DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Author

Charlee Trenkle
December 01, 2024

Happy Holidays! Here is the AAPI Youth Rising December Newsletter! 

Important Tasks:

  1. Don’t forget about our All Member meetings usually held every Fourth Thursday at 6 pm PST.

  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

  • November Meeting Recap: Canceled

  • 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, 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

    • February 27 @ 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST Special Guest: Chantel Bermudez, California Civil Rights Department

  • The TAAF AAPI History Hub has launched! AAPI Youth Rising 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!!

  • 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!

  • The bill (HR 9495) currently passing through Congress would allow the executive branch to strip the tax status of nonprofits by simply labeling them as "terrorist supporting." While this may seem reasonable, we already have laws in place that penalize organizations for providing support to terrorists. In reality, this bill would grant the executive branch sweeping power to undermine news outlets, universities, advocacy organizations, and more based on unilateral accusations - all without due process. What you can do:

    1. Mobilize your communities to contact their representatives by sharing actions from 18 Million Rising or Stop AAPI Hate.

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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

AAPI Heros and Events Mini Lessons - Create your own mini-lesson that we will turn into a video! If you are interested, please sign up for an event or hero here and write a one-minute script with a hook. Please let us know if you have any questions.

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

AAPI Youth Rising December Monthly Meeting

December 19th, 6 PM to 7 PM PST￨Zoom Link

Announcements and updates.

Together We Rise: Sharing Stories of Discrimination, Healing, and Change in Fresno

December 4, 3 PM to 5:30 PM PST | 2630 E. Weldon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703

Meet our commissioners and staff to talk about the views, needs, and concerns in the Fresno community. Learn more here.

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 Camille for attending the Global Women Asia (GWA) Women in STEM Groundbreakers Award Ceremony and Reception!

Press about AYR:

REMINDERS

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