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CAPA wishes everyone well during these troubling times.
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THANK YOU CAPA!
By December 31, 2020, my time as CAPA President will end. I didn’t want to leave without saying how very proud to have worked with all the CAPA Board of Directors and Advisory Group. Even with challenging times, we accomplished successful events including CAPA 2020 Webinar Series and “Better Together” Event Celebration . Those achievements are the result of board members talents, and advisory support . You all have my deepest gratitude.
I’m excited knowing our incoming President, Pina Vyas, will lead CAPA to greater heights and successes. Good luck Pina!
Lastly, THANK YOU for the privilege to lead the organization and wish the best for CAPA in years to come.
Ryan Rosario
CAPA President 2019-2020
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Rizal Day
Filipino spirit is not dampened inspite of the continuing surge of the pandemic. With appropriate precautionary measures in place, Filamcco, the umbrella organization overseeing more than 40 member organizations is gearing up to celebrate its annual Rizal Day Celebration virtually. The event commemorates the Death Anniversary of the Filipino National hero for his struggles and sacrifices to deliver his countrymen from foreign oppression...
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APIA Scholarship
PNAM donated face shields and visors to Maple Manor of Novi and to Four Seasons Nursing and Rehab Center. We also conducted virtual Seminar on Dementia and Brain Health to our Filipino Senior Citizens.
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The state of Michigan has announced a scholarship program for Michigan residents called Futures for Frontliners, a state scholarship program for Michiganders without college degrees who worked in essential industries during the state COVID-19 shutdown in spring 2020 (April 1 – June 30). This scholarship provides these frontline workers with tuition-free access to local community college to pursue an associate degree or a skills certificate, either full-time or part-time while you work.
For more information about the program and how to apply, please see the links below:
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Indian Americans Make Impact in Elections |
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This election cycle was a big success for the South Asian community featuring a record number of Indian American candidates running in key state and federal races across the country, as well as the first Indian American to be on a presidential ticket, in vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
In our home state of Michigan, Indian American candidates that scored wins last month included: Ranjeev Puri was elected to 21st House District with a promise to help fight for a better Michigan, businessman/scientist Shri Thanedar for House 3rd District, and Padma Kuppa who was re-elected for House District 41. Representative Kuppa, an engineer by trade, was the first Indian immigrant and Hindu in the Michigan Legislature...
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Building Resilience
Sook Wilkinson, Ph.D.
We can all learn to build resilience. American Psychological Association has Tips for Resilience in a Time of War. I’d reframe it as Tips for Resilience in a time of crisis.
Make Connections – keeping in touch with family, friends, and others. Connecting with people provides social support and strengthens resilience. Help yourself by helping others – assisting others in need, and volunteer work can be empowering. Maintain a daily routine – keeping up with your daily routine can provide you with a feeling of stability. Sticking with a routine can be comforting to your children as well. Take care of yourself – make time to eat, exercise, and rest properly. It’ll help you stay balanced and enable you to better deal with stressful times. Give yourself a “news” break – Limit your news intake to no more than an hour a day. It’s okay to turn off the TV and allow yourself to focus on non-crisis related things. Have a plan – Make a clear plan for how you, your family, and friends will respond and connect in the event of a crisis. Make a plan for your pets and a list of items you’ll need to take in an emergency. Prepare a security kit – Make sure you include things like a favorite book, or pictures of loved ones and their contact information. This’ll give you comfort and security...
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Uplift Others
Through Creative Outlets
CAPA Marketing & Communications' chairman, Dan Moen, has been using media to uplift and amplify others, their experiences, and stories. Dan has three major projects he is currently working on. A podcast, a tv show, and a book! The recently launched podcast focuses on people having civil dialogue about heavy topics that impact us today. The tv show will focus on a wide diverse and inclusive cast, and focuses on a bi-racial Filipino and Black family during the mist of the pandemic. The book will be 30 stories from 30 different adoptees of color.
