Today's snack is the Ebikomaru. I saw this and thought, hmm, shrimp wafers? Is it like the shrimp chips?
Poor Ebikomaru. Stay tuned for another blog post on another random food item from Tai Nam!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Food Review: Ebikomaru
Aside from politics, Asian American randomness, Chicago drama, I love talking about food. I've always wanted to do random food reviews because my digital camera has so many pictures that I could essentially have my own collection of food p0rn. One of my goals in doing these reviews is to have an excuse to try food I haven't had before. Primarily food I have not eaten from the Tai Nam Supermarket, located by the Argyle red line station.
Today's snack is the Ebikomaru. I saw this and thought, hmm, shrimp wafers? Is it like the shrimp chips?
Poor Ebikomaru. Stay tuned for another blog post on another random food item from Tai Nam!
Today's snack is the Ebikomaru. I saw this and thought, hmm, shrimp wafers? Is it like the shrimp chips?
Poor Ebikomaru. Stay tuned for another blog post on another random food item from Tai Nam!
JACL Letter To American Girl Brands
JACL Letter To American Girl Brands
February 17, 2009
Ms. Ellen Brothers
President
American Girl Brands
8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI 53562-0998
Dear Ms. Brothers:
As the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights and education organization in the United States, the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) commends American Girl for its commitment to diversity and for promoting values that strengthen the character of young girls in our nation. However, it has come to our attention from one of our members that the packaging for your World War II doll contains a diorama that includes the headline "Japs bomb Pearl Harbor."
We fully understand the need to promote your series of historical dolls by using photos and images that depict a particular era in our history, but we are concerned by your choice of a headline that uses a racial epithet. The world has changed greatly in the sixty years since World War II. The term "jap" is a racial slur and though its use may have been tolerated during World War II, its use is certainly not tolerated today. You should be aware that the use of that term during the 1940s helped to vilify and demean Japanese Americans and was a factor that led to their forced eviction from their homes and communities on the West Coast, followed by their confinement in concentration camps.
Moreover, we are especially concerned because your product is marketed to young, impressionable children who may come to believe that the use of the term is acceptable. We don't believe there was malicious intent in packaging the dolls with this headline. We would request that you act immediately to repackage the World War II dolls in an appropriate manner removing the headline.
I look forward to your response to our concern.
Sincerely,
William Yoshino
Midwest Director
Japanese American Citizens League
Japanese American Citizens League
Midwest Regional Office
5415 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
773-728-7170
February 17, 2009
Ms. Ellen Brothers
President
American Girl Brands
8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI 53562-0998
Dear Ms. Brothers:
As the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights and education organization in the United States, the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) commends American Girl for its commitment to diversity and for promoting values that strengthen the character of young girls in our nation. However, it has come to our attention from one of our members that the packaging for your World War II doll contains a diorama that includes the headline "Japs bomb Pearl Harbor."
We fully understand the need to promote your series of historical dolls by using photos and images that depict a particular era in our history, but we are concerned by your choice of a headline that uses a racial epithet. The world has changed greatly in the sixty years since World War II. The term "jap" is a racial slur and though its use may have been tolerated during World War II, its use is certainly not tolerated today. You should be aware that the use of that term during the 1940s helped to vilify and demean Japanese Americans and was a factor that led to their forced eviction from their homes and communities on the West Coast, followed by their confinement in concentration camps.
Moreover, we are especially concerned because your product is marketed to young, impressionable children who may come to believe that the use of the term is acceptable. We don't believe there was malicious intent in packaging the dolls with this headline. We would request that you act immediately to repackage the World War II dolls in an appropriate manner removing the headline.
I look forward to your response to our concern.
Sincerely,
William Yoshino
Midwest Director
Japanese American Citizens League
Japanese American Citizens League
Midwest Regional Office
5415 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
773-728-7170
Bobby Jindal to give GOP Response to President
As stated by CNN, Gov. Bobby Jindal will be giving the GOP response to the President's upcoming speech to Congress.
I think it's great that there are more AsAms around politics, but at the same time, I've read on some of the stances Gov. Jindal has on issues important to me and I'm not a fan of them. This is one of those one handed clapping moments. Yeah. Awkward.
Source
Chicago Filipino Health Volunteer Opportunity - Mtg 2/21 @ 11 AM @ Mercy Family Health Center
Maligayang Bagong Taon! We hope this email finds you well. The
Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a
collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders
united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The
mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health
disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to
implement health interventions and educational programming to improve
the health status of the Filipino community.
