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10/18/2022
You Won’t Believe How Many All-Female CEO-CFO Duos Run The 500 Largest Public U.S. Companies
You Won’t Believe How Many All-Female CEO-CFO Duos Run The 500 Largest Public U.S. Companies
A new Forbes analysis of data from Equilar shows that the number of big U.S. public companies that have all-female leadership is most likely a lot lower than you think.
10/17/2022
Cybersecurity Trends and the Impact on Underserved Communities
Join ALLvanza, MMTC and OCA on October 25, 2022, at 4pmEST for a timely conversation about the state of cybersecurity, the ways marginalized communities are particularly vulnerable, how we can work together to educate people on threats they might face online, and what career opportunities these challenges can provide to members of all communities who are interested in helping to promote solutions.
Cybersecurity Trends and the Impact on Underserved Communities

10/17/2022
Meet and Greet/Book Talk with Abigail Hing Wen - https://mailchi.mp/7fe2941bd774/meet-and-greet-book-talk-with-abigail-hing-wen

10/16/2022
Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago
Your Voter Information:
November 8, 2022 Election
Check your registration, find your polling place and review your sample ballot. Polls open 6am-7pm

10/16/2022
Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago
Register to vote for the first time or update the name or address on your voter-registration record

10/16/2022
Survey Now Open for Participation: The State of Chinese Americans; Joint Research Conducted by Columbia University and Committee of 100 | Committee 100
Survey Now Open for Participation: The State of Chinese Americans; Joint Research Conducted by Columbia University and Committee of 100 | Committee 100
New York, NY (October 13, 2022) — Columbia University, one of the world’s leading research universities, and Committee of 100, a non-profit membership organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today announced that its joint survey on “The State of Chinese Americans” is now open.

10/15/2022
'Sayaw' brings Filipino culture to Saint Paul's East Side
'Sayaw' brings Filipino culture to Saint Paul's East Side
October is Filipino-American History Month, and on Communities that KARE we're taking you to a new exhibit in Saint Paul that connects us to the culture.

10/15/2022
'Stop dreaming': Student shares emotional video of her Asian parents disapproving of her art major
'Stop dreaming': Student shares emotional video of her Asian parents disapproving of her art major
A Vietnamese TikTok user shared a video of a conversation she had with her parents, during which they voiced their disapproval of her major.

10/15/2022
Glammas Wrap
Glammas Wrap
Glammas Wrap is an artistic collaboration between Clara Hsu (poet), Colleen Quen (Couture), Greg Landau (Grammy nominated music producer) and Wangyuxuan Xu (...

10/15/2022
SCHUMER & MENG ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF JOANNE KWONG AND KEVIN KIM TO HELP LEAD CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE CREATION OF FIRST NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE MUSEUM | U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
SCHUMER & MENG ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF JOANNE KWONG AND KEVIN KIM TO HELP LEAD CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE CREATION OF FIRST NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE MUSEUM | U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chuck Schumer of New York

10/14/2022
‘House of the Dragon’ Writer and EP Sara Hess Renews HBO Overall Deal
‘House of the Dragon’ Writer and EP Sara Hess Renews HBO Overall Deal
Sara Hess, who serves as a writer and executive producer on the “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon,” has renewed her overall deal at HBO for another two y…
10/14/2022
ova.elections.il.gov
Register by mail deadline has passed, but you can still register online or in person!

10/14/2022
A pair of Levi's that sold for $76K reflects anti-Chinese sentiment of 19th century
One of the faded pockets of the pants bears the phrase "The only kind made by white labor."
A pocket on the 1880s-era pair of jeans says, "The only kind made by white labor."

10/14/2022
Illinois students are getting their first broad exposure to Asian American history this year
Illinois students are getting their first broad exposure to Asian American history this year
A new state law requires teaching Asian American history. Some teachers have jumped in headfirst, while others are still preparing lessons.

