tammy Duckworth, Director of Illinois the Circuit Court of Cook County to fill a vacancy, Department of Veteran Affairs becoming the first Asian American to serve as a 2007 judge of the full Cook County circuit and is the first known Pakistani American judge in the U.S. Judicial Electoral Maria Kuriakose Ciesil and Neera Walsh were Jerry Huang ran for Naperville School Board appointed as Associate Judges of the Circuit District 204 –unsuccessful Court of Cook County. Electoral Yuming Huang ran for Naperville School Board District 204 –unsuccessful Junaid Afeef ran for Hoffman Estates Trustee – unsuccessful Sandy Kim elected to College of DuPage Board of Trustees Salman Aftab ran for 50th Ward Alderman – defeated in general election Mark Moy elected Oak Brook Trustee Naisy Dolar ran for 50th Ward Alderman Pramod Shah elected Skokie Board of Trustees – defeated in run-off election Appointments Theodore Chung, General Counsel, State of Illinois Abdul Ghani ran for Oak Brook Village President – unsuccessful Tammy Duckworth, Director of Illinois Depart- ment of Veteran Affairs Hidayat Khan ran for Elgin City Council – unsuccessful Michelle Saddler, Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services

19 2010 Judicial Pamela Leeming ran for 11th Subcircuit Judge – unsuccessful Ken Moy ran for 2nd District Appellate Court – unsuccessful Linda Pauel ran for Cook County Circuit Judge –unsuccessful Ketki Steffen was appointed Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Electoral Hamilton Chang (R) ran for State Representative 17th District -unsuccessful (general) David Ho (D) ran for State Representative 81st District-unsuccessful (primary) Steve Kim (R) ran for Illinois Attorney General –unsuccessful (general) Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) ran for State Comptroller –unsuccessful (primary) Ashvin Lad (R) ran for State Representative 5th District –unsuccessful (primary) Ben Lowe ran for US Representative 6th District –unsuccessful Appointments Grace Hong-Duffin, Acting Secretary of Illinois Department of Human Services Michelle Saddler, Chief of Staff for Governor Pat Quinn (later returned to her previous position as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services). Unmi Song, White House Asian American and Pa- cific Islander Commission

2011 (as of 2/4/2011) Electoral Ahmed Khan running for 50th Ward Alderman Andy Lam running for 46th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar running for 47th Ward Alderman Emily Stewart running for 46th Ward Alderman

AAI compiled this timeline based on the information available from state and local Boards of Elections and from Asian American community leaders. We welcome additional feedback and apologize for any inadvertent omissions or other errors.

Asian American Facts Asian American Glossary of Terms

AA: abbreviation for Asian American. APA: abbreviation for Asian Pacific American. APIA: abbreviation for Asian Pacific Islander American. AAPI: abbreviation for Asian American and Pacific Islander.

Asian American is a political term that is used to Southeast Asian refers to the people whose ethnic more accurately describe the entire community of decent is from the region that comprises Cambodia, Asians living in America. Historically, during the Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic republic, Malaysia, era of Western Colonialism, the term “Oriental” was Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. used. Many Asian Americans find the term “Orien- tal” offensive because of the following reasons: the 1st Generation commonly used to describe the first term refers to an “exotic” or “foreign” region and members of a family that immigrated to the U.S. is non-specific; the term is more appropriately used for inanimate objects; the term was used negatively 1.5 Generation describes those who immigrated to during oppressive chapters in American history; and the U.S. before or during their early teens. This gen- this term is often used while sexually objectifying eration grows up with a combination of the culture Asian and Asian American women. of their home country and American culture, and faces the challenge of successfully acculturating in East Asian refers to people whose ethnic descent is mainstream society while maintaining the values in- from the region that comprises Hong Kong, Repub- stilled by their parents. lic of Korea, Mongolia, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, and Taiwan. “Model Minority” Myth The model minority myth is the general characterization of all Asian Americans Pacific Islanders refers to a people whose ethnic as smart, achievement-oriented, hardworking, decent is from the region which comprises the Cook respectful, and successful. This myth homogenizes Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, the community and sanitizes the experiences Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New of Asian Americans: no distinctions are made Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, regarding language, culture, religion, socioeconomic and Vanuatu. status, generation, and education within this diverse population. Prejudice, discrimination, hate crimes, South Asian refers to people whose ethnic decent is violence, abuse, and other real-life experiences of from the region that comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, Asian Americans are masked under the guise of the India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. “model minority.”

Adapted from materials provided by the Speakers Bureau Committee of the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations’ Advisory Council on Asian Affairs.

23 Who are Asian Americans?

sian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are one of the fastest growing populations in the United AStates. According to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, 596,109* individuals identified themselves as Asian and 4,763** identified themselves as Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) in Illinois. Many of the Asian American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups are represented in the Chicagoland AAPI community. They encompass of a wide range of backgrounds, from new immigrants to U.S. born citizens. Some of the ethnic groups represented in the Chicagoland area are Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Cambodian, Bangladeshi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Polynesian, Native Hawaiian, Pakistani, and Lao. It is important to understand that each AAPI ethnic group has its own history, language, and traditions; many distinct cultures comprise the larger AAPI community.

Ethnic Breakdowns As part of the 2000 Census, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders were separated from Asians and given their own race categorization as a way to better represent the diversity of the AAPI population in the United States. Additionally, the 2000 Census allowed respondents the option to select one or more race categories to indicate their racial identities. Although individuals were given the option to indicate more than one race on the 2000 Census, the data provided in this section represents the population that identified themselves as only one race to prevent the double counting of individuals unless noted otherwise.

The 2008 data is provided by the 2006-2008 American Community Survey (ACS) three-year population estimates. The American Community Survey (ACS) is a national statistic survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, which began in 2005. The annual ACS replaced the Decennial long-form, and gives communities more accurate and up-to-date information about the ways they are changing. Every month, approximately 250,000 surveys are sent out to collect information such as age, race, and income, from a sampling of households. The responses are then used to estimate population totals. The 2008 data provided in this section is an estimate based on figures collected during the thirty-six months starting from 2006 to the end of 2008. The three-year estimates are produced for geographic entities with populations of at least 20,000; therefore, some information is unavailable as it does not meet this requirement. Over time, adjustments are made to ACS estimates to correct for sampling and non-sampling errors. Thus, the numbers presented here may change as the Census Bureau makes adjustments.

24 Aapis in the Six Northeastern Counties

% of Total Asians (Inclusive)* Asian Population County Total Population

6 County 2000 2008 2008 % Change 2000 2008 % Change Area Cook 287,511 323,663 6.1% 12.6% 5,376,741 5,278,738 -1.8%

DuPage 76,941 96,701 10.4% 25.7% 904,161 927,410 2.6%

Kane 8,745 16,770 3.4% 91.8% 404,119 497,667 23.1%

Lake 28,615 44,453 6.3% 55.3% 644,356 706,864 9.7%

McHenry 4,550 9,531 3.0% 109.5% 260,077 314,112 20.8%

Will 13,008 28,343 4.2% 117.9% 502,266 669,317 33.3%

Illinois 473,649 596,109 4.6% 25.9% 12,419,293 12,829,014 3.3% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

The Asian American population has increased in all six northeastern counties, as well as the entire state. The rate of Asian population growth outpaced overall population growth, especially in Cook County’s case where the overall population decreased and the Asian population grew regardless. The Asian American population in Illinois grew by about 122,000 people; that is nearly a 26% increase. Approximately 88% of Illinois’ Asian American population live in the six county area. Approximately 55% of Illinois’ Asian American population live in Cook County.

Native Hawaiian and % of Area’s Pacific Islander County Total other Pacific Islander† Population Population Population

6 County 2000 2008 2008 % Change % Change Area Cook 2,561 3,001 0.1% 17.2% -1.8%

DuPage 217 N/A** N/A** N/A** 2.6%

Kane 144 N/A** N/A** N/A** 23.1%

Lake 308 N/A** N/A** N/A** 9.7%

McHenry 55 N/A** N/A** N/A** 20.8%

Will 162 N/A** N/A** N/A** 33.3%

Illinois 4,610 4,763 0.0% 3.3% 3.3%

* Reflects totals of people who selected Asian as a single race category combined with those who chose Asian as at least one race category. ** Data sets were not available as the number of sample cases is too small.

25 Asian American Population From 2000 -2008 in Illinois and Chicago The Census estimated that as of July 1, 2008, there were 596,109 Asian Americans in Illinois. This represents a 35% increase in 8 years.

Illinois Chicago

Ethnicity 2000 2008 Estimate Change 2000 2008 Estimate Change

Asian Indian 133,978 178,251 33.0% 27,889 26,462 -5.1%

Bangladeshi 825 1,105 33.9% 376 262 -30.3%

Cambodian 3,516 3,157 -10.2% 1,751 739 -57.8%

Chinese 85,840 94,034 9.5% 34,329 40,047 16.7%

Filipino 100,338 111,133 10.8% 32,266 29,568 -8.4%

Hmong 604 368 -39.1% 173 97 -43.9%

Indonesian 1,201 599 -50.1% 359 52 -85.5%

Japanese 27,702 18,683 -32.6% 7,114 4,889 -31.3%

Korean 56,021 60,709 8.4% 12,867 10,703 -16.8%

Laotian 5,973 5,744 -3.8% 517 675 30.6%

Malaysian 711 554 -22.1% 186 158 -15.1%

Pakistani 18,881 18,669 -1.1% 2,385 5,993 151.3%

Sri Lankan 646 843 30.5% 144 127 -11.8%

Taiwanese 4,176 2,479 -40.6% 669 219 -67.3%

Thai 7,231 5,371 -25.7% 2,385 1,266 -46.9%

Vietnamese 21,212 26,255 23.8% 8,925 9,072 1.6%

Total* 473,649 596,109 25.9% 140,571 145,460 3.5%

* Total figures are inclusive, meaning it combines those who selected Source Asian alone or in combination with one or more other races. U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

In Illinois, the three largest Asian ethnic groups are Asian Indian, Filipino and Chinese, respectively. In Chicago, Chinese Americans remain the largest Asian ethnic group. The Pakistani population in Chicago grew by around 3,600, which is around a 150% increase. The Pakistani community experienced the highest population growth in Chicago among Asian ethnic communities. However, the population decreased overall in the state of Illinois. Only the Chinese and Vietnamese experienced population growth in both Chicago and Illinois as a whole.

26 Where are Asian Americans?

Top 10 counties with the most Asian Americans in Illinois-2008

County 2000 2008 Estimates

Cook 264,041 300,833

DuPage County 72,173 91,034

Lake County 25,439 40,588

Will County 11,313 25,494

Champaign 11,811 15,570

Kane County 7,491 15,270

McHenry 3,826 8,287

Winnebago 4,854 6,439

McLean 3,125 5,062

Peoria 3,086 4,241

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

27 Language Profile

Language Profile for Illinois Asians American 5 years and older

2000 % of total 2008 % of total

Total Asian population 5 years and older 394,950 100.0% 507,575 100.0%

Speaks only English 69,142 17.5% 101,894 20.1%

Speaks other languages 325,808 82.5% 405,681 79.9%

Speaks English well or better 273,529 69.3% 241,707 47.6%

Speaks English less than well 52,279 13.2% 163,974 32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

About 80% of Asian Americans over 5 years old speak languages other than English. There was over a 110,000 increase in the number of Asians who speak English less than well, which is an increase of 214%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

Nativity of Asian Illinoisans who speak another language and are 5 years or older

2000 % of total 2008 % of total

Native: 42,573 100.0% 69,555 100.0%

who speak English well or better 39,386 92.5% 58,138 83.6%

who speak English less than well 3,187 7.5% 11,417 16.4%

Foreign born: 206,227 100.0% 336,126 100.0%

who speak English well or better 165,497 80.2% 183,569 54.6%

who speak English less than well 40,730 19.8% 152,557 45.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

28 Population by Languages Spoken

5 County** 5 County Chicago Population 5 and Over 7,493,062 2,522,156 Speak English Only 5,442,229 1,612,050 Speak a language other than English 2,342,951 910,106 Chinese 67,284 33,746 Guajarathi 32,713 3,274 Hindi 28,116 6,182 Hmong 78 54 Japanese 10,297 2,455 Korean 41,155 7,911 Laotian 3,463 975 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian 2,480 506 Tagalog 68,863 21,419 Thai 3,976 1,029 Urdu 37,914 9,394 Vietnamese 16,240 7,975 Other Asian languages 35,704 5,181 Other Pacific Island languages 4,015 987

** 5 County region consist of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties. Source McHenry County could not be included as the sample size was too small. U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

Linguistic Isolation*

Chicago, 2000 25.7% 74.3%

Chicago, 2008 26.8% 73.2%

6 county, 2000 34.8% 65.2%

6 county, 2008 34.6% 65.4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Linguistically isolated Not linguistically isolated

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey * Linguistically Isolated household is one in which no member 14 years and over (1) speak only English or (2) speak a non-English language and speaks English “very well.” In other words, all members 14 years old and over have at least some difficulty with English.

29 Education Profile

Educational Attainment for Illinois Asian Americans over 25 Years Old

2000 2008 Estimate

Asians Population Illinois Total Population Asians Population Illinois Total Population

Total % Total Total % Total Total % Total Total % Total

Less than high 36,291 13.1% 1,480,443 18.6% 34,619 9.4% 1,203,202 14.4% school diploma

High school graduate, GED, 32,813 11.9% 2,212,291 27.7% 43,619 11.9% 2,364,161 28.4% or alternative

Some college or associate's 48,011 17.4% 2,202,888 27.6% 63,936 17.4% 2,307,832 27.7% degree

Bachelor's 159,582 57.7% 2,078,049 26.1% 225,652 61.3% 2,461,724 29.5% degree or higher

Total 276,697 100.0% 7,973,671 100.0% 367,826 100.0% 8,336,919 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2006-2008 American Community Survey The Illinois Asian population with less than a high school diploma decreased by around 4.5%. In Illinois, 41.3% of all Asian Americans have at least a bachelor’s degree.

2008 Total Population 14.4% 28.4% 27.7% 29.5%

2000 Total Population 18.6% 27.7% 27.6% 26.1%

2008 Asian Population 9.4% 11.9% 17.4% 61.3%

2000 Asian Population 13.1% 11.9% 17.3% 57.7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Less than high High school graduate, Some college or Bachelor's degree school diploma GED, or alternative associate's degree or higher

30 Educational Attainment for Chicago Asian Americans over 25 Years Old

2000 2008 Estimate

Asians Population Chicago Total Population Asians Population Chicago Total Population

Total % Total Total % Total Total % Total Total % Total

Less than high 17,718 20.3% 511,774 28.2% 16,033 16.6% 386,313 21.9% school diploma

High school graduate, GED, 12,453 14.2% 418,113 23.0% 14,928 15.5% 442,099 25.0% or alternative

Some college or associate's 15,111 17.3% 423,226 23.3% 15,896 16.5% 403,401 22.9% degree

Bachelor's 42,187 48.2% 462,783 25.5% 49,561 51.4% 533,123 30.2% degree or higher

Total 87,469 100.0% 1,815,896 100.0% 96,418 100.0% 1,764,936 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2006-2008 American Community Survey In Chicago, over 51% of Asian Americans over 25 have at least a bachelor’s degree. Chicago continues to accounts for nearly half of the Asians with less than a high school diploma in Illinois.

2008 Total Population 21.9% 25.0% 22.9% 30.2%

2000 Total Population 28.2% 23.0% 23.3% 25.5%

2008 Asian Population 16.6% 15.5% 16.5% 51.4%

2000 Asian Population 20.3% 14.2% 17.3% 48.2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Less than High school Some college Bachelor's Less than high highHigh school school graduate,graduate, Some collegeor associate's or Bachelor'sdegree degree or school diploma diplomaGED, or alternativeGED, or associate'sdegree degree or higherhigher alternative

31 Racial Composition

Race Comparisons in Chicago

2000

2008

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Race Comparisons in Illinois

2000

2008

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The racial compositions of Illinois and Chicago have remained nearly the same.

White Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino

American Indian & Alaska Native Native Hawaiian & other Paciﬁc Islander Other

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

32 Income

Asian Poverty Status*

2000 2008

Population with Population with Income below Total Population % of population Income below Total Population % of population poverty level poverty level

Chicago 22,160 123,370 18.0% 19,854 132,079 15.0%

Illinois 39,930 413,360 9.7% 49,592 535,332 9.3%

* Asian population for whom poverty status is determined Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

Per Capita Income Illinois and Chicago by Race

Illinois Hispanic/Latino Chicago Black or African American

White

American Indian or Native Alaskan

Asian

Native Hawaian or Paciﬁc Islander

Total

0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

Income

Proportion of Respective Population Below Poverty Level

35% Chicago Illinois 30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

0% White Black Asians Latino AIAA Total

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

33 Citizenship Status

Changes in Asian American Citizenship Statuses in Chicago

2000 % of Total 2008 % of Total

Native 33,617 26.5% 39,386 29.2%

Foreign born: 93,435 73.5% 95,350 70.8%

Naturalized U.S. citizen 44,502 35.0% 53,768 39.9%

Not a U.S. citizen 48,933 38.5% 41,582 30.9%

Total 127,052 100.0% 134,736 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

Changes in Asian American Citizenship Statuses in Illinois

2000 % of Total 2008 % of Total

Native 117,877 27.8% 167,537 30.7%

Foreign born: 305,563 72.2% 378,243 69.3%

Naturalized U.S. citizen 147,868 34.9% 214,240 39.3%

Not a U.S. citizen 157,695 37.2% 164,003 30.0%

Total 423,440 100.0% 545,780 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

In Illinois, 381,777 Asian Americans are U.S. citizens either by birth or naturalization. This represents 70% of the community. The native-born Asian population grew by around 50,000, which is a 42% population increase. The foreign-born, Asian US citizen population grew by around 66,000, which is around a 45% population increase.

34 Citizenship Status

Chicago Asian Citizenship Status

2008 30.9% 39.9% 29.2%

2000 38.0% 35.0% 26.5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Illinois Asian Citizenship Status

2008 30.0% 39.3% 30.7%

2000 37.2% 34.9% 27.8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Not a U.S. Citizen Foreign-born, Naturalized U.S. Citizen Native, U.S. Citizen

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 and 2006-2008 American Community Survey

35 Voter Eligibility

Voter Eligibility in Illinois

Total Eligible Total % of Total Eligible Asian Total Asian % of Asian Area Voters Population Population Voters Population Population

Chicago 1,745,750 2,725,206 64.1% 73,252 134,736 54.4%

Cook County 3,406,623 5,278,738 64.5% 155,909 300,883 51.8%

DuPage County 620,908 927,410 67.0% 46,293 91,034 50.9%

Kane County 296,570 497,667 59.6% 7,645 15,270 50.1%

Lake County 441,884 706,864 62.5% 20,482 40,558 50.5%

McHenry County 212,718 314,112 67.7% 4,809 8,287 58.0%

Will County 440,768 669,317 65.9% 12,305 25,494 48.3%

Illinois 8,759,430 12,829,014 68.3% 276,679 545,780 50.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey

36 City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on Asian Affairs

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The Advisory Council on Asian Affairs provides a vital link between city government and the Asian American community’s social service, civic, cultural and faith based institutions. The Council provides the following services: information, advocacy, city services & program referrals, hate crime victim assistance referral and conflict resolution assistance.

Specifically, the powers and duties of the Advisory Council, as relating specifically to the Asian American population of Chicago and as set forth in the Chicago Human Relations Enabling Ordinance, are to:

 Assist the Commission on Human Relations in the design of educational and enforcement programs and materials for the implementation of policies to eliminate discrimination;  Act as a liaison between city government and Asian American community to promote cooperation and access between city government, its departments and community based organizations in order to enhance services to the affected population of Chicago;  To cooperate through the Commission on Human Relations with other advisory councils in the identification and remediation of practices and actions that have a discriminatory impact on a council’s constituency and other segments of society;  Assist the Commission on Human Relations by recommending policies and programs, review existing programs, conduct legislative research and report to the Commission its findings with regard to the specific needs of an affected community; and,  Promote (cultural) diversity through its participation in community events, festivals, parades, and hosting of the Mayor’s annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Reception.

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Asian American COMMUNITY PROFILES

Bangladeshi Americans Cambodian Americans Chinese Americans Filipino Americans Indian Americans Indonesian Americans Japanese Americans Korean Americans Laotian Americans Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islanders Nepali Americans Pakistani Americans Thai Americans Tibetan Americans Vietnamese Americans

38 COMMUNITY PROFILE Bangladeshi Americans

By: Sadruddin Noorani. Updated by Sadruddin Noorani (2010).

Demographics Community leaders estimate that there are roughly 5,000 Bangladeshi Americans in Chicagoland. Of those who are age 20 and above, 92% have a high school diploma. About 7% cannot speak English well. About 60% of Bangladeshis hold a bachelor’s degree and 75% of Bangladeshis are professionals, such as architects, engineers, doctors, lawyers, computer scientists, accountants, managers, research scientists, and university professors. The remaining members of the workforce are engaged in business, services, and entry-level positions. According to community leaders, about 45% of Bangladeshi Americans in metropolitan Chicago live in the city’s north and northeast neighborhoods; the remaining 55% reside in the suburbs.

Historical Background In 1947, the Indian sub-continent was divided into two parts--one part Hindu majority and one part Muslim majority. The Muslim section bordered both the east as well as the west side of India. After this partition of British India, these Muslim majority areas came to be known as Pakistan, and East Pakistan was then one of the largest of the five provinces of Pakistan. In 1971, East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh. According to community leaders, there were a handful of Bangalis (former East Pakistanis) in Chicago in the late 1940s. Some of these Bangali Pakistanis arrived in Chicago in mid-1950s as students, professionals, and exchange visitors through grants from the Colombo Plan, Ford Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation. Many of these first generation immigrants have struggled to achieve professional status. The second wave of Bangladeshis started flocking to the Chicago area in the mid- 1970s after Bangladesh became an independent nation. These immigrants came to the United States as students and relatives of previous immigrants. Some came to the U.S. under the Diversity Visa (lottery) program, and through H-1B visas. Bangladeshis achieved a reputation for excellence in computer engineering technology, entrepreneurship in the medical and surgical fields, and as architects. Twenty years ago, Bangladeshis were commonly mistaken as Indians or Pakistanis. Today, however, Bangladeshi American organizations are sharing their heritage through cultural programs and other activities to distinguish themselves as a distinct culture and people. Sections of two major streets in Chicago are named after two prominent Bangladeshis – Sheikh Mujib, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, and F. R. Khan, architect who designed the Willis Tower and other innovative skyscrapers in Chicago. In the early 1980s, when there were about 60 Bangladeshi families in Chicagoland, they formed a community organization by the name of the Bangladesh Association. When community members multiplied, two organizations were eventually derived from the parent organization, replacing it with the Bangladesh Association of Chicagoland and

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Bangladesh Association of Greater Chicagoland. the age of eighteen. Often, other extended family Bangladeshi organizations actively participate members also live with the family. in mainstream American and ethnic heritage and cultural activities. Community organizations also Food and Dietary Restrictions host annual picnics and sports festivals for all The main traditional Bangladeshi dish is steamed age groups. rice with fish curry prepared with spices; lentils, vegetables, and poultry or meat accompanies most The community does not have its own local print or entrees. Bangladeshis do not consume alcoholic electronic media, but they depend on New York’s beverages and pork for religious reasons. weekly Bengali print and electronic newspapers, as well as overseas TV media. Religion In Chicagoland, about 95% of Bangladeshis are Language Muslim; the rest are Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, etc. Bengali or Bangla is the most widely spoken language most widely spoken among Bangladeshis. Bengali Major Issues for the Community is an eastern Indo-Aryan language that is native to According to community leaders, immigration the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, and welfare legislation and the long-lasting impact which comprises present day Bangladesh and also a of the September 11th terrorist attacks are major part of West Bengal—a state of India. concerns for the community. Bangladeshis are Many educated Bangladeshis also speak English; concerned that they are being unfairly equated this was due in large part to Britain’s rule of with terrorists, which could significantly impact the the Indian subcontinent. In addition, because chance of aspiring immigrants from Bangladesh: Bengal was originally part of British India, many racial profiling may limit opportunities in education educated Bangladeshis are familiar with both and in the job market. Community leaders also see Hindi and Urdu, the official languages of India and a need for education and guidance to foster closer Pakistan, respectively. ties between the Bangladeshi American community and mainstream America. Important Traditions & Holidays When a Bangladeshi family has to relocate, it is of- In Chicago, Shaheed Day -- now known internationally ten because the husband has landed a job in a new as Language Day -- is observed on February 21st, in place. This makes the adjustment easier for the man, remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives for who will often have a circle of work colleagues to the Bangla language. Bangladesh Day is celebrated network and make friends with, while his wife will in March, with a parade bearing floats as well as be more or less on her own, often with no driving cultural programs that commemorate Bangladeshi skills and no Bengali women’s social support organ- independence. Victory Day is celebrated in December ization. During Chicago’s cold winters, such women with cultural programs to commemorate the end of may become homebound. the freedom movement. Pahela Baishakh (around April 15) is observed as the first day of the Bengali Relatives, especially children, of many Bangladeshi calendar. Other celebrations include Muslim Chicagoans are left back home, and it is uncertain holidays such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. when these broken families will be reunited. Furthermore, an issue between the generations Bengalis are traditionally a predominantly closed is the challenge of maintaining Bangladeshi society in which the head of the family is the male, traditions and religion in the U.S. and finding a and the female is responsible for running the home. bridge between the Bangladesh traditional system The children respect the elders of the family, and of arranged marriage and the practice of marrying they continue to be supported by the family after for love.

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Arts & Culture Bangladesh Association of Chicagoland Annual Cultural Performances; Picnic/Festivals and observe Bangla- deshi national holidays. Bangladesh Association of Greater Chicagoland Annual Cultural Celebrations: Picnic/Festivals; Immigration/Citizen- ship Assistance; Youth Programs and observe Bangladeshi national holidays.

Religious Organizations Bangladesh Islamic Community An active Religious Organization. Recently with the collaboration with other sister Muslim communities they built a mosque in Evanston, IL for prayers and to conduct other necessary social and religious activities.

Media Weekly Thikana Weekly Bangali paper from New York Weekly Bangla Patrika Weekly Bangali paper from New York

41 COMMUNITY PROFILE Cambodian Americans

By: Borita Khim, Teacher, Stockton Elementary School, and Kompha Seth, Executive Director, Cambodian Association of Illinois from The Ethnic Handbook (Illinois Ethnic Coalition, 1996). Updated by Kompha Seth (2010).

Demographics According to the 2000 Census, there are a total of 3,516 Cambodians living in Illinois, with the majority living in Cook County (1,914); estimates made by community leaders, however, suggest that the Cambodian population in Illinois is closer to 5,000. One reason for this disparity is that many Cambodian immigrants cannot read or write in their own language, let alone understand English. This has potentially caused, according to leaders, many immigrants to throw-out their census- count information. There is a wide range of language capability that exists among this group. For those aged five to seventeen, 305 reported speaking “only English,” followed by 453 who reported speaking English “very well.” For those in the eighteen to sixty-four year age group, there ability to speak English had greater variance; 1,671 people in this age group reported speaking English “very well” and “well.” Those aged sixty-five and older reported having less of an ability to speak English; 87 reported having the ability to speak English “not well” and another 67 reported that they did not speak English at all. Cambodians in Illinois are employed in various industries; 595 Cambodians reported working in the manufacturing sector, followed by 198 in retail-trade, and 175 in the educational, health and social services sector. Community leaders state that many of the first generation Cambodian immigrants work in low paying, entry-level positions. Common jobs include janitorial work, hotel and motel service empoylees, and assembly-line work. Second generation Cambodians, however, are obtaining “professional” jobs in the technology and financial sectors.

Historical Background Cambodians started coming to Chicago in 1975 as refugees escaping political op- pression. During the time of the Khmer Rouge (communist guerrilla group) rule of Cambodia—April 1975 to January 1979—as many as 3 million (out of 7.5 million) Cambodians were killed, with many more forced into work camps. These circum- stances became known as the Cambodian Killing Fields. Border conflicts resulted with the invasion of Cambodia by the Vietnamese communist government, which then helped install a Cambodian regime trained in Hanoi. Mass killings during the Khmer Rouge era and subsequent conflicts between the Khmer Rouge and the new regime forced many Cambodians to flee to Thailand and seek asylum. Unfortu- nately, these refugees were unable to stay in Thailand, thus forcing them to seek third country asylum. Between 1979 and 1980, continued fighting and the burning of rice reserves led to starvation and famine.

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Although Cambodian refugees have been resettled in lar importance to the Cambodian community is the the United States for nearly two and a half decades, emphasis placed on “hope and renewal.” According the largest numbers came between 1979 and 1985. to Kompha Seth, Executive Director of the Cambo- Of those entering the United States at that time, 4% dian Association, one of the main goals of the Killing came to Illinois; half of that number settled in Chi- Fields Memorial is to give those who lived through cago neighborhoods including Uptown and Albany the Killing Fields years an opportunity to leave their Park, where housing was inexpensive and agencies traumatic memories and experiences at the memorial. were available to help with resettlement. Agencies active during that period included Travelers & Current Migration Patterns Immigrants Aid, Lutheran Child & Family Services, There are currently only a few Cambodian immi- Catholic Charities, World Relief, and Jewish grants arriving to the United States each year. In Chi- Family & Community Service. The first wave of cago, many Cambodians are moving west and buy- Cambodians to resettle in Chicago were better ing homes in the far northwest parts of the city in the educated than later immigrants, who tended to Skokie-Niles area. There are also families that con- come from rural areas, were less literate, and had tinue to move outside the city of Chicago to Janes- more difficulty adjusting to life in urban America. ville, Illinois; families also move to Northern Indiana and Wisconsin, as well. The Cambodian Association of Illinois, a community-based organization, was founded in 1976. Language Their mission was to provide translation and The language spoken in Cambodia is called Khmer. interpretation services and help the refugees carry Although there is only one language, people from dif- on their traditions. In 1980, the agency received ferent areas of Cambodia speak with differing accents. funding to provide social services such as employment and counseling in order to help newly-arrived Religion immigrants with assimilation. More than 80% of Cambodians are Theravada In 2005, the Cambodian Association of Illinois estab- Buddhists. The rest include Muslims, Christians, lished the Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Hindus. and Killing Fields Memorial, in order to educate and memorialize people on Cambodian American heritage Important Traditions & Holidays and the atrocities of the Killing Fields. Of particu- In Cambodian culture, a great deal of respect and authority is accorded to teachers and one’s elders. Cambodians Poverty Status by Citizenship in Chicago Youth are expected to obey their parents, teachers, 100% and other elders; “‘talking-back’” is regarded as an unacceptable act. An individual’s behavior reflects 80% on the reputation of his/her family. Dating is often socially discouraged as many parents will typically

60% arrange marriages for young-adults. Each year, Cambodians celebrate several major holi- 40% days. Cambodia’s New Year’s celebration is comprised of the Maha Sangkran (April 14 - the last day of the 20% old year), Vana Bat (April 15 - the day separating the two years), and Loeung Sak (April 16 - the first day of 0% Native Naturalized Non-citizen the new year). Other holidays include Bon Phchum Bend, or the Ancestor Festival (15 days in September), At/Above poverty level Below poverty level and Visakh Boja (in May) which celebrates the birth, Graph 1: Cambodian Poverty Status According to Citizenship in Chicago. enlightenment, and the death of Buddha. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

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Names Children and youth of Cambodian parents have Cambodians often give their children names that their own difficulties. According to anthropologist rhyme with the names of other family members. Mary Carol Hopkins, author of Braving a New Surnames come first in Cambodia, but most World, “Cambodian high school students typically Cambodian Americans have adopted the Western have lower grade point averages, lower achieve- custom of placing the surname last. ment scores, and lower job status aspirations than do other Southeast Asian students living in the Major Issues for the Community Midwest area of the U.S.” One in five Cambodian Years after the Cambodians’ resettlement in the American youth fall victim to gangs, drugs, vio- United States, the statistics pertaining to their eco- lence, or truancy in school. nomic and professional success remain particularly Given these challenges, it is evident that much work distressing, even when compared to other Southeast still needs to be done so that Cambodian Americans Asian refugee populations. For example, according can become truly self-sufficient, productive partici- to the 1990 U.S. Census: pants in U.S. society. The poverty rate of Cambodian Americans is 47%, the second highest of all Asian American Cambodian Education Attainment in Illinois groups The average household income of this popu- 100% lation is $14,364; over 77% of Cambodian American households earn less than $35,000 80% per year 41% have less than a fifth grade education and 60% only 5% have a bachelor’s degree or higher 47% of Cambodian Americans are employed 40% versus 58% of Laotian Americans and 65% of Vietnamese Americans 20% In the U.S., 28% of the general population has 0% either a managerial or professional career while Male Female only 10% of working Cambodian Americans are employed at this level Bachelor+ 10-Associate 0-9 Of the 13 Asian American/Pacific Islander popu- Graph 2: Level of Educational Attainment between Male and Female lations in the U.S., Cambodians rank highest in Cambodians in Illinois. 2000 Census. www.census.gov terms of “linguistically isolated” people. Fur- thermore, 70% do not have a solid command of Cambodians Poverty Level by Age in Chicago

the English language Be low p ov er In terms of mental health challenges, the August ty

le v 3rd 2005 issue of the Journal of American Medical e 20% l Association revealed high rates of psychiatric disorders associated with trauma more than two 1% decades after resettlement in the Unites States; 0% 62% of participants had high rates of post- 78% traumatic stress disorder, and 51% experienced high rates of depression associated with PTSD. These rates ranged from 6 to 17 times higher than national averages for adults. Most participants had a family member or friend murdered, and Income in 1999 at or above poverty level had also been exposed to violence after resettling 75+ 65-74 Under 65 in the U.S. Graph 3: Cambodian Poverty Level in Chicago. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

44 COMMUNITY PROFILE Chinese Americans

By: Yvonne M. Lau, Ph.D., Department of Modern Languages, DePaul University. Updated by Yvonne M. Lau, Ph.D. (2010).

Demographics & Current Migration Patterns Chinese Americans experienced a significantly higher growth rate compared to the Illinois population (9%). Based on the 2000 Census, the Chinese American population increased by 54% in Illinois, rising from 49,936 (1990 Census; 28.597 in 1980) to 76,725 (this figure represents the population who indicated that they were only one race). Representing the third largest Asian population group, Chinese Americans are highly concentrated in the Chicago six-county area. The largest number of Chinese Americans resides in Cook County (48,058), a 44% increase since 1990. While four other counties started with low numbers of Chinese Americans in 1990, Kendall, Will, McHenry, and Lake witnessed population changes ranging from 204% to 150% respectively. Comparing the Chinese American population within the Chicago six-county area, the largest Chinese American municipality remains the City of Chicago (31,813 or 1.1% of the city), followed by Naperville (4,198), Skokie (1,574), Evanston (1,426), and Schaumburg (1,388). Most striking among the phenomenal growth areas in the six-county area for Chinese Americans since the last decade include: Lake Bluff, Grayslake, Long Grove, Carpentersville, Barrington, and Itasca. Unique among residential “Chinatowns” across the U.S., Chicago’s South Side Chinatown marks the residence to a significant proportion of city residents. One out of four or 26% (8,135) of Chicago’s Chinese American population reside in six major census tracts surrounding Chinatown (compared to 8% in San Fran- cisco and 14% in New York Chinatowns). In the upwardly mobile environs next to U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, new construction and renovated homes have been in high demand in the past decade. Reviewing the Chinese American population by Chicago community area, the ten top Chicago Chinese American neighborhoods are: Bridgeport, Armour Square, West Ridge, Hyde Park, Near West Side, Edgewater, McKinley Park, Uptown, Near North Side, and Archer Heights. Within the six-county area, Chinese Americans continue to be almost evenly dispersed between Chicago and the suburbs. This dual Chicago-suburban residential trend contrasts with other large immigrant Asian groups – Filipinos, Asian Indians, and Koreans – who reside primarily in the suburbs. Slightly more Chinese Americans however, reside in the suburbs than in Chicago. While Chinese Americans are concentrated in three of Chicago’s six collar counties – Cook, DuPage, and Lake, the largest number of suburbanites (48,058) reside in Cook County. Second to Cook County in total population of Chinese Americans and Asian Americans, DuPage County has also been a popular residential choice for Chinese Americans, experiencing a 75% growth rate (11,546).