FACHIC is currently recruiting dynamic, compassionate and dedicated
individuals of all backgrounds who would like to contribute to efforts
to improve the health of the Chicago area Filipino and Filipino
American community. Individuals with expertise and experience in
medicine, nursing, public health, social work, education and
translation are a plus but anyone interested in contributing to the
Filipino community is highly encouraged to attend.
FACHIC will be hosting its second annual Volunteer Interest Meeting on
Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 11 AM to 12 PM at a Mercy Family
Health Center, Main Floor Conference Room, located at 2525 S Michigan
Ave, Chicago, IL. Free parking is available in the main lot located
near the intersection of 26th and Michigan accessible by 26th street.
The front door of Mercy Family Health Center is directly across from
the main lot. Please check in at the security desk. A FACHIC
representative will direct you to the conference room.
At the meeting, FACHIC Steering and Advisory Board Members will
discuss the mission and vision of the organization and ways you can
contribute your skills and talents to improve the health of the
Filipino community.
RSVP to the meeting is recommended by email to
filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in getting involved with FACHIC but are unable
to attend the meeting, please contact us at
filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com to be added to our volunteer listserv
and to get more details. FACHIC is also on Facebook! Search under
"FACHIC" and join "FACHIC: Filipino American Community Health
Initiative of Chicago" to join our group!
Please pass on the word and we hope to see you there! Be involved, be
active, empower your community!
Maraming salamat po,
FACHIC Steering Board
Carmela Estrada
JP Jael
Jane Jih
FACHIC Advisory Board
Carmen Estacio
Mike Mendoza
Dan Vicencio
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC)
is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic
leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area.
The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health
disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to
implement health interventions and educational programming to improve
the health status of the Filipino community.
Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a
collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders
united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The
mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health
disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to
implement health interventions and educational programming to improve
the health status of the Filipino community.
FACHIC is currently recruiting dynamic, compassionate and dedicated
individuals of all backgrounds who would like to contribute to efforts
to improve the health of the Chicago area Filipino and Filipino
American community. Individuals with expertise and experience in
medicine, nursing, public health, social work, education and
translation are a plus but anyone interested in contributing to the
Filipino community is highly encouraged to attend.
FACHIC will be hosting its second annual Volunteer Interest Meeting on
Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 11 AM to 12 PM at a Mercy Family
Health Center, Main Floor Conference Room, located at 2525 S Michigan
Ave, Chicago, IL. Free parking is available in the main lot located
near the intersection of 26th and Michigan accessible by 26th street.
The front door of Mercy Family Health Center is directly across from
the main lot. Please check in at the security desk. A FACHIC
representative will direct you to the conference room.
At the meeting, FACHIC Steering and Advisory Board Members will
discuss the mission and vision of the organization and ways you can
contribute your skills and talents to improve the health of the
Filipino community.
RSVP to the meeting is recommended by email to
filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in getting involved with FACHIC but are unable
to attend the meeting, please contact us at
filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com to be added to our volunteer listserv
and to get more details. FACHIC is also on Facebook! Search under
"FACHIC" and join "FACHIC: Filipino American Community Health
Initiative of Chicago" to join our group!
Please pass on the word and we hope to see you there! Be involved, be
active, empower your community!
Maraming salamat po,
FACHIC Steering Board
Carmela Estrada
JP Jael
Jane Jih
FACHIC Advisory Board
Carmen Estacio
Mike Mendoza
Dan Vicencio
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC)
is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic
leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area.
The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health
disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to
implement health interventions and educational programming to improve
the health status of the Filipino community.
Hepatitis B Policy Fellowship
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
Hepatitis B Policy Fellowship
Deadline to Apply: March 2, 2009
For further questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please contact
hepBfellow@aapcho.org or call 510.272.9536 x 103.
Purpose: The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
(AAPCHO) is establishing a Hepatitis B Policy Fellowship Program in 2009.
In the United States, an estimated 2 million people are living with chronic hepatitis
B, with a disproportionate impact on the Asian American and Pacific Islander
community. It is thought that over 800,000 Asian Americans in total are living with
the disease, comprising more than 40 percent of all cases in the United States.
Recent studies have found that 10 percent of foreign‐born Asian Americans are
chronically infected with hepatitis B.
