GAPIMNY

GM: “Model Minority or Manipulated Minority?”

gapimny — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:12:24 +0000

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.

Sunday Brunch - March 2010

gapimny — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:00:41 +0000

Come join GAPIMNY to unwind and enjoy some good food and good company with old and new friends! This month we’re off to:

44 1/2

This restaurants has garnered some mix reviews ranging from great to bleh, but all agree that the waitstaff is cute! So join GAPIMNY for some brunch and enjoy the view.

Time: Sunday March 7th, 1:00pm
Location: 626 10th Avenue
(between 44th St & 45th St)
RSVP: Please email rsvp@gapimny.org by Friday midnight.

All friends of GAPIMNY are welcome. Hope to see you there!

GAPIMNY
Gay Asian Pacific Islander Men of New York
P.O. Box 1608 · Old Chelsea Station · New York, NY 10113
(212) 802-7423 · www.gapimny.org · gapimny@gapimny.org

(IN)VISIBLY AMERICAN: The Personal is Political in Queer Immigrants’ Rights

gapimny — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:14:23 +0000

Join us for a special panel discussion about LGBT immigrants’ rights. We’ll hear stories from LGBT Asian American and South Asian immigrants, updates about immigration policy, and ways we can join the fight for comprehensive immigration reform

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Reception and Networking: 6:30 PM
Program: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Asian American Writers Workshop
16 West 32nd Street, 10th floor (Between 5th Ave. and Broadway)
New York, NY 10001

Free.

Featuring:
LGBT AAPI Immigrants and Experts
Ben de Guzman, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), Washington, DC
Hon. Daniel Dromm, Chair of the NYC Council Immigration Committee
Trishala Deb, Arcus Foundation and formerly with the Audre Lorde Project
Rev. Noel Bordador
Un Jung Lim
Moderator: Miriam Yeung, National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum

A reception will follow.

Co-sponsored by:
Audre Lorde Project
Center for Community Change
Queer Asian Spirit
Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC
Immigration Equality
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
List still in formation.

Show Face

daniel — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:37:54 +0000

What is this? Wong Fu Productions explains:

70 million people. 192 nations. 180 days. And you can be there. In 2010, from May 1-October 31, one of the largest events in history will take place in Shanghai, China — The World Expo 2010. The USA Pavilion, in partnership with the Committee of 100, will feature an exhibit on “The Chinese in America”. To demonstrate America’s unique strengths as a nation embracing diversity. Offering freedom of choice. And providing the opportunity for everyone to succeed.

To build this exhibit, the Committee of 100 is rallying everyone of Chinese descent across America to submit their photos to create The Wall of the Chinese in America. It will feature thousands of photos organized by Chinese family names to demonstrate that “We Are Family”.

It is our big opportunity to demonstrate our collective pride in our achievements in America and in our Chinese heritage - and show the world the proud face of “The United Chinese of America”.

It’s really easy. And it’s FREE. Just upload your photo and JOIN THE WALL!

Chinatown parade 2010: Snapshots

gapimny — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:44:54 +0000

The parade was an adrenaline rush from start to finish with kites flying above our heads, the beat of the NYU Korean drums pulsating through our bodies, and Asian LGBTQ of all ages proudly strutting across Canal Street.
Press from the parade:

A few media clips of the parade:

Lunar New Year Parade: A Historic Event

gapimny — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:52:42 +0000

Dear friends,

We are days away from the first-ever Asian LGBTQ contingent in NYC’s Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade!!

We need you, your friends & family to come fly our colorful fish kites, hold banners, pass out beautiful postcards & pens, serve as marshals/security, or just be part of our historic contingent. If you cannot march with us, we still really need you to be an enthusiastic member of the crowd/cheerleader and join us for food afterwards!
(*The NYU Korean Drumming team is coaching a group of us to drum for the parade!!! :D)

PARADE DAY MEETING INFO

SUNDAY, FEB. 21, 2010
11:30 AM on Mott Street, between Hester & Spring.
(Walk up Mott Street until you see our Lunar New Year for All banners & colorful fish kites.)
Please leave yourself extra time to arrive at the meeting location; it will be very crowded!