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Historical Background and gendered immigration policies. In 1910, there Chinese immigration to the U.S. occurred over four were 65 Chinese women and 1,713 men. This historical periods: 1) open immigration from 1849 to severe gender imbalance would not change until 1882; 2) immigration policies of exclusion from 1882 after 1965. Second, with hard lessons learned from to 1943 except for members of exempted categories, the anti-Chinese movement linked to the American i.e. merchants, scholars, etc.; 3) immigration quotas West experience, most Chinese chose not to live permitting limited entry from 1943 to 1965; and in Chinatown, preferring to “blend in,” scattering 4) revived entry following the 1965 Immigration themselves around town and living invisibly within Act until the present, creating equal national their storefront businesses. origin quotas and fueling family reunification with By 1910, higher rents indicative of the growing “Loop” occupational preferences. and internal factionalism in the original Chinatown Chinese immigrants largely entered through led the leaders to relocate to another Chinatown, California in the 1840s, contributing to the building near Wentworth and Cermak, which provided of the American West. In the 19th century, initially affordable storefronts and apartments. The Loop attracted by California gold prospects, rural Chinese Chinatown remained until 1975 when it was razed mainly from the southern Guangdong province were to prepare for the Metropolitan Correctional Center. later recruited en masse to work in the railroad Even in the latter half of the 20th century, among construction and small industries. Meeting U.S. labor the few second generation Chinese Americans who needs, Chinese workers were essential in developing had requisite language and job skills for employment the infrastructure and nascent industries (e.g. outside the ethnic enclave, opportunities outside the agriculture) of the Pacific and American West. By the enclave were severely restricted by discriminatory late 1870s however, conditions had changed. With attitudes and practices. a major recession in California, the anti-Chinese With the end of WWII and the 1949 establishment movement erupted. In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), many Act was passed by Congress, targeting for the first Chinese immigrants, sojourners, and students no time, members of a specific racial/ethnic group. The longer thought of returning to China. The exclusion Exclusion Act prohibited Chinese laborers from laws against Chinese had been repealed in 1943, entering the U.S., and those already here were denied reunifying many Chinese American families. An citizenship and civil liberties. Given this chilly climate influx of new immigrants arrived in the 1950s, on the west coast, cities like Chicago and New York mainly Mandarin-speaking professionals displaced became more viable options. by the 1949 Revolution. Many of them settled Chicago’s first Chinatown was established in the outside of the central city and in the suburbs. 1880s near Clark and Van Buren. In 1872, as the Newly-arrived Cantonese-speaking immigrants and city rebuilt from the Great Chicago Fire, the first refugees from China and Hong Kong tended to live Chinese hand laundry opened at 167 W. Madison. around Chinatown, joining the second- generation While several other occupations were open to community in renovating and expanding the Chinese, including retail and services associated south side Chinatown. A smaller group of Chinese with Chinese native products, the popularity of immigrants and refugees settled on the north side, Chinese-owned laundries marks the growth of the in racially diverse neighborhoods including the near Chinese immigrant community and its restricted north, Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. occupational opportunity structure. Unlike some The 1965 Immigration Act allowed for annual American “Chinatowns”, Chicago’s first ethnic quotas of 20,000 per country, when major waves of enclave was not a residential center. This lack of immigration from China and Hong Kong occurred. traditional community and family life was fueled By the mid-1970s, another significant spurt of by two factors. First, few Chinese women were immigration from PRC appeared as the U.S. and allowed to enter the U.S., given the discriminatory China renewed relations. After the conclusion of

46 Chinese American Profile the Vietnam War in 1975, another critical influx of suburban Chinese. refugees from Southeast Asia led to the development Based on social and economic indicators, city of a north side enclave of refugees and immigrants resident profiles reflect a widening gap in human around Argyle and Broadway (represented mainly capital. Tending toward a bi-modal distribution, by ethnic Chinese and natives all from Vietnam, Chicago’s Chinese Americans are disproportionately Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos). The new Argyle represented in opposite groupings. For example, neighborhood became more diverse in business and though there are large numbers of college-educated residential opportunities, especially for the multi- professionals and highly-skilled technicians, there ethnic newcomers who could not fully integrate into are significant numbers of illiterate service and low- the more homogeneous south side community of wage workers. Chinese immigrants particularly, are Chinatown. Argyle entrepreneurs are typically ethnic represented in a wide range of occupations, reflecting Chinese from Southeast Asia who have excelled in varying human capital, immigration entry periods, dominating in the import and export of Asian ethnic and regions of origin. For foreign-born Chinese goods, enjoying the socioeconomic advantages of women and men, the four largest niches of industrial being multi-lingual and multi-cultural. concentrations are found in: manufacturing; food services; professional, management, administration; City vs. Suburban and education, health, and social services. While the Chinese American and Asian American populations are increasingly more diverse and A visit to the south side Chinatown points to the challenging to generalize, some trends distinguishing growing inequality among residents, of access to Chicago and suburban residents may be observed. goods or services including housing. Chinatown’s Chicago’s Chinese Americans vary widely across real estate ranges from old, substandard dwellings to socioeconomic class, education, occupation, English new luxury town homes on the same blocks. Some ability, and nativity. Chinese Americans residing in residents are linguistically isolated, bound to jobs Chicago are more likely to be: newer immigrants in the ethnic enclave often tied to menial, low-wage or refugees, lower in socioeconomic status, limited- work. Others are white-collar professionals, com- English speakers, workers in the secondary and muting daily to their downtown corporate offices. service sectors, unemployed or underemployed, young In contrast, suburban Chinese Americans are more adults or single parents, elderly, and undocumented. homogeneous in socioeconomic status, with Though there are counter trends, marked by sufficient human, social, and cultural capital to the overall gentrification of Chicago’s ethnic access the resources and lifestyle associated with neighborhoods and the return of empty nesters suburban communities. Chinese Americans are including the middle class to south side Chinatown/ more likely to live beyond Chinatown and in the South Loop, city residents are generally more suburbs if they have a college or advanced degree, limited in human capital and financial resources. reflecting a higher socioeconomic status. While foreign-born Chinese represent 76% of the For Chinese American families with children, Chinese American population, both in Chicago the priority given to “good” public schools is and in the suburbs, the median household income paramount in the decision to move out of the city. for Chicago’s Chinese American households Gravitating toward new housing developments, average $36,863; suburban Chinese families in reputable school districts, high tech corporate DuPage County average $91,393. In educational corridors, and lured by the emerging “ethno- attainment, 40% of Chinese Americans in Chicago suburbs,” (e.g. Naperville, Skokie, Palatine, have a college degree or higher, while 71% in the Schaumburg, Arlington Heights) which offer ethnic suburbs are college graduates. Despite the common goods and services, suburban Chinese Americans proportions of foreign-born Chinese in the city and are more integrated into the dominant suburban suburbs, only 40% of Chicago’s Chinese Americans culture. They are not dependent on the traditional are English proficient, compared to 65% of

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Chinatown for jobs, services, or products, but where second-generation members prioritize the rather “visit” Chinatown on special occasions. American value of placing the individual first and the need to assert oneself and claim individual rights. Languages Other traditions include when babies are born, there In the Argyle-Broadway enclave, Cantonese and Vi- is often a “one-month celebration,” a family and etnamese are commonly spoken. The fifty distinct community event heralding a healthy future for the dialects of Chinese include Mandarin (the official child. When people pass on, the Chinese preference is PRC dialect), Cantonese, Toishan, Teochiu, Taiwan- for burial in a Chinese-receptive cemetery. Older, first ese, and Fukien. Many of these dialects are distinc- generation Chinese still would like to be buried in tive from each other with different tones and idio- their ancestral family home or have their bones sent matic expressions. A speaker of one dialect may not back to their native village for burial. be able to understand another spoken dialect. Many Chinese Americans maintain practices relat- While the written characters were traditionally ed to ancestral worship in the home or in public understood by literate Chinese from different by burning incense, paper money and candles, and regions of China, the contemporary development providing food or other necessities for the afterlife of different writing systems between the PRC and on altar tables at home or at gravesites. The Lunar overseas Chinese communities – including Taiwan – New Year is the most celebrated Chinese holiday, has led to two different schools of Chinese language usually occurring in late January until late Febru- training in the U.S. Mainland Chinese prefer to use ary. Lucky or red envelopes containing money are the simplified characters and strokes as developed usually given to children to help start the new year in the PRC. Chinese originally from overseas appropriately in an auspicious way. Other holi- communities including those in Southeast Asia, days include the Chingming/Ghost Festival (usually Taiwan, North America, the Caribbean islands, April) and the August Moon Festival. South and Central America, and Australia, prefer using the traditional characters and stroke system. Names In most traditional or first-generation families, Religion same-sex siblings receive a common name selected Chinese Americans identify with a number of according to its meaning and/or possible homo- religions and philosophies including Buddhism, nyms (e.g. for sisters, a popular name would be Christianity, ancestral worship, Taoism, and “Mei” meaning beautiful – they might be named Confucianism. These are not necessarily mutually Mei Li and Mei Ling). Most Chinese Americans exclusive. One of the largest Chinese churches who were born here have Western first names, is located in south side Chinatown, the Chinese though they may also be given a Chinese name to Christian Union Church which holds eight different be used by family or close friends. There are only Sunday services in different languages or dialects 100 Chinese surnames. Common ones are Chan, in three different locations, attracting many Moy, Liu, and Wong. Moys were the first Chinese worshippers from the Chicago vicinity and suburbs. residents to establish a family association in Chi- Chinese churches and temples may also be found in cago. Early immigrants often joined name socie- the new ethno-suburbs around the six-county area. ties which were very powerful. Post-1965, more Chinese immigrants have joined regional, profes- Important Traditions & Holidays sional, or dialect organizations. Family harmony and filial piety emphasize the interdependence of family members and respect Major issues for the Community for authority accorded to the older generation. The As the Chicago Chinese American community younger generation should defer to the values and expands, it becomes increasingly daunting and preferences of their parents. Such traditions may be challenging to generalize about the entire population. problematic for some Chinese American families Issues vary by distinct groups and cohorts,

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ranging from differences across nativity, regions, Chinese immigrant and native youths face higher age, occupational and educational backgrounds, school drop-out rates than are commonly assumed immigration periods, dialect groups, residential and experience academic problems in elementary communities, etc. With new waves of immigrants and secondary schools. Chinese English language from mainland China and Southeast Asia, there are learners (ELLs) like other Asian ELLs, have limited acute needs for many services, including ESL classes, access to appropriate programs and services job training, bilingual/interpretive services, childcare targeting ELL students, in area school districts and eldercare. For those restricted by language where Hispanic ELLs represent the vast majority. barriers to the ethnic enclave, access to affordable Many are also “latch-key” kids who are members housing is paramount. The increasing inequality of new immigrant/refugee families that are trying reflected in upwardly mobile enclaves like south side to survive in a new society. Youth are also members Chinatown serves both to punish and reward those of dysfunctional families where family conflicts who are most dependent on it. While they provide may exacerbate domestic abuse. Chinese American social capital or ethnic networks of support, in youth also are found in non-nuclear families addition to ethnic resources, they also prolong new including single-parent households, large extended immigrants’ limited pools of human capital. families, and separated/divorced parents. Older youth from new immigrant families are more likely Dependence on Chinatown or Argyle as the only to juggle family, work, and school responsibilities, sites for jobs and housing creates a habit of using the and are constantly worried about the family’s enclave to provide for all immigrant needs, creating economic survival. They may also be involved an economic and cultural “ghetto,” according to one in gangs and activities that may jeopardize their agency staffer. The popular stereotype of Chinatown safety and well- being. Overall, a prevailing attitude as a self-sufficient community is a myth. Some adult among Chinese American youth who are known by immigrants languish in ESL classes, drifting in and social service staffers reflects living “day-to-day,” out for years without gaining full-time employment. unable to focus on clear personal or academic/ Without basic formal education, working class job/career goals. immigrant parents cannot help their kids with school work which also exacerbates problems linked to the 2. New working class immigrants – With new growing numbers of “latch-key” kids. waves of immigrants from mainly PRC and Southeast Asia, there are acute needs for many Many working class families are under enormous services including ESL classes, job training, stress to survive and provide for their families. bilingual and interpretive services. For those Rising unemployment and underemployment also restricted by language barriers to ethnic enclaves, contribute to the limited opportunities for mobility. access to affordable housing is paramount. The From face-to-face interviews with community leaders duality of the ethnic enclave serves to both reward and staffers in non-profit groups serving Chinatown and punish those who are most dependent on and the Argyle communities, the following groups it. The communities of Chinatown and Argyle have been highlighted: provide social capital or ethnic networks of 1. Youth – Youth especially in urban Chicago face a support, in addition to ethnic resources. While this continuum of issues, including racial harassment in counteracts the new immigrants’ limited amount the Chinatown and Argyle vicinities and in schools, of human capital including: lower skills in English, academic and school-based problems, cultural and lower education levels, or restricted transfer of personal identity issues, and intergenerational occupational skills (e.g. lack of English proficiency issues. Native-born Chinese Americans are may impede successful transfer of job skills or career searching for their identity, sometimes feeling credentials, leading to underemployment), relying invisible as stereotyped “model minority” members. on Chinatown brings on other consequences. Among Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant youth, Dependence on Chinatown or Argyle as the only some feel caught between two-three cultures. site for jobs and housing creates a habit of using the

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enclave to provide for all immigrant needs, creating professions. The peak of Taiwanese immigration an economic and cultural “ghetto,” according to to Chicago occurred between 1981 and 1985 after one staffer. Many working class families are under Taiwan was permitted a separate quota. Many enormous stress to meet household expenses and Taiwanese Americans identify strongly as “Taiwan provide for their families. They are struggling to ren” or Taiwan people and feel patriotic toward sustain an adequate standard of living while facing the Taiwanese government. Their interests and limited opportunities for mobility. concerns mirror those of other middle- and upper- class suburban residents including sustaining their 3. Workers – Chinatown and Argyle agencies point upward mobility and affording a comfortable to the rising unemployment in the community. lifestyle for their family. Concerns that may be With a downward economy, two groups of more unique to this group include their efforts to workers prevail: those being laid off and those maintain strong ties to their Taiwanese families, struggling to keep their jobs. Being largely friends, and national agendas. An example of their confined to the secondary labor market or service need to maintain cultural ties to being “Taiwanese” sector jobs, enclave residents are most vulnerable may be viewed by their network of Chinese language to rapidly changing market trends and business schools in the suburbs. It is estimated that there are climates. With the restructuring of industries about 20 Chinese language schools in the six-county and businesses in the Chicago vicinity, better job area which offer weekend classes in Mandarin and opportunities may be increasingly available in Chinese culture. While most language programs the suburbs or outside of the enclave. Immigrant are targeted for other Taiwanese American youth workers or enclave residents have less access to whose parents want them to learn traditional affordable transportation to seek higher-paying calligraphy and script, there are some that are jobs in the primary labor market open to the public (particularly Chinese adoptee 4. Elderly – Chicago’s Chinese American elderly families). Taiwanese tend to be highly organized, complain about being victims of crimes including favoring cultural and professional organizations burglaries. They encounter more transportation, that are networked across the suburbs. parking, and public safety problems. Recently, 6. Entrepreneurs – Chinese Americans have according to 2010 DePaul student community been attracted to self-employment especially surveys, some Chinatown residents have reported in the ethnic enclave for a number of reasons. higher incidences of street muggings and home First, starting your own business may result burglaries. Suburban elderly express more loneliness from encountering a glass ceiling or restricted and isolation from community life, particularly opportunities in the mainstream economy. Facing when they are dependent on their working children barriers to attaining professional credentials or for daily care or for transportation to medical other kinds of certification, Chinese American services. In general, some elderly feel that they immigrant professionals may gravitate toward are not getting enough attention and respect from self-employment as a means to survival. Also, their family members. Those who are linguistically self-employment allows for the inclusion of more dependent on family members for basic services family members and co-ethnics to help compete in may feel particularly marginalized if they live away a new area. There is a diverse range of businesses from a Chinese-dominant enclave. in the Chinatown area. The entrepreneurs are 5. Taiwanese Americans – This community concerned about the changing public perception is geographically concentrated in the ethno- of Chinatown. Overall, they are interested in suburbs including Naperville, Westmont, improving the business climate of the ethnic Schaumburg, Skokie, and Evanston. They are enclave, infrastructure supportive of customers disproportionately represented in the high-tech and tourists, and improving relationships between occupations as engineers, scientists, computer Chinatown, city agencies, and the local economy. specialists, and researchers and in the health

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Other concerns that were mentioned by community becomes challenging to advocate for significant public agency staffers include the increasing number of policy changes including redistricting, local school undocumented residents. Some feel that the needs of reform, economic development zones, etc. this group remain hidden and unrecognized, leading Survey respondents point to a myriad of concerns to greater exploitation of undocumented workers. including: the need for a high school serving Lack of adequate resources and government Chinatown students, safety including the need for funding exacerbate the needs of community-based bilingual beat patrols, more affordable housing, social service groups. Another issue focused on transportation including scarce supply of affordable the conflict between pro-Taiwan and pro-PRC parking, late payment of government funding for non- supporters. In 1999, after the first “pro-PRC” parade profit agencies risking services and payroll, increasing in Chinatown, undercurrents of tension between demands placed on non-profit agencies to serve different community and association groups have more needy clients with less available government prevailed. A third concern is the rising number of resources, and the growing divide between economic community residents who are attracted to casino classes. The latter issue is also exacerbated by a gambling. For the north side Argyle-Broadway area, recession economy where keen competition for a lack of consensus on the main “identity” of the scarce resources and customers may work against area is viewed as problematic. Names for the area developing a unified agenda for community planning range from: “Little Saigon, Asian village, Argyle, that serves all residents and other stakeholders. As North side Chinatown, and New Chinatown.” The one respondent mentioned, “to survive in Chinatown lack of overall support for any one description means to overcome competition.” reflects the multi-faceted identities and interests of this north side Asian enclave. A significant majority of today’s Chinese immigrants intend to stay permanently in the U.S., raising Future Challenges children and families, and retiring in their adopted Drawing from 2010 survey data based on interviews country. The Chinese identity is closely tied to with Argyle and Chinatown business and non-profit one’s group, including extended family, and is not staffers and residents compiled by DePaul students, individually-based. With 8 out of 10 of Chicago and both major enclaves of Chinese Americans face suburban Chinese Americans being foreign-born, competing challenges in the next decade. Whose maintaining and reconstructing a sense of “jia” or interests should such enclaves prioritize: residents, family and larger community represents then, a tourists, businesses, or non-profit agencies? Although major challenge. Fueled by the growing diversity the last decade has brought major developments of the Chinese Americans, a common vision and including residential and business expansion to Argyle agenda of “community-building” will also be and Chinatown, a lack of consensus remains on challenging, but of great value in creating a strong how to strategically plan for continued growth and and empowered community. supportive services. As summarized by a DePaul student who had con- Despite a growing number of non-profits and coalitions ducted her final research paper on Chinatown: “Chi- promoting community empowerment – especially in natown isn’t just a Chinese community for Ameri- the larger Chinatown enclave – Chinese and other cans to stop by and eat Chinese food. Chinatown is Asian American communities in Chicago still have a place in which immigrants call home. It resembles limited access to political power and representation. the home they had back in China. This community Even with the highest concentration of Chinese is very important to many Chinese people, especially Americans in Chinatown, the enclave is divided into to those who don’t step a foot out of Chinatown. To three city wards, making it difficult for a viable Chinese them, Chinatown is the whole Chicago. … China- American candidate for Chicago’s City Council. With town needs to have representation in this city and no Chinese or other Asian American elected officials that there should be Chinese representatives out in the City of Chicago, nor in the county or state, it there to speak for our people.”

51 COMMUNITY PROFILE Filipino Americans

By: Dr. Barbara Posadas, Associate Professor of History, Northern Illinois University; and Estrella Alamar, President, Filipino American Histori- cal Society of Chicago; with contributors Justo Alamar, Willi Buhay and Romeo Munoz from The Ethnic Handbook (Illinois Ethnic Coalition, 1996). Updated by Dr. Barbara Posadas (2010). Demographics In Chicago, Filipinos tend to live on the North and Northwest Sides. There are concentrations in Albany Park and North Park, though in general they are scattered throughout the metropolitan area. According to the 2000 Census, suburbs with the largest numbers are Skokie (3,372), Glendale Heights (1,278), North Chicago (1,061), Morton Grove (1,445) and Bolingbrook (794). Most Filipinos live in Cook County (62,262) but there are 15,238 Filipino persons residing in DuPage County and 8,420 in Lake County. In Chicago, 10% do not have a high school diploma, while 56% have a bachelor’s degree or higher; 27% do not speak English very well; and 31% are in professional or managerial jobs while 2.6% have laborer jobs. The Filipino American median family income is relatively higher; in Chicago it is $40,327, and it is $48,200 in the metro area. Less than 3% in the metro area fall below the poverty line.

Current Migration Patterns In the past, the Filipino American population was concentrated in Chicago. Before World War II, those that came to Chicago basically stayed. When housing started opening up for minorities in the suburbs in the late ‘70s, immigrants who came here in the ‘60s and ‘70s started moving to the suburbs. In recent years, newer immigrants began to bypass the city and head straight to the suburbs. One reason is that their relatives relocated to the suburbs, so the new immigrants went to stay with them. Moving to the suburbs symbolized success, as did the ability to send money back to the Philippines to support poor relatives.

Historical Background Following the U.S. acquisition of the Philippines in 1898, young male Filipinos began coming to the Chicago area as students, first on government-scholarship (pensionado) or family-supported students and later as self-supporting students who expected to combine attending classes with employment. Brothers, cousins, and town-mates followed, creating enclaves on the Near West and Near North Sides. In 1920 and 1940, the U.S. Census counted 154 and 1,740 Filipinos respectively. Unofficial estimates put Filipino numbers at approximately 5,000 during the 1930s. Prior to WWII, the typical Filipino in Chicago was a high school graduate with some college experience who found work in the service sector - several hundred with the Pullman Co. - or with the U.S. Post Office. In 1940, among those over the age of 20, Filipinos (men) outnumbered Filipinas (women) 21:1. Ninety percent of marriages were interracial, and most wives were American-born daughters of European immigrants. Until the mid-1930s, Filipinos were classified as”nationals” and permitted unrestricted entry into the U.S., but were not eligible for citizenship. The Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934 promised the Philippines independence after 10 years and limited Filipino

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English Fluency of Filipinos by Age reached 41,283 for the metro area. In addition, 2006 will commemorate the centennial of the Filipino 100% immigration to the United States.

Language 80% Coming from an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, 8 major languages and an estimated 121 dialects, Filipinos are commonly multilingual. Depending on their education, they typically learn 60% Tagalog--the language of Manila and nearby provinces, which has been designated as the Philippine national language and renamed Pilipino--as well as English, which was used in school above the second 40% grade for many years. They also speak the dialect of the locale in which they were raised. The eight major languages are Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Bicol, Samareño, Pampango, and Pangasinan. 20% Religion Catholics make up about 80% of the Filipino

0% American population. There are also some Protes- 5 to 17 18 to 64 65+ All tants and Muslims.

Well Not at all Important Traditions and Holiday Very Well Not Well In their immediate and extended families, many Filipinos in the U.S. continue to prize the close family Only English ties and religious strength that are characteristic of Figure 1: English Fluency of Filipinos in Illinois by Age. Filipino culture. The traditional practice of choosing 2000 Census. www.census.gov multiple godparents (compadrazgo or ritual co- immigration to 50 per year. After independence, parenthood) for a baby’s Baptism, binds real and Filipinos were totally barred from entering the United fictive kin to the baby’s family and is typically States. In 1946, however, largely in recognition of expected to provide on-going sustenance. Wedding their valor during WWII, Filipinos in the U.S. became celebrations, debutante balls, and anniversary eligible for naturalized citizenship and the annual parties bring together family and friends and further quota was symbolically raised from 50 to 100. serve to demonstrate a family’s social status. Between 1952 and 1965, however, most Filipinos came as non-quota immigrants under the family- Rizal Day (December 30) honors the death of Dr. reunification provisions of the McCarran-Walter Act José Protacio Rizal Mrecado, a famous writer of 1952. After the passage of the Immigration Act of whose works influenced the Philippine Nationalist 1965, Filipino immigration surged. Occupational- Movement. Philippine Week (on or after June 12), preference provisions enabled many professionals, the Christmas season (starting on December 16), especially nurses and doctors, to qualify for entry. and Easter Sunday are also celebrated. Filipinos Over time, however, family reunification became celebrate Flores de Mayo (throughout the month of a more significant factor, permitting the chain May) to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary by attend- immigration of extended family units. By 1970, ing numerous festivals. Santacruzan (in May) is a the Filipino population in the Chicago area was procession which commemorates the finding of the 9,497, with more women than men. By 1980, it had Holy Cross in Jerusalem by Saint Helena.

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Names Filipinos in Illinois While some Filipino family names can be considered indigenous--for example, Bacdayan and Macapagel- Counties Filipinos Total Asians -others derive from the Chinese, such as Cojuangco, Cook County 56,061 264,041 Soliongco and Sylianco, or from the Spanish, as in Gonzales, Alamar, and Lopez. The mother’s family DuPage County 13,905 72,173 name usually becomes the child’s middle name. A Will County 3,043 11,313 Filipino first name is often the name of the saint celebrated on that person’s birthday. Sometimes the Sangamon County 234 2,102 firstborn son is given his father’s first name. Less Lake County 7,177 25,439 typically, sons may be named after their father and Jackson County 63 1,814 distinguished by their order of birth, such as Floren- tino, Florentino II and Florentino III. Or, children St. Clair County 630 2,369 in a family may be given first names starting with Champaign County 715 11,811 the same letter or syllable - as in Arturo, Arlinda and Arleen. Nicknames can shorten a name (Pedro Peoria County 323 3,086 becomes ”Pido” and Guillermo, ”Mo”); or end in McLean County 208 3,125

”ing” for a daughter or ”oy” for a son (e.g. Benigno Table 1: Filipinos in Illinois. 2000 Census. www.census.gov becomes ”Ninoy”). A nickname might represent an element of character or a physical attribute. Filipino Citizenship Status Major Issues For the Community 100% Like many other Americans, Filipino Americans struggle to cope with the problems caused by separation and divorce, teenage pregnancy, gang 80% affiliation, disinterest in education, and multiple wage-earning. Many overseas contract workers that have come to work in the U.S. (particularly nurses and other medical staff who work in nursing 60% homes, hospitals and the like), are often exploited because of their immigrant status and given low pay and no benefits. Many community members send money and other resources to relatives who 40% are struggling economically in the Philippines. In order to do this, many Filipino Americans find themselves working multiple jobs or working long hours. Those who hope to be joined in the 20% U.S. by family members still in the Philippines are concerned about proposed legislation that might restrict immigration. Some Filipino Americans 0% have mobilized to win full pay and veterans Male Female All benefits for the almost 175,000 Philippine scouts and Philippine Army soldiers who served in the Non-citizen U.S. armed forces in the Pacific during WWII Naturalized and became eligible for U.S. citizenship in 1990. Locally, Filipino Americans often lament the Native absence of unity in the community. Figure 2: Filipino Citizenship Status in Illinois. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

54 COMMUNITY PROFILE Indian Americans

By: Dr. Padma Rangaswamy, Historian, South Asian American Policy Research Institute (SAAPRI), University of Illinois at Chicago, Ph.D. Updated by Ann Kalayil (2005). Updated by Ann Kalayil (2010).

Demographics The turn of the century saw a marked surge in the Asian Indian population of Illinois, from 64,200 in 1990 to 124,723 in 2000 (a growth rate of 94.3%), making them the largest Asian American group in the state. Continuing the trends established in the previous decade, they remained concentrated in the Chicago metro area, favoring the suburbs over the city. According to the 2000 Census, there were more than three times as many Indians in the suburbs (88,696) as there were in the city of Chicago (25,004) with Cook and DuPage Counties claiming the lion’s share of the Indian population (71,194 and 30,730 respectively). The suburbs with the highest concentration of Indians were in the west and northwest: Naperville (5,126), Schaumburg (4,864), Skokie (3,944), Hoffman Estates (3,233), Mt. Prospect (3,166) and Glendale Heights (2,728). Indians constituted more than 40% of the Asian American population in all these suburbs, except for Skokie, where they accounted for nearly 30%. In the city, Devon Avenue represents an area in which Indians can shop for distinctly Indian goods. The area also houses a large number of Indian residents. Census tracts 205 to 209--whose parameters are generally defined by Pratt Avenue (north), Bryn Mawr (south), Ridge (east) and Kedzie (west)--contain 5,310 Indians or one-fifth of the city’s Indian population. Other parts of the city where Indians reside include gentrified areas of the loop, the near north side, and more recently the Wicker Park- Bucktown area, which has attracted young professionals into the city.

Current Migration Patterns One major factor in the rapid growth of the Indian population in the United States as well as in Illinois, may be attributed to the H1B visa program. Since 1992, this program has permitted foreigners with special skills to come to the United States on a six-year work visa and apply for a green card with an employer’s sponsorship. Indians have accounted for 40% of all H1B visas granted since 1992 and since most of these visas went to computer related professionals, there was an increased migration of people from India in the high tech industry. However, due to the decline in the “dotcoms” and the tightening of visa restrictions after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, immigration to the U.S. declined, but India remains one of the top countries where family-based immigrants continue to arrive. For example, in 2006, India ranked at the top of the number of visas granted to siblings of U.S. citizens.

Historical Background Sizable Indian immigration to Chicago began with the 1965 Immigration Reform Act, which paved the way for professionals to enter the U.S. Professionals came from every region of India, as well as from other countries such as England, Canada, South Africa, Tanzania, Fiji, Guyana and Trinidad. At first, Indian immigrants settled

55 Indian American Profile on the Far North Side – along Broadway and Language Sheridan, and west along Lawrence and Devon Most Indians speak English and their native Avenues – where they found a congenial atmosphere languages fluently. India has 18 major languages in the cosmopolitan mix of ethnic groups. Like other that are officially recognized by the government, immigrant groups before them, many moved to the each with its own rich history, literature and suburbs; wide dispersal in the suburbs is one of the most cultural heritage. Most of the major languages are striking characteristics of Indian settlement pattern in represented in the Chicago area, namely Gujarati Chicago. Also known as “Indiatown,” Devon Avenue (spoken by about 50%), Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, is a strong draw for the estimated 150,000 Indians in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Sindhi, Urdu, and the Midwest, who go there to shop for Indian goods Bengali. Many of the later-arriving immigrants to and eat Indian food. The growth of part of Devon Chicago lack English language skills, and children Avenue as an Indian ethnic neighborhood is tied to from these families are swelling the ranks of those the second wave of immigration in the 1980s, when who need special ESL classes in schools. Both Urdu families of the first immigrants came. These relatives and Gujarati speaking teachers have been employed of the earlier immigrants frequently were less skilled, in the schools to augment educational services to faced a local economy plagued by unemployment, the community. and took up occupations in retail trade or other small businesses. This led to greater economic stratification Religion between city and suburban Indians. An estimated 80% are Hindus (the same proportion as in India). Muslims, who number 12% to 14% in The dual residential pattern, of concentration in the India, may also exist in the same proportion in the city and dispersal in the suburbs, holds both promise Chicago area, but there is no separate count kept of and frustration for Indians when it comes to political Indian Muslims, who tend to socialize and worship participation. Because of their strength in numbers with other Muslims, not only from other countries in some neighborhoods, they hope that they may in the sub-continent, such as Pakistan and Bangla- someday elect one of their own, to an important local desh, but also Central Asia. There also are Sikhs office position. There has, however been some political and Janis, Christians, Zoroastrians, Buddhists and success stories. For instance, in Skokie and Niles Jews. Hindus, Sikhs and Jains have built houses of Township, the Asian Indian American population worship in the Chicago area, each with a distinctive has been able to successfully elect Indians (Pramod architectural style. Shah as Skokie Trustee, Dina Modi as Niles Township Collector and Shajan Jose to the Skokie/Morton Grove Important Traditions & Holidays School Board). Moin Khan was re-elected in 2009 as Caste considerations are usually ignored in the a Trustee of York Township. But since most Indians United States, but often become more important are widely dispersed in the suburbs, they have yet to when it comes to marriage. The four major groups gain the political clout that comes with redistricting. in the Indian Hindu community are: Brahmins, Judicial appointments of Maria Kuriakos, Neera Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras. In the early Walsh, and Ketki Shroff are significant gains for the days of immigration in the 1960s and ‘70s, when community having increased the number to five Indian Indians were few in number, they were reconciled American judges in the Cook County courts. to assimilation and intermarriage, if not with other Also, while Indians in Illinois may identify strongly Americans, at least with other Indians, regardless of with the Democratic Party given the fact that the caste or regional origin. Increased immigration in state itself is a Democratic stronghold, some Indians the ‘80s and ‘90s has made many Indians observe in the western suburbs support the Republican Party. caste considerations more carefully. Some Indians Generally speaking, Indians tend to vote on issues arrange marriages among their own caste because rather than party affiliation, so they cannot be taken they believe marriage needs family support to be for granted as a monolithic vote bank. successful. The second generation appears to be

56 Indian American Profile working toward a middle ground, anticipating that community. It has brought about hostility that they may marry another Indian, perhaps someone is directed at Sikhs, who are often mistaken for their parents might introduce them to, but definitely Muslims because of their long beards and turbans. someone with whom they will be comfortable. Many Indians, Muslims and others, continue to report being harassed by authorities and unfairly In addition to Independence Day (August 15), there targeted by suspicious citizens. On a more general are many religious Indian holidays. The Hindu level, racial discrimination, both at the social level population celebrate Janmashtami (in August); and on the job, hits highly paid executives in the Navratri, Dussehran, and Durga Puja (a ten day form of the glass ceiling and unskilled factory festival in October or November); and Divali workers facing unemployment. (October or November). Muslims celebrate Eid- ul-Fitr and, seventy days later, Eidul-Adha. Jains Community members also are concerned about observe Mahavir Jayanti (March) and Sikhs observe proposed anti-immigration laws that threaten to Baisaki (April). reduce immigration from India. Three quarters of the Indian population in Illinois are foreign-born One form of entertainment that has gained and cumbersome rules and processes in immigration popularity among Indians in Chicago, reflecting remains a huge concern for the community. As a nationwide trend, is the Bollywood movie. more Indians try to become naturalized, they are (Bollywood comes from Hollywood in Bombay, finding the process to be expensive and long as a now known as Mumbai, and home to the world’s result of new security background checks. largest movie industry.) Live performances by Bollywood stars touring the U.S. are also very well Immigrant integration remains a constant issue attended in large venues such as the UIC Pavilion faced by the community. Many Indian Americans and Rosemont Horizon. While videos and music are afraid their traditions will be lost unless vigorous from Bollywood have been available in Devon efforts are made to preserve them. Because language stores from the 1980s, what is new is that theaters is seen as vital to cultural preservation, classes are owned by Indians are now showing Indian movies offered at temples, mosques and gurudwaras (Sikh exclusively and there is no dearth of customers houses of worship). The temple is also the venue who flock to theaters in Des Plaines and Skokie, for christenings, upanayanam (initiation ceremony and AMC multiplex cinemas in Barrington to enjoy for the young Brahmin male), and weddings, all spectacular Bollywood musicals and romances. performed in traditional style by Indian priests. At temples and mosques, Indian parents try to Names offer, through religious education and social and There is tremendous variety in Indian names, cultural activities, a viable alternative to “excessive which usually refer to the natural environment Westernization,” which is often equated with a or human sentiments, such as Usha (the dawn) “permissive” lifestyle. There is conflict in many or Priya (beloved). Other common names are the Indian homes where teenage children, taught in names of gods, such as Gopal (another name for school to think independently, clash with Indian Krishna) or Lakshmi (the goddess of prosperity). parents who expect unquestioning obedience. It also is common to name a child after an elderly Community activists have created social service grandparent. Surnames usually reveal a person’s programs to meet the needs of new immigrants and regional origins, caste or sub-caste. The naming address integration into American society. There of a child is generally a religious ceremony on the also is the plight of elderly immigrant parents who 10th day after birth. have followed their children to America. In Indian culture, aged parents are the responsibility of their Major Issues for the Community sons, but here many live isolated, lonely lives without The September 11th terrorist attack in New York their traditional support system. Another issue of continues to have a significant impact on the concern to Indian Americans is the U.S. government’s

57 Indian American Profile foreign relations with India contingent upon the U.S.-Pakistan foreign-policy framework. India, like China, has evolved into a key global economic power and offers a labor force that is not only technically skilled but also fluent in English, which is one of the factors that have led U.S. companies to outsource jobs to India. Hostility toward countries like China and now India for being competitors to American businesses have had a negative impact on Indians. Unlike immigrants from many other countries who have fled repression and persecution, Indians here think fondly of their motherland, visit India often, and are sympathetic to the Indian government. Overseas remittances to India is higher than any other country. The formation of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a congressional body of sympathetic to India, is a major step to ensure that lawmakers in Washington understand and take a proactive role in fostering Indo-U.S. relations and also address issues facing Indian Americans. Against this backdrop Indian Americans are anxious to see their own elected to offices throughout the state, but more so in the state assembly or in local (city or township) governments. Illinois is yet to see an Indian American elected to a state wide office or to the state legislature.

58 COMMUNITY PROFILE Indonesian Americans

By: Vita Iskandar with the assistance of Elly Mak, MD, and RJ Hariman, MD. Update by : Information – Consulate General of Indonesia in Chicago (2005). Updated by Sylvia Shirley Malinton, Consulate General of Indonesia in Chicago (2010).

Demographics Indonesian immigration to Illinois grew in the late 1960s as health care professionals were needed in area hospitals and government-sponsored students came for advanced training. Engineers and other professionals followed. Both government-sponsored and self-funded students also increased significantly in the early 1980s. These were the pioneers of the Indonesian American community in the Chicago area. The immigration of medical professionals decreased in the 1980s, but since then engineers and entrepreneurs have increased steadily, including the mix-marriage couples. Between 1990 and 2000, the number of immigrants from Indonesia to Illinois has increased ten-fold compared with the numbers of Indonesian immigrants in the 1960s. Community leaders currently estimate that there are around 9,000 Indonesians living in the Midwest area. According to the 2000 Census, there were 1,201 Indonesians in Illinois, with 642 in Cook County, 123 in DuPage County, and 359 in Chicago. Based on the data in 2009, there are around 610 Indonesian students in the Midwest area, included 165 in Illinois.

Historical Background Indonesian Americans in Illinois are generally well educated, and socially and economically independent. However, Indonesians are not generally politically active. Most gatherings are organized more on a social, cultural and religious basis. The first-generation Indonesian Americans are consciously involved in providing good education for their children. The fruit of this hard work has been proven by the number of second-generation university graduates, with 75% of them graduating from professional schools. Students, who have finished their studies, have either returned to Indonesia or were hired by American companies. The community’s second generation is represented by young physicians, dentists, lawyers, engineers, computer- programmers, and businessman.

Language While first-generation Indonesians who immigrated to the U.S. mostly speak the native language “Bahasa Indonesia”, their children are less likely to speak fluently, but can still understand the language. Indonesian families still hold strong ties to their cultural heritage and traditions. Indonesian Americans proudly present cultural programs and performances at major civic celebrations sponsored by the local government offices, Congressman Offices, festival’s committees, Asian American Communities, Universities, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago. The Consulate provides free Gamelan’s (Indonesian Traditional Music) and Dance lessons for Indonesian and Americans. In Chicago, there are two Indonesian Arts Group owned by Indonesian Community in Greater Chicago, namely IPAC (Indonesian Performing Arts of Chicago) and IDI (Indonesian Dance of Illinois). There is also a Javanese Gamelan Group in Chicago owned by Americans namely “Friends of Gamelan” (FROG).

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Religion The Republic of Indonesia has the largest Mus- lim population in the world. Presently, Indonesian Americans in the Chicago area consist of Chris- tians, Catholics, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists.

Important Traditions & Holidays Indonesians celebrates Independence Day on August 17, Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, and the Eid Mubarak (the celebration of the end of Ramadan on the 1st day of Sjawal of the Muslim Calendar year) and Eid Adh. Hindus celebrates “Nyepi” (Day of Silent) each year in March and Buddist.

Food Indonesian food is appreciated and acknowledged as one of the most delightful cuisines in the culinary arts. Unfortunately, there are only few Indonesian restaurants in the Greater Chicago-land area. However, authentic Indonesian restaurants do exist in Chicago – namely Angin Mamiri, located at 2739 West Touhy Avenue (Touchy-California). There are some Asian Restaurant provide Indonesian foods. There are some other Indonesian Restaurant outside Chicago, such as Bandung Restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin, Bali Restaurant in Ohio, and Garuda in Indiana.

Indonesian Community Organizations PMKI (Indonesian Christian Community), PWKI (Indonesian Catholic Community), Indonesian Moslem Community in Chicago, City Blessing Chi- cago, Bethel Chicago, Bethany Chicago, JCC (Joy Connect Contribute), and PERMIAS (Indonesian Students Association).

Major Issues for the Community The Indonesian-American community in Chicago has no major issues in Chicago. Indonesian Com- munity are easily adapting with other communities and American cultures. Being the most Muslim populous country in the world, the only concern is the “misperception” of Americans toward Indone- sian, especially after the 9/11 incidents. Since then, it is difficult for Indonesian to obtain U.S. visa, including students sisa. This matter caused the reduce number of Indonesians immigrants and students in the US, particularly in Chicago.

60 COMMUNITY PROFILE Japanese Americans

By: William Yoshino, Midwest Director, Japanese American Citizens League from The Ethnic Handbook (Illinois Ethnic Coalition, 1996). Updated by William Yoshino (2005). Updated by Jean Mishima and Jean Fujiu (2010).

Demographics The Japanese American population is dispersed throughout several Chicago neighborhoods with concentrations in Uptown, Edgewater, Lake View, Albany Park, Rogers Park, and West Ridge. In the metropolitan area, Japanese Americans also tend to be dispersed, although larger concentrations are in the north and northwest suburbs of Evanston, Morton Grove, Skokie, Lincolnwood, and Arlington Heights. There are 27,702 Japanese in Illinois. According to the 2000 Census, the Japanese population declined approximately 7%. However, when one considers those of multiethnic or multiracial heritage including Japanese, the population has increased over 30%. This is due to low immigration, low birthrates, and high rates of out-marriage.

Current Migration Patterns Most Japanese Americans are descendants of immigrants who came to the United States between 1900 and 1924, prior to passage of the 1924 Asian Exclusion Act, which banned immigration from most Asian countries for a period of twenty years. Current immigration from Japan is negligible, consisting of students who choose to stay following their studies, artists and businesspeople with their families who remain in the United States after serving short stints with the U.S. branches of their company.

