South Bay First Thursdays http://www.sbft.org Mon, 20 May 2013 17:52:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Shifting Narratives http://www.sbft.org/2013/05/20/shifting-narratives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shifting-narratives http://www.sbft.org/2013/05/20/shifting-narratives/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 16:56:10 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=615 Shifting Narratives Flyer

Join South Bay First Thursdays on Thursday, June 6, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for our event, Shifting Narratives: examining API visibility within the LGBTQI Rights Movement. RSVP today at sbft.org. This event is free. Donations are appreciated.

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2013/05/20/shifting-narratives/feed/ 0 (Re)Present 2013 http://www.sbft.org/2013/04/16/represent-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=represent-2013 http://www.sbft.org/2013/04/16/represent-2013/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:12:02 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=605 (re)present 2013 flyerGet ready for some talent.

 

South Bay First Thursdays returns this May for our annual celebration of API excellence in performance art, dance, music, and spoken word. See the wonderful talents of the API community and be inspired by their crafts.

This event is brought to you by the generous support of Asian Americans for Community Involvement, San Jose Councilmember Ash Kalra, and the Theatre on San Pedro Square.

 

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2013/04/16/represent-2013/feed/ 0 Chained to Work: Human Trafficking and the API Community http://www.sbft.org/2013/03/25/chained-to-work-human-trafficking-and-the-api-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chained-to-work-human-trafficking-and-the-api-community http://www.sbft.org/2013/03/25/chained-to-work-human-trafficking-and-the-api-community/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:47:27 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=600

People from East Asia and the Pacific make up the largest group of persons trafficked into the United States. Unfortunately, the Bay Area, is a top destination. Join South Bay First Thursdays as we have a critical discussion on the impact of human trafficking on our API and South Bay community and what we can do to stop this modern slavery in our backyards.

Our Featured Guests:

✦Lynnette Parker
Lawyer, Santa Clara Law

✦Nalin Decker
Founder, DASchild Foundation

✦Brian Wo
Director of Partnerships, Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition

✦Cindy Liou
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

✦Ramandeep Kaur,
AACI Human Trafficking Advocate

Don’t forget to register on our eventbrite! http://chainedtowork.eventbrite.com/

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2013/03/25/chained-to-work-human-trafficking-and-the-api-community/feed/ 0 40 years of History http://www.sbft.org/2013/02/21/584/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=584 http://www.sbft.org/2013/02/21/584/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:15:45 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=584 This year, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) celebrates 40 years of making a difference. Started by only a handful of community activists gathered around kitchen tables, AACI has grown to become the largest non-profit in Santa Clara County providing serving the Asian American Community.

Join SBFT, Congressman Mike Honda and Assemblymember Paul Fong, to honor and celebrate the dedication and commitment of the leaders who laid the groundwork to develop a full service community organization serving over 15,000 individuals a year. This event will bring together individuals that were pivotal in making AACI happen and young leaders who are inspired to make a change in their communities.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP with Rabiah.Khalid@aaci.org. Check out the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/411254808967206/

 

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2013/02/21/584/feed/ 0 Immigration Reform: Asians Matter Too http://www.sbft.org/2013/02/21/immigration-reform-asians-matter-too/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immigration-reform-asians-matter-too http://www.sbft.org/2013/02/21/immigration-reform-asians-matter-too/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:05:04 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=581 Over 400,000 undocumented Asians live in California.

Join South Bay First Thursdays as we talk about the impact of immigration reform on the Asian Pacific Islander community, what resources are available for community members as well as new opportunities with the proposed legislation.

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2013/02/21/immigration-reform-asians-matter-too/feed/ 1 Winter Mixer 2013 http://www.sbft.org/2013/01/28/winter-mixer-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-mixer-2013 http://www.sbft.org/2013/01/28/winter-mixer-2013/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:37:40 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=569 South Bay First Thursdays invites you to join us at Koji Sake Lounge for our annual winter mixer!

Show your love for the API community with SBFT and other community members. Bring your friends to come see what we have in store for the year and how you all can get involved!

Don’t forget to invite your friends and RSVP to the event on Facebook as well as Eventbrite!

