Should I be mentoring others? Do I have enough expertise in my field to be a leader for others? Should I be giving advice and leading youth to make life long decisions? How can I best impact the lives of others with the skills and knowledge I have?
These are some of the questions that I’ve reflected on while here at Advancing Justice – Chicago. I can say that for me, while those questions are valid, I’ve learned not to overthink the idea of helping others. (더 보기…)
Read MoreWhat is it about the instant thrill of provocative headlines running across your Twitter/Facebook/Pinterist/Instagram feed that persuades you to click on it? Maybe it’s breaking news, a name that you recognize, or a memorable image? When the phrase new media became commonplace enough that old media was embracing it, it became clear that character limits were just one of the new telltale signs that you were savvy enough to operate in this fast paced interactive circuit of information. So the mode of storytelling changed, but what about the stories? (더 보기…)
Read MoreOn October 2, 2013, members of the House of Representatives introduced the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (H.R. 15). This bill largely mirrors provisions in the immigration bill passed by the Senate (S. 744) in June 2013. While the bill does not entirely address the concerns of Asian Americans, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC worked to include a number of family-based immigration provisions that if passed, would positively impact the lives of millions of Asian American families.
H R 15 Summary 10-10-13 – FINAL Advancing Justice Chicago
Read MoreThe fall season is by far my favorite time of year, when what I call the “Big 3” of American sports are firing on all pistons. The NFL season is in full swing, MLB playoff fever brings intensity and potential drama to every game (except for my beloved White Sox), and the NBA season launches into another season of new-reasons-to-hate-Lebron-and-the-Miami Heat. Sorry, maybe that last part is just me. Despite the Chicago Bears’ early success and my hopes for a championship run by the Bulls and Derrick Rose, the one thing this fall that I’m most excited to see is Jeremy Lin play his second full season as a NBA starter. (더 보기…)
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John was known for his legendary work ethic. He could be found crafting manifestos to instrumentals or pounding his soul’s meter on a MPC until the breakadawn, when immigrant dreams decompose into the aroma of buns and the rumbling of the Red line. John was/is Argyle’s son, a fierce young man spitting acetone laced truths with an urgency that inspired his peers to move, act, and stand for something (“anything”), and the outpouring of love since his death is a testament to the impact that he had on others. (더 보기…)
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