Historical Background Although Japanese first came to Chicago to take part in the 1893 Colombian Exposition, the internment of the 120,000 West Coast Japanese Americans during World War II was the stimulus for migration to urban areas like Chicago. Many internees were given permission to leave the concentrations camps to find jobs in cities that were not located on the West Coast. In the early 1940s, a few hundred Japanese families lived in Chicago, but as a result of the migration from the camps, Chicago became the leading destination for those resettling to inland areas. Over 25,000 internees and West Coast evacuees settled here during the ‘40s and many found work in the manufacturing-based companies and the service industries of that era. Their resettlement in Chicago was assisted by organizations such as the Chicago Resettlers Committee, which later became the Japanese American Service Committee and the Japanese American Citizens League, which provided advocacy for the community. The initial areas of resettlement were on the South Side in Kenwood, Hyde Park, and Woodlawn, and in the area of Division and Clark Street on the North Side. By 1950, most who had resettled to Chicago returned to the West Coast, leaving a population of about 11,000. Eventually, the majority of the Japanese American population would settle in Uptown and Edgewater on the North Side of the city and, during the 1950s, in the suburbs of Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Skokie. The 1990 Census reported that Japanese Americans have a high school graduation rate (for males 25-64) of nearly 98%, with 37% employed as managers or

61 Japanese American Profile professionals, a per-capita income of $19,373, related to their environment or to sentiments that with 7% in poverty. In Illinois, the likelihood of appealed to them, such as Yamamoto (foot of the intermarriage for a U.S.-born Japanese American mountain), Yoshino (good field), or Ogawa (large male is 38%, and for a U.S. born Japanese American river). In Japan, women’s names are generally those female, it is 43%. The rate of out-marriages increases of flowers, seasons, and sentiments, such as Haruko with each generation. The perception is that the (spring child). Men’s names often refer to their Japanese American community consists mainly of numerical position in the family, like Goro (fifth senior citizens. However, 2000 Census data indicate son). Today, Japanese Americans rarely choose that more than 60% of the Illinois Japanese American Japanese first names for their children, but Japanese population is under 40 years old. middle names are frequently used.

Religion Major Issues for the Community Although there are no precise figures, many The Chicago Japanese American community Japanese Americans identify with Buddhism, the is concerned about the welfare of its aging and dominant religion of Japan. A large percentage of elderly population. Over the past two decades, the community is Christian. this resulted in construction of Heiwa Terrace, a retirement residence, and Keiro, (now known as Language Harmony) a long-term care facility. Generally, Most of the population is second-(Nisei), third- there is the perception that the Japanese American (Sansei), or fourth-(Yonsei) generation and therefore community is not a community of need. In reality, speak English fluently, but many of the Nisei can the community has diverse economic levels and also speak Japanese. geographic dispersion makes community support for individuals difficult. Particularly for the Important Traditions & Holidays elderly, there is a significant number for whom Many of the traditions practiced by first-generation their low income and isolation makes them immigrants who came to America at the turn of extremely vulnerable. the century have been altered or lost with the There is also concern for the degree of community passage of time. Among those still maintained attachment among third and fourth generation Jap- are Buddhist funerals where priests recite sutra anese Americans, which has ramifications for the to the accompaniment of bells and gongs, and continuation of strong leadership in the community. New Year’s Day celebration. Many Sansei and Some Japanese American organizations are trying Yonsei Japanese Americans have displayed a to engage the fourth and fifth generations through curiosity about the culture and traditions of their cultural and heritage programming. ancestral homeland. This is demonstrated by their participation in ethnic festivals and pursuit They are also documenting individual stories of classes in Japanese language, ikebana (flower and developing exhibits that present the unique arranging), judo, kendo, and musical instruments history and experience of Japanese Americans such as taiko drums. in the Chicagoland area. Japanese Americans remain concerned about issues of defamation and Names discrimination. Stemming from their historical Before 1868, Japanese commoners were known experience in America, Japanese Americans are by their first name and where they worked or very conscious about acts of defamation and lived (e.g. Jiro from Kobe). After the abolition of incidents of anti-Asian sentiment and violence the feudal system, people chose family names that inflicted on Asian Americans.

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Advocacy Religious Organizations Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Buddhist Council of the Midwest Advocacy Buddhist Temple of Chicago Japanese Language Classes; Cultural Events Arts & Culture Chicago Jodo Shu Buddhist Temple Angel Island Theatre Company Cultural Performances; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; Services Performing Arts Chicago Nichiren Buddhist Temple

Health and Human Services Chicago Zen Center Chicago Futabakai Church of Christ, Presbyterian School taught in Japanese Sunday School; Service; Special Nisei Groups; Fellowships Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) Devon Church of Jesus Christ Arts; Case Management; Cultural Performances; Cultural Celebra- Konko-kyo Chicago Church tions/Festivals; Ethnic Language Instruction; Health Education; Translation Services; Newsletter; Senior Citizen Programs; Youth International Zen Dojo Sogenkai Programs Lakeside Christian Church Japan America Society of Chicago Youth Programs Business Development Midwest Buddhist Temple Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) North Shore Japanese Baptist Church Business Development Northwest Japanese Church Japan Information Center Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; JET Program; Scholarships Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago Burial Society; Interpretation Services Risshokosei-kai of Chicago Mid America Japanese Club Tenrikyo Illinois Kyokai Social and Cultural programs for permanent residents Tensho Kotai Jingu Kyo Winnetka Japanese Church Media Chicago JACLer Other Print Consulate General of Japan Chicago Shimpo, Inc. Print Japan-America Society Newsletter Print JASC Newsletter Print Jiji Press - Illinois Wire service Nihon Keizai Shimbun Print Prarie Publication, Inc. Print Q Community Magazine Print Shinpu Print

63 COMMUNITY PROFILE Korean Americans

By: InChul Choi, Executive Director, Korean American Community Services; and Jae Choi, Founder and Past President, Korean American Citizens Coalition, from The Ethnic Handbook (Illinois Ethnic Coalition, 1996). Updated by DooHwan Kim. Updated by Kay Rho, Vice President, The Korean American Association of Chicago (2005). Updated by Hyeyoung Lee, MA, Acting Director of Senior Services and Public Benefits, Korean American Community Services (2010).

Demographics The 2000 U.S. Census reveals that the density of the Korean population in Cook County is the fifth highest of all counties in the nation. Approximately 70,000 Korean Americans live in Chicago and its surrounding northern and northwestern suburbs. Although the population is not centralized in any one suburb, there is a growing community in Skokie, Niles, Glenview, Northbrook, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, and Mount Prospect, as well as the Naperville area in DuPage County. Over the past decade, the trend has been toward further suburbanization, expanding outward to Lake and DuPage Counties. The community is still heavily first-generation immigrant, with 72% of its members foreign born. Of those, a third entered the U.S. since 1990. About 12% of Korean Americans have incomes below the poverty level, including an alarming 43% of all Korean seniors. Many first-generation Korean Americans do not speak English well and rely on their English-speaking children to act as an intermediary with mainstream society. Today, 73% of Korean Americans in the Chicago metro area live in the suburbs, of which 31% have immigrated since 1990. In a 2005 U.S. Census Bureau survey, an estimated 432,907 Koreans in the U.S. were native-born Americans, and 973,780 were foreign-born. Korean American naturalized citizens numbered 530,100, while 443,680 Koreans in the U.S. were not American citizens. According to community estimates, half of all Korean American families are engaged in small businesses, one-quarter of which represent dry-cleaning operations; the Korean American Dry Cleaners Association has a membership of more than 1,200 businesses. Aside from dry-cleaning operations, many Koreans are engaged in the selling of general merchandise, the operation of beauty supply and clothing stores, snack shops, and the import/export business. The Korean business community is evident in Albany Park, along Lawrence Avenue, as well as the growing commercial presence along Milwaukee Avenue north of Dempster Street, and on Dempster Street west of the Edens Expressway. Korean businesses within the city limits also run along Bryn Mawr, Lincoln, Foster, Clark, Peterson, and Devon.

Current Migration Patterns First, unlike most other new immigrant groups, there has been a significant decrease in Korean immigration to the United States since the early 1990s. Second, the number of visa status adjusters has increased consistently. These adjusters are Koreans who had already been residing in the U.S. when they adjusted their visa status to that of permanent residents. A great majority of them were previously students, employees of U.S. branches of Korean companies and their family members, and visitors. (According to the Korean Consulate General, there were 2,520 Korean students and their family

64 Korean American Profile members in the Chicago metropolitan area in 2001.) Koreans in Illinois Third, the Midwest share of Korean Americans has gradually decreased. As a result of this trend, the Counties Koreans Total Asians ranking of Illinois in terms of Korean American Cook County 34,927 264,041 population dropped from third to fourth nationwide. Lastly, in recent years, international Koreans such DuPage County 4,619 72,173 as Korean Mexicans and Korean Brazilians have Will County 936 11,313 emigrated to the U.S., bringing further diversity to the Korean American community. Sangamon County 212 2,102 Lake County 4,155 25,439 Historical Background Jackson County 301 1,814 Although Koreans began immigrating to the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century, the massive influx of im- St. Clair County 434 2,369 migrants entering the U.S. from South Korea began Champaign County 2,506 11,811 in the late 1960s as a result of the 1965 immigration amendment. Those who came prior to 1965 were Peoria County 241 3,086 students, often children of the wealthy Korean elite McLean County 248 3,125 who could afford to send their children abroad for Table 1: Korean & Total Asian Population in Illinois. 2000 Census. www.census.gov better education and greater economic opportunities. 1980s until today, Korean Americans and other Koreans who arrived in the late 1960s and early East Asian groups continue to attend prestigious 1970s settled in Uptown. Some qualified for universities in high numbers and make up a subsidized housing, but most lived in cheaper rental large percentage of the professional white collar apartments until they saved enough money to buy work force including such fields as medicine, law, a modest home. The Koreans of this decade were computer science, finance, and investment banking. employed as nurses as well as bus drivers and other unskilled labor positions. A number of U.S. states have declared January 13 – in commemoration of the arrival of the first group From the early 1970s on, the Koreans who of Korean immigrants to America on January 13, immigrated to the U.S. were college-educated and 1903, in Honolulu – as Korean American Day in tended to be in their 30s. Those who worked in order to recognize Korean Americans’ impact and this time period were nurses, engineers, and entry- contributions. level workers in manufacturing sector that did not require much English proficiency. Eventually, many Language Koreans invited their parents to come to the U.S. All Koreans speak and write the same language, As for South Korea, the 1970s was a time when which has been a decisive factor in forging their economic and political instability were rampant. strong national identity. The spoken language varies Things did not turn around until the economic by region with different dialects. Sejong created the boom of the 1980s, with the 1988 Seoul Olympics Korean alphabet, Hangeul, the Great during the 15th marking the turning point. century. Hangeul is easy to learn and write and has greatly contributed to Korea’s high literacy rate and Along with other Asian Americans, Korean advanced publication industry. Hangeul is uniquely Americans were noted in headlines and magazine Korean, although some Chinese characters are used covers in the 1980s for their numbers in prestigious in writing. universities and highly skilled white-collar professions. Favorable economics and education As for Koreans in Illinois, a majority of second- have led to the painting of Asian groups such as generation children learn Hangeul on Saturday at Koreans as a “model minority.” Throughout the various Korean language schools.

65 Korean American Profile syllable has a distinctive meaning. Korean names Religion reveal what hopes the family has for the newborn. Since the very first Koreans immigrated to the U.S., Traditionally, the second syllable of a name is religion has played an important role for the Korean actually a shared syllable of the generation of that American community. In addition to providing particular branch of the family. For instance, the spiritual guidance, the religious groups have helped 37th generation of a particular branch of the Lee Koreans become acculturated in Chicago and line would share a common syllable. Some families handed down their culture and language to the have modified this practice so that all siblings may next generation in the creation of network building. share one of the syllables. The surname Kim is held Illinois Koreans are predominantly Protestant, by more than 20% of all Koreans. Other common with about 200 Protestant churches in the Chicago last names include Lee, Park, Choi, and Chung. metropolitan area. There are also four Catholic churches and three Buddhist temples. Major Issues for the Community There are four major issues that affect the Korean Important Traditions & Holidays American community. The first issue that affects Traditional Korean culture is hierarchical: respect for the Korean community in Chicago is that of elders is essential. For example, when a person greets socioeconomic mainstreaming; Korean Americans someone who is older, he or she is expected to bow tend to be relegated to labor-intensive trades. The and greet the person in respectful terms befitting the second concern is political participation, including elder. In this situation, saying “Hi, how are you?” in attaining U.S. citizenship, voter registration and the American casual way would not be acceptable. electoral participation. The third concern is the Koreans traditionally observe two major holidays: growing health needs of the first generation, who Seol and Chuseok. Seol is the first day of the first are often uninsured or underinsured, and social month in the lunar calendar: two days around this services for the aging first generation. day are public holidays. On Seol, it is traditional to The fourth major concern is the generation gap that wear Korean dress; visit parents and grandparents; exists between the parents and their children. Often, and bow on one’s knees (jul) in respect to, and in front second-generation youth are detached from their of, the elders. The elders, in response to this show of culture and community, which can be attributed to respect, wish the young people to good health and fortune, and on top of this, give them cash gift.

Chuseok is one of the biggest national holidays of Koreans in Poverty by Age in Chicago the year. It occurs on the 15th day of the eighth

month by the lunar calendar. Families hold memo- B el ow rial services at home or at family graves. Viewing p o v e r the full moon and making a wish is an important t y

l 19% e feature of the evening. v e l 4% Names Most first-generation Korean Americans have 6% transliterated their names, placing the surname last 71% (as opposed to the traditional Korean way of having the surname before one’s given name). Many Korean American immigrants are naming their second-generation children with English first names Income in 1999 at or above poverty level and Korean middle names. 75+ 65-74 Under 65 Most Korean first names have two syllables, one shared by all siblings and the other unique; each Graph 1: Koreans and Poverty in Chicago. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

66 Korean American Profile the fact that few schools in the U.S. cover Korean or Korean American history. Therefore, Korean youth remain unaware of their parents’ background unless they take the initiative to study on their own. Furthermore, the lives of Korean Americans are directly affected by U.S. policy toward Korea – both South and North. Peace and reunification between the Koreas are very important to the Korean American community.

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Graph 2: Poverty According to Citizenship in Chicago. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

67 COMMUNITY PROFILE Laotian Americans

By Sommala Vilaysane. Updated by Thomas Pravongviengkham (2010). Demographics The 2000 Census reported 5,973 Laotians living in Illinois. This includes 517 residing in Chicago and 1,190 living in Rockford. Also, over 4,000 Laotians are reported in Elgin and its surrounding areas, which include Hanover Park, Streamwood, South Elgin, St. Charles, Carpentersville, Algonquin, and Niles. Community leaders believe that these figures represent an undercount. In the City of Chicago, most Laotians reside in the Albany Park and Uptown neighborhoods. Because of job opportunities and more affordable housing, many Laotian families have moved further northeast or to the northwest suburbs as far as Rockford or Belvidere, and southwest suburbs such as Aurora and Joliet. The median household income for a Lao family is $42,445. Most first-generation Laotians are factory workers. The second generation, which has grown up in the U.S., tends to have more education and higher income.

Historical Background & Current Migration Pattern The Lao population is very ethnically diverse. A 1985 census conducted in Laos listed 47 ethnic groups, each of which has its own distinct language, religion, culture and traditions. These ethnic groups are categorized into three subgroups: the largest group is Lao Loum or lowland Lao (i.e. Lao, Lue, Tai Dam, etc…), the second group is Lao Theung or midland Lao such as the Kammu, Katang, Makong, Loven, Lawae, and the last and smallest group is Lao Sung which includes Hmong, Mien (Yao), Akha, and Lahu. The Lao Sung subgroups originally migrated from China in the mid-nineteen century, and the Hmong are the largest of this subgroup. In 1975, the withdrawal of American forces from Vietnam allowed the Communist Party in Laos to strengthen and take over the country, forcing many Laotians to cross the Mekong River and take refuge in Thailand, fearing persecution and starvation. The first refugees from Laos to Chicago arrived in late 1975 and early 1976, and the number of refugees significantly increased in 1979. Most Lao refugees were in the refugee camps in Thailand for at least two years before being accepted into the U.S. or France. The initial Lao refugees were better educated and more highly skilled. The later waves of refugees were rural and village people. Many of the latter groups were illiterate even in their own language. Lao refugees came with extended family members, including children and elderly parents. The refugee camps in Thailand were shut down in 1995. It was estimated that 12,000 Hmong refugees were voluntarily repatriated to Laos. Some remained in Thailand and others were resettled in third countries. The largest concentrations of Lao Americans are in California (almost 60,000, according to the 2000 Census). The second largest is in Texas (about 10,114). In the U.S. the highest concentration of Tai Dam are found in Des Moines, Iowa, Lue in Seattle, and Hmong in Minnesota. Many Laotians settled in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, where inexpensive housing was more available. In Illinois, there is a community of Lue residing around the Rockford area. A larger group of Lao refugees settled in the Elgin area, where there were refugee settlement programs that

68 Lao American Profile provided social services, ESL classes, job counseling, The Lao community and Lao temples are working job placement and training. Currently, only a small very hard to preserve and follow Buddhist practices, number of Lao immigrants still arrive in the U.S, teaching, and culture. The temple is a place where and nearly all of these new arrivals are immigrants people in happy or troubled times seek solitude, reuniting with family members. peace and/ or shelter. Buddhist temples welcome all regardless of ethnic background. How did the Lao come to settle in Elgin? Local historian E.C. Alft, a former Mayor of Elgin, noted Important Traditions & Holidays that the first contact between Elgin and Laos Lao New Year typically falls in the second week of was a 1956 visit by His Royal Excellency Chao April: the actual date depends on the lunar calen- Saykham, governor of the Lao province of Xieng dar. The New Year festival lasts for three days. The Khouang: subsequently, a sister city relationship first day is the day of Sankhan Long or the last day of was established between Elgin and Vientiane the old year. On this day, people traditionally clean in 1968. In addition, Elgin was home to many their house in preparation for the New Year. The good Samaritans, and through churches and civic second day is Mueu Nao, the day between the old organizations, citizens sponsored many planeloads and New Year. It is believed that misfortunes can of refugees. While these organizations could have easily happen on this day, because the spirit of the sponsored Vietnamese or Cambodian refugees, old year has departed, while the New Year spirit almost all of the refugees sponsored to Elgin were has yet to arrive. Most people stay home and rest from Laos because of the sister city relationship. on this day. The third day is Sangkhan Kheun or According to E.C. Alft, Elgin Community College the day of the New Year and celebration. People go started receiving funding in 1977 to provide language to the temple and make offerings to the monks by and vocational skills training for the Lao refugee bringing food and flowers. community, and the Elgin YMCA received refugee After the offering at the temple, many people go resettlement and adjustment funds starting in 1979. home and celebrate their New Year with a Baci These and other established resources encouraged or su-kwan ceremony. Baci is the most important the secondary migration of Laotians to Elgin. ceremony and is symbolic of Lao culture. Su-Kwan can be translated to “the calling of Kwan.” Kwan Language refers to the 32 spirits believed to watch over our Lao is the official language of Laos. It is a tonal body’s 32 organs, which are thought to constitute language of the Tai Family. It is very similar to a person’s spiritual essence. Baci is a ritual binding Thai. The Lao language is divided into five main the spirits to their possessor and is a means of dialects: Vientiane Lao, Northern Lao, North- expressing goodwill and good fortune to others. Baci Eastern Lao, Central Lao, and Southern Lao. The is practiced during a celebration or for a disruptive Lao alphabet is made up of 33 consonants and 28 event for positive reinforcement or blessing. The vowels representing 21 and 27 sounds written left ceremony must be completed before the sun to right. The Lao language is phonetic, meaning goes down. The most important Baci ceremony that the words are spelled the way they are spoken is for a wedding. There must be a Baci Su-Kwan or the way they sound. ceremony, at Lao weddings; it can not be skipped Religion or substituted. The one thing that differentiates the Theravada (or Hinayana) Buddhism is the principal Baci ceremony for weddings and other events are the religion or practice of most Laotians. In the U.S. presents of two Pha Khouan (see below) and two about 85% of Laotians are Buddhists; the remain- boiled whole chickens at a wedding. Boiled chickens ing 15% are Catholics or Protestants. Currently, and eggs symbolize the new lives of the bride and there are five Lao Buddhist Temples (or wats) in the groom. Serious care is taken during the preparation state of Illinois: two of the temples are in Elgin, one and cooking of the chickens and eggs. Other events is in Hampshire, and two more are in Rockford. require only one Pha Khouan.

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Baci is also performed at a New Year celebration, U.S., Boon Haut Nam often occurs at the Temple a farewell party, a welcoming home after a long after the food offering ceremony. This tradition is absence, a welcoming of a first-born child, and to kept where the weather permits. honor an achievement or a recovery from serious Traditional Lao Food: Glutinous or sticky rice is the illness. The Baci is performed by a MorPhorn, a well staple food for Laotians. Sticky rice is soaked in wa- respected older man who has been a monk. The ter all night and then steamed to cook. Sticky rice center of the Baci is the Pha Khouan, a centerpiece is eaten by hand and goes well with Laap and Tam which is made of banana leaves that are shaped into Mak Houng. Laap is made from fish, chicken, turkey, a cone tower. The cone is then decorated with bright shrimp, beef, or pork. Laap, which signifies luck in flowers and studded with bamboo sticks laced with Lao culture, is a main dish that is served at a New Year white cotton strings. Fruit, drinks, both cooked and celebration and other celebrations in order to bring uncooked rice, boiled eggs, boiled whole chicken, and good luck to family and friends. Another popular Lao different types of desserts and pastries are at the base dish is Tam Mak Houng (spicy green papaya salad), of the PhaKwan. Two candles are lit at the tower’s which is served anytime that there is a gathering. summit. Participants sit around the PhaKwan. The MorPhorn performs the ceremony by calling or Names invoking the Kwan in a loud song-like voice. The Traditionally, grandparents name the newborn MorPhorn calls on the spirits to cease wandering grandchild. Most Laotian names have meanings and return to the bodies of the guest(s) of honor (i.e. that reflect the hopes that the family has for that bride and groom or a newborn baby, etc…). He then child. The most common surname is Vong, which asks the Kwan to come back home if the Kwan is means king. Most, if not all, Laotians have a nick- wandering during a major illness, to bring happiness name (a name that is known and used by family and prosperity to the newly wed, or to come protect and friends). Most nicknames are created from a and watch over a newborn baby. personal characteristic or trait. After the invocation of the Kwan is finished, the MorPhorn is the first elder to start tying white cotton Major Issues for the Community string around the guest of honor’s wrists (one on each The first generation of Lao Americans is aging; most wrist) binding the Kwan in place. While tying the have retired or are close to retirement. In order string, he places an egg or a fruit on the palm of the to provide for their families, most of them started guest(s) of honor and expresses goodwill, good health, work as soon as there was an opportunity. As a re- prosperity, and happiness. Again, he asks the Kwan to sult, they did not have a chance to properly learn come back and stay. After the MorPhorn completes English. Many took jobs in factories and earned the his task, other participants can then tie strings to the minimum wage, and many did not understand the guest(s) of honor or other participants. The white health care or retirement systems, including Medic- string remains on the wrists for three days. If the string aid, Medicare, Social Security or 401(k) plans. As a is removed too soon after the ceremony, it is believed result, when they retire, they often have to depend that good spirits and well wishes will not remain and on their children for financial help. They also have to protect them. When the strings are removed, they rely on their children to take them to doctor’s visits must be broken or untied, not cut. and to help apply for benefits. The language barrier plays a major role in the livelihood of the first gen- During the New Year celebration, after the ceremo- eration of Lao Americans. At the same time, many ny is completed, most people traditionally take to of them are struggling to make ends meet. With little the street for Boon Haut Nam. At Boon Haut Nam, savings and small amount of social security benefits, people throw water at each other until they are they can not afford to live on their own. soaked. This activity is symbolically cleansing your body of bad karma and getting ready to receive Furthermore, according to community leaders, good karma and good luck for the New Year. In the many Lao seniors have been diagnosed with health

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problems such as diabetes, liver cancer, high blood displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Many families took pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Many refugee in the Lao Temple in New Iberia, Louisiana, delay seeking medical care because they can not afford and the Lao communities in Elgin and Rockford to pay for a visit to a doctor. As a result, by the time organized a food drive and collected donations, they see a doctor, they are seriously ill. Community with the Lao Temple in Elgin serving as a drop-off leaders and volunteer groups are working hard to point. A group of volunteers drove a van loaded reach out to Lao seniors to inform, educate, advocate with food and other items to the temple in New and disseminate information about preventive care Iberia. The Lao community in Mobile, Alabama is and various assistance programs provided by local, asking the broader community to again extend their state and federal government. generosity and support to the people who have been affected by the hurricane there. A new food drive is Members of the Lao American community have being organized and donations are being collected, been trying to take care of themselves since they ar- so that another load of supplies can be delivered. rived in the U.S. But now, the community is actively seeking help from local health care providers and Organizations is working to attract the attention of local city of- Lao American Community Center – DV coun- ficials. Community leaders feel that this has been seling, Immigration/ Citizenship a struggle because the Lao American community is small compared to other minority groups in the Lao American Organization of Elgin area, and as a result, are often left out of the picture. Lao Buddhist Temple of Elgin In 2007, the Lao-American Organization of Elgin (Wat Lao Buddha samaggi of Elgin) – enables began approaching many local elected officials for Buddhism practice and Buddhist teaching assistance. As a result, Illinois State Senator Mi- chael Noland responded with funding that allowed Lao Buddhist Temple of Elgin Senior Services Associated, Inc. to hire an Informa- (Siridhammaram Temple Of Illinois) tion Assistance Specialist to help Lao American Lao Buddhist Temple of Dundee (Wat Lao senior citizens. With the help of the Lao-American Santidhammaram) Organization of Elgin, a Lao American was hired for this position. Laotian Catholic Community of Chicago-Elgin

The economic downfall of 2008 caused Lao Ameri- Lao Community Alliance Church of South Elgin cans to lose their jobs and savings, and experience Lao Buddhist Temple of Rockford foreclosure of their homes. Language barriers made (Wat Phothikaram and Wat Ratanaram) it difficult for many Lao Americans to apply for jobs, food stamps, and other benefits, as well as to Lao Buddhist Temple of Hampshire seek health care. Realizing this, the Lao American (Wat Lao Buddharam of Northern Illinois) Organization of Elgin continues to seek funding to Lao Community Health Project hire staff that could coordinate services for these (volunteer based project) families. Lao American Organization of Illinois In addition, the Lao community has been affected (volunteer based organization) by recent weather-related emergencies across the country. For example, the community responded to Southeast Asian Youth Program the needs of Lao and Cambodian families who were (the YWCA of Elgin)

71 COMMUNITY PROFILE Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islanders of the Midwest Region

By: C. Lanialoha Lee, Executive Kupa’a Pacific Island Resources. Updated by C. Lanialoha Lee (2010). Demographics In addition to the U.S. Census, other avenues have been created as an alternative means by which to measure the demographics of our Midwest Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Island communities. As Native Hawaiians are still seeking Federal recognition, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has developed two important programs that assist in identifying where our Native Hawaiians reside abroad. Kau `Inoa is a registry that is focused on locating Native Hawaiians who wish to participate in building a governing entity. This would allow the 504 Native Hawai- ians residing in the Midwest to have a voice and be a part of planning a future for the betterment of native Hawaiians everywhere. The OHA also maintains a Native Hawaiian Registry to certify ancestry and to determine eligibility for current OHA programs. A third program was developed by the first Chicago-based Native Hawaiian nonprofit organization, Kupa`a-Pacific Island Resources. Through this program, a Midwest Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island Questionnaire is distributed throughout the Midwest Region to identify the Pacific Island population in the region, and includes Hawaiians-at-Heart. Our constituents are given the opportunity to share how they identify themselves ethnically. In addition, the questionnaire reaches beyond statistical data to include cultural interests, affiliations, and fluently spoken languages. The continued migration to the Midwest of Native Hawaiians, Tahitians, Samoans, Fijians, Tongans, Guamanians, and Chamorro would continue throughout the remaining part of the century. Reasons for this migration included military enlistment, internment camps on the mainland, seeking a more affordable way of life for growing families, education, and entertainment.

Historical Background Hawaiian dignitaries first visited Chicago as far back as 1874, and later in 1889. King David Kalakaua and Princess Kaìulani graced our àina [land] in Chicago, paving the way for many more to follow. In 1893 the Chicago’s World Fair-Columbian Exposition would become the “stage” for representing Pacific Islanders from throughout the South Pacific to perform on “the Midway.” Though Princess Kaìulani was not among them, there is evidence that she was thought of by one of Chicago’s forefathers, as a postcard was sent from Daniel Burnham inviting her to participate in the Exposition. The acquisition of the Ruatepupuke II [whare, or Maori meeting house] by the Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History in 1905 would later draw Maori from all over the world. For the next one hundred and five years Maori would continue to pay their respects to Ruatepupuke II before continuing on their journey. Viewed as the only “sacred” space in the entire Midwest region, it has become the only “home away from home” for all Pacific Islanders.

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In the early 1930s, the inventor of the Hawaiian throughout the Hawaiian Islands resulted in the Steel Guitar, Joseph Kekuku, offered classes at the growth of Àha Punana Leo preschools statewide Langdon Music School in downtown Chicago on to further meet the needs of families desiring to Wabash Avenue. And less than ten years later, the perpetuate the Hawaiian language as a living Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association would form in language. The challenges Native Hawaiians face Joliet, Illinois. are monumental if we are to recreate this model for our Midwest Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Important Traditions Islanders who feel the same. It is essential to look The arrival of the Hawaiian civic movement in to subsequent grants by the Secretary of Education the Midwest in 2005 brought newly established under the Native Hawaiian Education Act, as it has traditions that honor our Aliì [ruling chiefs]. A already resulted in an increase in Native Hawaiian joint vigil is held annually on October 16th to language curriculum development and indigenous honor Princess Kaìulani, namesake of the Ke Aliì teacher preparation programs that could benefit Victoria Kaìulani Hawaiian Civic Club-Chicago, our Midwest constituents. and Princess Pauahi Bishop of the Kamehameha Native Hawaiians experience disproportionate Schools Alumni Midwest Chapter. health disparities in heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Midwest residents belonging to Benevolent lung, and other chronic illnesses. As a result, the Ke Fraternal Societies are invited to the annual Lei Aliì Victoria Kaìulani Hawaiian Civic Club-Chi- Draping Ceremony celebrated on the birth date of cago’s Health Initiative guides us in the promotion King Kamehameha I at the Capitol in Washington of health education, early detection screening, and D.C. Members of the Association of Hawaiian healthy lifestyle changes to reduce Native Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian health disparities. Affairs, Hawaiì Society, and members of the Another Initiative of the Ke Aliì Victoria Kaìulani United States Senate and House of Representatives, Hawaiian Civic Club-Chicago is Ùke Nation, which join together in recognition of his great work of addresses the issue of mistreated Native Hawaiians uniting the islands of Hawaiì Nei. Participating in incarcerated on the mainland. Ùke Nation’s purpose meaningful events of such importance allows us to is to provide the means for more resources either continue to sustain cultural practices like these on unavailable or inaccessible to the displaced Native the mainland still strong in Hawaiì today. Hawaiians incarcerated and moved off-island to se- cured facilities throughout the mainland. Separated Celebrated Holidays from their loved ones, children, and extended fam- May Day Lei Day ily members, while surrounded by unfamiliar lands, Polynesian Camp Out foods, and faces, these Hawaiians are less likely to re- Pacific Island New Years Luàu enter society without proper rehabilitation sensitive to their heritage that is rich with culture. Major Issues for the Community Support for the Reauthorization of the Native Our hopes are to empower these Hawaiians with Hawaiian Education Act, which was first enacted the ability to research, study, and practice their lan- under the Improving America’s Schools Act of guage and cultural art forms as a means of reha- 1994, reauthorized under No Child Left Behind bilitation, to assist in strengthening and nourishing Act of 2001 is slated for reauthorization under a renewed respect for themselves and others, and Blueprint for Reform. The first demonstration to re-instill their values and traditions of Hawaiì program to develop family-based education centers through the Hawaiian ideals of sharing.

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Native Hawaiian & other Pacific islander population, census 2000

National origin Population1 Percent

Total2 874,414 100.0%

Polynesian

Native Hawaiian 401,162 45.9

Samoan 133,281 15.2

Tongan 36,840 4.2

Tahitian 3,313 0.4

Tokelauan 574 0.1 Polynesian 8,796 1.0 (not specified) Micronesian

Guamanian/Chamorro 92,611 10.6

Mariana Islander 141 < 0.1

Saipanese 475 0.1

Palauan 3,469 0.4

Carolinian 173 < 0.1

Kosraean 226 < 0.1

Pohnpeian 700 0.1

Chuukese 654 0.1 1 The numbers by national origin Yapese 368 < 0.1 do not add up to the total population figure because respond- Marshallese 6,650 0.8 ents may have put down more than one country. Respondents I-Kiribati 175 < 0.1 reporting several countries are Micronesian counted several times. 9,940 1.1 2 Total includes Native Hawaiian (not specified) and other Pacific Islanders alone Melanesian or in combination with other races or groups. Native Hawaiian Fijian 13,581 1.6 and Pacific Islander population alone in 2000 was 398,835. Papua New Guinean 224 < 0.1 Source Solomon Islander 25 < 0.1 U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Ni-Vanuatu 18 < 0.1 Read more Melanesian Native Hawaiian and Other U.S. 315 < 0.1 (not specified) Pacific Islander Population, Census 2000 — Infoplease.com Other Pacific 174,912 20.0% http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/ Islander A0779063.html#ixzz1563QeBkn

74 COMMUNITY PROFILE Nepali Americans

By Sharda Thapa. Updated by Sharda Thapa (2010)

Demographics Community leaders estimate that the Chicago area is home to well over 7,000 immigrants of Nepali origin. The first families settled here in the early to mid-seventies; most were professionals who lived in diverse locations throughout the city and suburbs. Most of the immigrant population, however, arrived within the last twenty years and are still getting established. The community is currently concentrated in Chicago’s Uptown and Rogers Park neighborhoods, as well as scattered throughout the suburbs like Skokie and Aurora. The community prefers to be referred to as Nepali or Nepalis rather than the generally accepted anglicized term Nepalese.

Current Migration Patterns Nepali immigration is a relatively recent phenomenon, with the first Nepali immigrant admitted as a permanent resident of the United States in 1952. Until 1965, when a new immigration act was passed, only a handful of Nepali had immigrated to the U.S. Beginning in 1968, the number of Nepali admitted began to increase. By 1990, 1,749 Nepali resided in the United States, according to the U.S. Census, or just over 0.02% of all immigrants, 0.05% of all Asian immigrants and 0.4% of all South Asian immigrants. Although the 2000 Census indicates that only 9,399 people identified themselves as Nepali, community leaders believe that the total number of Nepali immigrants in the U.S. was closer to 25,000 at that time. Substantial numbers of Nepalis are now in the U.S. by overstaying non-immigrant visas or on even on non-Nepali passports. A majority of all newly arrived Nepalis settle in large cities of over 100,000 people in states such as Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. Unofficial estimates of the current Nepali population place it at approximately 250,000 across all 50 states. Migration from Nepal to the U.S. originally involved a small number of highly educated and technically trained people who either came to be educated and stayed on afterward, or brought in a required professional skill. They were followed by an influx of students after 1990, many of which have stayed in the U.S. after completing their schooling. Recent immigrants, especially with the advent of diversity visas, have arrived with a more diverse background and also have included parents and relatives of already established Nepalis. These immigrants are, as a group, less educated and require more assistance in getting established. Finally, in 2007, the U.S. government started admitting some 60,000 refugees of Nepali ethnicity who had been expelled from Bhutan in the mid-eighties and had spent nearly 20 years in internment camps in southeastern Nepal. Repatriation negotiations were ultimately unsuccessful, resulting in this addition to the Nepali ethnic population. About half of this group has been resettled thus far, including

75 Nepali American Profile nearly 2,000 in Illinois. This is largely a farmer/ Languages shopkeeper/laborer population with little education A majority of the Nepali speaks Nepali, which is within the older generation. the predominant language of Nepal. Most early immigrants spoke Nepali or Newari/Nepal Bhasa, Historical Background the main languages of Kathmandu valley, from which The late entry of Nepali immigrants into the United most of them emigrated. Languages also spoken in States was caused by a number of reasons. Nepal is the community include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, a landlocked country between India and China and Tamang, Magar, Awadhi, Rai, and Limbu. Hindi is this has greatly influenced Nepali foreign policy. also spoken and fairly widely understood by Nepalis. Before Nepal embarked on the path to democracy Many Nepalis speak or understand English as well. in 1951, Nepalis were restricted from emigrating, except to India. In addition, Nepal was virtually Religions closed off to foreigners. Furthermore, for 40 years The community is largely Hindu, with many Bud- following 1951, the government continued to im- dhists among them since Hinduism and Buddhism pose passport restrictions, which made it difficult to are practiced side-by-side in Nepal, often in the travel or emigrate. same temples. There are also some Muslims and a few Christians. The Nepali-American community There has been a general lack of a well-educated relates culturally with the South Asian immigrant and technical labor force in Nepal, which is still in population, generally using Indian-established Hin- an early stage of economic development. Approxi- du temples. mately 40% of the population is literate and some 90% of the economically active population over ten Important Traditions & Holidays years of age is engaged in agriculture. The main holiday celebrated is the Nepali New Year, which occurs in mid-April, corresponding to Community Notes the Thai and other Southeast Asian New Years. It Most community members here belong to regional is based on the Bickram calendar, established 57 or local Nepali organizations that are generally not- years before the Christian calendar. Nepali-Amer- for-profits geared to meet their social and cultural icans also celebrate Dasain (October) and Tihar needs, as well as a global Nepali diaspora organiza- (November), both of which are determined by the tion that was established in Nepal in 2003. lunar calendar and are Hindu festivals celebrating The organized political activity within the Nepali- the triumph of good over evil. There are also many American community in most of the U.S. tends to celebrations that are celebrated, like Lhosar, Chath, follow the political currents of the motherland, and Bhintuna, which are more important within and there is little political activity within the various ethnic sub-groups. American context. The community is currently The community is focused on maintaining es- very preoccupied with the efforts in Nepal to deal sential life cycle ceremonies, helping members with the post-Maoist insurgency comprising the of their community in times of bereavement and establishment of a republic and the framing of a need, and celebrating a few major holidays and new constitution that addresses the abolition of the communal events. monarchy in 2006, among other things. Efforts have been initiated to create a lobbying Food group to address the needs of the community in Nepalis consume a wide variety of foods, many of the U.S. A tax treaty between the U.S. and Nepal which are similar to both Indian and Tibetan/Chi- is perceived to be a priority for many resident im- nese dishes. Rice is generally the staple food of most migrants, especially those with long tenure here or immigrants. Many of them, being Hindus, abstain wishing to engage in business in both countries. from beef.

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Names Organizations In many of the ethnic subgroups, naming practices Organizations established to date have generally are generally similar to Western conventions, with catered to the social interaction needs of the a woman adopting her husband’s surname, and community. The community has mounted efforts the child carrying the surname of his/her father. to establish a physical facility, the Nepali-American First names are generally adopted from Hindu Center, to cater to the wider needs of the population. religious mythology, or desirable human qualities This will address the primary concern of the or objects in nature. Other ethnic groups have community. The establishment of a community- diverse naming conventions; some base names based and dedicated service organization is still upon the day of birth and others use different some ways off and the existing social organizations considerations. and individuals have been providing sporadic service, largely on a volunteer basis. Otherwise Major Issues for the Community the community has relied on other ethnic service The primary concern of the Nepali community organizations like Metropolitan Asian Family is the ability to maintain their social and cultural Services and the Indo-American Center. heritage and traditions and to impart to its young Association of Nepalese in Midwest America members a sense of identity with Nepal. (ANMA) As the population increases and diversifies, there Nepali-American Center and Chicagoland will be an increasing need to rely on the established Nepali Friendship Society infrastructure for aid in housing, senior services, Newsletters, cultural adjustment advice, and immigration. A social service provider to deal cultural celebrations and performances, with the following is sorely needed: advocacy, case immigration referrals, and occasional management, ESL, employment counseling and limited financial aid to the needy. placement, health education and services, immigration and citizenship assistance, interpretation and Hon. Consul General of Nepal translation services, legal assistance, mental health Business promotion of Nepal, visas services, aid for immigrants in need, and domestic and official representation of Nepal. violence services.