10/14/2022
Vichet Chum’s world premiere follows two sisters—at odds since birth—as they settle the affairs of their strong-willed, wise-cracking mother while reconciling their family’s Cambodian heritage with its ever-so-complicated American present.
BALD SISTERS is an irreverent, comedic and ultimately poignant examination of the ties that bind multigenerational families of immigrants together: history, spirituality and humor.
You will laugh—you will be moved. Tickets on sale now @ steppenwolf.org

10/13/2022
📢 OPPORTUNITY — The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to support our work during the Spring 2023 session! The deadline to apply is Friday, November 11, 2022.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a full or part-time position, please send a short email using the instructions here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/whiaanhpi/careers-internships/index.html
Interns at the Initiative support staff on a wide range of AA and NHPI issues and priorities, including through:
✔️ Writing policy memos and proposals
✔️ Assisting with communications and social media
✔️ Coordinating and staffing events
✔️ Conducting research
✔️ Engaging in outreach to AA and NHPI organizations and leaders
✔️ Supporting the work of WHIAANHPI's Regional Network and Interagency Working Group, along with the President's Advisory Commission on AA and NHPIs
Please direct your questions to [email protected].

10/13/2022
Hulu Orders ‘Interior Chinatown’ to Series With Jimmy O. Yang to Star, Taika Waititi to Direct
Hulu Orders ‘Interior Chinatown’ to Series With Jimmy O. Yang to Star, Taika Waititi to Direct
Hulu has placed a 10-episode order for “Interior Chinatown,” a drama based on the award-winning book of the same name created by Charles Yu. Variety first reported the series was in dev…

10/13/2022
New report: this morning, we are launching our first-ever report on political rhetoric and how it fuels anti-Asian scapegoating and brings harm to Asian American communities.
According to our data, we learned that of our 11,467 reported hate incidents, 2,255 and counting, or one in five of these incidents, perpetrators specifically included:
➡️Use of language that scapegoated Asian Americans for COVID
➡️Implications of Asian spies for the Chinese government
➡️Blaming Asian Americans for the economy's poor performance
We cannot ignore the correlation between these findings and the political rhetoric circulated these past few years. Time and time again, politicians have failed to answer for the dangerous effects of anti-Asian scapegoating on our communities.
For more on what can be done to stop anti-Asian scapegoating, read our full report at: https://stopaapihate.org/anti-asian-scapegoating/

10/13/2022
How to find early voting locations in Chicago and Cook County suburbs
How to find early voting locations in Chicago and Cook County suburbs
With just 25 days until the election, voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County can now cast their ballots.

10/13/2022
Lucy Liu joins Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in Amazon Christmas movie
Lucy Liu joins Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in Amazon Christmas movie
Red One is also set to star Mad Men's Kiernan Shipka

10/13/2022
Lee named Women's Sports Foundation's 2022 Individual Sportswoman of the Year
Lee named Women's Sports Foundation's 2022 Individual Sportswoman of the Year
NEW YORK (October 12, 2022) - The Women's Sports Foundation Wednesday awarded reigning Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee the title of 2022 Individual Sportswoman of the Year at the organization's Annual Salute to Women in Sports in New York. The winner was determined by a public vote, held in Aug...

10/13/2022

10/13/2022
‘Chicago Med’ Star Brian Tee To Exit After 8 Seasons; Will Return To Direct
‘Chicago Med’ Star Brian Tee To Exit After 8 Seasons; Will Return To Direct
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Med star Brian Tee will exit the series following 8 seasons on the medical drama with episode 9 titled “Could Be The Start Of Something New” airing December 7 serving…


10/12/2022

10/12/2022
Casting Indian Moms & Daughters for TV Show | Auditions Free
Casting Indian Moms & Daughters for TV Show | Auditions Free
Casting Indian Moms & Daughters for TV Show 10/10/2022 0 Comment Now Casting Indian Mom & Daughter Duos For Hit Docu-Series On Major Network! (Nationwide- 18+) Location: Nationwide Type: Docu-series Are you an Indian mom and daughter who shares an extremely close-knit bond? Are you incredibly proud....