Post-Parade CELEBRATION: We will all head over to eat Dim Sum together immediately after marching.
~3:00pm-ish at
Jing Fong Golden Harvest Restaurant
18 Elizabeth Street, just south of Canal
Ask for “Q-Wave” tables (This includes GAPIMNY as well). Approximately $10-$15 per person.
(Everyone is welcome to join us with family & friends, even if you cannot march in the parade.)

Thanks & See you soon!
—the LUNAR NEW YEAR FOR ALL 2010 Planning Team
Irene, Don, Fay, Jin, Nat, Kian, Karen, Olympia, Aries, Ken, Patrick

“The Ideal Me”

gapimny — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:25:41 +0000

An interactive workshop that will teach you practical strategies on setting goals and identifying weaknesses to be your best self.

Saturday, Feb 20th, 2:30-5:30 pm
The LGBT Center, 1st Floor Auditorium
208 West 13th St. betw. 7th and 8th Ave.

Free Admission!
Free Food!
Free HIV Testing!
Open to all ages!

Co-sponsored by:
APICHA (Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS)
GAPIMNY (Gay Asian & Pacific Islander Men of New York)

Lunar New Year Banquet 2010

gapimny — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:24:07 +0000

It’s time to set those Oxen free and pounce into the new year. We’ll be heading downtown to Battery Park City to celebrate with a beautiful view of the Hudson and a specially prepared 10 course banquet meal from Chef Bai of Liberty View Chinese Restaurant. Join us in ringing in the new year with a feast fit for a Tiger!

Since the menu has been specially prepared reservations are a must so please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 17th to rsvp@gapimny.org.

Liberty View Chinese Restaurant
www.libertyviewrestaurant.com

Where: Battery Park City (at the southmost end)
21 South End Avenue [map]

When: 7:30 PM Friday, February 19th

The cost will be $28 per person, including soft drinks.

All are welcome.

Please note: This party is in lieu of our regular General Meeting; there will be no meeting at the Center this month.

2010 Lunar New Year Parade!

gapimny — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:28:11 +0000

We are excited to announce our participation in representing API queer families at this year’s parade, which is endorsed by John Liu, our newly elected NYC comptroller, and Christine Quinn, Speaker of City Counsel
among others.

On Jan. 30th, 2010, a press conference was held in Chinatown to announce the groundbreaking participation of LGBTQ API contingent in 2010 Lunar New Year Parade. Rev. Patrick Cheng, a minister at Metropolitan Community Church, was present and spoke about the support he received from is family as a queer Asian. Also in attendance was Jamie Tam, a Chinese American Transgendered youth who shared his experience of rejection from his own family for not fitting in with traditional Asian culture.

The Lunar New Year parade will not only raise our visibility within the NYC Asian communities but also within our own families, especially during such an important time of the year where families come together to support one another. We’ll be there to be part of the Asian community and also to show that though we suffer hardships there are still loving families.

This event will be co-sponsored by the following organizations;

CAAAV
MCCNY
Chinatown Youth Initiatives
Q-WAVE
GAPIMNY
Barangay
Asian Women Giving Circle
Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA), New York Chapter
New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy
Project Reach
Nodutdol for Korean American Development
Queer Asian Spirit: LGBTQ Asians of Faith
Joan Chen: Actor
Helen Zia: Author, Human Rights Activist
NQAPIA, National Queer API Alliance

Sunday Brunch - February 2010

gapimny — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:44:04 +0000

Come join GAPIMNY to unwind with old and new friends. Escape the cold weather in a Brazilian restaurant. As we all know, weather is not the only thing that is hot in Brazil!

La Palette
www.cafelapalette.com

Where: 94 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014 (At 12th St)
When: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 1:00pm
RSVP: Please email rsvp@gapimny.org by Friday midnight.

All friends of GAPIMNY are welcome. Hope to see you there!