77 COMMUNITY PROFILE Pakistani Americans

By: Sadruddin Noorani Demographics According to the 2000 Census, 17,906 Pakistanis live in the six-county region of Illinois. However, community leaders estimate the actual number to be much higher, at around 100,000 to 110,000. According to community leaders, 90% of Pakistanis are above the U.S. national poverty level. Among them are large numbers of professionals and small and large business owners. Pakistani Americans are dispersed in the Chicago metropolitan area; there is a large concentration on the city’s north and northwest sides, in Rogers Park, Peterson Park, Lakeview, Uptown, North Town, Edgewater, Andersonville, and Albany Park, as well as in nearby suburbs and other communities throughout the state.

Current Migration Patterns According to community leaders, Pakistani immigration to Chicago began in the early 1950s. One very well known Pakistani American pioneer of this era was Dr. Fazlur Rahman Khan, a Pakistani engineer of Bangali origin. He made significant contributions to Chicago, creating the “tubular design” structural system for tall buildings, which was incorporated in the 100-story John Hancock Center and the 110-story Sears Tower and other innovative skyscrapers in Chicago. The number of Pakistanis arriving increased greatly in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Many came as students to pursue higher education, or as medical residents completing their training at local hospitals. However, a majority of these immigrants had completed their education prior to coming to the United States, and immigrated in pursuit of a better quality of life for their families. As a result, there are many Pakistanis in the field of medicine, engineering, accounting, information technology, and other professions. During the late 1970s and the 1980s, Pakistani Americans began to sponsor their family members to join them in the U.S. Many of these newly arrived immigrants started small businesses to serve the local South Asian community. As a result, there are many Pakistani-owned stores on Devon Avenue in Chicago, Schaumburg, Naperville, and other communities. Some recent immigrants temporarily work as chauffeurs and as cab and limousine drivers as a first step in achieving their goals. While traditionally, women did not drive or work outside of the home, many Pakistani immigrant women in the U.S. are now doing both. In recent years, both the City of Chicago and State of Illinois have acknowledged the contribution made by this vibrant community and have honored many Pakistanis with civic awards. Many Pakistani physicians and surgeons hold key positions in local hospitals. A number of Pakistani professors and lecturers teach at local universities and colleges. Pakistani immigrants recognize the need for higher education, and an increasing number of Pakistanis are pursuing masters and doctorate degrees at local universities. The children of first generation immigrants are acquiring higher

78 Pakistani American Profile levels of education than their parents; many from PAKISTANIs in Illinois this generation have started to venture into other professions such as law and journalism. Community Counties Pakistanis Total Asians members have established five full-time schools; the primary function of these schools is to provide Cook County 10,703 264,041 a secular education in an Islamic environment. DuPage County 3,387 72,173 The curriculum includes Islamic studies in addition to courses required to obtain high school Will County 462 11,313 certification. According to community leaders, Sangamon County 79 2,102 students attending these schools have consistently Lake County 393 25,439 attained higher ACT and SAT scores compared to the average for the state of Illinois. Jackson County 41 1,814 St. Clair County 61 2,369 Language Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, remains the Champaign County 131 11,811 preferred language of first generation immigrants Peoria County 73 3,086 at home and during community social gatherings. McLean County 24 3,125 Besides Urdu, there are many other regional Table 1: Pakistani Population in Illinois by County. www.census.gov languages and dialects spoken, such as Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Baluchi. Most Pakistanis are ence, which is observed on March 23rd. This day able to communicate in English, and those children commemorates the 1940 resolution to separate Pa- born and/or raised in the U.S. generally prefer to kistan from British India. Pakistan Independence communicate in English. Day is observed on the 14th of August with several festivals around the state and a parade on Devon Religion Avenue in Chicago. The community also celebrates Islam is the religion practiced by the vast majority Christmas and the birth of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, of Pakistanis. The community has helped establish the founder of Pakistan, on December 25th. over 70 community centers that serve as places of worship. The centers also provide religious Food education to youth and sponsor seminars on various Because most Pakistanis are Muslims, many follow topics to help new immigrants integrate. In addition Islamic dietary laws; Muslims refrain from eating to Islam, other religions that are practiced among pork and drinking alcohol. Pakistani cuisine is a Pakistani Americans are Buddhism, Christianity, blend of Indian and Mediterranean foods. Most Hindu, Sikhs, and Zoroastrian (Parsi). Pakistani Americans celebrate major events, such as weddings and breaking fast during Ramadan, by Important Traditions & Holidays preparing rich dishes made of chicken, lamb, and beef Muslim community members observe a variety of and offering them to relatives, friends, and neighbors. religious holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, which is There are many restaurants in the Chicagoland area observed at the end of the Islamic fasting month that specialize in traditional Pakistani dishes. Ramadan, and Eid-ul-Adha, which is celebrated seventy days after Eid-ul-Fitr and is observed in Major Issues for the Community remembrance of the sacrifice offered by the Prophet Community leaders report that the events of and Abraham. Muslims of various nationalities and following September 11th 2001 have gravely backgrounds gather in mosques to pray and to visit concerned the community: the community fears being friends and relatives. wrongly held accountable for the actions of a few The Pakistani community observes Pakistani Day in misguided Muslims. Pakistani Americans are also celebration of Pakistan’s declaration of independ- concerned about immigration laws, as many of them

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Pakistani Citizenship Status Pakistani Home Ownership

100%

80% Illinois

60%

40% Chicago

20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% Male Female All Owner Renter

Non-citizen Naturalized Native

Figure 1: Pakistani Citizenship Status. 2000 Census. www.census.gov Figure 2: Pakistani Home Ownership. 2000 Census. www.census.gov wish to sponsor family members to join them in the also beset with the same concerns of cross-cultural U.S. Religious and racial discrimination, at the social, adjustment. The community is struggling with employment, and political levels, are of concern. social issues such as drug abuse, domestic violence, and child abuse. In order to address such issues, In addition, many Pakistani Americans closely community leaders have established the Hamdard monitor U.S. foreign policy toward Pakistan. Center, which provides a variety of social services Within the Pakistani American community, there including temporary shelter for battered women are some who show some sort of affiliation with and children, mental health services, transitional Pakistani political parties, but they tend to be more housing, and child welfare services. involved with local U.S. politics.

The National Security Exit-Entry Registration Organizations System (NSEERS) was implemented in September Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services 2002 to fulfill a congressional mandate to establish http://www.hamdardcenter.org a comprehensive system to track the entry and Advocacy; Case Management; DV Counseling/Shelter; Employment; Health departure of certain non-immigrants, including Care; Immigration/Citizenship and Legal Assistance; Mental Health; Senior & Youth Programs; Battered Education; Transitional Housing Pakistanis, in the United States. Non-immigrants enrolled in NSEERS, also known as Special Pakistani American Bar Association http://pabalaw.org Registration, were required to register in person Immigration/Citizenship Assistance; Social Services and organize at a local office of the Department of Homeland professional development panel program, conduct cover letter/ Security (DHS). Out of fear, about 8,000 people left resume review and mock interview for law students, visit public schools through the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago for Pakistan and some headed to Canada. However, Lawyers in the Classroom program over the last decade, community leaders estimate that Human Development Foundation (HDF) about 6,000 new immigrants arrived from Pakistan http://hdf.org.pk/hdf through employment and family-based immigration. HDF) is a non-profit, non government, non-political organization, registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies While Pakistanis are acculturating to life in the U.S., they remain very proud of keeping their traditions Thaakat Foundation http://thaakat.wordpress.com alive, and first-generation Pakistanis are concerned Promotes charitable giving among students and young profession- about keeping their family values, religion, and als in the South Asian community and beyond. To drive a move- culture alive among the younger generation. Like ment of creative altruism, unparalleled giving and preservation of other newly arrived communities, Pakistanis are diversity and culture. To bring hands on volunteerism to our local communities and hope to our global society.

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Pak-American Medical Center Print Media Medical Clinic for under privileged immigrants and neighbors; health seminars and Social Services Pakistan Link Print-Weekly, Urdu and English: http://pakistanlink.org Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of N. America (APPNA) Pakistan Times http://www.appna.org Print-Weekly, Urdu and English: http://pakistantimesonline.com The Association is organized for educational and scientific pur- Urdu Times poses, including for such purposes: To support medical education Print-Weekly, Urdu and English: http://www.urdutimesusa.com/chicago and research. To advance the interests of medicine and medical organizations. To foster scientific development and education in Pakistan News the field of medicine for the purpose of improving the quality of Print-Weekly, Urdu: http://www.weeklypakistannews.com medicine and delivery of better health care, without regard to race, color, creed, sex or age. Sada-E-Pakistan Print-Weekly, Urdu: http://www.sada-e-pakistan.net OPEN, Chicago http://open-chicago.org 5 Star Tribune A network of socially conscious executives in the Chicagoland area Print- By-Weekly, English: http://www.5startribune.com who are just as committed to human causes. Association of Pakistani Americans, Bolingbrook, IL. Electronic Media - Radio http://apabolingbrook.blogspot.com Sargam Radio Arranges Taste of Pakistan food festival, promotes cultural harmony www.sargamradio.us among others, and has a Youth Cricket training program. Involved in Weekly Radio (Sunday) @ 9pm to 11pm strengthening the community thru outreach in strengthening Indo- WSBC 1240 AM & WCFJ 1470 AM Pak relations between two communities Music/entertainment; Community Service announcements and Zindagi Trust talk show of south Asians. http://www.zindagitrust.org Dil Se Talk Radio Zindagi Trust is a philanthropic organization that aims to provide www.dilsetalkradio.com quality education to the underprivileged children of Pakistan. It has Weekly Radio (Saturday) @ 10pm to 11pm established I am Paid to Learn schools with over 2800 children cur- WSBC 1240 AM & WCFJ 1470 AM rently being educated across Pakistan. Entertainment; Community Service announcements and talk issues of south Asians. National Institutions Sohni Dharti www.wcgo1590.com Bank Weekly Radio (Sunday) @ 10 PM-12 Midnight @ 1590AM National Bank of Pakistan Music/entertainment; Community Service announcements 333 N. Michigan Ave., and talk issues of south Asians. Chicago, IL. 60601 Ph: 312-578-1880 Electronic Media - Television Airline AYAN Television (Voice Of Pakistanis’) Pakistan International Airlines www.ayantv.com 1815 S. Meyers Road Suite 520 Streaming Live Programs, Youth Talk Shows, Interviews, Live Oakbrook Terrace, IL. 60181 Coverage of Community events, Morning Shows, Family Shows, Ph: 630-932-6254, 1-800-578-6786 Promoting Culture, Talents & Businesses

Government Pakistan Consulate Office 333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 728 Chicago, IL. 60601. Ph: 312-781-1831 Consulate of Pakistan 333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 921 Trade & Commercial Section Chicago, IL. 60601 Ph: 312-782-2383

81 COMMUNITY PROFILE Thai Americans

By the Thai American Association of Illinois. Updated by Vallapa Pchccu (2010).

Demographics According to the 2000 Census, there are a total of 7,231 Thais living in Illinois, with 5,829 in the six-county area, and 2,385 in Chicago. Community leaders, however, estimate that a total of 60,000 Thai Americans are currently living in Illinois, with about half of them residing in Chicago. Thai communities are scattered throughout Illinois, with a condensed population in Chicago and the north and northwest suburbs. As for income levels, the majority of the Thai community are in the middle to upper income brackets. Thais work in a variety of professions, including: medical doctors, nurses, engineers, lawyers, architects, and entrepreneurs. Approximately 24.9% of Thais work in education, health and social services; 14.5% of Thais are employed in the manufacturing sector; and 10.7% are employed in the retail trade sector.

Historical Background The United States-Thailand relationship has been close and cordial since the first contact between the two countries in 1833, when Edmund Roberts, the first Ameri- can envoy, arrived in Thailand to write the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. During the Korean War, when Thailand became a U.S. ally under the supervision of the United Nations, Thais answered the call for nurses who were needed to work for allied forces in Japan and Korea. According to community leaders, significant Thai immigration to Illinois began in the early 1960s, when health care professionals were needed in urban hospitals. Government-sponsored Thai students came for advanced training, engineers and other professionals followed, and both government-sponsored and self-funded students also increased significantly in the mid to late 1960s. These were the pioneers of the Thai community in Chicago. The immigration of medical professionals decreased in the 1990s, but engineers, computer programmers, and entrepreneurs continued to arrive. In the early stages of Thai immigration, political participation was relatively limited, due to the fact that Thais were concentrating primarily on their careers and businesses. However, as second generation Thais came of age, political participation has gradually increased.

Language Most Thai immigrants speak their native language, Thai, which is widely used within the Thai community. Second generation Thais are generally more comfortable with English. Most Thais, however, are able to speak and understand English fairly well.

Religion Buddhism is observed as the national religion in Thailand. Presently, an estimated 80% of Thai Americans are Buddhists, while a small percentage of other Thais are Christians and Muslims. The local Thai American community has built many

82 Thai American Profile temples, where monks have been invited to reside, Thais in Illinois supervising religious functions and playing an important role in shaping Thai American culture. Counties Thais Total Asians The first Thai Buddhist Temple in the Chicago Cook County 4,010 264,041 area is “Wat Dhammaram,” located at 7059 West 75th Street. Thai community members gather DuPage County 588 72,173 at the temple for religious, cultural, and social Will County 128 11,313 activities. Children who attend the temple have the opportunity to take Buddhism and Thai language Sangamon County 54 2,102 classes that are offered. Lake County 245 25,439

Jackson County 50 1,814 Important Traditions & Holidays The most important traditions and holidays are St. Clair County 145 2,369 Songkran and Loy Krathong. Songkran celebrates Champaign County 222 11,811 the traditional Thai New Year on April 13th; Loy Krathong occurs on the night of the full moon on Peoria County 32 3,086 the twelfth lunar month (November). Religious rites, McLean County 70 3,125 merry making, and celebration mark Songkran. It is Table 1: Thai and Total Asian Population in Illinois counties. www.census.gov a boisterous affair in which water is splashed and is symbolic of cleansing. Food Loy Krathong is a quieter, more romantic event Thai cuisine presents an enormous range of dishes in which homage is paid to the Mother of Waters. and a subtle blend of flavors. Thai culinary art People gather at rivers, ponds, and lakes under the possesses an abundance of vegetables and fruits, moonlight to float krathongs (small lotus-shaped herbs and spices, succulent seafood, poultry, and offerings containing incense, a candle, and a coin). meats. Although Thais generally prefer hot, spicy It is believed that bad luck and evil will be carried food, not all dishes are equally fiery. away in the water. The majority of Thais do not have any dietary The largest gathering of Thai Americans in Illinois restrictions. Exceptions to the rule include Thai occurs during His Majesty the King’s birthday Muslims who refrain from eating pork, and others (December), at an event that is organized by the who either do not eat pork or other meat for other Thai American Association of Illinois. In August, religious or health reasons. the Queen’s birthday is celebrated with a gala dinner sponsored by the Thai Nurses’ Association. Major Issues for the Community Within the Thai community, there continues to Names be the need for stronger unification and com- According to Thai custom, there are many factors munication. The Thai community would greatly that are involved in choosing a name for a child. benefit from outreach programs to provide care It ranges from astrological compatibility to the for the elderly, childcare for working families, as significance and meaning of the name. The name is well as English classes for new immigrants. These used to bring luck, happiness, fortune, health, and issues have yet to be adequately addressed within prosperity for the child. the community itself.

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Organizations Thai American Association of Illinois and the TAAI Community Service Center Immigration/Citizenship Assistance; Health Care Services & Education; Advocacy; Cultural Performances/Celebrations Buddhadharma Meditation Center Buddhism, Religious Programs Thai Buddhist Temple (Wat Dhammaram) Royal Thai Consulate General Chicago Thai Trade Center Chicago Government agency under Department of Export Promotion Thai American Real Estate Association Thai Communication Assoc. of Illinois Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute Thai Easterner Association of Illinois Thai Golf Club Chicago Thai Northerner Association of Illinois Thai Nurse Association of Illinois Thai Physicians Association of Illinois Thai Southerner Association of Illinois Chicago Thai Midwest Lion Club Women’s Hospital Alumni Siriraj Hospital Alumni Thammasart University Alumni

84 COMMUNITY PROFILE Tibetan Americans

By: President of Tibetan Alliance of Chicago.* Updated by Lhakpa Tsering (2005, 2010). *NOTE: The Tibetan Alliance of Chicago and the Tibetan Association Chicago merged in 2004.

Demographics Although no statistics were available about the Tibetan population in the 2000 Census, community leaders estimate that approximately 300 Tibetans reside in the Chicago metropolitan area. The majority of local Tibetan community lives in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood and in suburban Skokie. Tibetans are employed in many different fields, ranging from downtown hotel staff to cab drivers to Cook County governmental offices. A number of Tibetan women also work in childcare and housekeeping.

Current Migration Patterns Tibetans are fairly new to the area, with the first influx of Tibetans arriving in Chicago in the 1990s. Prior to 1992, there were only two Tibetans living in Chicago. In 1990, 1000 immigrant visas were granted to Tibetans, 100 of which went to Chicago Tibetans. These newly arrived immigrants later sent for their families through family reunification provisions, which have led to a recent increase in the number of children, now estimated at 80 (out of a total of 300 Tibetans in metro Chicago). In addition, Illinois has a group of Tibetan asylees.

Historical Background According to community leaders, following the Chinese occupation of Tibet in the 1950s, and the subsequent uprising of the Tibetan people in 1959, thousands of Tibetans fled across the Himalayas to India, Nepal, and Bhutan in order to avoid reprisal. China’s occupation of Tibet has led to His Holiness the Dalai Lama to flee to India, where he currently resides along with several hundred Tibetan refugees. He was granted refuge in Dharamsala, India, where he established his government-in- exile. From this base, he remains leader of and an inspiration to his people. Tibetan leaders believe that their entire culture is at risk of extinction because of the Chinese government’s policy of sinicization. For this reason, friends of Tibet around the world believe it to be vital for special humanitarian provisions to be made available to Tibetans in exile in order to sustain their way of life. In 1989, the Tibetan U.S. Resettlement Project (TUSRP), a coalition of Tibetans-in-exile and their American supporters, persuaded the U.S. Congress to provide 1,000 visas for Tibetans as part of the Immigration Act of 1990. The Tibetan Alliance of Chicago was established to coordinate the resettlement of one hundred Tibetans, making up one of the largest cluster sites in the country. When the first group of Tibetans arrived at O’Hare Airport in 1992 to 1994, dedicated volunteers worked to provide services for the new arrivals. Today, there is a Tibetan Community Center that enables interaction within this tight-knit community, and Tibetan Americans in Chicago often help each other with issues regarding employment, benefits, healthcare, etc.

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Language Major Issues for the Community Tibetans live in many regions of Asia, including Tibetans are among the newest immigrants in Chicago, Tibet, Nepal, and India, which explains the large and in 2007, the Tibetan community purchased a number of languages spoken by this population. community center in Evanston. Although they do Those in Nepal and Northern India speak Nepali, not have any staff to run the community center, Hindi, and English; those in Southern India speak everyone volunteers to maintain the center. Academic Tamil, Kannada, Malayam, and English; and those enrichment for children is held on Saturdays, and in Tibet speak Chinese and English. The majority of Tibetan language and cultural practices are held on Tibetans are bilingual, if not tri-lingual, because of Sundays. All community members pay dues and fees nature of their existence in various parts of India, to upkeep the community center. Nepal, and China. Most Tibetan Americans still have family members in Tibet and often discuss the possibility of bringing Religion them over. Family is very important to Tibetans and The Tibetan community in Chicago is primarily money is often sent back to parents and other relatives. Buddhist. Although there are no Tibetan religious Immigration laws and restrictions affect Tibetans as institutions in the Chicago area, Tibetans organize much as they affect other ethnic communities, and are prayers and religious festivals at the Tibetan Com- a constant concern. Many Tibetans are also greatly munity Center. concerned about U.S. foreign policy as it relates to human rights, China, and Tibet. Important Traditions & Holidays Many Tibetans have shrines in their homes for daily rituals. In addition, Tibetans celebrate Buddhist festivals at home, in Buddhist centers, or in the Tibetan Arts & Culture Community Center. During festivals, weddings, and Tibet Center when going to the monastery, traditional Tibetan clothing is worn. Health and Human Services The most important holidays celebrated by Tibet- Registered as Tibetan Alliance of Chicago but also ans are the Tibetan New Year and the Dalai Lama’s known as Tibetan Association of IL. Two organizations were merged in 2004. birthday. Because the lunar calendar is used, the Immigration, Interpretation; Youth Programs; Cultural Programs; dates of these celebrations vary from year to year. Workshops to educate high school students on the process of applying to colleges. Cultural Performances; Cultural Celebrations/ Names Festivals; Ethnic Language Instruction; Training/Education; Youth Programs Many Tibetans do not have surnames, and if they do, these are rarely used. Names are given by parents, the Media high monk, or the Dalai Lama, usually a day or two after birth. A common name is Tenzing, which means Website www.tibetan-alliance.org “strong believer.” Usually, two names are given, and when coming to the U.S., the second name is used Religious as a surname. Those who have only one name may choose to adopt one of their parents’ first names as Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling a surname.

86 COMMUNITY PROFILE Vietnamese Americans

By: Ngoan Le, Vice President of Programs, The Chicago Community Trust. Updated in 2005 from the original version published in The Ethnic Handbook (Illinois Ethnic Coalition, 1996). Updated by Lhakpa Tsering (2010).

Demographics The majority of Vietnamese in Chicago live in Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Alba- ny Park, and West Ridge. Outside Chicago, Vietnamese can be found in suburbs within DuPage, Lake, Will, and Champaign Counties. One-third of the Vietnamese population in Chicago is below the poverty level and about one-quarter in the metro area fall below the poverty level. About 37% of Vietnamese adults in the U.S. over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma. Occupational distribution in the labor force is as follows: executive/administrative/professional, 30%; service, 20%; blue collar, 31%. About 34% of Vietnamese find work in manufacturing industries, 13% in education, health and social services, 15% in the white collar/ professional sector and 8% in retail and trade. Nationwide, about 48% of Vietnamese households are considered “linguistically isolated.” In 1990, no Vietnamese Americans age 14 or older reported speaking English “very well.” Close to 80% of Vietnamese households nationwide speak Vietnamese at home. More than half of Vietnamese Americans are U.S. citizens.

Current Migration Patterns Since 1975, the number of Vietnamese arriving in the U.S. as refugees has been reduced significantly. Since 2000, an average of 30,000 Vietnamese have entered the U.S. annually as refugees or legal immigrants reuniting with family members. According to the 2000 Census, there were 1.2 million Vietnamese in the U.S., 21,212 in Illinois, and 8,925 in Chicago. A number of Vietnamese who were resettled in the Chicago area relocated to other states to reunite with family and friends living elsewhere or because they had difficulty adjusting to Chicago’s cold winters. At the same time, there were Vietnamese that came to Illinois from other states for education or employment opportunities. A few have gone back to Vietnam to seek business opportunities. Many more are still petitioning to have their families in Vietnam join them here in the Chicago area.

Historical Background The Vietnamese community in Chicago is a fairly recent phenomenon. Before 1975, there were only about a dozen Vietnamese families in Illinois. The fall of Saigon in April 1975 resulted in an unprecedented exodus of Vietnamese fleeing South Viet- nam in fear of persecution by the communist government. Many Vietnamese escaped by boat across the South China Sea or walked through Cambodia and into Thailand to seek political asylum. In 1975 alone, 128,250 Vietnamese were admitted to the U.S. as refugees under the Indochina Refugee Assistance Program. The Refugee Act of 1980 enabled the U.S. to establish a framework for federal refugee assistance for the first time. A number of special programs were instituted to assist Vietnamese seeking resettlement in the U.S. The Vietnamese population in the U.S. represents widely diverse socioeconomic strata. A large percentage of those arriving in the first wave of refugees in 1975 were former South Vietnamese

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Vietnamese Citizenship Status found themselves more welcome. Vietnamese community leaders have worked closely with leaders 100% of other refugee communities, such as Cambodians, Chinese, Ethiopians, and Laotians, on joint projects 80% to find jobs for new arrivals and to provide necessary adjustment services. Joint efforts also have resulted 60% in an economic development program, helping to create and expand small businesses and build new 40% homes. In addition to the major commercial center around Argyle Street on the north side of Chicago, 20% Vietnamese stores and restaurants can now be found in Wheaton, Carol Stream, and Lombard. 0% Male Female All Language Non-citizen Naturalized Native The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese.

Figure 1: Citizenship Status of Vietnamese in Illinois. There are minimal differences in vocabularies and 2000 Census. www.census.gov intonations among people from North, Central, and South Vietnam. government officials, religious leaders, writers, journalists, businessmen, and military commanders. Religion Among the second wave of arrivals were fishermen, The majority of Vietnamese practice a combination farmers and urban dwellers. Amerasians (children of of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Catholi- American men and Vietnamese women) and former cism also has a significant following. There is also a political prisoners are the most recent arrivals. The growth of Vietnamese Protestants, partially due to majority of Vietnamese now living in Chicago have the active participation and assistance provided to survived many traumas. Prolonged armed conflicts Vietnamese refugees by many Protestant-churches. and the perilous escapes from Vietnam left many A smaller number practice Cao Daism. There are without intact families. Former political prisoners five Vietnamese Buddhist temples in the Chicago were isolated from their families and tortured. area. Two Catholic churches have significant Viet- Many require extensive counseling and assistance namese congregations (St. Thomas of Canterbury to rebuild their lives. Many Amerasians, separated in Chicago and Trinity in Lombard). The Uptown from their fathers and discriminated against in their Baptist Church is a gathering place for Vietnamese homeland, are still looking for their place in the U.S. Baptists living in the city. The first group of Vietnamese arrivals in the Chicago area settled in Uptown because of its affordable Important Traditions & Holidays housing and the presence of a few key voluntary Vietnamese culture has adapted to many other agencies, which provided refugee resettlement services. cultures as the result of colonization and survival This first group established a social and economic needs. Traditional values, heavily influenced by foundation on the north side, through the creation Confucian teaching, include: reverence for education of religious and community-based organizations and and learned individuals, respect for the elderly the development of a vibrant small-business strip and people in positions of authority, and pursuit on and around Argyle Street, between Broadway of harmony rather than confrontation. Men are and Sheridan. The area then became a magnet for traditionally assumed to hold a superior social later arrivals, which spread farther north and west position. A traditional family expects the woman to to Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Albany Park. These defer to the wishes of her father, husband, and sons. all were communities with affordable housing and According to tradition, there are special celebrations an ethnically diverse population, where Vietnamese the first full month after birth and the first full year.

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For marriage, contrary to U.S. practices, Vietnamese great care by the parents to reflect their aspirations. tradition dictates that the groom’s family assumes the Names normally express a quality or a virtue. For cost of both the engagement and wedding ceremonies. men, Hung (courage), Liem (integrity) and Trung The wedding usually includes a ceremony at the (fidelity) are examples. Women’s names can also be home of the bride, where the groom’s family pays of beautiful things; for example, Hong (rose), Lan respect to the bride’s family and formally asks to (orchid), or Van (cloud). take her away to become a member of his family. Another ceremony is held at the home of the groom Major Issues for the Community to formally welcome the bride to her new family. At The Vietnamese community has been in the U.S. death, for Buddhists, a monk may pray for the soul for approximately 35 years. In the beginning, the of the departed to reach Nirvana. White is the color majority of Vietnamese were newly arrived refugees of mourning. or recent immigrants who need to seek any jobs to be self-sufficient, adjust to their new environment, Many Vietnamese holidays are based on the lunar and overcome language barriers. While many calendar. For this reason, the dates of the events differ Vietnamese have made progress in the workplace, each year on the Gregorian calendar, which is usually due in part to receiving a higher education, there a month ahead of the lunar calendar. TET/Lunar are still a number of Vietnamese who remain in New Year (first day of the year), the Trung Sisters’ low-wage jobs due to language barriers and lack Anniversary (sixth day of the second month), Ancestor of technical skills. For low-income households, Day (third month) and the Mid-Autumn Festival (full being able to stay in the city near the Vietnamese moon in August) are important Vietnamese holidays. commercial center has become more challenging The Trung sisters led a rebellion in Vietnam against due to the rising cost of housing. As the Vietnamese the Chinese from 39-40 C.E. They are now revered community matures, community leaders and and considered to be the heroines of Vietnam. organizations have begun to focus on long-term issues, which include the promotion of citizenship Names and civic participation, and the provision of There are only about 100 family names for the linguistic and culturally sensitive services to seniors whole population of 70 million Vietnamese; the and young children. most common are Nguyen, Le, Tran, Pham, Phan, Vo, and Huynh. People with the same family name Additionally, because one out of four Vietnamese are not always related to one another. Contrary Americans are U.S. born, the community is also to the U.S. practice, in Vietnam, the family name seeking ways to better understand and more comes first and the given name comes last. Many effectively address the needs of this new generation. Vietnamese Americans reverse the order to conform Among the younger generation, many no longer to U.S. custom. Traditionally, Vietnamese women practice traditional ways because they conflict with do not change their last name when they marry. In values and beliefs commonly held in the U.S. Many formal settings, married women may be addressed younger people may no longer speak, read or write by their husband’s surname (e.g. Mrs. Nguyen), Vietnamese. Cultural and language differences can but their names are never legally changed. Given result in intergenerational tension between the names generally have a meaning selected with elderly and the young children.

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Vietnamese Education in Illinois

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0% Male Female

Bachelor+ 10-Associate 0-9

Figure 3: Vietnamese Educational Attainment in Illinois. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

Vietnamese: Voter Eligibility in Illinois

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8,068 8000

6000 5,578

4,310 4000

2000 1,166 1,090 411 0 Native Naturalized Native Naturalized Under 18 Over 18 Under 18 Non-citizen

Eligible Voters Non-Eligible Voters

Figure 2: Vietnamese Voter Eligibility in Illinois. 2000 Census. www.census.gov

Small business section Asian Americans and Small Business

ost Asian American immigrants to the United States came in search of Mthe “American Dream,” seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Asian American entrepreneurs have made progress towards fully participating in the mainstream American economy. However, Asian American- owned businesses lag behind their white counterparts, suggesting that Asian Americans still face unequal access to business opportunities. Like other minority groups, Asian Americans have been denied opportunities and advancement because of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, and other aspects.

To combat systemic discrimination, Asian Americans are working in partnership with other minority and women business owners to voice their collective concerns. Government minority-contracting programs are one strategy to remedy discrimination. Such programs are a type of affirmative action, meaning that they aim to level the playing field for all business owners. Locally, the pervasive discrimination against Asian American-owned businesses in the Chicago area prevents them from competing on equal footing for public contracts; this justifies their inclusion in government minority-contracting programs such as the City of Chicago’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program for construction contracts (“Chicago MBE Program”).1 The MBE Program reflects the City of Chicago’s continued efforts to remedy past and existing discrimination against Asian American-owned businesses in the construction industry. As the Chicago City Council concluded in 2007 and again in 2009, there is indeed a sufficient evidentiary and legal basis for the continued inclusion of Asian Americans in the Chicago MBE Program.

Evidence of discrimination against Asian Americans is documented in various sources, including Asian American Institute’s July 10, 2009 testimony to the Chicago City Council.2 Asian American-owned businesses continue to face discrimination in obtaining government contracts – as well as in obtaining bonding, credit, fair prices from suppliers, access to social networks, appropriate return on education, and information about contracting opportunities. Asian American-owned businesses also have concerns regarding enforcement and monitoring of government minority-contracting programs due to practices such as fraud and pass-throughs. Policymakers should undertake future research to further investigate the effect of such problems on Asian Americans as well as other minority and women business owners.

1 Chicago Mun. Code ch. 2-92 § 2-92-690 (2010) (Other provisions govern the MBE program and goals for non-construction contracts.). 2 Asian American Institute Testimony Before the Chicago City Council Subcommittee on MBE/WBE Affirmative Action Mat- ters in Support of Proposed Amendment to MBE/WBE Program (Jul. 10, 2009), available at http://aaichicago.org/PDF%20 Files/AAI%20Written%20Testimony%20for%207-10-09%20Subcommittee%20Meeting.pdf.

93 Even though Asian American-owned businesses have experienced significant discrimination both historically and in the present day, their inclusion in government minority-contracting programs is sometimes questioned or even dismissed. Unfortunately, the misperception that Asian American-owned businesses do not face discrimination and are not disadvantaged is still prevalent in the United States and in Chicago. Asian Americans were previously removed from the categories of presumptively socially disadvantaged minorities in the Chicago MBE Program.3 Even though they have subsequently been re-included, Asian American construction contractors in Chicago have suffered ongoing repercussions from previously being excluded. Confusion still exists among contractors and the general public regarding whether Asian Americans are considered a “minority” for the purpose of the Chicago MBE Program.

Asian Americans have a unique history of discrimination and, as such, a one-size-fits- all assessment will not sufficiently measure the discrimination that Asian Americans face. There are inherent limitations of traditional research in measuring discrimination against Asian Americans. Asian Americans in Chicago are quite diverse in terms of ethnicities, socio-economic status, languages spoken, and several other factors. In order for researchers and policymakers to obtain more comprehensive facts regarding discrimination against Asian American contractors, data on the subgroups within the Asian American community should be disaggregated.

Discrimination is indeed a significant barrier for Asian American-owned businesses. They should be included in affirmative action programs and they should have a voice in guiding research and policy formation moving forward.

Survey of Business Owners

Economy-Wide Estimates of Business Ownership by Race in the U.S.

Receipts for Number of Number of Annual payroll Number of firms Receipts ($1,000) employers employer firms employees ($1,000) ($1,000)

American Indian 201,387 26,872,947 24,498 21,986,696 191,270 5,135,273 and Alaska Native

Asian 1,103,587 326,663,445 319,468 291,162,771 2,213,948 56,044,960

Black or African 1,197,567 88,641,608 94,518 65,799,425 753,978 17,550,064 American Hispanic or 1,573,464 221,927,425 199,542 179,507,959 1,536,795 36,711,718 Latino

White 19,899,839 8,277,812,084 4,712,119 7,603,717,868 51,966,004 1,541,628,880

Total 22,974,655 22,603,658,904 5,524,784 21,836,249,354 110,766,605 3,812,427,806

3 In Builders Association of Greater Chicago v. City of Chicago, 298 F. Supp. 2d 725 (N.D. Ill. 2003), a federal court struck down Chicago’s MBE Program, in part because the program included Asian Americans, which the court did not consider as a disadvantaged minority that faced discrimination. The Chicago City Council then removed Asian American business owners as a presumptive socially disadvantaged minority group from the Chicago MBE Program. It was not until the pres- entation of additional empirical evidence that Asian Americans were reinstated as a presumptive group in the Chicago MBE Program.