10/11/2022
Apply to Vote By Mail for the November 8, 2022 General Election!
https://www.chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail-application.html
The Chicago Board of Elections is now mailing ballots to voters - the deadline to apply to Vote By Mail is November 3, 2022 by 5:00pm.
To learn more about Voting By Mail, go to: https://www.chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail.html

10/11/2022
The Illinois mail-in voter registration deadline is today, October 11th (NOTE: The online voter registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. on October 23 and you can register to vote in-person at the polls on Election Day)

10/11/2022
6 Groups Making Mental Health Care More Accessible to People of Color
6 Groups Making Mental Health Care More Accessible to People of Color
Here are some organizations working to bridge the mental health care gap

10/11/2022
For Asian Americans, their moment in Illinois politics was a ‘long, long time’ coming
For Asian Americans, their moment in Illinois politics was a ‘long, long time’ coming
At least 22 Illinoisans of Asian descent are running for office, from county commissioner to state representative to U.S. senator.

10/11/2022
Wedding photos have historically whitewashed brides of color. Instagram is making it worse.
Wedding photos have historically whitewashed brides of color. Instagram is making it worse.

10/11/2022
Asian and Native American female lawyers get the least amount of big law business, study finds
Asian and Native American lawyers are chosen least often by corporations looking to hire counsel, a new study found.

10/10/2022
Photos from Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California's post

10/10/2022
Voter registration deadlines in Illinois
* Online registration deadline: Sunday, October 23, 2022
* Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 11, 2022
* In person registration deadline: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
You can confirm your voter registration status on Illinois’s election website (link in our bio)

10/10/2022

10/10/2022

10/09/2022
Chicago restaurant trailblazer Rohini Dey discusses the power of food to make change. The founder of Vermilion and the organization Let’s Talk Womxn talks about how she’s creating long-lasting change. http://ow.ly/QNzm10447Vv

10/09/2022
Join the AARCC, the Arab American Cultural Center, the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center and SAAPRI in a discussion around Ms. Marvel - one of the newest Marvel television shows featuring a Pakistani American teenager who gains superpowers. We’ll discuss representation, Partition, and much more. Free for all and food will be available for takeout! Will be held at 826 S Halsted St. 101 Taft Hall, October 11th, 12-1pm. Hope to see you there!
If you have any access questions or requests, please contact AARCC at [email protected]

10/09/2022
(CAPE cannot answer any inquiries as we are sharing it on behalf of production only. Any questions must be directed to the email in the casting notice.)
OPEN CASTING CALL
🇨🇦 Actors must be based in the Toronto, Canada greater area! 🇨🇦
Larissa Mair Casting and Associates is searching for VIETNAMESE talent for season 2 of Andrew Phung’s Run the Burbs comedy series!
⭐️ Age range: Late 20s-30s
⭐️ Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area 🇨🇦
If interested in auditioning, please email a photo and resume by Tuesday, October 11 at 3pm EST to:
[email protected]

10/09/2022

10/08/2022
Hmong farmers purchase farmland for first time in U.S. history
Hmong farmers purchase farmland for first time in U.S. history
Sixteen families with the Hmong American Farmers Association are splitting 155 acres of land in Dakota County.