3rd Paradigm with Clarity & Nuance
The podcast has been recently launched on SoundCloud as wells as Spotify Podcasts and currently working on releasing it on all streaming platforms. Guests are invited to participate in a free panel style/round-table call from anywhere around the world and chat about heavy topics from racism, education, health including mental health, the pandemic, gender, orientations, and inner workings of the human mind. Guests have the option to participate anonymously with a fake name or themselves. Clarity & Nuance are the show's two main hosts and ask open ended questions for the panel to respond to. The show encourages those who disagree the most to participate.
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Michigan Welcomes Diversity Panel
Macomb county recently did a panel focusing on immigrants who have settled in Macomb county. Dan was one of the speakers and got to share his story about settling in Macomb county and growing up among a non-diverse community.
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Diversity TV SHOW
A quickly growing team is developing a potential television show that is the brain child of Dan Moen. The show will feature a wide range of characters and predominantly focus around people of color and other marginalized communities residing in Michigan. All the production team are primarily Michigan based. More information coming soon in regards to helping crowd fund the project, as well as casting calls and any updates.
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30 Days with 30 Adoptees of Color Book
Being an adoptee himself, Dan has a passion for bringing people together and amplifying stories like his. In 30 Days with 30 Adoptees of Color, Dan interviews various adoptees from all around the world and listens to their stories. The book is designed to be read for a chapter per day, 1 month (aprox. 30 days). Stay tuned for more information.
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More updates coming soon. Visit his work at www.dijurimedia.com |
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Say NO to the Flu!
Say YES to the Flu Shot!
Mobile Flu Vaccination
On Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, December 6, 2020 the Center for Health Disparities Innovations and Studies, Eastern Michigan University partnership with Thai American Association of MI/TAAM provided Mobile flu vaccination at Wat Paknam Michigan/ BMC in Sterling Heights. We had families from different East Asian and Southeast Asian communities of Thai, Lao, Vietnamese and Bangladeshi, who came to be vaccinated. The families were very appreciative of this opportunity because there were volunteers who speak their native languages to assist and explain to them of the information provided regarding influenza. Also, the forms were translated in these languages, making it easier and less stressful to fill out. One of the families mentioned that when they go to other places, they are overwhelmed by a language barrier.
By Dr. Su McKeithen-Polish
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Eastern Michigan Offering Mobile Flue Vaccination Clinics |
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Resources to Fight Racism |
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List of Contacts & Resources
Eastern Michigan University - Center of Health Disparities Innovations and Studies
Padma Kuppa, State Representative
517-373-1783
Chris Matus, Regional Director for State Senator Gary Peters
313-318-5770
Stephen Zannetti, Licensed Banker, Citizens Bank
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Department of Attorney General’s Hate Crimes Unit
HateCrimes@Michigan.gov
313-456-0200
Call this number if you are a victim of a hate crime or have credible information about a hate crime
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OK2SAY App
The app for students to download and confidently speak out when they are concerned about their safety or safety of others.
Downloadable on Apple and Android devices
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Sign the petition to Educating Our Children On Racism Throughout the School System |
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance
(MIOSHA resources)
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Work Plan template mentioned by Fayrouz Sadd |
Global Detroit Website - for translated material and entrepreneurial support for APA immigrants |
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SUNandMOON: A Story of Love So Big
It Creates an Eclipse
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One day the Sun catches a glimpse of the beautiful Moon,
and he falls in love. But the Moon is night, and the Sun is day. How can they ever meet?Here’s a clue…whenever you see an eclipse, know that the Sun is with his love, the Moon.Welcome to the first children’s picture book by internationally recognized artist...
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Have Your Graduate Featured on CAPA’s Social Media!
Do you know a student who is graduating from high school or college? CAPA would like to honor them with a feature on our social media. Send a photo of your graduate with their name, school, program/degree, and their plans after graduation to newsletter@capa-mi.org.
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