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Economy-Wide Estimates of Business Ownership by Race in Illinois

Receipts for Number of Number of Annual payroll Number of firms Receipts ($1,000) employers employer firms employees ($1,000) ($1,000)

American Indian 3,379 440,748 490 349,424 4,054 96,925 and Alaska Native

Asian 44,477 14,544,716 13,278 13,366,682 98,305 2,722,085

Black or African 68,699 4,980,181 4,218 3,906,273 38,457 1,106,700 American Hispanic or 39,539 7,389,214 6,574 6,411,802 60,576 1,553,919 Latino

White 813,342 399,305,808 206,858 374,008,309 2,401,990 76,487,769

Total 958,120 1,149,671,984 244,352 1,120,490,722 5,091,721 188,762,041

Source

Company Statistics Series: Statistics for Asian-Owned Firms in Illinois

Receipts for Number of Number of Annual payroll Number of firms Receipts ($1,000) employers employer firms employees ($1,000) ($1,000)

Asian 44,477 14,544,716 13,278 13,366,682 98,305 2,722,085

Asian Indian 13,823 4,718,774 5,198 4,342,290 41,688 1,132,781

Chinese 7,562 3,913,193 2,655 3,701,457 23,240 609,742

Filipino 6,210 677,431 885 553,767 4,474 (35,825

Japanese 2,041 1,082,986 501 D* I* D*

Korean 8,503 2,109,823 2,556 1,859,924 12,578 282,442

Vietnamese 2,051 195,973 408 D* G* D*

Other Asian 4,696 1,712,307 1,140 1,602,741 7,714 304,981

D* Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies; data are included in higher level totals I* 5,000 to 9,999 employees G* 1,000 to 2,499 employees

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Receipts for Receipts Number of Number of Annual payroll Number of firms employers ($1,000) employer firms employees ($1,000) ($1,000)

Total for all sectors 40,998 13,179,515 11,842 D l D

Forestry, fishing & hunting, & ag support S D S S S S services (113-115)

Mining 0 0 0 0 0 0

Utilities 2 D 0 0 0 0

Construction 819 D 176 308,486 1,616 80,249

Manufacturing 953 1,307,826 451 1,286,561 8,009 (r)271,130

Wholesale trade 1,501 D 834 D i D

Retail trade 5,233 D 2,350 D i D

Transportation & 3,853 292,113 179 D f D warehousing

Information 423 D 129 D e D

Finance & insurance 1,484 D 261 D g D

Real estate & 2,313 D 259 D f D rental & leasing Professional, scientific, 6,358 D 1,401 D i D & technical services Management of 17 D 17 D g D companies & enterprises Administrative & support & waste 1,530 D 319 D j D management & remediation service

Educational services 620 23,563 37 D c D

Health care & social 5,951 1,493,841 2,077 1,355,700 12,715 603,728 assistance Arts, entertainment, 903 20,643 S D c D & recreation Accommodation & 2,709 D 2,039 D j D food services Other services (except 6,330 450,174 1,276 282,458 4,249 71,961 public administration)

Industries not classified 17 D 17 D b D b - 20-99 i - 5,000 to 9,999 employees Source: c - 100-149 j - 10000 to 24,999 employees e - 250-499 employees D - Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies; f - 500-999 employees data are included in higher level totals g - 1,000 to 2,499 employees S - Withheld because estimate did not meet publication standards

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www.weisshospital.com/medical-servic American issues, document the need and A es/clinical-programs/internal-medicine/ urge for increased representation in all Aikido Association of America arvey-clinic.aspx areas of the profession, to serve the le- 1016 W. Belmont Ave. Choulie Hok, Office Manager gal needs of the community through pro Chicago, IL 60657 Community Served: Vietnamese bono legal clinic. (312) 525-3141 Category: Social Service Community Served: Asian American www.aaa-aikido.com Programs & Services: Legal assistance; [email protected] Asian American Action Fund Media/newsletter; Professional Devel- So’zan Daitetsu (AAAF) - Chicago opment/Networking; Research; Social Year Founded: 1979 (773) 271-2847 /Recreational Programs; Law Student Community Served: Japanese www.aaa-fund.org Services; Community Programs Category: Arts & Culture Mr. Alan Fu, Chairman Category: Professional Mission Statement: To encourage American Association of Physicians Asian American Democrats to participate Asian American Coalition of Indian Origin (AAPI) in the political process and to empower Committee (AACC) - UIC 600 Enterprise Dr., Suite 108 the Asian American community so that 750 S. Halsted St., Room 340 CCC, Oak Brook, IL 60523 we can address the under-representation MC118, Campus Programs Box #A29 (630) 990-2277 of Asian Americans in the political life of Chicago, IL 60607 (630) 990-2281 the Greater Chicago area. aacc.pages.uic.edu www.aapiusa.org Community Served: Asian American Year Founded: 2007 [email protected] Category: Advocacy Community Served: Asian American Dr. Ajeet R. Singhvi, President Category: Education Year Founded: 1986 Asian American Artists Collective - Mission Statement: To facilitate and Chicago (AAAC) Asian American Coalition of enable Indian American Physicians to 3105 N. Ashland Ave., #293 Chicago excel in patient care, teaching and Chicago, IL 60657 www.aacchicago.org research and to pursue their aspirations (773) 492-7833 Year Founded: 1983 in professional and community affairs. (312) 492-6303 Mission Statement: To organize and Community Served: Indian www.thecollectivechicago.org promote equal opportunities in govern- Category: Professional [email protected] ment, education, economic develop- Mr. Sam del Rosario, Executive Director ment and international affairs to advance Year Founded: 2002 Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home) the integration of all Asian Americans Mission Statement: To explore and 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 632 into the mainstream of society. nurture APIA artistry through education- Chicago, IL 60640 Community Served: Asian American al programs and workshops, promote (773) 334-0173 Category: Arts & Culture the work of APIA artists in the literary, (773) 334-0963 visual, performance and emerging arts, www.apnaghar.org Asian American Cultural Center - UIUC serve as the bride between artists and [email protected] 1210 W. Nevada St., MC-149 the larger APIA community. Ms. Rambha Radhakrishnan, Director Urbana, IL 61801 Community Served: Asian American Year Founded: 1990 (217) 333-9300 Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Mission Statement: To provide multi- (217) 244-6623 Performances; Cultural Celebrations/ cultural, multilingual, comprehensive studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/aacc/ Festivals; Youth Programs services including shelter to South Asian index.html Category: Arts & Culture women and children seeking lives free [email protected] from violence. Mr. David Chih, Director Community Served: Asian American Asian American Bar Association of Year Founded: 1995 Programs & Services: Domestic Vio- the Greater Chicago Area Mission Statement: To provide UIUC lence counseling/shelter P.O. Box A3782 campus leadership in programs and Category: Social Service Chicago, IL 60690 services for Asian American students (312) 554-2044 with culturally sensitive advising, advo- (312) 554-9843 Arvey Clinic - Weiss Health Center cacy, and counseling. www.aabachicago.com 4646 N. Marine Dr. Community Served: Asian Amercian [email protected] Chicago, IL 60640 Programs & Services: Advocacy, Case Mr. Rishi Agrawal, President (773) 564-7400 Management, Cultural performances, Year Founded: 1987 (773) 564-7846 Cultural celebrations/festivals, Training/ Mission Statement: To increase aware- Education ness among elected officials on Asian Category: Education

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Asian American Health Media Workshop; Community & Stu- [email protected] 6212 N. Lincoln Ave. dent Outreach; Social/Recreational Ms. Alyson Kung, President Chicago, IL 60659 Category: Professional Year Founded: 1987 (773) 588-5770 Mission Statement: To increase Asian Mr. Chris Chon Asian American Law Enforcement American awareness and address issues Year Founded: 1996 Association surrounding the Asian American com- Community Served: Asian American P.O. Box 56652 munity through our cultural workshops, Programs & Services: Health Care Ser- Chicago, IL 60656 events, performances, services, and vicesCategory: Health www.aalea.org social gatherings. Asian American Industrial Alliance [email protected] Community Served: Asian American (AAIA) Mr. Norman Kwong, President Category: Student 4500 W. Fillmore St. Year Founded: 1983 Chicago, IL 60624 Mission Statement: To assist in the Asian Americans and Pacific (773) 638-6771 civic advancement and cultural develop- Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) aaia.logomall.com ment of the Asian American communi- 230 W. Superior St., 4th Floor [email protected] ties through means consistent with the Chicago, IL 60610 Category: Chamber of Commerce/ policies of the various law enforcement (312) 266-1176 Small Business agencies we represent. (312) 266-0990 Community Served: Asian American www.aapip.org Asian American Institute Category: Professional Ms. Kathy Im, Chairman 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 502 Year Founded: 1990 Chicago, IL 60640 Asian American Resource and Mission Statement: To advance phi- (773) 271-0899 Cultural Center (AARCC) - UIC lanthropy and Asian American/Pacific (773) 271-1982 826 S. Halsted St., Rm. 101 Islander (AAPI) communities. www.AAIChicago.org Chicago, IL 60607 Community Served: Asian Amercian [email protected] (312) 413-9569 Category: Professional Ms. Tuyet Le, Executive Director (312) 413-9732 Year Founded: 1992 www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/index. Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN) Mission Statement: To empower the html 5235 N Kedzie St. Asian American community through ad- [email protected] Chicago, IL 60625 vocacy, by utilizing research, education, Ms. Karen Su, Director (847) 475-1555 and coalition-building. Year Founded: 2001 www.urdupublish.blogspot.com Community Served: Asian Amercian Mission Statement: The Asian Ameri- Dr. Mujahid Ghazi, Founder & Artistic Programs & Services: Civic Participa- can Resource and Cultural Center of- Director tion; Community Organizing; Legal Ad- ficially opened in spring of 2005 as a Community Served: Asian Amercian vocacy; Promoting Equality and Inclu- result of student efforts to ensure that Media Type: Internet sion; Leadership Development; Research UIC support the needs of Asian Ameri- Primary Media Language: English and Education cans. 20% of the total UIC student body Category: Media Category: Advocate and 13% of faculty and staff are Asian American. Asian Community Online Network Asian American Journalists Community Served: Asian Amercian 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 904 Association Programs & Services: Provide edu- Chicago, IL 60640 P.O. Box 577639 cation and resources for and about (773) 508-9102 Chicago, IL 60657 Asian Americans; increase awareness of (773) 271-1982 (312) 464-4876 diverse Asian American issues, cultures, www.acon.org www.aaja.org and communities; strengthen the Asian [email protected] [email protected] American campus community; support Mr. Elvin Chan, Administrative Director Ms. Lorene Yue, President the growth of Asian American Studies & Chicago Coordinator Year Founded: 1989 Category: Education & Student Year Founded: 1995 Mission Statement: To provide a Community Served: Asian Amercian means of association and support Asian American Students in Media Frequency: Daily among Asian American and Pacific Alliance - UIC Media Type: Email Islander journalists. 750 S. Halsted St., SCE 380C Primary Media Language: English Community Served: Asian American Chicago, IL 60607 Category: Media Programs & Services: Professional De- (312) 733-2321 velopment/Networking; Media Watch; uicaasia.org

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Asian Health Coalition of Illinois Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- Association of Chinese Scientists 180 W. Washington St., Suite 1000 mances; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals and Engineers (ACSE) Chicago, IL 60602 Category: Arts & Culture P.O. Box 59715 (312) 372-7070 Schaumburg, IL 60159 (312) 372-7171 Asian Youth Services (312) 733-7000 www.asianhealth.org 4809 N. California Ave. (312) 432-7000 [email protected] Chicago, IL 60625 www.acse.org Mr. Edwin Chandraseka, Executive (773) 517-8525 [email protected] Director www.asianyouthservices.org Mr. Lujiang Fang, President Year Founded: 1996 [email protected] Year Founded: 1992 Mission Statement: To improve the Ms. Shari Fenton, Executive Director Mission Statement: To promote health and well-being of Asian Americans Mission Statement: AYS serves as a friendships and exchange professional and Pacific Islanders in Illinois through concerned and supportive parent. We information and experiences among advocacy, technical assistance, educa- care for the youths unconditionally and members and enhance exchanges of tion, and community-based research. act as a protection to prevent them science, technology, and culture be- Community Served: Asian American from engaging in gang activeity. These tween the United States and China. Programs & Services: Medical Services children desperately need guidance Community Served: Chinese Category: Advocate and protection, and AYS attempts to Category: Professional provide this. Asian Human Services Community Served: Asian American Association of Nepalese in Midwest 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 700 Category: Social Service America (ANMA) Chicago, IL 60640 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., 36J (773) 728-2235 Asian/Asian American Student Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 728-4751 Services (A/AASA) - Northwestern (773) 334-7101 www.asianhumanservices.org University www.anmausa.org [email protected] Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan Rd. Mr. Rajendra Khatiwada, President Mr. John Lee, President Evanston, IL 60208 Year Founded: 1982 Year Founded: 1978 (847) 467-7583 Mission Statement: To promote, coor- Mission Statement: To provide quality (847) 491-3128 dinate, and facilitate close cooperation and compassionate human services to www.northwestern.edu/msa/depart- among Nepalese and friends of Nepal Asian American commuinty in metro- ments/a-aasa.html in North America, particularly in the politan Chicago. [email protected] Midwest Region of the United States, Community Served: Asian American Mr. Louie Lainez, Director for maintaining and fostering Nepalese Programs & Services: Advocacy, Case Year Founded: 2001 identity and cultural heritage. Management, ESL, Employment coun- Mission Statement: To provide guidance, Community Served: Nepalese seling/placement, Health Care Services, support, and empowerment for students, Programs & Services: Cultural Assimi- Health Education, Immigration/Citizen- primarily those of Asian descent. lation Advice; Cultural Celebrations/ ship assistance, Interpretation/Transla- Community Served: Asian Amercian Performances; Immigration Referrals tion services, Legal Assistance, News- Category: Student Category: Arts & Culture letter, Mental Health Services, Social/ Recreational Association of Asian Construction Association of Pakistani Descent Category: Social Service Enterprises of North America 333 N. Odgen Ave. 6414 S. Cass Ave. Asian Improv aRts Midwest Chicago, IL 60640 Westmont, IL 60659 (AIRMW) (312) 563-0746 (630) 968-8585 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 943 [email protected] (630) 968-8677 Chicago, IL 60605 Mr. Perry Nakachi, President www.appna.org (708) 386-9349 Year Founded: 2002 [email protected] (708) 575-1869 Mission Statement: To address the Dr. Manzoor Tariq, President www.airmw.org needs of Illinois’ Asian American-owned Year Founded: 1976 [email protected] construction-related businesses, and Mission Statement: To foste scientific Ms. Tatsu Aoki, Founder & Artistic Director promote their participation in public development and education in the field Year Founded: 1996 and private construction projects. of medicine and to delivering better Mission Statement: To empower Asian Community Served: Asian American health care, irrespective of race, color, American art. Category: Chamber of Commerce/ creed, or gender. Community Served: Asian Amercian Small Business Community Served: Pakistani Category: Professional

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Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Burmese Buddhist Association B Foundation 15 Forest Ln. Bangladesh Association of 1430 Plainfield Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 Chicagoland Darien, IL 60561 (630) 941-7608 P.O. Box 59849 (630) 963-6601 www.bba.us Chicago, IL 60659 (630) 963-9360 [email protected] (815) 919-4947 chicago.us.tzuchi.org/chicago/home. Dr. Zaw Win, President (773) 588-8220 nsf/home/index Year Founded: 1984 www.bacillinois.org [email protected] Mission Statement: To welcome every- [email protected] Ms. Amy Hsieh, Director one who came from Burma and anyone Ms. Sabina Ahmed, Member-at-Large Year Founded: 1989 who is interested in our religion, friend- Year Founded: 1995 Community Served: Buddhist ship, and fellowship. Mission Statement: To help the Bangla- Category: Religious Community Served: Buddhism desh community in providing programs Category: Religious socially and culturally for the commu- Buddhist Council of the Midwest nity. 1812 Washington St. Community Served: Bangladeshi Evanston, IL 60202 Programs & Services: Cultural Cel- (847) 869-5806 ebrations/Festivals; Immigration/Citi- (847) 869-5806 C zenship Assistance; Senior & Youth www.buddhistcouncilmidwest.org Cambodian Association of Illinois Programs [email protected] 2831 W. Lawrence Ave. Category: Social Service Ms. Asayo Horibe, President Chicago, IL 60625 Year Founded: 1984 (773) 878-7090 Bible Presbyterian Church Mission Statement: To foster the (773) 878-5299 of Chicago learning and practice of Buddhism; to www.cambodian-association.org 5301 N. Lincoln Ave. represent the Midwest Buddhist commu- [email protected] Chicago, IL 60625 nity in matters affecting its membership; Ms. Dary Mien, Executive Director (773) 878-1976 to pool resources and coordinate efforts Year Founded: 1975 (773) 784-1033 by its membership to create an atmos- Mission Statement: To enable refugees Ms. Suk Jin Lee phere of fellowship and cooperation. and immigrants from Cambodia resid- Category: Religious Community Served: Buddhist ing in Illinois, especially in the Chicago Category: Religious metropolitan area, to become self-suffi- Bong Boolsa Korean cient, productive citizens, while preserv- Buddhist Temple Buddhist Temple of Chicago ing cultural identity. 5114 N. Elston Ave. 1151 W. Leland Ave. Community Served: Combodian Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago, IL 60640 Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural (773) 286-0307 (773) 334-4661 Performances; ESL; Employment Coun- Ven. Young Joo Lee (773) 334-4726 seling/Placement; Health Care Services; Category: Religious www.budtempchi.org Immigration/Citizenship Assistance; [email protected] Senior & Youth Programs; Social/Rec- Rev. Yukei Ashikaga, Pastor reational Programs; Training/Education Buddhadharma Meditation Center Year Founded: 1944 Category: Social Service 8910 S. Kingery Hwy. Community Served: Buddhist Hinsdale, IL 60521 Category: Religious (630) 789-8866 Cambodian Buddhist Association (630) 789-0024 (Wat Khemararan) www.buddhistbmc.org Bultasa Buddhist Temple of Chicago 1258 W. Argyle St. [email protected] 4360 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Mr. Varasak Varadhammo Chicago, IL 60641 (773) 878-8226 Year Founded: 1990 (773) 286-1551 (773) 942-6255 Mission Statement: To spread dharma, (773) 282-2663 www.khemararam.com teaching of the Buddha. www.bultasa.com [email protected] Community Served: Buddhist [email protected] Mr. Savat Khem Programs & Services: Buddhism, Reli- Ven. Hyeonseong Sunim, Head Monk Year Founded: 1984 gious Programs Year Founded: 1974 Mission Statement: To provide a place Category: Religious Community Served: Buddhist for meditation and the teachings of the Category: Religious Buddha.

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Cambodian Buddhist Association Ms. Jae Kwan Ha, Executive Director Chicago Futabakai Japanese School (Wat Khemararan) (continued) Year Founded: 1995 2550 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Community Served: Cambodian Community Served: Korean Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Programs & Services: Arts Programs & Services: Senior Citizen (847) 590-5700 Category: Religious Programs (847) 590-9759 Category: Social Service www.chicagojs.com Center for Asian Arts and Media - [email protected] Columbia College Chicago Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Mr. Sasaki Eiichi, President 600 S. Michigan Ave. Commerce Community Served: Japanese Chicago, IL 60605 2169B S. China Pl. Programs & Services: School taught in (312) 369-7870 Chicago, IL 60616 Japanese (312) 344-8010 (312) 326-5320 Category: Education www.colum.edu/asianartsandmedia (312) 326-5668 [email protected] www.chicagochinatown.org Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling Ms. Nancy Tom, Executive Director [email protected] 2100 S. Central Ave. Year Founded: 1998 Mr. Tony Hsu, President Cicero, IL 60804 Mission Statement: To produce festi- Year Founded: 1983 (708) 652-9722 vals and exhibitions by and about Asians Mission Statement: To facilitate the (708) 652-9722 and Asian Americans. economic development and welfare of www.chicagoktc.org Community Served: Asian & Asian Chicago’s Chinese community. [email protected] Amercian Community Served: Chinese Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, Resident Programs & Services: Advocacy; Arts; Programs & Services: Business Devel- Abbot Cultural Performances and Celebrations; opment; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; Year Founded: 1976 Professional Development/Networking; Newsletter; Professional Development/ Community Served: Buddhist Youth Programs; Helen Fond Dare Networking; Sanitation Certification Category: Religious Scholarship Fund for Asian American Classes in Cantonese college students Category: Chamber of Commerce/ Chicago Korean American Chamber Category: Arts & Culture Small Business of Commerce 5601 N. Spaulding Ave. Center for East Asian Studies - Chicago Chinese News Chicago, IL 60659 University of Chicago 424 Fort Hill Dr., Bldg. 100 (773) 583-1700 5835 S. Kimbark Ave., Judd Hall 302 Naperville, IL 60540 (773) 583-9724 Chicago, IL 60637 (630) 717-4567 www.ckacc.org (773) 702-8647 (630) 717-7999 [email protected] (773) 702-8260 www.chicagochinesenews.com Mr. Ray Kim, President ceas.uchicago.edu [email protected] Year Founded: 1976 [email protected] Mr. Danny Lee, Editor Community Served: Korean Mr. Theodore N. Foss, Associate Director Year Founded: 1991 Programs & Services: Business Devel- Year Founded: 1965 Mission Statement: To create aware- opment; Cultural Performances; Health Mission Statement: To enhance oppor- ness about daily updates. Care Services tunities available to scholars both in the Community Served: Chinese Category: Chamber of Commerce/ United States and abroad, and to foster Media Frequency: Weekly Small Business communication and inter-disciplinary col- Media Type: Newspaper laboration among the community of pro- Primary Media Language: Chinese Chicago Korean Broadcasting fessors and students at the University of Category: Media 2454 E. Dempster St., Suite 207 Chicago and throughout the wider East. Des Plaines, IL 60016 Community Served: Chinese, Japanese Chicago Chinese Times (847) 296-1125 & Korean 2155 S. China Pl., #2 (847) 296-2944 Programs & Services: Arts; Research Chicago, IL 60616 www.chicagoradiokorea.com Category: Research (312) 881-0133 [email protected] Mr. Danny Lee, President Mr. Youl Cho, Director of Business Admin Center for Seniors Community Served: Chinese Community Served: Korean 5320 N. Kedzie Ave. Media Frequency: Weekly Media Frequency: On Air 9 - 5 Chicago, IL 60625 Media Type: Print Monday to Friday (773) 478-1245 Primary Media Language: Chinese Media Type: Radio (773) 478-4070 Category: Media Primary Media Language: Korean [email protected] Category: Media

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Chicago Nichiren Buddhist Temple Community Served: Buddhist [email protected] 4216 N. Paulina St. Programs & Services: Zazen is at once Mr. Timkee Tee Chicago, IL 60613 a method used to attain an ever-deep- Year Founded: 2005 (773) 348-2028 ening realization of our true self, and is Mission Statement: To maintain a (773) 348-2028 at every moment the natural unfolding museum in Chicago for the purpose of www.nichiren-shu.org of this true self. promoting exhibitions, education, and Rev. Benyu Ikeda, Resident Minister Category: Religious research relating to Chinese-American Mission Statement: To vow to the Bud- culture and history in the midwestern dha and Nichiren Shonin that we will China Journal United States. strive to engender peace within our- 2146-A S. Archer Ave. Community Served: Asian American selves and throughout the world by dis- Chicago, IL 60616 Category: Arts & Culture seminating the teaching expounded in (312) 326-3228 the Lotus Sutra. (312) 326-3503 Chinatown TV Community Served: Buddhist www.chinajournalus.com 2167-B S. China Pl. Category: Religious [email protected] Chicago, IL 60616 Ms. May Zhang, Director (312) 225-5600 Chicago Shimpo, Inc. Year Founded: 1991 (312) 225-8849 4670 N. Manor Ave. Community Served: Chinese [email protected] Chicago, IL 60625 Media Frequency: Weekly Mr. James Chang, Director (773) 478-6170 Media Type: Newspaper Year Founded: 1988 (773) 478-9360 Primary Media Language: Chinese Media Type: Television [email protected] Category: Media Primary Media Language: Chinese Ms.Yoshiko Urayama, President & Editor Category: Media Year Founded: 1945 China News and Digest Community Served: Japanese Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Chinese American Bar Association Media Frequency: Semi-weekly (630) 739-2838 P.O. Box 641885 Media Type: Print (630) 929-3776 Chicago, IL 60664 Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- www.cnd.org www.cabachicago.org egory: Media [email protected] [email protected] Mr. David Zhang, President & Publisher Ms. Beibei Que, President Chicago Taiwanese American Year Founded: 1989 Year Founded: 1990s Professionals (TAP-Chicago) Community Served: Chinese Mission Statement: To foster the ex- Chicago, IL Media Frequency: Bi-weekly change of ideas and information among www.tapchicago.org Media Type: Internet and between members and members of [email protected] Primary Media Language: Chinese the legal profession, the judiciary and Mission Statement: To strengthen Category: Media the community. our community and provide Taiwan- Community Served: Chinese ese Americans with social, cultural, China Star Media Corporation Category: Professional professional, and community service 2210 S. Michigan Ave. opportunities. Chicago, IL 60616 Chinese American Civic Council Programs & Services: Professional (312) 753-3200 (CACC) Development/Networking; Advocacy; (312) 225-7513 P.O. Box 166082 Social/Recreational Programs; Arts; Cul- www.chinastarmedia.com Chicago, IL 60616 tural Celebrations [email protected] (312) 225-0234 Category: Professional Mr. Daway Zhou (312) 842-6368 Community Served: Chinese Ms. Helen Moy, President Chicago Zen Center Media Frequency: Weekly Year Founded: 1951 2029 Ridge Ave. Media Type: Print Community Served: Chinese Evanston, IL 60201 Primary Media Language: Chinese Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- (847) 475-3015 Category: Media mances & Celebrations; Employment (847) 475-7625 Counseling/Placement; Professional De- www.chicagozen.org Chinatown Museum Foundation velopment; Training/Education; Health Mr. Sevan Ross, Sensei 238 W. 23rd St. Care Services & Education; Translation Year Founded: 1974 Chicago, IL 60616 Services; Senior and Youth Programs; Mission Statement: To offer the entire (312) 949-1000 Social/Recreational Programs Harada-Yasutani Koan Curriculum, rest- (312) 949-1001 Category: Social Service ing on a Soto Zen meditation base. www.ccamuseum.org

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Chinese American News (312) 225-0423 Chinese Consolidated Benevolent 733 W. 26th St. www.ccuc.net Association of Chicago (Chinese Chicago, IL 60616 [email protected] Community Center) (312) 225-3929 Mr. Donald Moy, Pastor 250 W. 22nd Pl. (312) 225-8849 Year Founded: 1915 Chicago, IL 60616 www.canews.com Mission Statement: To seek to be a (312) 225-6198 [email protected] great commission church that glorifies (312) 225-1155 Mr. James Chang, Editor God by reaching out to Chinatown, www.ccbachicago.org Media Frequency: Weekly Greater Chicago, and the world at-large. [email protected] Media Type: Print Community Served: Chinese & Ameri- Mr. Philip Ou, President Primary Media Language: Chinese cans Year Founded: 1904 Category: Media Programs & Services: Youth Programs; Mission Statement: To unite overseas Sunday Service; Bible Study Chinese, promote their welfare, en- Chinese American Service League Category: Religious hance the Sino-American friendship, 2141 S. Tan Ct. promulgate Chinese heritages, and con- Chicago, IL 60616 Chinese Christian Union Church duct community services and charity (312) 791-0418 (North) events for the public interests. (312) 791-0509 1506 Half Day Rd. Community Served: Chinese www.caslservice.org Highland Park, IL 60035 Category: Social Service Ms. Esther Wong, Executive Director (847) 443-6543 Year Founded: 1978 (847) 443-6560 Chinese ePaper Mission Statement: To strengthen the www.ccuc.net 2116 S. Archer Ave. physical, economic, and mental health [email protected] Chicago, IL 60616 of all ages and backgrounds of the Chi- Mr. Alan Chan, Pastor (312) 842-8080 nese community in the greater Chicago Year Founded: 1915 (312) 842-3749 area. Mission Statement: To seek to be a www.chineseworld.com Community Served: Chinese great commission church that glorifies Ms. Monica Chen, Reporter Programs & Services: Advocacy; Case God by reaching out to Chinatown, Year Founded: 1986 Management; ESL & Ethnic Language Greater Chicago, and the world at-large. Community Served: Chinese Instruction; Employment counseling/ Community Served: Chinese & Ameri- Media Frequency: Daily placement; Health Education; Immigra- cans Media Type: Print tion/Citizenship and Legal assistance; Programs & Services: Youth Programs; Primary Media Language: Chinese Interpretation/Translation services; Sen- Sunday Service; Bible Study Category: Media ior Citizen; Social/Recreational, & Youth Category: Religious programs Chinese Fine Arts Society Category: Social Service Chinese Christian Union Church 1312 S. Michigan Ave. (South) Chicago, IL 60605 Chinese Christian Mandarin Church 3000 S. Wallace St. (312) 369-3197 9 S. 565 Clarendon Hills Rd. Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 369-3199 Willowbrook, IL 60527 (312) 225-5564 www.chinesefinearts.org (630) 655-1148 (312) 674-1892 [email protected] www.aimhi.com/~ccmc www.ccuc.net Ms. Julie Tiao Ma, President Mr. Nick Scarpuzzi, English Pastor [email protected] Year Founded: 1984 Year Founded: 1972 Mr. Alan Kwok, Pastor Mission Statement: To promote Chi- Mission Statement: To bring youth to Year Founded: 1915 nese musical arts and culture. Christ, to develop them spiritually, to Mission Statement: To seek to be a Community Served: Chinese & Ameri- become devoted servants to Christ. great commission church that glorifies can Community Served: Chinese God by reaching out to Chinatown, Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Per- Programs & Services: Senior & Youth Greater Chicago, and the world at- formances Programs; Sunday Small Groups large. Category: Arts & Culture Category: Religious Community Served: Chinese & Ameri- cans Chinese-American Republican Chinese Christian Union Church Programs & Services: Youth Programs; League 2301 S. Wentworth Ave. Sunday Service; Bible Study 445 S. Bodin St. Chicago, IL 60616 Category: Religious Hinsdale, IL 60521 (312) 842-8545 (630) 778-4293

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Chinese-American Republican Comprehensive Korean Self-Help Consulate General of the People’s League (continued) Community Center Republic of China in Chicago (630) 778-4898 4934 N. Pulaski Rd. 100 W. Erie St. Mr. John Lai Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago, IL 60654 Community Served: Chinese (773) 545-8349 (312) 803-0095 Category: Political (773) 545-0054 (312) 803-0110 Ms. Helen Um, Director www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/eng Chitrahar Broadcasting Year Founded: 1980s [email protected] 2215 Pebble Creek Dr. Community Served: Korean Mr. Xu Jinzhong, Consul General Lisle, IL 60532 Programs & Services: Immigration/Cit- Community Served: Chinese (312) 986-9000 izenship Assistance; Translation Services; Category: Diplomat (312) 431-1310 Case Management; DV Counseling; Em- www.chitrahar.com ployment Counseling; ESL; Ethnic Lan- Consulate General of the Republic of [email protected] guage Instruction; Health Care Services; Indonesia Ms. Anjali Julka, Main Producer Legal Assistance; Mental Health Services; 211 W. Wacker Dr., 8th Floor Year Founded: 1984 Food Services; Training/Education Chicago, IL 60606 Community Served: Asian Amercian Category: Social Service (312) 920-1880 Media Frequency: Weekly (312) 920-1881 Media Type: Television Consulate General of India, Chicago www.indonesiachicago.org Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- 455 N. City Front Plaza Dr., Suite 850 Mr. Beny Bahanadewa, Consul General egory: Media Chicago, IL 60611 Community Served: Indonesian (312) 595-0405 Category: Diplomat Christ Church of Chicago (312) 595-0418 6047 N. Rockwell St. www.indianconsulate.com Council of Islamic Organizations of Chicago, IL 60659 Mrs. Mukta Duta Tomar, Consul General Greater Chicago (773) 338-8170 Community Served: Indian 231 S. State St., Suite 300 (773) 338-8170 Category: Diplomat Chicago, IL 60604 www.christchurchchicago.net (708) 599-3200 [email protected] Consulate General of Japan in Chicago www.ciogc.org Rev. Paulo Franca, Pastor 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000 Mission Statement: To be the unifying Year Founded: 1946 Chicago, IL 60611 federation of Islamic organizations of Community Served: Christian (312) 280-0400 Greater Chicago, the leading advocate Programs & Services: Cultural Celebra- (312) 280-9568 of Muslim community interests and a tions/Festivals; DV Counseling/Shelter; www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/ catalyst for enriching American Society. Food Pantry/Meal Service; Newsletter; [email protected] Community Served: Muslim Senior Citizen Programs; Social/Recrea- Mr. George Hisaeda, Consul General Category: Religious tional Programs; Youth Programs Year Founded: 1978 Category: Religious Mission Statement: To promote knowl- Council of Pan-Asian Americans - edge of Japan in the four state area of Il- Loyola University Chua Truc Lam linois, Indiana, Minnesota, & Wisconsin. 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., #21 1521 W. Wilson Ave. Community Served: Japanese Chicago, IL 60626 Chicago, IL 60640 Programs & Services: Cultural Celebra- (773) 508-8840 (773) 506-0749 tions/Festivals; JET Program; Scholar- (773) 508-3895 chuatruclamchicago.org ships copaaluc.blogspot.com Category: Religious Category: Diplomat [email protected] Mr. Garin Vann, Director Church of the Cross Consulate General of Pakistan - Year Founded: 1870 475 W. Higgins Rd. Chicago Mission Statement: To seek the further Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 728 University recognition of the needs of (847) 885-1199 Chicago, IL 60601 the Asian/Asian American population, to (888) 726-2543 (312) 781-1831 raise campus-wide awareness of the cur- www.cotc-pcusa.org (312) 781-1839 rent issues facing the Asian/Asian Ameri- [email protected] www.cgpkchicago.org can community, and to unify the Loyola Mr. Jule Nyhuis, Pastor [email protected] Asian/Asian American population within. Community Served: Christian Mr. Zaheer Pervaiz Khan, Consul General Community Served: Asian American Category: Religious Community Served: Pakistani Category: Student Category: Diplomat

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Culture Center of Taipei Economic Dhammakaya International Medita- Filipino American Community and Cultural Office in Chicago tion Center Builder 750 Pasquinelli Dr., Suite 212 6224 W. Gunnison St. 5232 N. Western Ave. Westmont, IL 60559 Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago, IL 60625 (630) 323-2440 (773) 763-8763 (773) 275-4540 (630) 323-8147 (773) 763-7897 (773) 334-4994 www.ocac.gov.tw/chicago www.dimc.net [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ms. Carmelita V. Madridejos, Reporter Ms. Forrest Chen, Director Year Founded: 1997 Community Served: Filipino Year Founded: 1960 Community Served: Thai Media Frequency: Monthly Mission Statement: To provide diversi- Category: Religious Media Type: Newspaper fied services, including liaison services Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- aimed at overseas Chinese and their Dong-A Daily egory: Media organizations, overseas cultural and 4635 W. Lawrence Ave. educational work, assistance to overseas Chicago, IL 60630 Filipino American Council of Chicago businesses, correspondence education, (773) 282-5533 1332 W. Irving Park Rd. and overseas news broadcasting and in- english.donga.com Chicago, IL 60613 formation dissemination. [email protected] (773) 281-1210 Community Served: Chinese Year Founded: 1920 (773) 281-9586 Category: Social Service Community Served: Korean www.faccrizalcenter.org Media Frequency: Daily [email protected] Media Type: Newspaper Ms. Herminio Poblete, President Primary Media Language: KoreanCat- Community Served: Filipino egory: Media Programs & Services: Immigration/ D Citizenship Assistance; Legal Assistance; Department of East Asian Languages Training/Education; Advocacy; Senior and Civilizations(EALC) - University & youth Programs; Social/Recreational of Chicago E Programs; Business Development; Food 1050 E. 59th St., Wieboldt 301 Epoch Times Chicago Pantry/Meal Service; Cultural Perfor- Chicago, IL 60637 234 W. Cermak Rd. mances & Celebrations; Arts (773) 702-1255 Chicago, IL 60616 Category: Social Service (773) 834-1323 (312) 808-9410 ealc.uchicago.edu (312) 808-9411 Filipino American Historical Society [email protected] www.epochtimes.com 5472 S. Dorchester Ave. Mr. Edward Shaughnessy, Department Mr. Andrew Tu, Director Chicago, IL 60615 Chair Year Founded: 2000 (773) 947-8696 Year Founded: 1968 Community Served: Chinese (773) 955-3635 Community Served: Asian American Media Frequency: Weekly www.sahschicago.org Category: Education Media Type: Newspaper [email protected] Primary Media Language: Chinese Ms. Estrella Ravelo Alamar, Founding Devon Church Category: Media President 1630 W. Devon Ave. Year Founded: 1986 Chicago, IL 60660 Mission Statement: To record the (773) 381-0074 Filipino American history in the Chi- www.devonchurch.org F cago area, preserve selected artifacts [email protected] Filipino American Center for Seniors and documents of that history, pro- Rev. Kei Satoh, Japanese Speaking Pastor 300 N. State St., #5135 vide exhibits, educate and involve in Year Founded: 1946 Chicago, IL 60601 an appreciation and understanding of Mission Statement: To glorify God (773) 262-9911 the Philippine heritage of Philippine through (worship) and reaching unbe- (773) 262-9931 heritage. lievers for Jesus (evangelism), by build- [email protected] Community Served: Filipino ing community (fellowship), growing Ms. Carmen Estacio Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- believers (discipleship), and serving God Community Served: Filipino mances; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals and the community (ministry). Category: Social Service Category: Arts & Culture Community Served: Japanese & All Category: Religious

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Filipino American Network (FAN) - Foundation for Asian American Inde- Ms. Kiran Sidaqui Chicago pendent Media (FAAIM) Year Founded: 1992 516 N. Ogden, #151 P.O. Box 5435 Mission Statement: To promote physi- Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago, IL 60680 cal and emotional health and psychologi- www.FAN-Chicago.org (773) 562-6265 cal well-being of individuals and families [email protected] www.faaim.org by offering hope, help, and healing. Mr. Edgar Jimenez, President [email protected] Community Served: Asian American Year Founded: 1995 Mr. Tim Hugh, Festival Director Programs & Services: Advocacy, Case Mission Statement: To bring together Year Founded: 1996 Management, DV Counseling/Shelter, young Filipino American adults to facili- Mission Statement: To provide a venue ESL, Employment, Health Care, Im- tate, encourage, & nurture their cultural, for Asian American artists to present their migration/Citizenship and Legal Assis- personal, & professional development. works, from films, visual arts, music, liter- tance, Mental Health, Senior Citizen, Community Served: Filipino ary readings, and poetry performances. and Youth Programs, Batterer Educa- Programs & Services: Professional De- Community Served: Asian American tion, Transitional Housing velopment/Networking Programs & Services: Arts, Cultural per- Category: Social Service Category: Professional formances, Cultural celebrations/festivals, Media/Newsletter, Youth programs Hataw Pinoy Chicago Filipino American Social Services Category: Arts & Culture 5232 N. Western Ave. and Human Resources Center Chicago, IL 60625 1511 W Irving Park Rd. Friends of Humanity (773) 510-5413 Chicago, IL 60613 Chicago, IL (773) 271-7516 (773) 296-4532 (773) 592-1534 www.hatawpinoy.com (773) 728-0413 thestrandedpakistanis.com [email protected] Mr. Danny Norta, Office Manager [email protected] Mr. Leonardo L. Gonzales, Reporter Community Served: Filipino Mr. Syed Wahaj Ahmed, President Community Served: Filipino Programs & Services: Immigrant Year Founded: 2006 Media Frequency: Every Sunday Service; Case Management; Domes- Community Served: Pakistani Media Type: Television tic Violence; Emergency Food/Shel- Category: Social Service Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- ter Referrals; Advocacy; Employment egory: Media Referrals; Senior & Youth Programs; Food Pantry/Meal Service; Health Care Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago Services/Education; Mental Health Ser- (HTGC) vices; Professional Development G 10915 Lemont Rd. Category: Social Service Global Radio Lemont, IL 60439 2126-B S. Archer Ave. (630) 972-0300 Filipino Civil Rights Advocates (Fil- Chicago, IL 60616 (630) 972-9111 CRA) (312) 326-5363 htgc.org 5051 Main St. (312) 326-5361 Mr. L. Bhima Reddy, President Skokie, IL 60077 Ms. Anita Hsueh, General Manager Year Founded: 1977 (847) 568-9338 Media Frequency: Daily Mission Statement: To establish and [email protected] Media Type: Radio maintain Hindu Temples build and ser- Mr. Jerry Clarito, Midwest Coordinator Primary Media Language: Chinese viced in the traditional Hindu style; to Year Founded: 1994 Category: Media promote Hindu Dharma (religion and Mission Statement: To build communi- traditions) and culture; to promote ty by addressing the needs of the most inter-religious, social, and cultural vulnerable through direct action and understanding; to support humanitar- volunteerism, and by strengthening the H ian causes. Community Served: Indian capacity to participate as equals in the Hamdard Center for Health and Category: Religious larger society. Human Services Community Served: Filipino 1542 W. Devon Ave. Programs & Services: Advocacy; Chicago, IL 60660 Homeland Center Research; Voter Education and Registra- (773) 465-4600 4858 N. Kenmore Ave. tion; Filipino Veterans of WWII Benefits (773) 465-4666 Chicago, IL 60640 Category: Advocate www.hamdardcenter.org (773) 506-9570 [email protected] (773) 784-9338

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Homeland Center (continued) India Abroad Indian American Medical Association Mr. Paul Dinh Nguyen 2915 W. Devon Ave. of Illinois Year Founded: 1993 Chicago, IL 60659 2645 W. Peterson Ave. Programs & Services: Immigration/Cit- (773) 338-1118 Chicago, IL 60659 izenship Assistance; Translation Services; (773) 338-2045 (773) 275-8630 Senior Programs; Social/Recreational www.indiaabroad.com (773) 275-8635 Programs; Advocacy; Cultural Celebra- [email protected] www.iamaill.org tions Mr. Abhishek Gandhi, Manager Dr. Ashok Fulambarker, President Category: Social Service Year Founded: 1970 Mission Statement: To be committed Community Served: Indian to professional excellence in quality pa- Media Frequency: Weekly tient care, education and community Media Type: Print healthcare. Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- Community Served: Indian I egory: Media Category: Professional Illinois Department of Human Services India Post Indo-American Center 401 S. Clinton St., 7th Floor 2335 W. Devon Ave., Suite 203 6328 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60659 (312) 793-2354 (773) 973-7394 (773) 973-4444 www.dhs.state.il.us (773) 973-7396 (773) 973-0157 [email protected] www.indiapost.com www.indoamerican.org Ms. Grace Hou, Assistant Secretary [email protected] [email protected] Year Founded: 1981 Mr. Ramesh Soparwala, Editor Mr. Jay Luthra, Executive Director Mission Statement: To assist our Year Founded: 1995 Year Founded: 1990 customers to achieve maximum self- Community Served: Indian Mission Statement: To promote the sufficiency, independence and health Media Frequency: Weekly well-being of Indo-Americans through through the provision of seamless, inte- Media Type: Newspaper services that facilitate their adjustment, grated services for individuals, families Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- integration and friendship with the and communities. egory: Media wider society, nurture their sense of Community Served: All community, and foster appreciation for Category: Government India Tribune their heritage and culture. 3302 W. Peterson Ave. Community Served: South Asian Amer- Chicago, IL 60659 Illinois Health Education Consortium ican (773) 588-5077 310 S. Peoria St., Suite 404 Programs & Services: Case Manage- (773) 588-7011 Chicago, IL 60607 ment; Cultural performances; ESL; www.indiatribune.com (312) 996-8115 Employment counseling/placement; [email protected] (312) 996-0723 Health Education; Immigration/Citizen- Mr. Prashant Shah, Editor www.ihec.org ship assistance; Translation Services; Year Founded: 1977 [email protected] Legal Assistance; Senior Citizen Programs; Community Served: Indian Mr. Rajesh Parikh, Executive Director Youth Programs; Voter Education & Media Frequency: Weekly Category: Advocate Registration Media Type: Print Category: Social Service Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- Illinois Tenrikyo Church egory: Media 5057 N. Hamlin Ave. Indo-American Democratic Chicago, IL 60625 Organization India TV (773) 463-6898 8026 N. Lawndale Ave. 2720 W. Devon Ave. Mr. Goro Oki Chicago, IL 60076 Chicago, IL 60659 Category: Religious (312) 479-7611 (773) 274-6300 www.iado.org (773) 274-6301 [email protected] Illinois Veterans Equity Center www.indiatv4u.com Dr. Ram Gajjela, President Chicago, IL Ms. Kruti Purohit, Reporter Year Founded: 1980 (847) 568-9338 Community Served: Indian Mission Statement: To educate and icirr.org/en/node/1702 Media Frequency: Daily empower Indian Americans through [email protected] Media Type: Television grassroots action. The goal is to get Mr. Jerry Clarito Primary Media Language: English more Indian Americans to participate in Community Served: Filipino Category: Media the political process from voting to run- Category: Social Service ning for elected office.

