Join us! We will discuss our work to engage API Christian and Buddhist congregations and to collaborate with the statewide coalition, California Faith for Equality. A light dinner will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Where: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) | 3200 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA [Map]
Questions/RSVP: Alex H. Fukui & Ezra Evangelista |contact@apiequalityla.org
The goal of “Lights, Camera, Q-Activism” is to provide API LGBT organizers with tools and resources on how to use a video camera to document the lives and loves of API LGBT families. This half-day training will cover the basics of film theory by Academy-Award winning filmmaker Arthur Dong, as well as learning to speak in soundbites with aid from Debra Nakatomi of Nakatomi Associates, and will conclude with hands-on experience on filming and editing short clips. This is a free event, so make sure you take care of this rare opportunity to work with and learn from such amazing and established individuals! RSVP required.
When: 10 AM – 4 PM on October 23, 2010
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC), 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [Map]
Questions/Comments: contact@apiequalityla.org | (213) 290-5535
Please join Satrang and South Asian Network at their first ever Townhall for a community dialogue of LGBTIQQ South Asian experiences and participate in SAN/Satrang’s historic and successful march in Little India.
When: 11 AM for the Townhall | 2:30 PM for the Procession
Where: Artesia-Cerritos United Methodist Church for the Townhall [Map]
Questions/RSVP: 818 370 9569
Our country has recently witnessed an outbreak of LGBT teen suicides as a result of bullying. During this month’s General Coalition Meeting, API Equality-LA will be showing the short documentary, ”Bullied: A Student, A School and a Case that Made History.” Produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center, this film chronicles one student’s torment at the hands of anti-gay bullies and how he stood up to confront the school district that failed to protect him — leading to a landmark decision that declared public schools could be held accountable for not stopping antigay abuse. The screening will be followed by a discussion on bullying and how to create safe environments for our young people.
We will also have our committee reports on ways we have educated and impacted our community within the past month. As a light dinner will be served, PLEASE RSVP.
When: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA | [Map]
Questions/Comments: Brian Nguyen | contact@apiequalityla.org
Join us for our general coalition meeting! Our former intern, AJ Lee will show us the videos he’s been working on this summer highlighting the work of API Equality-LA. A light dinner will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA | [Map]
Questions/Comments: Brian Nguyen | contact@apiequalityla.org
Join us! We write grants to obtain funding for API Equality-LA’s work. We also organize fundraising events (e.g. house parties, Bingo nights, restaurant mixers, etc). A light dinner will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 6:30 PM | Monday, October 11, 2010
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC| 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [Map]
Questions/Comments: Yvonne Teruya & Steven Truong | contact@apiequalityla.org
This searing drama follows the story of a boy who believes he was once abducted by aliens. All roads lead back to a childhood classmate, now a hustler, who holds the key to the terrifying and heart-breaking truth. Due to its subject matter, graphic language and nudity,Mysterious Skin is intended for mature audiences.
When: September 9 – October 10, 2010
Where: 120 Judge John Aiso Street, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles [Map]
Ticket Information: www.eastwestplayers.org | (213) 625 7000
IT IS THE YEAR OF THE TIGER! So what better way to celebrate the Gay Asian Pacific Support Network’s 26 years of service to the Southern California API LGBT community than to enjoy a ten-course Chinese banquet on a cool Autumn evening with family, friends, and community.
When: 6 PM on October 10, 2010
Where: Ocean Seafood Restaurant, 750 North Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 [Map]
Tickets: $50 GAPSN Members | $75 Non-Members (including 2010 membership)
Questions/RSVP: peterjcorpus@gmail.com
Join us! This committee engages in planning our participation in parades as well our presence and outreach at community events, festivals, protests, demonstrations, etc. It is also responsible for reaching out to new community leaders, organizations, and celebrities. A light meal will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Thursday, October 7, 2010
Where: Korean Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA) | 3465 W. 8th St., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90005 | [Map]
Questions/Comments: Genevieve Tan & Mimi Saidane | contact@apiequalityla.org
Join us! This committee develops relationships with Asian journalists, places articles in ethnic media, and produces content for our website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. A light meal will be provided so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA | [Map]
Questions/Comments: Noel Alumit & Michelle Soliman | contact@apiequalityla.org
Please join us on October 5 for a special edition of the Tuesday Night Cafe, raising awareness about the Dream Act and celebrating the contributions that API undocumented students make to their communities and to the larger immigrant rights movement.
When: 7:30 PM on October 5, 2010
Where: Aratani Courtyard at 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 [Map]
Questions: http://www.