Model Minority or Manipulated Minority?
The History of Racism in the U.S.: an Asian American Perspective
Don Kao, one of the founders of GAPIMNY, will take us through the 180 year history of racism against Asians in the U.S. in this mind opening workshop. See how Asians have been used to undermine other People of Color communities and movements for social change. In addition, we will explore a multiracial history time line to draw together the interconnections of Native American, African American, Latina/o, Asian/Pacific Islander and Women’s herstories/histories.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, March 17th
Project Reach
39 Eldridge Street, 4th floor
All are QAPI welcome!
Please note: This party is in lieu of our regular General Meeting; there will be no meeting at the Center this month.
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This meeting is facilitated by Project Reach
http://projectreachnyc.org/
Project Reach is a youth and adult-run, multi-racial, multi-gender, grassroots, anti-discrimination, youth organizing center with a clear mission and commitment to challenging the destruction among, of, and between New York City’s disparate youth communities. Implicit in that mission is a vision that recognizes that the empowerment of disenfranchised youth communities is critical and integral to their participation as future leaders in the larger movement for social justice.
Nothing Butt
Anal Health and Pleasure
Whether your as bootilicious as JLo or as rump deficient as Lohan, we can all learn to tend to our often neglected backseat passenger. GAPIMNY will be welcoming special guest Larry Tantay of APICHA, for a lesson on caring for our derriere and learning to get the most loot from that booty.
Friday, May 15th, 8-10 PM @ The LGBT Center,
208 West 13th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.
(Please visit reception desk for room number.)
Larry Tantay is the Community Health Education Coordinator of the YMSM Project at APICHA – the Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition HIV / AIDS.
Visit APICHA at
400 Broadway
New York, NY 10013
www.apicha.org
So who knows? Your best friend? Mom? Dad? Did you tell them? Did someone pull a Jason Wu on you? Or, are there still skeletons in your closet? Come join GAPIMNY as we discuss one of the most important milestones in our lives and find out from members of our community what it means to be gay, Asian, and out.
Part II of the “I <3 You" Series.
When: Friday, March 20th, 8:00pm
Where: The LGBT Center,
208 W. 13th St. between 7th& 8th Ave.
(Please visit reception desk for room number.)
Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Meetings are open to Asian/Pacific Islander men/transgender people who identify as queer or questioning
To kick off GAPIMNY’s current theme, “I <3 You," we are celebrating
all you single men with an ever popular speed dating event!
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What are the issues queer Asian & Pacific Islander community face in 2009? How will the future policies of the president-elect Obama affect our community? What can we do individually to help support our community? Come to our annual QAPI Townhall meeting to learn more about our current community issues, share your thoughts and ideas, and learn how you can help our community to be stronger, safer, and healthier. Representatives from Audre Lorde Project, APICHA, Dari Project, GAPIMNY, NQAPIA, Q-WAVE and SALGA will be there to share their insights on what will be in store for 2009!
In addition, GAPIMNY will be holding our annual steering committee election. Take part in our election, and meet the newest steering committee members of GAPIMNY!
Date & Time: Friday, Jan. 16th from 8-10PM
Location: The LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th St. between 7th& 8th Ave.
Light refreshments will be provided
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER LGBTSTQGNC COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
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Massage Techniques 101
Stressed out at work? Economy making you worry? Feeling tense and under pressure? Give yourself a massage that helps relieve stress and tension that will refresh you. Learn how to give yourself or others a massage like a pro. Rich Kiamco, a professional masseur and performance artist, will share his secrets on the art of massage at GAPIMNY November general meeting. Come and learn how easy it is to feel better!
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Are You Ready To Commit? Queer Relationships in the Wake of Prop 8
In the wake of Proposition 8, how does “gay marriage” (or the lack thereof) fit into our lives? What does it mean for us as queer APIs, but more importantly what does it mean for us personally? How has it affected you? Is marriage the happy ending we’re all looking for or are there different types of relationships that work for you?
Join us as we discuss relationships in our personal and political lives.
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Are Your Hands Itchy?
Then you must come to our Mah Jong for Beginners Night!
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Stereotyping in all colors
Swishy math geek. Pansy dishwasher. Musical loving accountant. Gays
not only get the effeminate stereotype but also stereotypes
surrounding their race. Let’s take a step back and see the world
through our fellow gays. Join us for a discussion about the double
stereotypes faced by the various members of our community.
Date: Thursday, August 15th
Time: 8:00-9:30 pm
Location: APICHA (Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS)
Building
4th Floor
400 Broadway [Entrance on 70 Walker Street, across
the street from Citibank]
New York, NY 10013
Google Map: APICHA building
This Meeting is FREE
Meetings are open to Asian/Pacific Islander men/transgender people
ages 18-26 who identify as queer or questioning
Light refreshments will be provided
Special thanks goes to APICHA for all their support, time, and space!
