NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Author

Charlee Trenkle
November 17, 2024

Hi everyone! Here is the AAPI Youth Rising November Newsletter! 

Important Tasks:

  1. Don’t forget about our All Member meetings usually held every Fourth Thursday at 6 pm PST  (a Zoom link will be sent out closer to the meeting date). This month it’s canceled.

  2. Check our website, our Action Corner, and Our Work for up-to-date info about events

  3. Spread the word about AYR with your friends! AYR Chapter Leaders can sign up here using this FORM. 

  4. Continue with raising awareness by speaking out. Email [email protected]  if you are interested in anything event you see in the newsletter. 

Announcements

  • October Meeting recap: Our special guest Denise Oki gave an amazing presentation on the regional White House initiative on AANHPI, and she provided us with some amazing resources which you can check out here. If you have any questions for Denise Oki, you can contact her at this email: ​​[email protected].

  • Please note below that the all-member meetings are mandatory. 

    • Monthly All Member Meetings usually happen on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 pm PT

    • Thursday, November 21 @ 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST 

    • Thursday, December 19 @ 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST (Please note date change)

    • January 23 @ 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST Special guest: Bernice Chao, Found of Asians in Advertising and Chief Creative Officer at TDW+Co

  • AYR is excited to announce that we will be included in an Asian American ethnic studies textbook program by Gibbs Smith Education, edited by Jenna Tait. The textbook will be available in e-book format, hard copy textbooks, and teacher materials (25,000 print copies and 15,000 digital copies offered in two languages).

  • AYR will also be included in a book chapter on advocacy and policy change in the 2nd edition of the Asian American Psychology textbook (edited by Dr. Alvin Alvarez, Nita Tewari, and Michi Fu, co-authored by with Dr. Grace Chen, Dr. Sherry Wang, Dr. Anne Saw, and Manju Kulkarni. Here’s the info on the first edition. The textbook should be published by Routledge next fall.

  • The TAAF AAPI History Hub has launched! AAPI Youth Risitdng is a proud partner of the TAAF AAPI History Hub. Our One Day of AAPI History lesson will continue to reach many others. Check out the hub here!!

  • NAAPIMHA is grateful to have the opportunity to offer two different FREE virtual election season spaces for folks looking to process their thoughts, emotions, and anxieties, and center their mental health during this election season. There are Facilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions and Monthly Vote for Wellness Check-in Spaces. Check out the dates at those links!

  • One of our Chapter Leaders, Hana Parker, wrote a brilliant op-ed that is featured on the Ethnic Media Services. Check it out here! 

  • Hate Is A Virus is excited to share its newest initiative, From the Ground Up, a framework to guide individuals on their journeys to become better informed and more deeply engaged with social impact. We’d love your support in amplifying this initiative. Here’s a link to their media kit, which includes more context and social media post/story assets.

  • Please fill out this form if applicable to help out a research student ​​conducting research on AAPI youth and their mental health following the election

  • We are super excited to share the trailer of Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America documentary which we are honored to be included in!

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Current Actions

Check out our Action Corner launched by Mina where you can keep track of our latest actions and ways to engage. If you have any actions you would like to highlight, email [email protected]

If you have art, blogs, or op-eds you’d like to share, email [email protected] or [email protected]. Check out our latest blogs here!

ONE DAY OF AAPI HISTORY - Bring our ONE DAY OF AAPI HISTORY lesson to your school or share the video! The presentation is fully scripted so you can do it yourself or board members can also join you to present! This is your chance to practice your public speaking skills. See the TOOLKIT HERE for info!

  1. Ask your school or teacher whether you can present to your classroom about the history of Asians in America.

  2. Ask your school or teacher what days work best for a lesson

  3. Reach out to AYR to see whether a board member can join you on that day

Future events and remember to check out our website for updates! 

AAPI Youth Rising October Monthly Meeting

November 21st, 6 PM to 7 PM PST￨Zoom Link

Announcements and updates.

November 9, 5 PM to 7 PM PST | Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. 

AYR is invited to join the inaugural GWA Women in STEM Groundbreakers Award Dinner. Come celebrate the remarkable women leading the charge in STEM worldwide, and meet the GWA 2024 Fellows poised to make their mark from around the globe. Be part of this inspiring evening as we honor four extraordinary individuals and organizations breaking barriers and shaping the future.

Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Holiday Mixer

December 7, 5:30 PM to 9 PM PST | APAPA Headquarters 4000 Truxel Rd, Suite 3 Sacramento, CA 95834

On behalf of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA), we are invited to attend their Holiday Mixer.

Kudos:

  • Kudos to Taryn and Johann for presenting at the third annual Equity in Mental Health Symposium on October 16, 2024. They shared about AAPI Youth Rising’s history, goals, and accomplishments, including their advocacy in mental health. They led a workshop discussing the meaning of community and explored aspects of culture and identity that can sometimes become a barrier to seeking mental health support. 

  • Kudos to Mina and Charlee for attending the OCA (Organization of Chinese Americans) San Mateo 2024 Asian American Achievement Awards. AAPI Youth Rising was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate for the 2024 Community Partner Award with OCA San Mateo. Mina introduced honoree Russell Jeung and she and Charlee got to chat with the president of OCA San Mateo Aimee Yan and eat a lot of delicious food.

Press about AYR:

REMINDERS

Community Announcements

  • The Asian American Foundation brought together TEAACH advocacy groups, state institutions, and a pool of local funders to build the TEAACH Implementation Collaborative to ensure thousands of teachers — and even more students — have the tools to implement a unit of instruction on Asian American history. Today we are excited to share lessons learned and key recommendations from the TEAACH Field Guide & Executive Summary.

Do you have anything to share for next month? Email [email protected]