 

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2013/01/28/winter-mixer-2013/feed/ 0 Mini Movie-Fest 2012 http://www.sbft.org/2012/11/06/mini-movie-fest-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mini-movie-fest-2012 http://www.sbft.org/2012/11/06/mini-movie-fest-2012/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:33:07 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=535 South Bay First Thursdays is proud to present our 3rd annual Mini Movie-Fest. Join us for another night of short films and hear a little about the trials and tribulations of Asian Pacific islander filmmakers from the Bay Area.

~~~Films Showing~~~

“Vampariah” Trailer – Matt Abaya

“Asian American Action Figure MV (Dune Tran – Kites)” – Jason Nou

“Wired Fences” – James Y. Shih

“Thinking Of You” – Huy Vu

“Just One” – Howard Lui

“Conference Call” – Daniel Tong

“Nico’s Sampaguita” – Esperanza Catubig

“At Dawn They Sleep” – Henry J. Kim

~~~Holiday Gift Drive~~~
In support of AACI Asian Women’s Home, we will be collecting holiday gifts, which will be given to victims of domestic violence. If you’re interested, please bring gifts from their list of requested items.

You can find the list of requested items at www.sjawh.org

This event is made possible by the support of Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS), and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM).

Don’t forget to invite your friends and RSVP to the event on Facebook as well as Eventbrite!

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2012/11/06/mini-movie-fest-2012/feed/ 0 APIs in Fashion http://www.sbft.org/2012/10/18/apisinfashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apisinfashion http://www.sbft.org/2012/10/18/apisinfashion/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:16:13 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=504 What do Anna Sui, Alexander Wang, and Jason Wu all have in common? They are all world-renowned API fashion designers!

 The Silicon Valley may be famous for its technology, but there is a growing culture of fashion in the South Bay.

 Join South Bay First Thursdays for a night of fun with fashion designers, photographers, exhibitors, and more!

 

Our special guests are:

Danny “Dandiggity” Le – Moderator

http://www.southeastbeast.com/

https://www.facebook.com/southeastbeast

Kathryn Guinto – Fashion Designer

http://www.eufiaandaurea.com/

https://www.facebook.com/eufiaandaurea

John Agcaoili – Photographer / Cinematographer

http://www.darkside-ofthe-moon.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dsotm.us

Stella Marie – Model

http://www.thestellamarie.com/

https://www.facebook.com/StellaMarieTheModel

 

We will also have amazing exhibitors, including:

With Love Made From Hate

http://withlovemadefromhate.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/WithLoveMadeFromHate

Jayne Chen

http://jaynechen.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJayneChen

Oak Creek Vintage

http://www.oakcreekvintage.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oak-Creek-Vintage/405239419490338

 

  Don’t forget to invite your friends and RSVP to the event on Facebook as well as Eventbrite!

 

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2012/10/18/apisinfashion/feed/ 0 Know Your Propositions http://www.sbft.org/2012/10/01/know-your-propositions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=know-your-propositions http://www.sbft.org/2012/10/01/know-your-propositions/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:03:37 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=499 The November 6th General Election is less than 50 days away, but the Presidential race isn’t the only important issue.

Ballot propositions affect everyone in California, yet very few people have a good understanding about the specifics of these potential new laws.

Join South Bay First Thursdays and other community organizations to get information on these propositions and register to vote.

Don’t forget to invite your friends and RSVP to the event on Facebook as well as Eventbrite!

 

]]> http://www.sbft.org/2012/10/01/know-your-propositions/feed/ 0 Understanding Domestic Violence in the Digital Age http://www.sbft.org/2012/09/21/understanding-domestic-violence-in-the-digital-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-domestic-violence-in-the-digital-age http://www.sbft.org/2012/09/21/understanding-domestic-violence-in-the-digital-age/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:32:52 +0000 admin http://www.sbft.org/?p=488 One in four American women and one in seven American men are victims of domestic violence.

Join South Bay First Thursdays as we discuss the definition of domestic violence, its prevalence in the Asian American community, and identify resources available for survivors of domestic violence. During the discussion, we’ll highlight the positive and negative impacts of technology on this widespread issue.

Don’t forget to invite your friends and RSVP to the event on Facebook as well as Eventbrite!

 

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