10/08/2022
10/08/2022
If you are a restaurateur of Asian, Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander (AANHPI) descent in the Chicago area, OCA Greater Chicago will be organizing another AANHPI Restaurants Week for 2023 in May during Asian American and Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM). We had over 30 participating restaurants last year, but we would like to showcase even more AANHPI-owned restaurants in 2023. OCA National is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us.
There is no cost for restaurants to participate. The only criterion is that your restaurant must be owned by at least one individual of Asian, Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander descent. The cuisine is less important than supporting AANHPI restaurateurs and their businesses.
The aim is not to incur additional cost for restaurants but to get people to explore the many AANHPI-owned restaurants in the Chicago area. If you have Chicago area (city and suburbs) AANHPI restaurateur friends, please let them know about the event as well. We would love to feature as many AANHPI-owned restaurants in the Chicago area as possible.
To make it special for AANHPIHM, you may choose to offer a discount or prix fixe menu or donate a percentage of the proceeds to a cause of your choice, but there is no obligation to offer any special deals.
If you are interested, and there is no obligation right now, please message us on Facebook or email us at [email protected] and we’ll add you to our contact list for all e-mail updates. You don’t have to commit until March 2023!
10/08/2022
Early Voting Official Application
Early Voting Official Application
The BOARD of ELECTION COMMISSIONERS for the CITY of CHICAGO (AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER). Must be a resident of the City of Chicago.

10/08/2022
Free Admission Day | Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free Admission Day | Indigenous Peoples' Day
This year, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 10 On October 8th 2021, President Joe Biden became the first commander-in-chief to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day by issuing a proclamation celebrating the upcoming holiday. In the proclamation, he says: “On Indigenous ...
10/07/2022
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NCAPA Community Call: Election Disinformation Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
There will be a webinar on October 13th at 7 PM ET on how to combat election disinformation in the Asian American community, hosted by the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, APIAVote, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NCAPA Community Call: Election Disinformation Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/07/2022
AANAPISI Scholarship - APIA Scholars
AANAPISI Scholarship - APIA Scholars
APIA Scholars Has Been Making College Dreams Come True
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OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates (previously known as the Organization of Chinese Americans) is a non-profit organization founded in 1973, the mission of which is to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. It is headquartered in Washington, DC. The goals are to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment; promote civic participation, education, and leadership; advance coalitions and community building; and, foster cultural heritage. Originally created as a Chinese American organization, it now includes members from many Asian and non-Asian ethnicities.
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Oak Park 60304
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Consulado General de México en Chicago
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323 S. Ashland Ave
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2101 W Carroll Ave. Suite 100
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Society of Medicolegal Death Investigators
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University of Illinois Cancer Center
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820 S Damen Ave
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171 N. Aberdeen, Suite 10
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1855 W Huron St
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1640 W Roosevelt Rd, Rm 405
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Center for Research on Women and Gender at UI
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American Friends Service Committee--Chicago
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; Omicron Xi C
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203 N La Salle St Ste 2700
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Cornerstone Community Outreach
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National Futures Association Careers
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Boy Scouts of America- Troop 973- Chicago, Il
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Steve Roach Law Offices & Proline Legal
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
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November 8, 2022 Election
Check your registration, find your polling place and review your sample ballot. Polls open 6am-7pm
Talk Stories will return to the virtual space on Wednesday December 1. The event starts at 7pm CT.
$5 per ticket. Proceeds go to performers, production costs, and co-sponsoring organizations.
For ticketing, please go to: https://bit.ly/talkstories
We are so excited to have this lineup of storytellers from all over the world:
Pooja Chawla
Saray Cubacub
Danielle De Vera
Arvin A. Jalandoon
Minky Kim
Laura Kina
Jessica Nguyen
Mimi Yang
Talk Stories is co-sponsored by the following organizations:
AFIRE Chicago
Asian Health Coalition
Chinese American Museum of Chicago - Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center
Chinese American Service League
JASC - Japanese American Service Committee
KAN-WIN
National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial
OCA Greater Chicago
You don't want to miss this show and this community event. Join us in December to help celebrate another wonderful year for Talk Stories in storytelling and community building. Talk Stories was created with the idea that everyone has stories to tell, and everyone should have the opportunity to share. This event, with a lineup from around the globe, is particularly urgent as we face multiple national and global crises, including the exacerbation of anti-Asian racism under the global pandemic.
Talk Stories is produced and hosted by Ada Cheng.
Workshops are FREE and open to the public, but RSVP is required. To register, visit bit.ly/ocasummit2021.
More info and FREE tickets >> https://www.facebook.com/events/235575061312060/