Approximately 25 percent of people with chronic hepatitis B develop chronic liver
disease, cirrhosis or primary liver cancer – this is unnecessary and unacceptable
chronic hepatitis B is a treatable disease. Many are unaware of their condition
because hepatitis B can progress without noticeable symptoms. Without awareness,
screening and diagnosis, these people are not receiving treatment that could slow
the disease, and may unintentionally be exposing others to the hepatitis B virus. The
lack of routine screening in Asian American communities in the United States is one
of the main reasons why rates of liver cancer are significantly higher in these
communities compared to other ethnic groups.
Program Description: The fellowship is a year‐long program based in Washington
D.C. and will be awarded to a medical, public health, or policy professional who is
interested in strengthening the collaboration between key stakeholders and the
federal government in order to achieve practical solutions for the disparate impact
of hepatitis B on Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Key goals of the fellowship
will be:
1) To facilitate collaboration among grassroots efforts, health organizations and
governmental entities to advance healthcare policy and practices that are designed
to support effective screening, treatment and prevention initiatives for hepatitis B in
the Asian American and Pacific Islander community; and
2) To inform and support efforts by the Congressional Asian Pacific American
Caucus (CAPAC) members and other Congressional members to adopt a policy
platform and legislative agenda that effectively reduces the prevalence of hepatitis B
and increases care and treatment programs in heavily impacted communities.
Eligibility: All applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
♦ Applicants must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States;
♦ Applicants must be at a mid‐career level with at least five years of
management responsibility;
♦ Applicants must have completed a master's degree or doctorate (or the
equivalent thereof) in health services research, clinical services (including
providers), health administration, health law, health policy or a related
discipline such as economics or political science;
♦ Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in health policy issues,
particularly hepatitis B, and track record of informing health policy through
research, policy analysis or clinical leadership
Selection Criteria and Process: Fellows must be able to participate in the program
from March 2009 through March 2010 and reside / relocate to the Washington DC
metropolitan area. Applications should be submitted to AAPCHO and will be
reviewed by a selection committee. Final selection of the fellow will be made in
February 2009.
A prospective fellow must demonstrate professional experience and competence in
hepatitis B advocacy, financing and/or clinical services. Fellows must also
demonstrate significant interest in public policy and activities of the Legislative
branch and exemplify strong interest in applying hepatitis B field knowledge to
crafting and driving targeted policies to reduce the burden of hepatitis B amongst
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Fellows must be able to work in a fast‐paced
environment with minimal supervision, communicate effectively on a wide variety
of topics and be able to work cooperatively with a diverse group of individuals and
organizations.
Application: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications for the 2009
fellowship is March 2, 2009. Applications should be submitted electronically to
AAPCHO at hepBfellow@aapcho.org and should include the following materials:
♦ A resume or curriculum vitae providing information about educational
background, professional employment and activities, professional
publications and presentations, public policy and legislative experience and
committee and advisory group appointments, particularly when related to
hepatitis B;
♦ A statement of no more than 750 words addressing the applicant's interests
in the fellowship, career goals, contributions the applicant believes he or she
can make as a hepatitis B professional to the legislative process and what the
applicant hopes to learn from the experience;
♦ A list of three professional references from the applicant's previous
institution(s) or organization(s) who can comment on the applicant's ability
to work with the CAPAC and other members of U.S. Congress as a special
legislative liaison.
For further questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please contact
hepBfellow@aapcho.org or call 510.272.9536 x 103.
Compensation: The fellowship stipend will be up to $75,000 per year plus benefits,
including health insurance and dental insurance. The stipend will be based upon
years of advanced experience. A portion of the relocation and transportation costs
may be covered.
About AAPCHO
AAPCHO is a national association representing community health organizations
dedicated to promoting advocacy, collaboration and leadership that improves the
health status and access of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
in the United States. Since its inception in 1987, AAPCHO has advocated for policies
and programs that improve the provision of health care services that are community
driven, financially affordable, linguistically accessible, and culturally appropriate. As
a unified voice of its membership, AAPCHO shares its collective knowledge and
experiences with policy makers at the national, state, and local levels.
Victoria Tung | Executive Director | Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus | Congressman Michael M. Honda
1713 Longworth HOB | Washington, D.C. 20515 | (w) 202-225-2631 | (f) 202-225-2699
Hepatitis B Policy Fellowship
Deadline to Apply: March 2, 2009
For further questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please contact
hepBfellow@aapcho.org or call 510.272.9536 x 103.
Purpose: The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
(AAPCHO) is establishing a Hepatitis B Policy Fellowship Program in 2009.
In the United States, an estimated 2 million people are living with chronic hepatitis
B, with a disproportionate impact on the Asian American and Pacific Islander
community. It is thought that over 800,000 Asian Americans in total are living with
the disease, comprising more than 40 percent of all cases in the United States.