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Indo-American Democratic traditions related to the Ramayana epic. Mr. Mitsukuni Baba, Executive Director Organization (continued) For details on the conference, regis- Year Founded: 1930 Community Served: Indian tration, and abstract submission, visit Mission Statement: To foster under- Programs & Services: Advocacy www.cseas.niu.edu. standing between our two cultures to Category: Political Community Served: Hindu & Asian cultivate personal friendship between Programs & Services: To foster our two people International Buddhism Friendship interaction on Ramayana-related stud- Community Served: Japanese Association ies among various academic institu- Category: Chamber of Commerce/ 2249 S. Wentworth Ave. tions worldwide. Small Business Chicago, IL 60616 Category: Arts & Culture (773) 881-0177 Japan External Trade Organization (773) 881-0177 Islamic Medical Association of North (JETRO) www.freewebs.com/ibfa America 1 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 600 [email protected] 101 W. 22nd St., Suite 106 Chicago, IL 60601 Ven. Ji Ru, Chairman Lombard, IL 60148 (312) 832-6000 Year Founded: 1995 (630) 932-0000 (312) 832-6066 Mission Statement: To spread the (630) 932-0005 www.jetro.org dharma to the west, spread to the Cau- www.imana.org Mr. Muneo Takashi, Chief Executive casians the teachings of the Buddha. [email protected] Director Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Dr. Abida Haque, President Year Founded: 1958 Celebrations/Festivals; Ethnic Language Year Founded: 1967 Mission Statement: To promote mu- Instruction; Meditation Mission Statement: To provide a forum tually beneficial trade and economic Category: Religious and resource for Muslim physicians relationships between Japan and other and other health care professionals, to nations International Chamber of Commerce promote a greater awareness of Islamic Community Served: Japanese (USA) Inc. medical ethics and values among Muslims Programs & Services: Business Devel- 1333 W. Devon Ave. and the community-at-large, to provide opment Chicago, IL 60660 humanitarian and medical relief, and to Category: Chamber of Commerce/ (773) 761-5119 be an advocate in health care policy. Small Business (773) 761-5193 Community Served: Muslim internationalchamberofcommerceusa. Category: Professional Japanese American Citizens League com (JACL) [email protected] Ismaili Community Center 5415 N. Clark St. Dr. J.B. Singha, President 100 Shermer Rd. Chicago, IL 60640 Mission Statement: To promote privati- Glenview, IL 60025 (773) 728-7171 zation of trade in developing countries (773) 262-1818 (773) 728-7231 where the immediate impetus is out- (847) 729-1818 www.jaclchicago.org sourcing of front and back room parks. [email protected] [email protected] Programs & Services: Business Devel- Mr. Nigar Giwani, Member for Commu- Ms. Megan Makano, President opment; Professional Development/ nication and Publication Year Founded: 1943 Networking; Training/Education; Social/ Year Founded: 1987 Mission Statement: To secure and main- Recreational Programs Community Served: Muslim tain the civil rights of Japanese Americans Category: Chamber of Commerce/ Programs & Services: Services in Arabic as well as others who are victimized by Small Business and Urdu injustice and prejudice. As a national or- Category: Religious ganization, JACL supports cultural, edu- International Ramayana Institute of cational and social values, and works to North America preserve the heritage and legacy 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg 6, Suite 208 Community Served: Japanese Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 J Category: Advocacy (630) 858-6161 (630) 858-8787 Japan American Society of Chicago Japanese American Service www.ramayanainstitute.com 20 N. Clark St., Suite 750 Committee (JASC) [email protected] Chicago, IL 60602 4427 N. Clark St. I Nyoman Mahartayasa, President (312) 263-3049 Chicago, IL 60640 Year Founded: 1998 (312) 263-6120 (773) 275-0097 Mission Statement: To promote a bet- www.jaschicago.org (773) 275-0958 ter understanding of various cultural [email protected] www.jasc-chicago.org

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Japanese American Service Ms. Manjit Gill, Host Mr. Dustin Lee, Editor in Chief Committee (JASC) (continued) Community Served: Indian Year Founded: 1972 [email protected] Media Frequency: Weekends Community Served: Korean Ms. Susan Tybon, Executive Director Media Type: Radio Media Frequency: Daily Year Founded: 1946 Primary Media Language: Hindi Media Type: Print Community Served: Japanese & All Category: Media Primary Media Language: KoreanCat- Programs & Services: Arts; Case egory: Media Management; Cultural Performances; Jiji Press LTD Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; Ethnic 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite A-655 Korean American Association of Language Instruction; Health Education; Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago Translation Services; Newsletter; Senior (312) 427-5865 5941 N. Lincoln Ave. Citizen Programs; Youth Programs (312) 427-5870 Chicago, IL 60659 Category: Social Service [email protected] (773) 878-1900 Mr. Atsushi Masuda, Chicago Corre- (773) 878-9075 Japanese Chamber of Commerce spondent www.koreachicago.org and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) Community Served: Japanese [email protected] 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Suite 2050 Primary Media Language: Japanese Ms. Gil Y. Kim, Vice President Chicago, IL 60611 Category: Media Year Founded: 1962 (312) 245-8344 Community Served: Korean (312) 245-8355 Category: Social Service www.jccc-chi.org/en [email protected] K Korean American Broadcasting Co., Inc Year Founded: 1966 Khuli Zaban 5235 N Kedzie St. Mission Statement: To deepen mutual 1142 S. Taylor Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 understanding and improve relations Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 588-0070 between Japanese and U.S. businesses (312) 409-2753 (773) 588-8750 through a wide variety of cultural, edu- www.geocities.com/WestHolly- Mr. Hyeok Bae, News Director cational, and charitable programs. wood/9993/index. Community Served: Korean Community Served: Japanese [email protected] Media Frequency: Daily Programs & Services: Business Devel- Ms. Neena Hemmady, Co-founder Media Type: Television opment; Take Teachers to Japan Year Founded: 1995 Primary Media Language: KoreanCat- Category: Chamber of Commerce/ Mission Statement: To provide a safe egory: Media Small Business space for, and a forum for advocacy and expression by South and West Asian les- Korean American Coalition - Japanese Mutual Aid Society of bian, bisexual, and transgender women Chicago Chicago Community Served: Asian American 5903 N. Campbell Ave., Unit 2 2249 W. Berwyn Ave. Programs & Services: Advocacy Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60625 Category: Advocate (312) 602-2541 (773) 907-3002 www.kac-chicago.org Fax: (773) 907-3008 Korea Central Daily News [email protected] www.jasc-chicago.org 790 Busse Rd. Ms. Jane Lee, President & National Rep- [email protected] Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 resentative Ms. Karen Kanemoto, Executive Secretary (847) 228-7200 Year Founded: 2001 Year Founded: 1946 (847) 427-9628 Mission Statement: To promote the Community Served: Japanese Yong Yil Kim, Editor in Chief civic participation of Korean Americans Programs & Services: Cemetery Assis- Media Frequency: Daily through advocacy, community service, tance and Japanese American Commu- Media Type: Print leadership development, and cultural nity Memorial Day Service Primary Media Language: KoreanCat- education. Category: Social Service egory: Media Community Served: Korean Category: Professional Jhankar Radio (WEEF, WONX) Korea Times 178 Hillandale Dr. 4447 N. Kedzie Ave. Korean American Community Services Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Chicago, IL 60625 4300 N. California Ave. (630) 893-5156 (773) 463-1050 Chicago, IL 60618 (630) 893-5835 (773) 267-3336 (773) 583-5501 www.jhankarradio.com www.koreatimes.com (773) 583-7009 [email protected] [email protected] www.kacschgo.org

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Korean American Community Services Korean American Seniors Associa- Ms. Kwang Ho Jang, Executive Director (continued) tion of Chicago Community Served: Korean [email protected] 4344 W. Lawrence Ave. Media Frequency: Daily Ms. Inchui Choi, Executive Director Chicago, IL 60630 Media Type: Print Year Founded: 1972 (773) 685-5551 Primary Media Language: KoreanCat- Mission Statement: To celebrate Korean (773) 685-5553 egory: Media ethnicity and empower all members of Mr. Buhan Kim the community by providing education- Community Served: Korean Korean Christian Broadcasting al, legal, health and social services Category: Social Service System (1590 AM) Community Served: Korean 5817 Dempster St. Programs & Services: Advocacy; Case Korean American Women In Need Morton Grove, IL 60053 Management; DV Counseling/Shelter; (KAN-WIN) (847) 583-0191 ESL; Employment Counseling/Place- P.O. Box 59133 (847) 583-8295 ment; Food Pantry/Meal Service; Health Chicago, IL 60659 www.kcbschicago.com Education; Immigration/Citizenship As- (773) 583-1392 [email protected] sistance; Translation Services; Research; (773) 583-2454 Community Served: Korean Senior Citizen & Youth Programs; Train- www.kanwin.org Media Frequency: Daily ing/Education [email protected] Media Type: Television Category: Social Service Ms. Youngju Ji, Executive Director Primary Media Language: KoreanCat- Year Founded: 1991 egory: Media Korean American Resource & Mission Statement: To provide com- Cultural Center (KRCC) prehensive services to women and chil- Korean Consulate General in 6146 N. Lincoln Ave. dren affected by domestic violence and Chicago Chicago, IL 60659 works within the larger community to- 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Suite 2700 (773) 588-9158 wards women’s empowerment and social Chicago, IL 60611 (773) 588-9159 change . (312) 822-9485 www.chicagokrcc.org Community Served: Asian American (312) 822-9849 [email protected] Category: Social Service www.chicagoconsulate.org Ms. Sik Son, Executive Director [email protected] Year Founded: 1995 Korean Central Covenant Church Mr. Chul Huh, Consul General Mission Statement: To provide edu- 950 Northbrook Ave. Community Served: Korean cation on issues affecting the Korean Northbrook, IL 60062 Category: Diplomat American community, advocate for the (847) 272-9522 civil rights of Korean Americans, facili- (847) 272-0799 Kupa’a - Pacific Island Resources tate grassroots organizing and political/ www.covchurch.org 2314 W. Winnemac Ave., #2R civil participation, provide needed social Mr. Young Jae Lee, Pastor Chicago, IL 60625 and community services Year Founded: 1885 (773) 728-8797 Community Served: Korean Mission Statement: To cultivate com- (773) 728-8947 Programs & Services: Advocacy; Arts; munities of worship committed to: www.kupaa-pacificislandresources.org Cultural Performances; ESL; Ethnic Lan- prayer, preaching, and study of the [email protected] guage Instruction; Immigration/Citizen- word; the celebration of the sacraments; Ms. Carole Lanialoha Lee, Executive ship Assistance; Translation Services; and fellowship across gender, race, age, Director Training/Education; Youth Programs culture, and class Year Founded: 1995 Category: Community Organizing Community Served: Multiethnic de- Mission Statement: To increase public nomination awareness of Hawai`i and its heritage that Korean American Senior Center Programs & Services: Senior & Youth is rich with culture, guided by Hawaiian 5008 N. Kedzie Ave. Programs principles and a philosophy of communi- Chicago, IL 60625 Category: Religious ty-building toward common goals. (773) 878-7272 Community Served: Asian American (773) 878-4461 Korean Central Daily Pacific Islander www.chikasc.org 790 Busse Rd. Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Per- [email protected] Elk Grove, IL 60007 formances; Ethnic Language Instruction; Mr. Paul Seog Yun, Executive Director (847) 228-7200 Training/Education; Youth Programs Year Founded: 1980s (847) 427-9628 Category: Arts & Culture Community Served: Korean American www.koreadaily.net Category: Social Service [email protected]

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Community Served: Asian American Community Served: Japanese & Per- Category: Religious manent Residents L Category: Arts & Culture Lao American Community Services Lutheran General Children’s 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 369 Day Care Midwest Asian American Center Chicago, IL 60640 9375 W. Church St. 2534 W. Devon Ave., 2nd Floor (773) 271-0004 Des Plaines, IL 60016 Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 271-1682 (847) 824-5180 (773) 262-8650 www.lacschicago.org [email protected] (773) 252-8651 [email protected] Mr. Jerry Clarito, Supervisor, Systems maacedu.org Ms. Thavone Nyatso, Executive Director and Finance [email protected] Year Founded: 1984 Community Served: All Ms. Vandana Dalal, Executive Director Mission Statement: To assist refugees Category: Social Service Year Founded: 1998 and immigrants from Laos residing in Mission Statement: To improve inter- Illinois to become self-sufficient, pro- generational, intercultural understand- ductive participants in American society ing among Chicago area residents while preserving and enhancing their through programs to promote edu- cultural heritage, identity, and sense of M cation, health, and recreation (Mind, Body, Community). belonging to a community. Metropolitan Asian Family Services Community Served: Asian American Community Served: Lao Amercian (MAFS) Programs & Services: ESL; Employ- Programs & Services: DV Counseling/ 7451 N. Western Ave. ment Counseling/Placement; Health Shelter; ESL; Immigration/Citizenship Chicago, IL 60645 Education; Immigration/Citizenship As- assistance; Translation services; Youth (773) 465-3105 sistance; Interpretation/Translation Ser- Programs (773) 465-0158 vices; Senior Citizen & Youth Programs; Category: Social Service www.mafsinc.com Social/Recreational Programs; Training/ [email protected] Education Lao Buddhist Temple of Elgin Ms. Santosh Kumar, Executive Director Category: Social Service 50 King Arthur Ct. Year Founded: 1992 Elgin, IL 60120 Mission Statement: To provide health (847) 741-2535 & human Services to South East Asian. Midwest Buddhist Temple (847) 741-2908 Community Served: Asian American 435 W. Menomonee St. Ven. Phimpha Inthavong Programs & Services: Advocacy; ESL; Chicago, IL 60614 Category: Religious Employment Counseling/Training; Food (312) 943-7801 pantry/Meal service; Health Education; (312) 943-8069 www.midwestbuddhisttemple.org Lightly Toasted Toastmasters Immigration/Citizenship assistance; [email protected] 836 W. Aldine Ave. Translation services; Legal Assistance; Year Founded: 1944 Chicago, IL 60657 Professional Development; Research; Community Served: Buddhist (773) 918-2454 Senior Citizen, Youth & Social Programs Programs & Services: Sunday Services (978) 945-2454 Category: Social Service Category: Religious [email protected] Mr. Eddy Chen, President Mid America Japanese Club (MAJC) Year Founded: 2005 855 E. Golf Rd., Suite 2127 Muslim Journal Community Served: Asian American Arlington Heights, IL 60005 1141 W. 175th St. Programs & Services: Leadership; Pub- (847) 593-1663 Hazel Crest, IL 60521 lic Speaking (847) 253-6763 (708) 647-9600 Category: Professional www.japaneseclub.org (708) 647-0754 [email protected] muslimjournal.net [email protected] Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple Ms. Kiyota Takeuchi, President Ms. Ayesha K Mustafaa, President 1035 W. 31st St. Year Founded: 1993 Year Founded: 1975 Chicago, IL 60608 Mission Statement: To improve sta- Community Served: Muslim (773) 927-8807 tus of the Japanese in American soci- Media Frequency: Weekly (773) 927-0134 ety; promote mutual assistance and Media Type: Newspaper www.tbsn.org cooperation among the Japanese who Primary Media Language: English [email protected] immigrated or intended to live in the Category: Media Mr. Kevin Wang U.S. permanently; inherit our Japanese predecessors’ achievements.

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Community Served: Asian American the best and brightest to forge cohe- Category: Professional sive relationships to work together for N a lifetime. National Arab American Medical National Association of Community Served: Indian Association - Illinois Chapter Japan-America Societies Programs & Services: Professional De- 29 E. Madison St., Suite 806 20 N. Clark St., Suite 750 velopment/Networking; Business Devel- Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago, IL 60602 opment; Training/Education; Commu- (708) 642-4896 (312) 263-3049 nity Service Project Volunteers; Social/ (630) 837-2722 (312) 263-6120 Recreational Programs; Informational www.naama.com www.us-japan.org Forums; Arts; Cultural Performances & [email protected] [email protected] Celebrations Dr. Ted Yaghmour, President Ms. Erika Kono, Associate Director Category: Professional Year Founded: 1975 Year Founded: 1930 Community Served: Arab Mission Statement: To strengthen co- New Chinese Media, Inc. Category: Professional operation and understanding between 232B W. Cermak Rd. the peoples of Japan and the United Chicago, IL 60616 National Asian Pacific Council on Ag- States by providing programs, services, (312) 791-9645 ing (NAPCA) and information to and facilitating co- (312) 791-9644 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1414 operation among its member societies www.ncmtv.org Chicago, IL 60603 throughout North America. [email protected] (312) 913-0979 Community Served: Japanese American Year Founded: 2002 (312) 913-0982 Media Frequency: Quarterly Community Served: Chinese www.napca.org Media Type: Print Media Frequency: Daily [email protected] Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- Media Type: Television Ms. Mei Syun Lin, Project Director, egory: Media Primary Media Language: Chinese Region 5 Category: Media Year Founded: 1995 Nehemiah Medical and Charitable Mission Statement: To serve as the na- Mission News Pakistan tion’s leading advocacy organization 3100 W. Wilson Ave. 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 40-J committed to the dignity, well-being, and Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60660 quality of life of Asian American and Pacific (773) 213-6613 773443-9200 Islanders (AAPIs) in their senior years. www.nnmcm.com (773) 271-4024 Community Served: Asian American [email protected] [email protected] Pacific Islander Mr. Christian Van, President Ifti Nasim, Editor-In-Chicago Programs & Services: Employment Mission Statement: To work with any Year Founded: 2002 Counseling/Placement; Senior Programs; district hospitals in free clinics through Community Served: Pakistani Senior Environmental Employment Pro- local believers and churches, who Media Frequency: Weekly gram play the role of moderators between Media Type: Print Category: Social Service NMCM and local governments; to pro- Primary Media Language: Urdu vide medical equipment, medication, Category: Media and supplies needed for the health care National Association of Asian Ameri- of local people. can Professionals (NAAAP) - Chicago Nghia Sinh International, Inc. Category: Health P.O. Box 1619 1652 N. Rockwell St. Chicago, IL 60690 Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 918-2454 Network of Indian Professionals (312) 235-9838 (866) 355-8132 (NetIP) (312) 394-9548 www.naaapchicago.org P.O. Box 804305 nghiasinh.org [email protected] Chicago, IL 60680 Ms. Hieu Trung Nguyen, President Ms. Rose Olea, President www.netipchicago.org Year Founded: 1970s Year Founded: 1987 [email protected] Community Served: Vietnamese Mission Statement: To promote the Mr. Sharad Agrawal, President Programs & Services: Immigrant & Ref- career advancement and leadership Year Founded: 1990 ugee Services; Education; Interpretation; development of Asian American profes- Mission Statement: To be the Employment Placement sionals in all fields through networking, facilitating vehicle used by South Asian Category: Social Service respecting Asian multi-culturalism, and professionals to improve and enhance supporting diversity and community the communities in which we work service. and live. NetIP lays the foundation for

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North American Taiwan Medical As- Media Type: Print sociation (NATMA) Primary Media Language: Urdu 11650 Country Club Rd. O Category: Media W. Frankfurt, IL 62896 Organization of Chinese Americans (618) 932-3287 (OCA) Chicago Pakistan Post (618) 932-3287 P.O. Box 365 6355 N. Claremont Ave. www.natma.org Chicago, IL 60690 Chicago, IL 60645 [email protected] (312) 458-0832 (773) 381-3766 Dr. Yinnan Norman Chiou, President www.ocachicago.org (773) 262-5489 Mission Statement: To promote the [email protected] [email protected] cultural and educational exchange of Mr. George Mui, Chapter President Year Founded: 1992 Taiwanese American medical, dental Year Founded: 1977 Community Served: Muslim and allied health professionals. Mission Statement: To promote the ac- Media Frequency: Weekly Community Served: Taiwanese tive participation of Chinese and Asian Media Type: Print Category: Professional Americans in civic and community Primary Media Language: Urdu affairs; secure justice, equal treatment Category: Media North Shore Baptist Church and equal opportunity for Chinese and 5244 N. Lakewood Ave. Asian Americans; eliminate ignorance Pakistan Times Online Chicago, IL 60640 about and bigotry against Chinese and P.O. Box 597549 (773) 728-4200 Asian Americans. Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 728-1582 Community Served: Chinese & Ameri- (773) 973-3551 www.northshorebaptist.org can (773) 973-3560 [email protected] Programs & Services: Advocacy; Arts; www.pakistantimesonline.com Rev. Douglas Harris, Pastor Business Development; Research; Train- Community Served: Muslim Community Served: Christian ing/Education; Professional Develop- Media Frequency: Daily Category: Religious ment/Networking Media Type: Newspaper Category: Advocate Primary Media Language: Urdu Northern Illinois Conference of The Category: Media United Methodist Church 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820 Pakistani American Association of Chicago, IL 60602 North America (312) 346-9766 P 200 E. Rand Rd. Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 (312) 346-9730 Pakistan Link (847) 845-9241 www.umcnic.org Westmont, IL 60559 (847) 342-1202 Rev. Hee-soo Jung, Bishop (630) 233-0227 www.paana.us Community Served: United Methodist (630) 233-0227 [email protected] Category: Religious www.Pakistanlink.com Mr. Shaukat M. Sindhu, Chairman Shamim Bano, Bureau Chief Mission Statement: To promoting un- NTDTV Year Founded: 1991 derstanding of Pakistani-American cul- 232B W Cermak Rd., 2F Media Frequency: Weekly ture and fostering its integration in our Chicago, IL 60616 Media Type: Print great American democracy and culture. (312) 933-7598 Primary Media Language: Urdu Community Served: Pakistani (312) 791-9644 Category: Media Category: Arts & Culture english.ntdtv.com Year Founded: 2002 Pakistan News Philippine Chamber of Commerce Community Served: Chinese 6033 N. Sheridan Rd, Suite 40-J of Chicago Media Frequency: Daily Chicago, IL 60660 3413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Media Type: Television (773) 443-9200 Chicago, IL 60641 Primary Media Language: Chinese (773) 271-4024 (773) 545-4330 Category: Media www.weeklypakistannews.com (632) 899-1727 [email protected] www.philippinechamber.com Mr. Ifti Nasim, Editor-In-Chicago [email protected] Year Founded: 2002 Mr. Luis C. Bautista, Executive Director Community Served: Pakistani Year Founded: 1978 Media Frequency: Weekly Community Served: Filipino

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Philippine Chamber of Commerce of other persons of color/immigrants/ jabi culture, language, sports, and per- of Chicago (continued) citizens of oppressed countries, organize forming arts through the Midwestern Programs & Services: Business Devel- & advocate for the community as part of states. opment; Professional Development/ city-wide social change efforts. Community Served: Indian & American Networking; Training/Education Community Served: Filipino American Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- Category: Chamber of Commerce/ Programs & Services: Theater performances; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; Small Business mances and celebrations; Trianing/Edu- Ethnic Language Instruction; Translation cation Services; Newsletter; Senior & Youth Philippine Consulate General Category: Arts & Culture Programs; Social/Recreational Programs 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100 Category: Arts & Culture Chicago, IL 60602 Presbytery of Chicago (312) 332-6458 100 S. Morgan St. (312) 332-3657 Chicago, IL 60607 www.chicagopcg.com (312) 243-8300 [email protected] (312) 243-8409 R Mr. Leo Herera-Lim, Consul General www.chicagopresbytery.org Radio Voice of Asia Year Founded: 1948 [email protected] 6052 N. Mozart Street Mission Statement: To foster close and Rev. Robert Reynolds, Executive Prebyster Chicago, IL 60659 mutually beneficial relations between Year Founded: 1942 (773) 274-8598 the Philippines and the Midwest region Mission Statement: To serve God and (773) 274-9003 of the United States, particularly in the community through worship. Mohd. Shamsul Islam, President fields of trade, investments, tourism, cul- Community Served: Christian Media Type: Radio ture and people-to-people relations. Programs & Services: Sunday School; Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- Community Served: Filipino Service; Special Nisei Groups; Fellowships egory: Media Category: Diplomat Category: Religious Royal Nepalese Consulate Philippine Medical Association of Pui Tak Center 100 W. Monroe St., 4th Floor Chicago 2216 S. Wentworth Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 3046 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 263-1250 Chicago, IL 60657 (312) 328-1188 (312) 263-3480 (773) 528-5851 (312) 328-7452 [email protected] (773) 528-9790 www.puitak.org Mr. Marvin Brustin, Consul General Dr. Edgar Borda, President [email protected] Community Served: Nepalese Category: Professional Mr. David Wu, Executive Director Category: Diplomat Year Founded: 1994 Pinoy Monthly Mission Statement: To provide a Chris- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago 4916 Dempster Ave. tian witness to Chinese in Chicago 700 N. Rush St. Skokie, IL 60077 through education, family, and commu- Chicago, IL 60611 (847) 329-1073 nity services. (312) 664-3129 www.pinoymonthly.net Community Served: Chinese (312) 664-3230 [email protected] Programs & Services: ESL; Immigra- www.thaiconsulate.us Ms. Mariano Santos, Editor tion/Citizenship Assistance; Senior & [email protected] Community Served: Asian American Youth Programs; Social/Recreational Mr. Narong Sasitorn, Consul General Primary Media Language: English Programs; Preschool; Early Elementary Community Served: Thai Category: Media School; Computer Training Category: Diplomat Category: Social Service Pintig Cultural Group 800 S. Wells St., Suite 1449 Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago Chicago, IL 60607 P.O. Box 1244 (312) 353-0138 Palatine, IL 60078 S (773) 973-2448 (847) 359-5727 Sandesh International www.pintig.org (847) 359-1107 2544 W. Devon Ave. [email protected] www.pcschicago.org Chicago, IL 60659 Year Founded: 1991 [email protected] (773) 338-0292 Mission Statement: To reinterpret Fili- Mr. Ronny Singh Kular, President (773) 338-0688 pino and Filipino American history to Year Founded: 1993 www.sandeshusa.com expose and link their struggles with that Mission Statement: To promote Pun-

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Sandesh International (continued) Programs & Services: Theater perfor- Year Founded: 2000 [email protected] mances and celebrations; Trianing/Edu- Mission Statement: To take up progres- Mr. Hemand Bhrahmbhatt, Editor cation sive issues pertinent to South Asia and Community Served: Asian American Category: Arts & Culture the Diaspora through direct action, cre- Media Frequency: Weekly ative expression, and discussion. Media Type: Print Sing Tao Daily Community Served: South Asian Primary Media Language: GujaratiCat- 2143-B S. China Pl. Category: Advocate egory: Media Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 225-5888 South-East Asia Center Sargam Radio (312) 225-8882 1134 W. Ainslie St. 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 40-J www.singtaousa.com Chicago, Il 60640 Chicago, IL 60660 Year Founded: 1938 (773) 989-7433 (773) 271-6400 Community Served: Chinese (888) 831-5471 (773) 271-4024 Media Frequency: Daily www.se-asiacenter.org www.sargamradio.us Media Type: Newspaper [email protected] [email protected] Primary Media Language: Chinese Mr. Peter Porr, Executive Director Mr. Ifti Nasim, Host Category: Media Year Founded: 1982 Year Founded: 2002 Mission Statement: To build bridges of Community Served: East Indian, Paki- South Asian American Policy understanding and cooperation between stani & Bangladeshi Research Institute peoples of Old and New World cultures. Media Frequency: Weekly c/o Asian American Institute Community Served: Asian American Media Type: Radio 4753 N. Broadway St. 502 Category: Social Service Primary Media Language: English, Gu- Chicago, IL 60640 jarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu (773) 743-1109 Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Category: Media (773) 271-0899 Temple www.saapri.org 1145 W. Sullivan Rd. Sikh Religious Society of Chicago [email protected] Aurora, IL 60506 1280 Winnetka St. Ms. Ann Kalayil, Director (630) 844-2252 Palatine, IL 60067 Year Founded: 2002 (630) 844-2254 (847) 358-1117 Mission Statement: through the use of balaji.org (847) 358-1701 cutting edge research, the formulation of [email protected] www.srschicago.com equitable and socially responsible public Year Founded: 1986 [email protected] policy affecting South Asian Americans. Community Served: Indian Year Founded: 1972 Community Served: South Asian Amer- Programs & Services: Service Community Served: Sikh ican Category: Religious Category: Religious Programs & Services: Research Category: Research St. Henry Parish Silk Road Theatre Project 6335 N. Hoyne Ave. 680 S. Federal St., Suite 301 South Asian Family Services Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60605 1329 W. Loyola Ave., Suite G1 (773) 764-7413 (312) 857-1234 Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 764-5994 (312) 577-0849 (773) 761-5119 www.ololchicago.parishesonline.com www.srtp.org [email protected] /scripts/HostedSites/org.asp?p=1&ID [email protected] Mr. J.B. Singha, Executive Director =5245 Mr. Malik Gilliani, Managing Director Year Founded: 1991 [email protected] Year Founded: 2006 Community Served: South Asian Rev. Vin V. Ha, Pastor Mission Statement: Silk Road Theatre Programs & Services: ESL; Employment Year Founded: 1851 Project showcases playwrights of Asian, Counseling/Placement; Immigration/ Community Served: Vietnamese Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean Citizenship Assistance; Social/Recrea- Category: Religious backgrounds, whose works address tional Programs; Youth Programs themes relevant to the peoples of the Category: Social Service St. Thomas de Canterbury Silk Road and their Diaspora communi- 4827 N. Kenmore Ave. ties. Through the mediums of theatre, South Asian Progressive Action Chicago, IL 60640 video, education, and advocacy, we aim Collective (SAPAC) (773) 878-5507 to deepen and expand representation in Chicago, IL www.stcuptown.com American culture. www.sapac.org Fr. Daniel Costello, Pastor Community Served: Asian American [email protected] Community Served: Catholic Category: Religious

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Stir Friday Night! Economic and Cultural Representative The Pakistani P.O. Box 268560 Office in the United States , serves Taiwan P.O. Box 25870 Chicago, IL 60626 citizens in the Midwestern United States Chicago, IL 60625 312725-8670 and the interests of the Republic of China. (630) 483-9018 www.stirfridaynight.org Community Served: Taiwanese (630) 837-4652 [email protected] Category: Diplomat www.thepakistaninewspaper.com Year Founded: 1995 [email protected] Community Served: Asian Amercian Tensho Kotai Jingu Kyo Mr. Hafiz Siddiq Programs & Services: Asian American 3846 N. Nordica Ave. Community Served: Pakistani Comedy Chicago, IL 60634 Media Frequency: Weekly Category: Arts & Culture (708) 485-5832 Media Type: Print Yoshio Yamashita Primary Media Language: Urdu SuncasTV Category: Religious Category: Media 150 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601 Teo Chew Association Tian Long Temple (866) 775-4008 1022 W. Argyle St. 106 W. Cermak Rd. (847) 305-4007 Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60616 www.suncastv.com (773) 878-5535 (312) 326-2398 [email protected] Sing Lee Community Served: Buddhist Year Founded: 2006 Year Founded: 2005 Category: Religious Mission Statement: To offer a wide Community Served: Southeastern Asian range of information and entertainment Category: Social Service Tibet Center content from around the world. 6073 N. Paulina St. Community Served: Asian Amercian Thai Association of Illinois Chicago, IL 60660 Media Frequency: Daily 2850 Dunstan Ln. (773) 743-7772 Media Type: Television Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 492-0809 Primary Media Language: Chinese (847) 403-3016 www.tibetcenterchicago.org Category: Media (847) 478-0592 [email protected] www.thaiassociationofillinois.com Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, President Super Broadcasting Company/ [email protected] Year Founded: 1999 India View Poxie Xumsai, President Mission Statement: To preserve and 4332 W. Emerson St. Year Founded: 1973 promote the cultural heritage of Tibet, Sokie, IL 60076 Community Served: Thai as well as providing a venue for Tibetan (847) 674-2204 Programs & Services: Immigration/Cit- studies. (847) 674-6161 izenship Assistance; Health Care Services Community Served: Tibetan Mr. Yogesh Shah & Education; Advocacy; Cultural Perfor- Category: Arts & Culture Media Frequency: Daily mances/Celebrations Media Type: Television Category: Social Service Tibetan Alliance of Chicago Primary Media Language: Hindi 2422 Dempster St. Category: Media The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TIE) - Evanston, IL 60202 Midwest (847) 773-1111 P.O. Box 06498 www.tibetan-alliance.org Chicago, IL 60606 [email protected] T (312) 244-3757 Mr. Lobsang Wangdak, President Taipei Economic & Cultural Office www.tie-midwest.org Year Founded: 1992 (TECO) in Chicago [email protected] Mission Statement: To empower 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 5701 Mr. Adarsh Arora, President, Midwest Chicago’s Tibetan community and fos- Chicago, IL 60601 Year Founded: 1992 ter its further development, by providing (312) 616-1677 Mission Statement: To foster entrepre- services to enable the community and (312) 616-1486 neurship and to nurture entrepreneurs; each Tibetan to meet their needs and www.taiwanembassy.org/US/CHI to network and to facilitate networking achieve their economic, social, cultur- [email protected] among members; to help membership al, and political goals. Mr. Perry Shen, Director General integrate with the mainstream commu- Community Served: Tibetan Mission Statement: The Taipei Eco- nity. Category: Social Service nomic and Cultural Office in Chicago Community Served: Asian Amercian (TECO-Chicago), overseen by the Taipei Category: Professional

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Vietnamese Professionals Society U V 6750 N. Artesian Ave. Uptown Community VIA Times Chicago, IL 60645 Health Center 3108 W. Belmont Ave., Apt 2 (773) 465-5130 4867 N. Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60618 www.vps.org Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 866-0811 [email protected] (773) 878-8098 (773) 866-9207 Community Served: Vietnamese (773) 878-1954 www.viatimes.com Category: Professional www.nearnorthhealth.org/sites/uptown. [email protected] htm Ms. Veronica Leighton [email protected] Year Founded: 1990 Young Cheon-Klessig, RNC, ENP Community Served: Filipino Year Founded: 1970 Media Frequency: Weekly W Mission Statement: To improve the Media Type: TV Wat Dhammaram and Vipassana health and well-being of the people and Primary Media Language: EnglishCat- Meditation Center - The Thai community it serves; to operate pro- egory: Media Buddhist Temple of Chicago grams and services using community 7059 W. 75th St. primary care concepts, emphasizing Vietnamese Association of Illinois Chicago, IL 60638 prevention of illness and the promotion 5110 N. Broadway St. (708) 594-8100 of healthy lifestyles. Chicago, IL 60640 (708) 594-8114 Community Served: All (773) 728-3700 www.buddhapia.com/hmu/bcm/direc- Category: Social Service (773) 728-0497 tory/temples/watdhamm.html www.hnvi.org [email protected] Urdu Times [email protected] Ven. Phra Thepprasitdhimont, President 6229 N. Richmond St. Mr. Howard Vu, President Year Founded: 1974 Chicago, IL 60659 Year Founded: 1976 Community Served: Buddhist (773) 274-3100 Mission Statement: To foster and Category: Religious (733) 274-9490 strengthen the development of various www.urdutimesusa.com/ Vietnamese American organizations in Wat Khmer Metta [email protected] Illinois, to promote, support, and develop 4716 N. Winthrop Ave. Mr. Tariq Khawaja, Bureau Chief various cultural, social, and educational Chicago, IL 60640 Year Founded: 1980 programs to serve Vietnamese Americans (773) 989-0969 Mission Statement: To link our com- and other ethnic communities. (773)-345-8365 munities and keep them in touch with Community Served: Vietnamese www.kbsmetta.com news, events and changes which are Programs & Services: Advocacy; Busi- [email protected] taking place very rapidly not only in ness Development; Case Management; Mr. Sakun Mam, President South Asia but all over the world. Cultural Performances; ESL; Employ- Community Served: Cambodian Community Served: Muslim ment Counseling/Placement; Health Category: Religious Programs & Services: Urdu Times Care Services & Education; Immigra- targets the South Asian market living tion/Citizenship Assistance; Translation Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu around the world specially ones using Services; Senior & Youth Programs; 4735 N. Magnolia Ave. the Urdu language as a means of com- Social/Recreational Programs Chicago, IL 60640 munication Category: Social Service (773) 784-0257 Media Frequency: Weekly (773) 784-0235 Media Type: Newspaper Vietnamese Methodist Church www.watphrasrichicago.org/index.asp Primary Media Language: Urdu 5253 N. Kenmore Ave. [email protected] Category: Media Chicago, IL 60657 Mr. Venerable Ratana Thongkrajai, (773) 561-6422 President Vinh Van Year Founded: 1992 Community Served: Methodist Mission Statement: To propagate and Category: Relgious promote the teachings of the Buddha. To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Bud- dhists and other groups of people.

