Submit your Immigration Story to TACL’s Twelve Percent Project

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The Twelve Percent Project is an offshoot of the Taiwanese American Citizens League’s Political Internship Program. They've created this neat project to highlight Asian American immigration stories, and we think it's important to include Taiwanese American stories as well! Read more about their project: This summer, Congress is voting on comprehensive immigration reform efforts. In the debate surrounding the immigration reform bill, the voices of interest groups, pundits, and DREAMers have…

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Taiwanese Films at Dallas Asian Film Festival

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Dates: July 11-18, 2013 Location: Angelika Film Center Address: 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Suite 230, Dallas, TX Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/AsianFilmFestivalDallas Webpage: http://asianfilmdallas.com/ The 12th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas features over 40 films, including five Taiwanese films. The festival takes place from July 11-18. Be sure to check out the romantic comedy "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?", the documentary "Go Grandriders," sports film…

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Join TAP and Kollaboration in Chicago for a Happy Hour Mixer

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Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm Location: Vertigo Sky Lounge Address: 2 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/316521935150307/ It’s Summer Time! Join Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP-Chicago) and Kollaboration to celebrate the return of the summer at our July happy hour mixer. Vertigo Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar featuring custom crafted cocktails and spectacular views from both inside and out, making it one of the best…

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TAPpy Hour in DC

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Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Time: 5:30p Location: Elephant and Castle Pub Address: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/281679321976895/ With the summer in full swing and the heat & humidity up, come on out to Taiwanese American Professionals' TAPpy Hour to find out what TAP-DC has in store for the month. Closest Metro: Metro Center (Red/Orange/Blue Lines) HAPPY HOUR DEALS (4-7PM) TAP-DC is an official chapter of TACL/TAP! Taiwanese…

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TAP-Chicago Happy Hour

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Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Municipal Bar + Dining Co., 216 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/188865191275514/ Cost: Free ticket in advance by Tuesday June 25th by 12 pm or $5 afterward and at the door. Free tickets @ https://www.wepay.com/events/tapmunicipal Join friends from TAP-Chicago to celebrate a beautiful evening in one of the greatest summer cities in the world - Chicago. They have reserved one of the newest…

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Taiwanese Homestyle Cookbook Now Available

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We love Taiwanese food... It fuels us. We bond around it. Our friends and family ask us "chia̍h-pá—bē?" or "have you eaten yet?" as an expression of hospitality. Most importantly, it reminds of us home, family, and what it means to be of unique Taiwanese heritage. TACL-LYF and NATWA-NC have joined together to create the second edition of Homestyle Cooking of Taiwan. The book includes suggested menus for various occasions and quick guidelines for prep time, complexity level, and significance…

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The 100 Mothers and Daughters Project

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TaiwaneseAmerican.org, in collaboration with the North American Taiwanese Women’s Association 2nd Gen group (NATWA II), is proud to present the profiles and stories of a wide cross-section of Taiwanese American (and Canadian) mothers and daughters. As we celebrate Mother’s Day and the launch of Taiwanese American Heritage Week 2013, this is a glimpse into the diversity of our community and a collection of touching personal stories and tributes to our dear mothers and daughters. Since 2010,…

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Taiwanese American Medical Association Offers $1000 Scholarships

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Founded in 1984, the North American Taiwanese Medical Association (NATMA) is a professional organization comprised of Taiwanese American physicians, dentists and allied health professionals. It now consists of 16 regional chapters and over 1,400 members across the United States. NATMA'S mission is to represent medical, dental and other health professionals of Taiwanese descent, and to promote educational and cultural exchange among its members and their communities. NATMA Foundation is offering…

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ITASA Fundraiser: Taiwan Necklace Project and Formosa Treasures

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The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association is kicking off their April month of fundraisers with some great collaborations! TAIWAN NECKLACE PROJECT From now until April 21st, order this exclusive Taiwan-shaped sterling silver necklace that's perfect for any Taiwan lover! $35 each + $5 shipping and 100% of the proceeds go to ITASA! Go to itasa.org/tw-necklace for more ordering and info! FORMOSA TREASURES From now through April 28th, purchase camera bags, stationary,…

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