Recent studies have found that 10 percent of foreign‐born Asian Americans are
chronically infected with hepatitis B.
Approximately 25 percent of people with chronic hepatitis B develop chronic liver
disease, cirrhosis or primary liver cancer – this is unnecessary and unacceptable
chronic hepatitis B is a treatable disease. Many are unaware of their condition
because hepatitis B can progress without noticeable symptoms. Without awareness,
screening and diagnosis, these people are not receiving treatment that could slow
the disease, and may unintentionally be exposing others to the hepatitis B virus. The
lack of routine screening in Asian American communities in the United States is one
of the main reasons why rates of liver cancer are significantly higher in these
communities compared to other ethnic groups.
Program Description: The fellowship is a year‐long program based in Washington
D.C. and will be awarded to a medical, public health, or policy professional who is
interested in strengthening the collaboration between key stakeholders and the
federal government in order to achieve practical solutions for the disparate impact
of hepatitis B on Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Key goals of the fellowship
will be:
1) To facilitate collaboration among grassroots efforts, health organizations and
governmental entities to advance healthcare policy and practices that are designed
to support effective screening, treatment and prevention initiatives for hepatitis B in
the Asian American and Pacific Islander community; and
2) To inform and support efforts by the Congressional Asian Pacific American
Caucus (CAPAC) members and other Congressional members to adopt a policy
platform and legislative agenda that effectively reduces the prevalence of hepatitis B
and increases care and treatment programs in heavily impacted communities.
Eligibility: All applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
♦ Applicants must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States;
♦ Applicants must be at a mid‐career level with at least five years of
management responsibility;
♦ Applicants must have completed a master's degree or doctorate (or the
equivalent thereof) in health services research, clinical services (including
providers), health administration, health law, health policy or a related
discipline such as economics or political science;
♦ Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in health policy issues,
particularly hepatitis B, and track record of informing health policy through
research, policy analysis or clinical leadership
Selection Criteria and Process: Fellows must be able to participate in the program
from March 2009 through March 2010 and reside / relocate to the Washington DC
metropolitan area. Applications should be submitted to AAPCHO and will be
reviewed by a selection committee. Final selection of the fellow will be made in
February 2009.
A prospective fellow must demonstrate professional experience and competence in
hepatitis B advocacy, financing and/or clinical services. Fellows must also
demonstrate significant interest in public policy and activities of the Legislative
branch and exemplify strong interest in applying hepatitis B field knowledge to
crafting and driving targeted policies to reduce the burden of hepatitis B amongst
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Fellows must be able to work in a fast‐paced
environment with minimal supervision, communicate effectively on a wide variety
of topics and be able to work cooperatively with a diverse group of individuals and
organizations.
Application: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications for the 2009
fellowship is March 2, 2009. Applications should be submitted electronically to
AAPCHO at hepBfellow@aapcho.org and should include the following materials:
♦ A resume or curriculum vitae providing information about educational
background, professional employment and activities, professional
publications and presentations, public policy and legislative experience and
committee and advisory group appointments, particularly when related to
hepatitis B;
♦ A statement of no more than 750 words addressing the applicant's interests
in the fellowship, career goals, contributions the applicant believes he or she
can make as a hepatitis B professional to the legislative process and what the
applicant hopes to learn from the experience;
♦ A list of three professional references from the applicant's previous
institution(s) or organization(s) who can comment on the applicant's ability
to work with the CAPAC and other members of U.S. Congress as a special
legislative liaison.
For further questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please contact
hepBfellow@aapcho.org or call 510.272.9536 x 103.
Compensation: The fellowship stipend will be up to $75,000 per year plus benefits,
including health insurance and dental insurance. The stipend will be based upon
years of advanced experience. A portion of the relocation and transportation costs
may be covered.
About AAPCHO
AAPCHO is a national association representing community health organizations
dedicated to promoting advocacy, collaboration and leadership that improves the
health status and access of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
in the United States. Since its inception in 1987, AAPCHO has advocated for policies
and programs that improve the provision of health care services that are community
driven, financially affordable, linguistically accessible, and culturally appropriate. As
a unified voice of its membership, AAPCHO shares its collective knowledge and
experiences with policy makers at the national, state, and local levels.
Victoria Tung | Executive Director | Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus | Congressman Michael M. Honda
1713 Longworth HOB | Washington, D.C. 20515 | (w) 202-225-2631 | (f) 202-225-2699
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