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Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu [email protected] YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (continued) Ms. Jessica Hui-lin Huang, Reporter 360 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800 To assist and promote educational and Year Founded: 2002 Chicago, IL 60601 cultural activities in Thai, Laotian and Community Served: Chinese (312) 372-6600 Cambodian communities in Chicago Media Frequency: Weekly (312) 372-4673 and surrounding areas. Media Type: Newspaper www.ywcachicago.org Community Served: Buddhist Primary Media Language: Chinese [email protected] Programs & Services: A number of an- Category: Media Ms. Christine Bork, C.E.O. nual festival and ceremonies are held Year Founded: 1876 and celebrated regularly on a much Mission Statement: To eliminate rac- larger scale for Buddhist holidays and ism, empowering women, and promot- other traditional holidays. X ing peace, justice, freedom, and dignity Category: Religious Xilin Asian Community Center for all. 1163 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 301 Community Served: Asian American West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Naperville, IL 60563 Category: Social Service 2540 W. Devon Ave. (630) 355–4322 Chicago, IL 60659 (630) 355-4326 (773) 743-6022 www.Xilin.org (773) 743-2893 [email protected] www.westridgechamber.org Ms. Linda Yang, Director [email protected] Year Founded: 1994 Ms. Barbara Singal, Executive Director Mission Statement: 11. To provide an Year Founded: 1991 innovative education system for chil- Mission Statement: To attract shoppers dren’s academic development which and increase business, improve the physical combines Eastern and Western philoso- appearance of the area, and improve the phies; promote and improve the healthy safety of business owners and shoppers. transition of Asian immigrants into the Community Served: All American society. Programs & Services: Advocacy; Cul- Community Served: Asian American tural Celebrations/Festivals; Professional Category: Social Service Development/Networking Category: Chamber of Commerce/ Small Business

Windy City Radio (WWWR 88.7 FM) Y c/o Vietnamese Association of Illinois YAWP: Young Asians with Power 2nd floor, 5252 N. Broadway St. Youth Group Chicago, IL 60640 5415 N. Clark St. (773) 728-3700 Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 728-0497 (312) 933-4426 windycityradio.wordpress.com (312) 492-6303 [email protected] www.thecollectivechicago.org/yawp NA Tam Duc Nguyen, Host [email protected] Community Served: Asian Amercian Ms. Anida Esguerra, Program Coordinator Media Frequency: Weekly (Sunday) Year Founded: 2002 Media Type: Radio Mission Statement: To address the Primary Media Language: Vietnamese need for a consious, multi-disciplinary, Category: Media for-youth-by-youth arts program for Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA) World Journal teens in the Chicagoland area. 2116 S. Archer Ave. Community Served: Asian Amercian Chicago, IL 60616 Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Cel- (312) 842-8080 ebrations/Festivals; Youth Programs (312) 842-3749 Category: Arts & Culture www.worldjournal.com/wjenglishnews

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[email protected] Organization of Chinese Americans ADVOCACY Mr. Jerry Clarito, Midwest Coordinator (OCA) Chicago Year Founded: 1994 P.O. Box 365 Asian American Action Fund Mission Statement: To build communi- Chicago, IL 60690 (AAAF) - Chicago ty by addressing the needs of the most (312) 458-0832 (773) 271-2847 vulnerable through direct action and www.ocachicago.org www.aaa-fund.org volunteerism, and by strengthening the [email protected] Mr. Alan Fu, Chairman capacity to participate as equals in the Mr. George Mui, Chapter President Mission Statement: To encourage Asian larger society. Year Founded: 1977 American Democrats to participate in Community Served: Filipino Mission Statement: To promote the ac- the political process and to empower Programs & Services: Advocacy; tive participation of Chinese and Asian the Asian American community so that Research; Voter Education and Registra- Americans in civic and community affairs; we can address the under-representation; Filipino Veterans of WWII Benefits secure justice, equal treatment and equal tion of Asian Americans in the political opportunity for Chinese and Asian Ameri- life of the Greater Chicago area. Illinois Health Education Consortium cans; eliminate ignorance about and big- Community Served: Asian American 310 S. Peoria St., Suite 404 otry against Chinese and Asian Americans. Chicago, IL 60607 Community Served: Chinese & Asian American Institute (312) 996-8115 American 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 502 (312) 996-0723 Programs & Services: Advocacy; Arts; Chicago, IL 60640 www.ihec.org Business Development; Research; Train- (773) 271-0899 [email protected] ing/Education; Professional Develop- (773) 271-1982 Mr. Rajesh Parikh, Executive Director ment/Networking www.AAIChicago.org [email protected] Japanese American Citizens League South Asian Progressive Action Ms. Tuyet Le, Executive Director (JACL) Collective (SAPAC) Year Founded: 1992 5415 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL Mission Statement: To empower the Chicago, IL 60640 www.sapac.org Asian Pacific American community (773) 728-7171 [email protected] through advocacy, by utilizing research, (773) 728-7231 Year Founded: 2000 education, and coalition-building. www.jaclchicago.org Mission Statement: To take up progres- Community Served: Asian Amercian [email protected] sive issues pertinent to South Asia and Programs & Services: Civic Participa- Ms. Megan Makano, President the Diaspora through direct action, cre- tion; Community Organizing; Legal Year Founded: 1943 ative expression, and discussion. Advocacy; Promoting Equality and Mission Statement: To secure and Community Served: South Asian Inclusion; Leadership Development; maintain the civil rights of Japanese Research and Education Americans as well as others who are victimized by injustice and prejudice. ARTS & Asian Health Coalition of Illinois As a national organization, JACL sup- 180 W. Washington St., Suite 1000 ports cultural, educational and social Chicago, IL 60602 values, and works to preserve the her- CULTURE (312) 372-7070 itage and legacy. (312) 372-7171 Community Served: Japanese Aikido Association of America www.asianhealth.org 1016 W. Belmont Ave. [email protected] Khuli Zaban Chicago, IL 60657 Mr. Edwin Chandraseka, Executive 1142 S. Taylor Ave. (312) 525-3141 Director Oak Park, IL 60304 www.aaa-aikido.com Year Founded: 1996 (312) 409-2753 [email protected] Mission Statement: To improve the www.geocities.com/WestHollywood So’zan Daitetsu health and well-being of Asian Americans /9993/index. Year Founded: 1979 and Pacific Islanders in Illinois through [email protected] Community Served: Japanese advocacy, technical assistance, educa- Ms. Neena Hemmady, Co-founder tion, and community-based research. Year Founded: 1995 Asian American Artists Collective - Community Served: Asian American Mission Statement: To provide a safe Chicago (AAAC) space for, and a forum for advocacy and 3105 N. Ashland Ave., #293 Filipino Civil Rights Advocates (FilCRA) expression by South and West Asian les- Chicago, IL 60657 5051 Main St. bian, bisexual, and transgender women. (773) 492-7833 Skokie, IL 60077 Community Served: Asian American (312) 492-6303 (847) 568-9338 Programs & Services: Advocacy www.thecollectivechicago.org

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Asian American Artists Collective - Community Served: Nepalese Filipino American Historical Society Chicago (AAAC) (continued) Programs & Services: Cultural Assimila- 5472 S. Dorchester Ave. [email protected] tion Advice; Cultural Celebrations/Per- Chicago, IL 60615 Mr. Sam del Rosario, Executive Director formances; Immigration Referrals (773) 947-8696 Year Founded: 2002 (773) 955-3635 Mission Statement: To explore and Center for Asian Arts and Media - www.sahschicago.org nurture APIA artistry through education- Columbia College Chicago [email protected] al programs and workshops, promote 600 S. Michigan Ave. Ms. Estrella Ravelo Alamar, Founding the work of APIA artists in the literary, Chicago, IL 60605 President visual, performance and emerging arts, (312) 369-7870 Year Founded: 1986 serve as the bride between artists and (312) 344-8010 Mission Statement: To record the the larger APIA community. www.colum.edu/asianartsandmedia Filipino American history in the Chicago Community Served: Asian American [email protected] area, preserve selected artifacts and Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Ms. Nancy Tom, Executive Director documents of that history, provide Performances; Cultural Celebrations/ Year Founded: 1998 exhibits, educate and involve in an Festivals; Youth Programs Mission Statement: To produce festi- appreciation and understanding of the vals and exhibitions by and about Asians Philippine heritage of Philippine heritage. Asian American Coalition of Chicago and Asian Americans. Community Served: Filipino www.aacchicago.org Community Served: Asian & Asian Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- Year Founded: 1983 Amercian mances; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals Mission Statement: To organize and Programs & Services: Advocacy; Arts; promote equal opportunities in govern- Cultural Performances and Celebrations; Foundation for Asian American ment, education, economic develop- Professional Development/Networking; Independent Media (FAAIM) ment and international affairs to advance Youth Programs; Helen Fond Dare P.O. Box 5435 the integration of all Asian Americans Scholarship Fund for Asian American Chicago, IL 60680 into the mainstream of society. college students (773) 562-6265 Community Served: Asian American www.faaim.org Chinatown Museum Foundation [email protected] Asian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW) 238 W. 23rd St. Mr. Tim Hugh, Festival Director 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 943 Chicago, IL 60616 Year Founded: 1996 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 949-1000 Mission Statement: To provide a venue (708) 386-9349 (312) 949-1001 for Asian American artists to present their (708) 575-1869 www.ccamuseum.org works, from films, visual arts, music, liter- www.airmw.org [email protected] ary readings, and poetry performances. [email protected] Mr. Timkee Tee Community Served: Asian American Ms. Tatsu Aoki, Founder & Artistic Director Year Founded: 2005 Programs & Services: Arts, Cultural per- Year Founded: 1996 Mission Statement: To maintain a muse- formances, Cultural celebrations/festi- Mission Statement: To empower Asian um in Chicago for the purpose of promot- vals, Media/Newsletter, Youth programs American art. ing exhibitions, education, and research Community Served: Asian Amercian relating to Chinese-American culture and International Ramayana Institute of Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- history in the midwestern U.S. North America mances; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals Community Served: Asian American 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg 6, Suite 208 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Association of Nepalese in Midwest Chinese Fine Arts Society (630) 858-6161 America (ANMA) 1312 S. Michigan Ave. (630) 858-8787 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., 36J Chicago, IL 60605 www.ramayanainstitute.com Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 369-3197 [email protected] (773) 334-7101 (312) 369-3199 I Nyoman Mahartayasa, President www.anmausa.org www.chinesefinearts.org Year Founded: 1998 Mr. Rajendra Khatiwada, President [email protected] Mission Statement: To promote a bet- Year Founded: 1982 Ms. Julie Tiao Ma, President ter understanding of various cultural Mission Statement: To promote, coor- Year Founded: 1984 traditions related to the Ramayana epic. dinate, and facilitate close cooperation Mission Statement: To promote For details on the conference, regis- among Nepalese and friends of Nepal Chinese musical arts and culture. tration, and abstract submission, visit in North America, particularly in the Community Served: Chinese & www.cseas.niu.edu. Midwest Region of the United States, American Community Served: Hindu & Asian for maintaining and fostering Nepalese Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Per- Programs & Services: To foster interac- identity and cultural heritage. formances tion on Ramayana-related studies among various academic institutions worldwide 122 Categorical Directory

Kupa’a - Pacific Island Resources Pintig Cultural Group video, education, and advocacy, we 2314 W. Winnemac Ave., #2R 800 S. Wells St., Suite 1449 aim to deepen and expand representa- Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60607 tion in American culture. (773) 728-8797 (312) 353-0138 Community Served: Asian American (773) 728-8947 (773) 973-2448 Programs & Services: Theater perfor- www.kupaa-pacificislandresources.org www.pintig.org mances and celebrations; Trianing/Edu- [email protected] [email protected] cation Ms. Carole Lanialoha Lee, Executive Year Founded: 1991 Director Mission Statement: To reinterpret Stir Friday Night! Year Founded: 1995 Filipino and Filipino American history P.O. Box 268560 Mission Statement: To increase public to expose and link their struggles with Chicago, IL 60626 awareness of Hawai’I, its people and that of other persons of color/immi- 312725-8670 the heritage rich with culture, promote grants/citizens of oppressed coun- www.stirfridaynight.org Pacific Island cultures through educa- tries, organize and advocate for the [email protected] tion, provide the greater Chicago area community as part of city-wide social Year Founded: 1995 with ongoing programs and annual change efforts. Community Served: Asian Amercian events, enabling us to reach and unite Community Served: Filipino American Programs & Services: Asian American greater audiences. Comedy Community Served: Asian American Programs & Services: Theater perfor- Pacific Islander mances and celebrations; Trianing/Edu- Tibet Center Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Per- cation 6073 N. Paulina St. formances; Ethnic Language Instruction; Chicago, IL 60660 Training/Education; Youth Programs Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (773) 743-7772 P.O. Box 1244 (847) 492-0809 Mid America Japanese Club (MAJC) Palatine, IL 60078 www.tibetcenterchicago.org 855 E. Golf Rd., Suite 2127 (847) 359-5727 [email protected] Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 359-1107 Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, President (847) 593-1663 www.pcschicago.org Year Founded: 1999 (847) 253-6763 [email protected] Mission Statement: To preserve and pro- www.japaneseclub.org Mr. Ronny Singh Kular, President mote the cultural heritage of Tibet, as well [email protected] Year Founded: 1993 as providing a venue for Tibetan studies. Ms. Kiyota Takeuchi, President Mission Statement: To promote Punjabi Community Served: Tibetan Year Founded: 1993 culture, language, sports, and perform- Mission Statement: To improve status ing arts through the Midwestern states. YAWP: Young Asians with Power of the Japanese in American society; Community Served: Indian & American Youth Group promote mutual assistance and coop- Programs & Services: Cultural Per- 5415 N. Clark St. eration among the Japanese who im- formances; Cultural Celebrations/Fes- Chicago, IL 60640 migrated or intended to live in the U.S. tivals; Ethnic Language Instruction; (312) 933-4426 permanently; inherit our Japanese pre- Translation Services; Newsletter; Senior (312) 492-6303 decessors’ achievements. & Youth Programs; Social/Recreational www.thecollectivechicago.org/yawp Community Served: Japanese & Per- Programs [email protected] manent Residents Ms. Anida Esguerra, Program Silk Road Theatre Project Coordinator Pakistani American Association of 680 S. Federal St., Suite 301 Year Founded: 2002 North America Chicago, IL 60605 Mission Statement: To address the 200 E. Rand Rd. (312) 857-1234 need for a consious, multi-disciplinary, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 (312) 577-0849 for-youth-by-youth arts program for (847) 845-9241 www.srtp.org Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA) (847) 342-1202 [email protected] teens in the Chicagoland area www.paana.us Mr. Malik Gilliani, Managing Director Community Served: Asian Amercian [email protected] Year Founded: 2006 Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Cel- Mr. Shaukat M. Sindhu, Chairman Mission Statement: Silk Road Theatre ebrations/Festivals; Youth Programs Mission Statement: To promoting Project showcases playwrights of Asian, understanding of Pakistani-American Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean culture and fostering its integration backgrounds, whose works address in our great American democracy and themes relevant to the peoples of the culture. Silk Road and their Diaspora communi- Community Served: Pakistani ties. Through the mediums of theatre,

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Chicago Korean American Chamber Mr. Muneo Takashi, Chief Executive Di- CHAMBER OF of Commerce rector 5601 N. Spaulding Ave. Year Founded: 1958 COMMERCE/ Chicago, IL 60659 Mission Statement: To promote mutual- (773) 583-1700 ly beneficial trade and economic relation- SMALL (773) 583-9724 ships between Japan and other nations. www.ckacc.org Community Served: Japanese BUSINESS [email protected] Programs & Services: Business Mr. Ray Kim, President Development Year Founded: 1976 Asian American Industrial Alliance Community Served: Korean Japanese Chamber of Commerce (AAIA) Programs & Services: Business Devel- and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) 4500 W. Fillmore St. opment; Cultural Performances; Health 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Suite 2050 Chicago, IL 60624 Care Services Chicago, IL 60611 (773) 638-6771 (312) 245-8344 aaia.logomall.com International Chamber of Commerce (312) 245-8355 [email protected] (USA) Inc. www.jccc-chi.org/en 1333 W. Devon Ave. [email protected] Association of Asian Chicago, IL 60660 Year Founded: 1966 Construction Enterprises (773) 761-5119 Mission Statement: To deepen mutual 333 N. Odgen Ave. (773) 761-5193 understanding and improve relations Chicago, IL 60640 internationalchamberofcommerceusa. between Japanese and U.S. businesses (312) 563-0746 com through a wide variety of cultural, edu- Association of Asian Construction [email protected] cational, and charitable programs. Enterprises (continued) Dr. J.B. Singha, President Community Served: Japanese [email protected] Mission Statement: To promote Programs & Services: Business Devel- Mr. Perry Nakachi, President privatization of trade in developing opment; Take Teachers to Japan Year Founded: 2002 countries where the immediate impe- Mission Statement: To address the tus is outsourcing of front and back Philippine Chamber of Commerce of needs of Illinois’ Asian American-owned room parks. Chicago construction-related businesses, and Programs & Services: Business Devel- 3413 N. Milwaukee Ave. promote their participation in public opment; Professional Development/ Chicago, IL 60641 and private construction projects. Networking; Training/Education; Social/ (773) 545-4330 Community Served: Asian American Recreational Programs (632) 899-1727 www.philippinechamber.com Chicago Chinatown Chamber Japan American Society of Chicago [email protected] of Commerce 20 N. Clark St., Suite 750 Mr. Luis C. Bautista, Executive Director 2169B S. China Pl. Chicago, IL 60602 Year Founded: 1978 Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 263-3049 Community Served: Filipino (312) 326-5320 (312) 263-6120 Programs & Services: Business Devel- (312) 326-5668 www.jaschicago.org opment; Professional Development/ www.chicagochinatown.org [email protected] Networking; Training/Education [email protected] Mr. Mitsukuni Baba, Executive Director Mr. Tony Hsu, President Year Founded: 1930 West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Year Founded: 1983 Mission Statement: To foster under- 2540 W. Devon Ave. standing between our two cultures to Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago Chinatown Chamber of cultivate personal friendship between (773) 743-6022 Commerce (continued) our two people. (773) 743-2893 Mission Statement: To facilitate the Community Served: Japanese www.westridgechamber.org economic development and welfare of [email protected] Chicago’s Chinese community. Japan External Trade Organization Ms. Barbara Singal, Executive Director Community Served: Chinese (JETRO) Year Founded: 1991 Programs & Services: Business Devel- 1 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 600 Mission Statement: To attract shop- opment; Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; Chicago, IL 60601 pers and increase business, improve the Newsletter; Professional Development/ (312) 832-6000 physical appearance of the area, and Networking; Sanitation Certification (312) 832-6066 improve the safety of business owners Classes in Cantonese www.jetro.org and shoppers.

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West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement: To promote knowl- Year Founded: 1948 (continued) edge of Japan in the four state area of Il- Mission Statement: To foster close and Community Served: All linois, Indiana, Minnesota, & Wisconsin. mutually beneficial relations between Programs & Services: Advocacy; Cul- Community Served: Japanese the Philippines and the Midwest region tural Celebrations/Festivals; Professional Programs & Services: Cultural Celebra- of the United States, particularly in the Development/Networking tions/Festivals; JET Program; Scholarships fields of trade, investments, tourism, culture and people-to-people relations Consulate General of Pakistan in Community Served: Filipino COMMUNITY Chicago 333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 728 Royal Nepalese Consulate Chicago, IL 60601 100 W. Monroe St., 4th Floor ORGANIZING (312) 781-1831 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 781-1839 (312) 263-1250 Korean American Resource & www.cgpkchicago.org (312) 263-3480 Cultural Center (KRCC) [email protected] [email protected] 6146 N. Lincoln Ave. Mr. Zaheer Pervaiz Khan, Consul Gen- Mr. Marvin Brustin, Consul General Chicago, IL 60659 eral Community Served: Nepalese (773) 588-9158 Community Served: Pakistani (773) 588-9159 Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago www.chicagokrcc.org Consulate General of the People’s 700 N. Rush St. [email protected] Republic of China in Chicago Chicago, IL 60611 Ms. Sik Son, Executive Director 100 W. Erie St. (312) 664-3129 Year Founded: 1995 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 664-3230 Mission Statement: To provide edu- (312) 803-0095 www.thaiconsulate.us cation on issues affecting the Korean (312) 803-0110 [email protected] American community, advocate for the www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/eng Mr. Narong Sasitorn, Consul General civil rights of Korean Americans, facili- [email protected] Community Served: Thai tate grassroots organizing and political/ Mr. Xu Jinzhong, Consul General civil participation, provide needed social Community Served: Chinese Taipei Economic & Cultural Office and community services. (TECO) in Chicago Community Served: Korean Consulate General of the Republic 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 5701 Programs & Services: Advocacy; Arts; of Indonesia Chicago, IL 60601 Cultural Performances; ESL; Ethnic Lan- 211 W. Wacker Dr., 8th Floor (312) 616-1677 guage Instruction; Immigration/Citizen- Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 616-1486 ship Assistance; Translation Services; (312) 920-1880 www.taiwanembassy.org/US/CHI Training/Education; Youth Programs (312) 920-1881 [email protected] www.indonesiachicago.org Mr. Perry Shen, Director General Mr. Beny Bahanadewa, Consul General Mission Statement: The Taipei Eco- Community Served: Indonesian nomic and Cultural Office in Chicago DIPLOMAT (TECO-Chicago), overseen by the Taipei Korean Consulate General in Chicago Economic and Cultural Representative Consulate General of India, Chicago 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Suite 2700 Office in the United States, serves Taiwan 455 N. City Front Plaza Dr., Suite 850 Chicago, IL 60611 citizens in the Midwestern United States Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 822-9485 and the interests of the Republic of China. (312) 595-0405 (312) 822-9849 Community Served: Taiwanese (312) 595-0418 www.chicagoconsulate.org www.indianconsulate.com [email protected] Mrs. Mukta Duta Tomar, Consul General Mr. Chul Huh, Consul General EDUCATION Community Served: Indian Community Served: Korean

Consulate General of Japan in Chicago Philippine Consulate General Asian American Coalition Committee 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100 (AACC) - UIC Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60602 750 S. Halsted St., Room 340 CCC, (312) 280-0400 (312) 332-6458 MC118, Campus Programs Box #A29 (312) 280-9568 (312) 332-3657 Chicago, IL 60607 www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/ www.chicagopcg.com aacc.pages.uic.edu Mr. George Hisaeda, Consul General [email protected] Year Founded: 2007 Year Founded: 1978 Mr. Leo Herera-Lim, Consul General Community Served: Asian American

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Asian American Cultural Center - UIUC Programs & Services: School taught in (847) 475-1555 1210 W. Nevada St., MC-149 Japanese www.urdupublish.blogspot.com Urbana, IL 61801 Dr. Mujahid Ghazi, Founder & Artistic (217) 333-9300 Department of East Asian Languages Director (217) 244-6623 and Civilizations(EALC) - University Community Served: Asian Amercian studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/aacc/ of Chicago Media Type: Internet index.html 1050 E. 59th St., Wieboldt 301 Primary Media Language: English [email protected] Chicago, IL 60637 Mr. David Chih, Director (773) 702-1255 Asian Community Online Network Year Founded: 1995 (773) 834-1323 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 904 Mission Statement: To provide UIUC ealc.uchicago.edu Chicago, IL 60640 campus leadership in programs and [email protected] (773) 508-9102 services for Asian American students Mr. Edward Shaughnessy, Department (773) 271-1982 including culturally sensitive advising, Chair www.acon.org advocacy, and counseling. Year Founded: 1968 [email protected] Community Served: Asian Amercian Community Served: Asian American Mr. Elvin Chan, Administrative Director Programs & Services: Advocacy, Case & Chicago Coordinator Management, Cultural performances, Year Founded: 1995 Cultural celebrations/festivals, Training/ GOVERNMENT Community Served: Asian Amercian Education Media Frequency: Daily Media Type: Email Asian American Resource and Illinois Department of Human Services Primary Media Language: English Cultural Center (AARCC) - UIC 401 S. Clinton St., 7th Floor 826 S. Halsted St., Rm. 101 Chicago, IL 60607 Chicago Chinese News Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 793-2354 424 Fort Hill Dr., Bldg. 100 (312) 413-9569 www.dhs.state.il.us Naperville, IL 60540 (312) 413-9732 [email protected] (630) 717-4567 www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/index. Ms. Grace Hou, Assistant Secretary (630) 717-7999 html Year Founded: 1981 www.chicagochinesenews.com [email protected] Mission Statement: To assist our [email protected] Ms. Karen Su, Director customers to achieve maximum self- Mr. Danny Lee, Editor Year Founded: 2001 sufficiency, independence and health Year Founded: 1991 Mission Statement: The Asian American through the provision of seamless, inte- Mission Statement: To create aware- Resource and Cultural Center officially grated services for individuals, families ness about daily updates opened in spring of 2005 as a result of and communities. Community Served: Chinese student efforts to ensure that UIC support Community Served: All Media Frequency: Weekly the needs of Asian Americans. 20% of the Media Type: Newspaper total UIC student body and 13% of fac- Primary Media Language: Chinese ulty and staff are Asian American. HEALTH Chicago Chinese Times Community Served: Asian Amercian 2155 S. China Pl., #2 Programs & Services: Provide edu- Chicago, IL 60616 Asian American Health cation and resources for and about (312) 881-0133 6212 N. Lincoln Ave. Asian Americans; increase awareness of Mr. Danny Lee, President Chicago, IL 60659 diverse Asian American issues, cultures, Community Served: Chinese (773) 588-5770 and communities; strengthen the Asian Media Frequency: Weekly Mr. Chris Chon American campus community; support Media Type: Print Year Founded: 1996 the growth of Asian American Studies Primary Media Language: Chinese Community Served: Asian American Programs & Services: Health Care Ser- Chicago Futabakai Japanese School Chicago Korean Broadcasting vices 2550 N. Arlington Heights Rd. 2454 E. Dempster St., Suite 207 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 590-5700 (847) 296-1125 (847) 590-9759 MEDIA (847) 296-2944 www.chicagojs.com www.chicagoradiokorea.com [email protected] Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN) [email protected] Mr. Sasaki Eiichi, President 5235 N Kedzie St. Mr. Youl Cho, Director of Business Admin Community Served: Japanese Chicago, IL 60625 Community Served: Korean

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Chicago Korean Broadcasting Media Type: Print english.donga.com (continued) Primary Media Language: Chinese [email protected] Media Frequency: On Air 9 - 5 Year Founded: 1920 Monday to Friday Chinatown TV Community Served: Korean Media Type: Radio 2167-B S. China Pl. Media Frequency: Daily Primary Media Language: Korean Chicago, IL 60616 Media Type: Newspaper (312) 225-5600 Primary Media Language: Korean Chicago Shimpo, Inc. (312) 225-8849 4670 N. Manor Ave. [email protected] Epoch Times Chicago Chicago, IL 60625 Mr. James Chang, Director 234 W. Cermak Rd. (773) 478-6170 Year Founded: 1988 Chicago, IL 60616 (773) 478-9360 Media Type: Television (312) 808-9410 [email protected] Primary Media Language: Chinese (312) 808-9411 Ms.Yoshiko Urayama, President & Editor www.epochtimes.com Year Founded: 1945 Chinese American News Mr. Andrew Tu, Director Community Served: Japanese 733 W. 26th St. Year Founded: 2000 Media Frequency: Semi-weekly Chicago, IL 60616 Community Served: Chinese Media Type: Print (312) 225-3929 Media Frequency: Weekly Primary Media Language: English (312) 225-8849 Media Type: Newspaper www.canews.com Primary Media Language: Chinese China Journal [email protected] 2146-A S. Archer Ave. Mr. James Chang, Editor Filipino American Community Chicago, IL 60616 Media Frequency: Weekly Builder (312) 326-3228 Media Type: Print 5232 N. Western Ave. (312) 326-3503 Primary Media Language: Chinese Chicago, IL 60625 www.chinajournalus.com (773) 275-4540 [email protected] Chinese ePaper (773) 334-4994 Ms. May Zhang, Director 2116 S. Archer Ave. [email protected] Year Founded: 1991 Chicago, IL 60616 Ms. Carmelita V. Madridejos, Reporter Community Served: Chinese (312) 842-8080 Community Served: Filipino Media Frequency: Weekly (312) 842-3749 Media Frequency: Monthly Media Type: Newspaper www.chineseworld.com Media Type: Newspaper Primary Media Language: Chinese Ms. Monica Chen, Reporter Primary Media Language: English Year Founded: 1986 China News and Digest Community Served: Chinese Global Radio Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Media Frequency: Daily 2126-B S. Archer Ave. (630) 739-2838 Media Type: Print Chicago, IL 60616 (630) 929-3776 Primary Media Language: Chinese (312) 326-5363 www.cnd.org (312) 326-5361 [email protected] Chitrahar Broadcasting Ms. Anita Hsueh, General Manager Mr. David Zhang, President & Publisher 2215 Pebble Creek Dr. Media Frequency: Daily Year Founded: 1989 Lisle, IL 60532 Media Type: Radio Community Served: Chinese (312) 986-9000 Primary Media Language: Chinese Media Frequency: Bi-weekly (312) 431-1310 Media Type: Internet www.chitrahar.com Hataw Pinoy Chicago Primary Media Language: Chinese [email protected] 5232 N. Western Ave. Ms. Anjali Julka, Main Producer Chicago, IL 60625 China Star Media Corporation Year Founded: 1984 (773) 510-5413 2210 S. Michigan Ave. Community Served: Asian Amercian (773) 271-7516 Chicago, IL 60616 Media Frequency: Weekly www.hatawpinoy.com (312) 753-3200 Media Type: Television [email protected] (312) 225-7513 Primary Media Language: English Mr. Leonardo L. Gonzales, Reporter www.chinastarmedia.com Community Served: Filipino [email protected] Dong-A Daily Media Frequency: Every Sunday Mr. Daway Zhou 4635 W. Lawrence Ave. Media Type: Television Community Served: Chinese Chicago, IL 60630 Primary Media Language: English Media Frequency: Weekly (773) 282-5533

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India Abroad (630) 893-5156 Korean Central Daily 2915 W. Devon Ave. (630) 893-5835 790 Busse Rd. Chicago, IL 60659 www.jhankarradio.com Elk Grove, IL 60007 (773) 338-1118 [email protected] (847) 228-7200 (773) 338-2045 Ms. Manjit Gill, Host (847) 427-9628 www.indiaabroad.com Community Served: Indian www.koreadaily.net [email protected] Media Frequency: Weekends [email protected] Mr. Abhishek Gandhi, Manager Media Type: Radio Ms. Kwang Ho Jang, Executive Director Year Founded: 1970 Primary Media Language: Hindi Community Served: Korean Community Served: Indian Media Frequency: Daily Media Frequency: Weekly Jiji Press LTD Media Type: Print Media Type: Print 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite A-655 Primary Media Language: Korean Primary Media Language: English Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-5865 Korean Christian Broadcasting India Post (312) 427-5870 System (1590 AM) 2335 W. Devon Ave., Suite 203 [email protected] 5817 Dempster St. Chicago, IL 60659 Mr. Atsushi Masuda, Chicago Morton Grove, IL 60053 (773) 973-7394 Correspondent (847) 583-0191 (773) 973-7396 Community Served: Japanese (847) 583-8295 www.indiapost.com www.kcbschicago.com [email protected] Korea Central Daily News [email protected] Mr. Ramesh Soparwala, Editor 790 Busse Rd. Community Served: Korean Year Founded: 1995 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Media Frequency: Daily Community Served: Indian (847) 228-7200 Media Type: Television Media Frequency: Weekly (847) 427-9628 Primary Media Language: Korean Media Type: Newspaper Yong Yil Kim, Editor in Chief Primary Media Language: English Media Frequency: Daily Muslim Journal Media Type: Print 1141 W. 175th St. India Tribune Primary Media Language: Korean Hazel Crest, IL 60521 3302 W. Peterson Ave. (708) 647-9600 Chicago, IL 60659 Korea Times (708) 647-0754 (773) 588-5077 4447 N. Kedzie Ave. muslimjournal.net (773) 588-7011 Chicago, IL 60625 [email protected] www.indiatribune.com (773) 463-1050 Ms. Ayesha K Mustafaa, President [email protected] (773) 267-3336 Year Founded: 1975 Mr. Prashant Shah, Editor www.koreatimes.com Community Served: Muslim Year Founded: 1977 [email protected] Media Frequency: Weekly Community Served: Indian Mr. Dustin Lee, Editor in Chief Media Type: Newspaper Media Frequency: Weekly Year Founded: 1972 Primary Media Language: English Media Type: Print Community Served: Korean Primary Media Language: English Media Frequency: Daily National Association of Japan- Media Type: Print America Societies India TV Primary Media Language: Korean 20 N. Clark St., Suite 750 2720 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago, IL 60659 Korean American Broadcasting Co., Inc (312) 263-3049 (773) 274-6300 5235 N Kedzie St. (312) 263-6120 (773) 274-6301 Chicago, IL 60625 www.us-japan.org www.indiatv4u.com (773) 588-0070 [email protected] Ms. Kruti Purohit, Reporter (773) 588-8750 Ms. Erika Kono, Associate Director Community Served: Indian Mr. Hyeok Bae, News Director Year Founded: 1930 Media Frequency: Daily Community Served: Korean Mission Statement: To strengthen co- Media Type: Television Media Frequency: Daily operation and understanding between Primary Media Language: English Media Type: Television the peoples of Japan and the United Primary Media Language: Korean States by providing programs, services, Jhankar Radio (WEEF, WONX) and information to and facilitating co- 178 Hillandale Dr. operation among its member societies Bloomingdale, IL 60108 throughout North America.

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National Association of Japan- Pakistan News Sandesh International America Societies (contnued) 6033 N. Sheridan Rd, Suite 40-J 2544 W. Devon Ave. Community Served: Japanese American Chicago, IL 60660 Chicago, IL 60659 Media Frequency: Quarterly (773) 443-9200 (773) 338-0292 Media Type: Print (773) 271-4024 (773) 338-0688 Primary Media Language: English www.weeklypakistannews.com www.sandeshusa.com [email protected] [email protected] New Chinese Media, Inc. Mr. Ifti Nasim, Editor-In-Chicago Mr. Hemand Bhrahmbhatt, Editor 232B W. Cermak Rd. Year Founded: 2002 Community Served: Asian American Chicago, IL 60616 Community Served: Pakistani Media Frequency: Weekly (312) 791-9645 Media Frequency: Weekly Media Type: Print (312) 791-9644 Media Type: Print Primary Media Language: Gujarati www.ncmtv.org Primary Media Language: Urdu [email protected] Sargam Radio Year Founded: 2002 Pakistan Post 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 40-J Community Served: Chinese 6355 N. Claremont Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 Media Frequency: Daily Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 271-6400 Media Type: Television (773) 381-3766 (773) 271-4024 Primary Media Language: Chinese (773) 262-5489 www.sargamradio.us [email protected] [email protected] News Pakistan Chicago Bureau Chief Mr. Ifti Nasim, Host 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 40-J Year Founded: 1992 Year Founded: 2002 Chicago, IL 60660 Community Served: Muslim Community Served: East Indian, Paki- 773443-9200 Media Frequency: Weekly stani & Bangladeshi (773) 271-4024 Media Type: Print Media Frequency: Weekly [email protected] Primary Media Language: Urdu Media Type: Radio Ifti Nasim, Editor-In-Chicago Primary Media Language: English, Gu- Year Founded: 2002 Pakistan Times Online jarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu Community Served: Pakistani P.O. Box 597549 Media Frequency: Weekly Chicago, IL 60659 Sing Tao Daily Media Type: Print (773) 973-3551 2143-B S. China Pl. Primary Media Language: Urdu (773) 973-3560 Chicago, IL 60616 www.pakistantimesonline.com (312) 225-5888 NTDTV Community Served: Muslim (312) 225-8882 232B W Cermak Rd., 2F Media Frequency: Daily www.singtaousa.com Chicago, IL 60616 Media Type: Newspaper Year Founded: 1938 (312) 933-7598 Primary Media Language: Urdu Community Served: Chinese (312) 791-9644 Media Frequency: Daily english.ntdtv.com Pinoy Monthly Media Type: Newspaper Year Founded: 2002 4916 Dempster Ave. Primary Media Language: Chinese Community Served: Chinese Skokie, IL 60077 Media Frequency: Daily (847) 329-1073 SuncasTV Media Type: Television www.pinoymonthly.net 150 N. Michigan Ave. Primary Media Language: Chinese [email protected] Chicago, IL 60601 Ms. Mariano Santos, Editor (866) 775-4008 Pakistan Link Community Served: Asian American (847) 305-4007 Westmont, IL 60559 Primary Media Language: English www.suncastv.com (630) 233-0227 [email protected] (630) 233-0227 Radio Voice of Asia Year Founded: 2006 www.Pakistanlink.com 6052 N. Mozart Street Mission Statement: Suncastv may just Shamim Bano, Bureau Chief Chicago, IL 60659 be what you’ve been hoping for: more Year Founded: 1991 (773) 274-8598 channels, greater variety and the shows Media Frequency: Weekly (773) 274-9003 you can’t get over here — until now. With Media Type: Print Mohd. Shamsul Islam, President our growing list of programming part- Primary Media Language: Urdu Media Type: Radio ners, we bring some of the most popular Primary Media Language: English TV shows in Asia into your living room.

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SuncasTV (continued) (773) 866-0811 www.iado.org Community Served: Asian Amercian (773) 866-9207 [email protected] Media Frequency: Daily www.viatimes.com Dr. Ram Gajjela, President Media Type: Television [email protected] Year Founded: 1980 Primary Media Language: Chinese Ms. Veronica Leighton Mission Statement: To educate and Year Founded: 1990 empower Indian Americans through Super Broadcasting Company/India Community Served: Filipino grassroots action. The goal is to get View Media Frequency: Weekly more Indian Americans to participate in 4332 W. Emerson St. Media Type: TV the political process from voting to run- Sokie, IL 60076 Primary Media Language: English ning for elected office. (847) 674-2204 Community Served: Indian (847) 674-6161 Windy City Radio (WWWR 88.7 FM) Programs & Services: Advocacy Mr. Yogesh Shah c/o Vietnamese Association of Illinois Media Frequency: Daily 2nd floor, 5252 N. Broadway St. Media Type: Television Chicago, IL 60640 PROFESSIONAL Primary Media Language: Hindi (773) 728-3700 (773) 728-0497 The Pakistani windycityradio.wordpress.com Asian American Law Enforcement P.O. Box 25870 [email protected] Association Chicago, IL 60625 NA Tam Duc Nguyen, Host P.O. Box 56652 (630) 483-9018 Community Served: Asian Amercian Chicago, IL 60656 (630) 837-4652 Media Frequency: Weekly (Sunday) www.aalea.org www.thepakistaninewspaper.com Media Type: Radio [email protected] [email protected] Primary Media Language: Vietnamese Mr. Norman Kwong, President Mr. Hafiz Siddiq Year Founded: 1983 Community Served: Pakistani World Journal Mission Statement: To assist in the Media Frequency: Weekly 2116 S. Archer Ave. civic advancement and cultural develop- Media Type: Print Chicago, IL 60616 ment of the Asian American communi- Primary Media Language: Urdu (312) 842-8080 ties through means consistent with the (312) 842-3749 policies of the various law enforcement Urdu Times www.worldjournal.com/wjenglishnews agencies we represent. 6229 N. Richmond St. [email protected] Community Served: Asian American Chicago, IL 60659 Ms. Jessica Hui-lin Huang, Reporter (773) 274-3100 Year Founded: 2002 American Association of Physicians (733) 274-9490 Community Served: Chinese of Indian Origin (AAPI) www.urdutimesusa.com/ Media Frequency: Weekly 600 Enterprise Dr., Suite 108 [email protected] Media Type: Newspaper Oak Brook, IL 60523 Mr. Tariq Khawaja, Bureau Chief Primary Media Language: Chinese (630) 990-2277 Year Founded: 1980 (630) 990-2281 Mission Statement: To link our com- www.aapiusa.org munities and keep them in touch with POLITICAL [email protected] news, events and changes which are Dr. Ajeet R. Singhvi, President taking place very rapidly not only in Year Founded: 1986 South Asia but all over the world. Chinese-American Republican Mission Statement: To facilitate and Community Served: Muslim League enable Indian American Physicians to Programs & Services: Urdu Times 445 S. Bodin St. excel in patient care, teaching and re- targets the South Asian market living Hinsdale, IL 60521 search and to pursue their aspirations in around the world specially ones using (630) 778-4293 professional and community affairs. the Urdu language as a means of com- (630) 778-4898 Community Served: Indian munication. Mr. John Lai Media Frequency: Weekly Community Served: Chinese Asian American Bar Association of Media Type: Newspaper the Greater Chicago Area Primary Media Language: Urdu Indo-American Democratic Organi- P.O. Box A3782 zation Chicago, IL 60690 VIA Times 8026 N. Lawndale Ave. (312) 554-2044 3108 W. Belmont Ave., Apt 2 Chicago, IL 60076 (312) 554-9843 Chicago, IL 60618 (312) 479-7611 www.aabachicago.com

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Asian American Bar Association of the www.acse.org Filipino American Network (FAN) - Greater Chicago Area (continued) [email protected] Chicago [email protected] Mr. Lujiang Fang, President 516 N. Ogden, #151 Mr. Rishi Agrawal, President Year Founded: 1992 Chicago, IL 60622 Year Founded: 1987 Mission Statement: To promote www.FAN-Chicago.org Mission Statement: To increase aware- friendships and exchange professional [email protected] ness among elected officials on Asian information and experiences among Mr. Edgar Jimenez, President American issues, document the need members and enhance exchanges of Year Founded: 1995 and urge for increased representation in science, technology, and culture be- Mission Statement: To bring together all areas of the profession, to serve the tween the United States and China. young Filipino American adults to facili- legal needs of the community through Community Served: Chinese tate, encourage, & nurture their cultural, pro bono legal clinic. personal, & professional development. Community Served: Asian American Association of Pakistani Descent of Community Served: Filipino Programs & Services: Legal assistance; North America Programs & Services: Professional De- Media/newsletter; Professional Devel- 6414 S. Cass Ave. velopment/Networking opment/Networking; Research; Social/ Westmont, IL 60659 Recreational Programs; Law Student (630) 968-8585 Indian American Medical Association Services; Community Programs (630) 968-8677 of Illinois www.appna.org 2645 W. Peterson Ave. Asian American Journalists [email protected] Chicago, IL 60659 Association Dr. Manzoor Tariq, President (773) 275-8630 P.O. Box 577639 Year Founded: 1976 (773) 275-8635 Chicago, IL 60657 Mission Statement: To foste scientific www.iamaill.org (312) 464-4876 development and education in the field Dr. Ashok Fulambarker, President www.aaja.org of medicine and to delivering better Mission Statement: To be committed [email protected] health care, irrespective of race, color, to professional excellence in quality pa- Ms. Lorene Yue, President creed, or gender. tient care, education and community Year Founded: 1989 Community Served: Pakistani healthcare. Mission Statement: To provide a means Community Served: Indian of association and support among Asian Chicago Taiwanese American Profes- American and Pacific Islander journalists. sionals (TAP-Chicago) Islamic Medical Association of North Community Served: Asian American Chicago, IL America Programs & Services: Professional www.tapchicago.org 101 W. 22nd St., Suite 106 Development/Networking; Media Watch; [email protected] Lombard, IL 60148 Media Workshop; Community and Stu- Mission Statement: To strengthen our (630) 932-0000 dent Outreach; Social/Recreational community and provide Taiwanese Amer- (630) 932-0005 icans with social, cultural, professional, www.imana.org Asian Americans and Pacific and community service opportunities. [email protected] Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) Programs & Services: Professional Dr. Abida Haque, President 230 W. Superior St., 4th Floor Development/Networking; Advocacy; Year Founded: 1967 Chicago, IL 60610 Social/Recreational Programs; Arts; Cul- Mission Statement: To provide a forum (312) 266-1176 tural Celebrations and resource for Muslim physicians (312) 266-0990 and other health care professionals, to www.aapip.org Chinese American Bar Association promote a greater awareness of Islamic Ms. Kathy Im, Chairman P.O. Box 641885 medical ethics and values among Muslims Year Founded: 1990 Chicago, IL 60664 and the community-at-large, to provide Mission Statement: To advance phi- www.cabachicago.org humanitarian and medical relief, and to lanthropy and Asian American/Pacific [email protected] be an advocate in health care policy. Islander (AAPI) communities. Ms. Beibei Que, President Community Served: Muslim Community Served: Asian Amercian Year Founded: 1990s Mission Statement: To foster the ex- Korean American Coalition - Chicago Association of Chinese Scientists and change of ideas and information among 5903 N. Campbell Ave., Unit 2 Engineers (ACSE) and between members and members of Chicago, IL 60659 P.O. Box 59715 the legal profession, the judiciary and (312) 602-2541 Schaumburg, IL 60159 the community. www.kac-chicago.org (312) 733-7000 Community Served: Chinese [email protected] (312) 432-7000

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Korean American Coalition--Chicago Network of Indian Professionals Mission Statement: To foster entrepre- (continued) (NetIP) neurship and to nurture entrepreneurs; Ms. Jane Lee, President & National P.O. Box 804305 to network and to facilitate networking Representative Chicago, IL 60680 among members; to help membership in- Year Founded: 2001 www.netipchicago.org tegrate with the mainstream community. Mission Statement: To promote the [email protected] Community Served: Asian Amercian civic participation of Korean Americans Mr. Sharad Agrawal, President through advocacy, community service, Year Founded: 1990 Vietnamese Professionals Society leadership development, and cultural Mission Statement: To be the facilitating 6750 N. Artesian Ave. education. vehicle used by South Asian professionals Chicago, IL 60645 Community Served: Korean to improve and enhance the communities (773) 465-5130 in which we work and live. NetIP lays the www.vps.org Lightly Toasted Toastmasters foundation for the best and brightest [email protected] 836 W. Aldine Ave. to forge cohesive relationships to work Community Served: Vietnamese Chicago, IL 60657 together for a lifetime. (773) 918-2454 Community Served: Indian (978) 945-2454 Programs & Services: Professional De- RELIGIOUS [email protected] velopment/Networking; Business Devel- Mr. Eddy Chen, President opment; Training/Education; Commu- Year Founded: 2005 nity Service Project Volunteers; Social/ Bible Presbyterian Church Community Served: Asian American Recreational Programs; Informational of Chicago Programs & Services: Leadership; Pub- Forums; Arts; Cultural Performances & 5301 N. Lincoln Ave. lic Speaking Celebrations Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 878-1976 National Arab American Medical As- North American Taiwan Medical As- (773) 784-1033 sociation - Illinois Chapter sociation (NATMA) Ms. Suk Jin Lee 29 E. Madison St., Suite 806 11650 Country Club Rd. Chicago, IL 60602 W. Frankfurt, IL 62896 Bong Boolsa Korean (708) 642-4896 (618) 932-3287 Buddhist Temple (630) 837-2722 (618) 932-3287 5114 N. Elston Ave. www.naama.com www.natma.org Chicago, IL 60630 [email protected] [email protected] (773) 286-0307 Dr. Ted Yaghmour, President Dr. Yinnan Norman Chiou, President Ven. Young Joo Lee Year Founded: 1975 Mission Statement: To promote the Community Served: Arab cultural and educational exchange of Buddhadharma Meditation Center Taiwanese American medical, dental 8910 S. Kingery Hwy. National Association of Asian and allied health professionals. Hinsdale, IL 60521 American Professionals (NAAAP) - Community Served: Taiwanese (630) 789-8866 Chicago (630) 789-0024 P.O. Box 1619 Philippine Medical Association of www.buddhistbmc.org Chicago, IL 60690 Chicago [email protected] (773) 918-2454 3046 N. Ashland Ave. Mr. Varasak Varadhammo (866) 355-8132 Chicago, IL 60657 Year Founded: 1990 www.naaapchicago.org (773) 528-5851 Mission Statement: To spread dharma, [email protected] (773) 528-9790 the teaching of the Buddha. Ms. Rose Olea, President Dr. Edgar Borda, President Community Served: Buddhist Year Founded: 1987 Programs & Services: Buddhism, Mission Statement: To promote the The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TIE) - Religious Programs career advancement and leadership Midwest development of Asian American profes- P.O. Box 06498 Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu sionals in all fields through networking, Chicago, IL 60606 Chi Foundation respecting Asian multi-culturalism, and (312) 244-3757 1430 Plainfield Rd. supporting diversity and community www.tie-midwest.org Darien, IL 60561 service. [email protected] (630) 963-6601 Community Served: Asian American Mr. Adarsh Arora, President, Midwest (630) 963-9360 Year Founded: 1992 chicago.us.tzuchi.org/chicago/home. nsf/home/index

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Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu [email protected] (630) 655-1148 Chi Foundation (continued) Mr. Savat Khem www.aimhi.com/~ccmc [email protected] Year Founded: 1984 Mr. Nick Scarpuzzi, English Pastor Ms. Amy Hsieh, Director Mission Statement: To provide a place Year Founded: 1972 Year Founded: 1989 for meditation and the teachings of the Mission Statement: To bring youth to Community Served: Buddhist Buddha. Christ, to develop them spiritually, to Community Served: Cambodian become devoted servants to Christ. Buddhist Council of the Midwest Programs & Services: Arts Community Served: Chinese 1812 Washington St. Programs & Services: Senior & Youth Evanston, IL 60202 Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling Programs; Sunday Small Groups (847) 869-5806 2100 S. Central Ave. (847) 869-5806 Cicero, IL 60804 Chinese Christian Union Church www.buddhistcouncilmidwest.org (708) 652-9722 2301 S. Wentworth Ave. [email protected] (708) 652-9722 Chicago, IL 60616 Ms. Asayo Horibe, President www.chicagoktc.org (312) 842-8545 Year Founded: 1984 [email protected] (312) 225-0423 Mission Statement: To foster the learn- Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, Resident www.ccuc.net ing and practice of Buddhism; to repre- Abbot [email protected] sent the Midwest Buddhist community Year Founded: 1976 Mr. Donald Moy, Pastor in matters affecting its membership; to Community Served: Buddhist Year Founded: 1915 pool resources and coordinate efforts by Mission Statement: To seek to be a its membership to create an atmosphere Chicago Nichiren Buddhist Temple great commission church that glorifies of fellowship and cooperation. 4216 N. Paulina St. God by reaching out to Chinatown, Community Served: Buddhist Chicago, IL 60613 Greater Chicago, and the world at-large. (773) 348-2028 Community Served: Chinese & Bultasa Buddhist Temple of Chicago (773) 348-2028 Americans 4360 W. Montrose Ave. www.nichiren-shu.org Programs & Services: Youth Programs; Chicago, IL 60641 Rev. Benyu Ikeda, Resident Minister Sunday Service; Bible Study (773) 286-1551 Mission Statement: To vow to the Bud- (773) 282-2663 dha and Nichiren Shonin that we will Chinese Christian Union Church www.bultasa.com strive to engender peace within our- (North) [email protected] selves and throughout the world by dis- 1506 Half Day Rd. Ven. Hyeonseong Sunim, Head Monk seminating the teaching expounded in Highland Park, IL 60035 Year Founded: 1974 the Lotus Sutra. (847) 443-6543 Community Served: Buddhist Community Served: Buddhist (847) 443-6560 www.ccuc.net Burmese Buddhist Association Chicago Zen Center [email protected] 15 Forest Ln. 2029 Ridge Ave. Mr. Alan Chan, Pastor Elmhurst, IL 60126 Evanston, IL 60201 Year Founded: 1915 (630) 941-7608 (847) 475-3015 Mission Statement: To seek to be a www.bba.us (847) 475-7625 great commission church that glorifies [email protected] www.chicagozen.org God by reaching out to Chinatown, Dr. Zaw Win, President Mr. Sevan Ross, Sensei Greater Chicago, and the world at-large. Year Founded: 1984 Year Founded: 1974 Community Served: Chinese & Mission Statement: To welcome every- Mission Statement: To offer the entire Americans one who came from Burma and anyone Harada-Yasutani Koan Curriculum, rest- Programs & Services: Youth Programs; who is interested in our religion, friend- ing on a Soto Zen meditation base. Sunday Service; Bible Study ship and fellowship. Community Served: Buddhist Community Served: Buddhism Programs & Services: Zazen is at once Chinese Christian Union Church a method used to attain an ever-deep- (South) Cambodian Buddhist Association ening realization of our true self, and is 3000 S. Wallace St. (Wat Khemararan) at every moment the natural unfolding Chicago, IL 60616 1258 W. Argyle St. of this true self. (312) 225-5564 Chicago, IL 60640 (312) 674-1892 (773) 878-8226 Chinese Christian Mandarin Church www.ccuc.net (773) 942-6255 9 S. 565 Clarendon Hills Rd. [email protected] www.khemararam.com Willowbrook, IL 60527 Mr. Alan Kwok, Pastor

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Chinese Christian Union Church of Muslim community interests and a (773) 262-1818 (South) (continued) catalyst for enriching American Society. (847) 729-1818 Year Founded: 1915 Community Served: Muslim [email protected] Mission Statement: To seek to be a Mr. Nigar Giwani, Member for Commu- great commission church that glorifies Devon Church nication and Publication God by reaching out to Chinatown, 1630 W. Devon Ave. Year Founded: 1987 Greater Chicago, and the world at-large. Chicago, IL 60660 Community Served: Muslim Community Served: Chinese & (773) 381-0074 Programs & Services: Services in Arabic Americans www.devonchurch.org and Urdu Programs & Services: Youth Programs; [email protected] Sunday Service; Bible Study Rev. Kei Satoh, Japanese Speaking Pastor Korean Central Covenant Church Year Founded: 1946 950 Northbrook Ave. Christ Church of Chicago Mission Statement: To glorify God Northbrook, IL 60062 6047 N. Rockwell St. through (worship) and reaching unbe- (847) 272-9522 Chicago, IL 60659 lievers for Jesus (evangelism), by build- (847) 272-0799 (773) 338-8170 ing community (fellowship), growing www.covchurch.org (773) 338-8170 believers (discipleship), and serving God Mr. Young Jae Lee, Pastor www.christchurchchicago.net and the community (ministry). Year Founded: 1885 [email protected] Community Served: Japanese & All Mission Statement: To cultivate com- Rev. Paulo Franca, Pastor munities of worship committed to: Year Founded: 1946 Dhammakaya International Medita- prayer, preaching, and study of the Community Served: Christian tion Center word; the celebration of the sacraments; Programs & Services: Cultural Celebra- 6224 W. Gunnison St. and fellowship across gender, race, age, tions/Festivals; DV Counseling/Shelter; Chicago, IL 60630 culture, and class. Food Pantry/Meal Service; Newsletter; (773) 763-8763 Community Served: multiethnic de- Senior Citizen Programs; Social/Recrea- (773) 763-7897 nomination tional Programs; Youth Programs www.dimc.net Programs & Services: Senior & Youth [email protected] Programs Chua Truc Lam Year Founded: 1997 1521 W. Wilson Ave. Community Served: Thai Lao Buddhist Temple of Elgin Chicago, IL 60640 50 King Arthur Ct. (773) 506-0749 Illinois Tenrikyo Church Elgin, IL 60120 chuatruclamchicago.org 5057 N. Hamlin Ave. (847) 741-2535 Chicago, IL 60625 (847) 741-2908 Church of the Cross (773) 463-6898 Ven. Phimpha Inthavong 475 W. Higgins Rd. Mr. Goro Oki Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple (847) 885-1199 International Buddhism Friendship 1035 W. 31st St. (888) 726-2543 Association Chicago, IL 60608 www.cotc-pcusa.org 2249 S. Wentworth Ave. (773) 927-8807 [email protected] Chicago, IL 60616 (773) 927-0134 Mr. Jule Nyhuis, Pastor (773) 881-0177 www.tbsn.org Community Served: Christian (773) 881-0177 [email protected] www.freewebs.com/ibfa Mr. Kevin Wang Council of Islamic Organizations of [email protected] Community Served: Asian American Greater Chicago Ven. Ji Ru, Chairman 231 S. State St., Suite 300 Year Founded: 1995 Midwest Buddhist Temple Chicago, IL 60604 Mission Statement: To spread the 435 W. Menomonee St. (312) 506-0070 dharma to the west, spread to the Cau- Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 506-0077 casians the teachings of the Buddha. (312) 943-7801 www.ciogc.org Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural (312) 943-8069 [email protected] Celebrations/Festivals; Ethnic Language www.midwestbuddhisttemple.org Mr. Abdul Malik Mujahid, Chairman Instruction; Meditation [email protected] Year Founded: 2003 Year Founded: 1944 Mission Statement: To be the unifying Ismaili Community Center Community Served: Buddhist federation of Islamic organizations of 100 Shermer Rd. Programs & Services: Sunday Services Greater Chicago, the leading advocate Glenview, IL 60025

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Nehemiah Medical and Charitable (847) 358-1117 Council of Islamic Organizations of Mission (847) 358-1701 Greater Chicago 3100 W. Wilson Ave. www.srschicago.com 231 S. State St., Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60625 [email protected] Chicago, IL 60604 (773) 213-6613 Year Founded: 1972 (708) 599-3200 www.nnmcm.com Community Served: Sikh www.ciogc.org [email protected] Mission Statement: To be the unifying Mr. Christian Van, President Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) federation of Islamic organizations of Mission Statement: To work with any Temple Greater Chicago, the leading advocate district hospitals in free clinics through 1145 W. Sullivan Rd. of Muslim community interests and a local believers and churches, who play Aurora, IL 60506 catalyst for enriching American Society. the role of moderators between NMCM (630) 844-2252 Community Served: Muslim and local governments; to provide (630) 844-2254 medical equipment, medication, and balaji.org Hindu Temple of Greater supplies needed for the health care of [email protected] Chicago (HTGC) local people. Year Founded: 1986 10915 Lemont Rd. Community Served: Indian Lemont, IL 60439 North Shore Baptist Church Programs & Services: Service (630) 972-0300 5244 N. Lakewood Ave. (630) 972-9111 Chicago, IL 60640 St. Henry Parish htgc.org (773) 728-4200 6335 N. Hoyne Ave. Mr. L. Bhima Reddy, President (773) 728-1582 Chicago, IL 60659 Year Founded: 1977 www.northshorebaptist.org (773) 764-7413 Mission Statement: To establish and [email protected] (773) 764-5994 maintain Hindu Temples build and ser- Rev. Douglas Harris, Pastor www.ololchicago.parishesonline.com viced in the traditional Hindu style; to Community Served: Christian /scripts/HostedSites/org.asp?p=1&ID= promote Hindu Dharma (religion and 5245 traditions) and culture; to promote inter- Northern Illinois Conference of The [email protected] religious, social, and cultural understand- United Methodist Church Rev. Vin V. Ha, Pastor ing; to support humanitarian causes. 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820 Year Founded: 1851 Community Served: Indian Chicago, IL 60602 Community Served: Vietnamese (312) 346-9766 Tian Long Temple (312) 346-9730 St. Thomas de Canterbury 106 W. Cermak Rd. www.umcnic.org 4827 N. Kenmore Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 Rev. Hee-soo Jung, Bishop Chicago, IL 60640 (312) 326-2398 Community Served: United Methodist (773) 878-5507 Community Served: Buddhist www.stcuptown.com Presbytery of Chicago Fr. Daniel Costello, Pastor Vietnamese Methodist Church 100 S. Morgan St. Community Served: Catholic 5253 N. Kenmore Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 Chicago, IL 60657 (312) 243-8300 Tensho Kotai Jingu Kyo (773) 561-6422 (312) 243-8409 3846 N. Nordica Ave. Vinh Van www.chicagopresbytery.org Chicago, IL 60634 Community Served: Methodist [email protected] (708) 485-5832 Rev. Robert Reynolds, Executive Yoshio Yamashita Wat Dhammaram and Vipassana Prebyster Meditation Center - The Thai Bud- Year Founded: 1942 Buddhist Temple of Chicago dhist Temple of Chicago Mission Statement: To serve God and 1151 W. Leland Ave. 7059 W. 75th St. community through worship. Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60638 Community Served: Christian (773) 334-4661 (708) 594-8100 Programs & Services: Sunday School; (773) 334-4726 (708) 594-8114 Service; Special Nisei Groups; Fellow- www.budtempchi.org www.buddhapia.com/hmu/bcm/direc- ships [email protected] tory/temples/watdhamm.html Rev. Yukei Ashikaga, Pastor [email protected] Sikh Religious Society of Chicago Year Founded: 1944 Ven. Phra Thepprasitdhimont, President 1280 Winnetka St. Community Served: Buddhist Year Founded: 1974 Palatine, IL 60067 Community Served: Buddhist

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Wat Khmer Metta Community Served: Chinese, Japanese Asian Human Services 4716 N. Winthrop Ave. & Korean 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60640 Programs & Services: Arts; Research Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 989-0969 (773) 728-2235 (773)-345-8365 South Asian American Policy (773) 728-4751 www.kbsmetta.com Research Institute www.asianhumanservices.org [email protected] c/o Asian American Institute [email protected] Mr. Sakun Mam, President 4753 N. Broadway St. 502 Mr. John Lee, President Community Served: Cambodian Chicago, IL 60640 Year Founded: 1978 (773) 743-1109 Mission Statement: To provide quality Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu (773) 271-0899 and compassionate human services 4735 N. Magnolia Ave. www.saapri.org to Asian American commuinty in Chicago, IL 60640 [email protected] metropolitan Chicago. (773) 784-0257 Ms. Ann Kalayil, Director Community Served: Asian American (773) 784-0235 Year Founded: 2002 Programs & Services: Advocacy, www.watphrasrichicago.org/index.asp Mission Statement: To facilitate, Case Management, ESL, Employment [email protected] through the use of cutting edge re- counseling/placement, Health Care Mr. Venerable Ratana Thongkrajai, search, the formulation of equitable Services, Health Education, Immi- President and socially responsible public policy gration/Citizenship assistance, Inter- Year Founded: 1992 affecting South Asian Americans. pretation/Translation services, Legal Mission Statement: To propagate and Community Served: South Asian Amer- Assistance, Newsletter, Mental Health promote the teachings of the Buddha. ican Services, Social/Recreational To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Bud- Programs & Services: Research dhists and other groups of people. Asian Youth Services To assist and promote educational and 4809 N. California Ave. cultural activities in Thai, Laotian and SOCIAL Chicago, IL 60625 Cambodian communities in Chicago (773) 517-8525 and surrounding areas. www.asianyouthservices.org Community Served: Buddhist SERVICE [email protected] Programs & Services: A number of an- Ms. Shari Fenton, Executive Director nual festival and ceremonies are held Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home) Mission Statement: AYS serves as a and celebrated regularly on a much 4753 N. Broadway St., Suite 632 concerned and supportive parent. We larger scale for Buddhist holidays and Chicago, IL 60640 care for the youths unconditionally and other traditional holidays. (773) 334-0173 act as a protection to prevent them (773) 334-0963 from engaging in gang activeity. These www.apnaghar.org children desperately need guidance RESEARCH [email protected] and protection, and AYS attempts to Ms. Rambha Radhakrishnan, Director provide this. Year Founded: 1990 Community Served: Asian American Center for East Asian Studies - Mission Statement: To provide multi- University of Chicago cultural, multilingual, comprehensive Bangladesh Association of Chicago- 5835 S. Kimbark Ave., services including shelter to South Asian land Judd Hall 302 women and children seeking lives free P.O. Box 59849 Chicago, IL 60637 from violence. Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 702-8647 Community Served: Asian American (815) 919-4947 (773) 702-8260 Programs & Services: Domestic Vio- (773) 588-8220 ceas.uchicago.edu lence counseling/shelter www.bacillinois.org [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Theodore N. Foss, Associate Director Arvey Clinic - Weiss Health Center Ms. Sabina Ahmed, Member-at-Large Year Founded: 1965 4646 N. Marine Dr. Year Founded: 1995 Mission Statement: To enhance Chicago, IL 60640 Mission Statement: To help the Bangla- opportunities available to scholars (773) 564-7400 desh community in providing programs both in the United States and abroad, (773) 564-7846 socially and culturally for the community. and to foster communication and www.weisshospital.com/medical-servic- Community Served: Bangladeshi inter-disciplinary collaboration among es/clinical-programs/internal-medicine/ Programs & Services: Cultural Celebra- the community of professors and arvey-clinic.aspx tions/Festivals; Immigration/Citizenship students at the University of Chicago Choulie Hok, Office Manager Assistance; Senior & Youth Programs and throughout the wider East. Community Served: Vietnamese

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Cambodian Association of Illinois www.caslservice.org (630) 323-2440 2831 W. Lawrence Ave. Ms. Esther Wong, Executive Director (630) 323-8147 Chicago, IL 60625 Year Founded: 1978 www.ocac.gov.tw/chicago (773) 878-7090 Mission Statement: To strengthen the [email protected] (773) 878-5299 physical, economic, and mental health of Ms. Forrest Chen, Director www.cambodian-association.org all ages and backgrounds of the Chinese Year Founded: 1960 [email protected] community in the greater Chicago area Mission Statement: To provide Ms. Dary Mien, Executive Director Community Served: Chinese diversified services, including liaison Year Founded: 1975 Programs & Services: Advocacy; services aimed at overseas Chinese and Mission Statement: To enable refugees Case Management; ESL & Ethnic their organizations, overseas cultural and and immigrants from Cambodia resid- Language Instruction; Employment educational work, assistance to overseas ing in Illinois, especially in the Chicago counseling/placement; Health Edu- businesses, correspondence education, metropolitan area, to become self-suffi- cation; Immigration/Citizenship and and overseas news broadcasting and cient, productive citizens, while preserv- Legal assistance; Interpretation/Trans- information. ing cultural identity. lation services; Senior Citizen; Social/ Community Served: Chinese Community Served: Combodian Recreational, & Youth programs Programs & Services: Arts; Cultural Filipino American Center for Seniors Performances; ESL; Employment Coun- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent 300 N. State St., #5135 seling/Placement; Health Care Services; Association of Chicago (Chinese Chicago, IL 60601 Immigration/Citizenship Assistance; Sen- Community Center) (773) 262-9911 ior & Youth Programs; Social/Recreation- 250 W. 22nd Pl. (773) 262-9931 al Programs; Training/Education Chicago, IL 60616 [email protected] (312) 225-6198 Ms. Carmen Estacio Center for Seniors (312) 225-1155 Community Served: Filipino 5320 N. Kedzie Ave. www.ccbachicago.org Chicago, IL 60625 [email protected] Filipino American Council of Chicago (773) 478-1245 Mr. Philip Ou, President 1332 W. Irving Park Rd. (773) 478-4070 Year Founded: 1904 Chicago, IL 60613 [email protected] Mission Statement: To unite overseas (773) 281-1210 Ms. Jae Kwan Ha, Executive Director Chinese, promote their welfare, en- (773) 281-9586 Year Founded: 1995 hance the Sino-American friendship, www.faccrizalcenter.org Community Served: Korean promulgate Chinese heritages, and con- [email protected] Programs & Services: Senior Citizen duct community services and charity Ms. Herminio Poblete, President Programs events for the public interests. Community Served: Filipino Community Served: Chinese Programs & Services: Immigration/ Chinese American Civic Council Citizenship Assistance; Legal Assistance; (CACC) Comprehensive Korean Self-Help Training/Education; Advocacy; Senior P.O. Box 166082 Community Center & youth Programs; Social/Recreational Chicago, IL 60616 4934 N. Pulaski Rd. Programs; Business Development; Food (312) 225-0234 Chicago, IL 60630 Pantry/Meal Service; Cultural Perfor- (312) 842-6368 (773) 545-8349 mances & Celebrations; Arts Ms. Helen Moy, President (773) 545-0054 Year Founded: 1951 Ms. Helen Um, Director Filipino American Social Services and Community Served: Chinese Year Founded: 1980s Human Resources Center Programs & Services: Cultural Perfor- Community Served: Korean 1511 W Irving Park Rd. mances & Celebrations; Employment Programs & Services: Immigration/Citi- Chicago, IL 60613 Counseling/Placement; Professional De- zenship Assistance; Translation Services; (773) 296-4532 velopment; Training/Education; Health Case Management; DV Counseling; (773) 728-0413 Care Services & Education; Translation Employment Counseling; ESL; Ethnic Lan- Mr. Danny Norta, Office Manager Services; Senior and Youth Programs; guage Instruction; Health Care Services; Community Served: Filipino Social/Recreational Programs Legal Assistance; Mental Health Services; Programs & Services: Immigrant Ser- Food Services; Training/Education vice; Case Management; Domestic Vio- Chinese American Service League lence; Emergency Food/Shelter Refer- 2141 S. Tan Ct. Culture Center of Taipei Economic rals; Advocacy; Employment Referrals; Chicago, IL 60616 and Cultural Office in Chicago Senior & Youth Programs; Food Pantry/ (312) 791-0418 750 Pasquinelli Dr., Suite 212 Meal Service; Health Care Services/Edu- (312) 791-0509 Westmont, IL 60559 cation; Mental Health Services; Profes- sional Development

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Friends of Humanity (773) 973-4444 Korean American Association of Chicago, IL (773) 973-0157 Chicago (773) 592-1534 www.indoamerican.org 5941 N. Lincoln Ave. thestrandedpakistanis.com [email protected] Chicago, IL 60659 [email protected] Mr. Jay Luthra, Executive Director (773) 878-1900 Mr. Syed Wahaj Ahmed, President Year Founded: 1990 (773) 878-9075 Year Founded: 2006 Mission Statement: To promote the www.koreachicago.org Community Served: Pakistani well-being of Indo-Americans through [email protected] services that facilitate their adjustment, Ms. Gil Y. Kim, Vice President Hamdard Center for Health and Hu- integration and friendship with the wid- Year Founded: 1962 man Services er society, nurture their sense of com- Community Served: Korean 1542 W. Devon Ave. munity, and foster appreciation for their Chicago, IL 60660 heritage and culture. Korean American (773) 465-4600 Community Served: South Asian Amer- Community Services (773) 465-4666 ican 4300 N. California Ave. www.hamdardcenter.org Programs & Services: Case Manage- Chicago, IL 60618 [email protected] ment; Cultural performances; ESL; (773) 583-5501 Ms. Kiran Sidaqui Employment counseling/placement; (773) 583-7009 Year Founded: 1992 Health Education; Immigration/Citi- www.kacschgo.org Mission Statement: To promote physi- zenship assistance; Translation Services; [email protected] cal and emotional health and psycho- Legal Assistance; Senior Citizen Pro- Ms. Inchui Choi, Executive Director logical well-being of individuals and grams; Youth Programs; Voter Educa- Year Founded: 1972 families by offering hope, help, and tion & Registration Mission Statement: To celebrate Korean healing. ethnicity and empower all members of Community Served: Asian American Japanese American Service Commit- the community by providing education- Programs & Services: Advocacy, Case tee (JASC) al, legal, health and social services Management, DV Counseling/Shelter, 4427 N. Clark St. Community Served: Korean ESL, Employment, Health Care, Im- Chicago, IL 60640 Programs & Services: Advocacy; Case migration/Citizenship and Legal Assis- (773) 275-0097 Management; DV Counseling/Shelter; tance, Mental Health, Senior Citizen, (773) 275-0958 ESL; Employment Counseling/Place- and Youth Programs, Batterer Educa- www.jasc-chicago.org ment; Food Pantry/Meal Service; Health tion, Transitional Housing [email protected] Education; Immigration/Citizenship As- Ms. Susan Tybon, Executive Director sistance; Translation Services; Research; Homeland Center Year Founded: 1946 Senior Citizen & Youth Programs; Train- 4858 N. Kenmore Ave. Community Served: Japanese & All ing/Education Chicago, IL 60640 Programs & Services: Arts; Case (773) 506-9570 Management; Cultural Performances; Korean American Senior Center (773) 784-9338 Cultural Celebrations/Festivals; Ethnic 5008 N. Kedzie Ave. Mr. Paul Dinh Nguyen Language Instruction; Health Education; Chicago, IL 60625 Year Founded: 1993 Translation Services; Newsletter; Senior (773) 878-7272 Programs & Services: Immigration/Citi- Citizen Programs; Youth Programs (773) 878-4461 zenship Assistance; Translation Services; www.chikasc.org Senior Programs; Social/Recreational Pro- Japanese Mutual Aid Society of [email protected] grams; Advocacy; Cultural Celebrations Chicago Mr. Paul Seog Yun, Executive Director 2249 W. Berwyn Ave. Year Founded: 1980s Illinois Veterans Equity Center Chicago, IL 60625 Community Served: Korean American Chicago, IL (773) 907-3002 (847) 568-9338 Fax: (773) 907-3008 Korean American Seniors icirr.org/en/node/1702 www.jasc-chicago.org Association of Chicago [email protected] [email protected] 4344 W. Lawrence Ave. Mr. Jerry Clarito Ms. Karen Kanemoto, Executive Secretary Chicago, IL 60630 Community Served: Filipino Year Founded: 1946 (773) 685-5551 Community Served: Japanese (773) 685-5553 Indo-American Center Programs & Services: Cemetery Assis- Mr. Buhan Kim 6328 N. California Ave. tance and Japanese American Commu- Community Served: Korean Chicago, IL 60659 nity Memorial Day Service

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Korean American Women In Need www.mafsinc.com Programs & Services: Employment (KAN-WIN) [email protected] Counseling/Placement; Senior Pro- P.O. Box 59133 Ms. Santosh Kumar, Executive Director grams; Senior Environmental Employ- Chicago, IL 60659 Year Founded: 1992 ment Program (773) 583-1392 Mission Statement: To provide health (773) 583-2454 & human Services to South East Asian. Nghia Sinh International, Inc. www.kanwin.org Community Served: Asian American 1652 N. Rockwell St. [email protected] Programs & Services: Advocacy; ESL; Chicago, IL 60647 Ms. Youngju Ji, Executive Director Employment Counseling/Training; Food (312) 235-9838 Year Founded: 1991 pantry/Meal service; Health Education; (312) 394-9548 Mission Statement: Provide comprehen- Immigration/Citizenship assistance; nghiasinh.org sive direct services to victims and survivors Translation services; Legal Assistance; Ms. Hieu Trung Nguyen, President of domestic violence and their children; Professional Development; Research; Year Founded: 1970s empower women to make informed Senior Citizen, Youth & Social Programs Community Served: Vietnamese decisions about ending violence in their Programs & Services: Immigrant & Ref- lives; educate and outreach into the com- Midwest Asian American Center ugee Services; Education; Interpretation; munity towards violence prevention. 2534 W. Devon Ave., 2nd Floor Employment Placement Community Served: Asian American Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 262-8650 Pui Tak Center Lao American Community Services (773) 252-8651 2216 S. Wentworth Ave. 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 369 maacedu.org Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 60640 [email protected] (312) 328-1188 (773) 271-0004 Ms. Vandana Dalal, Executive Director (312) 328-7452 (773) 271-1682 Year Founded: 1998 www.puitak.org www.lacschicago.org Mission Statement: To improve inter- [email protected] [email protected] generational, intercultural understand- Mr. David Wu, Executive Director Ms. Thavone Nyatso, Executive Director ing among Chicago area residents Year Founded: 1994 Year Founded: 1984 through programs to promote edu- Mission Statement: To provide a Chris- Mission Statement: To assist refugees cation, health, and recreation (Mind, tian witness to Chinese in Chicago and immigrants from Laos residing in Body, Community). through education, family, and commu- Illinois to become self-sufficient, pro- Community Served: Asian American nity services. ductive participants in American society Programs & Services: ESL; Employ- Community Served: Chinese while preserving and enhancing their ment Counseling/Placement; Health Programs & Services: ESL; Immigra- cultural heritage, identity, and sense of Education; Immigration/Citizenship As- tion/Citizenship Assistance; Senior & belonging to a community. sistance; Interpretation/Translation Ser- Youth Programs; Social/Recreational Community Served: Lao Amercian vices; Senior Citizen & Youth Programs; Programs; Preschool; Early Elementary Programs & Services: DV Counseling/ Social/Recreational Programs; Training/ School; Computer Training Shelter; ESL; Immigration/Citizenship Education assistance; Translation services; Youth South Asian Family Services Programs National Asian Pacific Council on Ag- 1329 W. Loyola Ave., Suite G1 ing (NAPCA) Chicago, IL 60626 Lutheran General Children’s Day 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1414 (773) 761-5119 Care Chicago, IL 60603 [email protected] 9375 W. Church St. (312) 913-0979 Mr. J.B. Singha, Executive Director Des Plaines, IL 60016 (312) 913-0982 Year Founded: 1991 (847) 824-5180 www.napca.org Community Served: South Asian [email protected] [email protected] Programs & Services: ESL; Employment Mr. Jerry Clarito, Supervisor, Systems Ms. Mei Syun Lin, Project Director, Region 5 Counseling/Placement; Immigration/ and Finance Year Founded: 1995 Citizenship Assistance; Social/Recrea- Community Served: All Mission Statement: To serve as the national Programs; Youth Programs tion’s leading advocacy organization Metropolitan Asian Family Services committed to the dignity, well-being, South-East Asia Center (MAFS) and quality of life of Asian American 1134 W. Ainslie St. 7451 N. Western Ave. and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in their Chicago, Il 60640 Chicago, IL 60645 senior years. (773) 989-7433 (773) 465-3105 Community Served: Asian American (888) 831-5471 (773) 465-0158 Pacific Islander www.se-asiacenter.org

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South-East Asia Center (continued) [email protected] YWCA Metropolitan Chicago [email protected] Young Cheon-Klessig, RNC, ENP 360 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800 Mr. Peter Porr, Executive Director Year Founded: 1970 Chicago, IL 60601 Year Founded: 1982 Mission Statement: To improve the (312) 372-6600 Mission Statement: To build bridges health and well-being of the people and (312) 372-4673 of understanding and cooperation be- community it serves; to operate pro- www.ywcachicago.org tween peoples of Old and New World grams and services using community [email protected] cultures. primary care concepts, emphasizing Ms. Christine Bork, C.E.O. Community Served: Asian American prevention of illness and the promotion Year Founded: 1876 of healthy lifestyles. Mission Statement: To eliminate rac- Teo Chew Association Community Served: All ism, empowering women, and promot- 1022 W. Argyle St. ing peace, justice, freedom, and dignity Chicago, IL 60640 Vietnamese Association of Illinois for all. (773) 878-5535 5110 N. Broadway St. Community Served: Asian American Sing Lee Chicago, IL 60640 Year Founded: 2005 (773) 728-3700 Community Served: Southeastern Asian (773) 728-0497 STUDENT www.hnvi.org Thai Association of Illinois [email protected] 2850 Dunstan Ln. Mr. Howard Vu, President Asian American Resource and Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Year Founded: 1976 Cultural Center (AARCC) - UIC (847) 403-3016 Mission Statement: To foster and 826 S. Halsted St., Rm. 101 (847) 478-0592 strengthen the development of various Chicago, IL 60607 www.thaiassociationofillinois.com Vietnamese American organizations in Il- (312) 413-9569 [email protected] linois, to promote, support, and develop (312) 413-9732 Poxie Xumsai, President various cultural, social, and educational www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/index. Year Founded: 1973 programs to serve Vietnamese Ameri- html Community Served: Thai cans and other ethnic communities. [email protected] Programs & Services: Immigration/Cit- Community Served: Vietnamese Ms. Karen Su, Director izenship Assistance; Health Care Services Programs & Services: Advocacy; Busi- Year Founded: 2001 & Education; Advocacy; Cultural Perfor- ness Development; Case Management; Mission Statement: The Asian American mances/Celebrations Cultural Performances; ESL; Employ- Resource and Cultural Center officially ment Counseling/Placement; Health opened in spring of 2005 as a result of Tibetan Alliance of Chicago Care Services & Education; Immigra- student efforts to ensure that UIC support 2422 Dempster St. tion/Citizenship Assistance; Translation the needs of Asian Americans. 20% of the Evanston, IL 60202 Services; Senior & Youth Programs; So- total UIC student body and 13% of fac- (847) 773-1111 cial/Recreational Programs ulty and staff are Asian American. www.tibetan-alliance.org Community Served: Asian Amercian [email protected] Xilin Asian Community Center Programs & Services: Provide edu- Mr. Lobsang Wangdak, President 1163 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 301 cation and resources for and about Year Founded: 1992 Naperville, IL 60563 Asian Americans; increase awareness of Mission Statement: To empower Chi- (630) 355–4322 diverse Asian American issues, cultures, cago’s Tibetan community and foster its (630) 355-4326 and communities; strengthen the Asian further development, by providing ser- www.Xilin.org American campus community; support vices to enable the community and each [email protected] the growth of Asian American Studies Tibetan to meet their needs and achieve Ms. Linda Yang, Director their economic, social, cultural, and po- Year Founded: 1994 Asian American Students in Alliance litical goals. Mission Statement: Provide an inno- - UIC Community Served: Tibetan vative education system for children’s 750 S. Halsted St., SCE 380C academic development which combines Chicago, IL 60607 Uptown Community Health Center Eastern and Western philosophies; pro- (312) 733-2321 4867 N. Broadway St. mote and improve the healthy transition uicaasia.org Chicago, IL 60640 of Asian immigrants into the American [email protected] (773) 878-8098 society; provide Asian culture, language Ms. Alyson Kung, President (773) 878-1954 and art programs. Year Founded: 1987 www.nearnorthhealth.org/sites/uptown Community Served: Asian American Mission Statement: To increase Asian .htm American awareness and address issues

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Asian American Students in Alliance - UIC (continued) surrounding the Asian American community through our cultural workshops, events, performances, services, and social gatherings. Community Served: Asian American

Asian/Asian American Student Services (A/AASA) - Northwestern University Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60208 (847) 467-7583 (847) 491-3128 www.northwestern.edu/msa/ departments/a-aasa.html [email protected] Mr. Louie Lainez, Director Year Founded: 2001 Mission Statement: To provide guidance, support, and empowerment for students, primarily those of Asian descent. Community Served: Asian Amercian

Council of Pan-Asian Americans - Loyola University 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., #21 Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 508-8840 (773) 508-3895 copaaluc.blogspot.com [email protected] Mr. Garin Vann, Director Year Founded: 1870 Mission Statement: To seek the further University recognition of the needs of the Asian/Asian American population, to raise campus-wide awareness of the current issues facing the Asian/Asian American community, and to unify the Loyola Asian/Asian American population within. Community Served: Asian American

141 4753 N Broadway St., Ste. 502 Chicago, IL 60640 T (773) 271-0899 F (773) 271-1982 www.aaichicago.org