Spring Break in DC
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.” –Anonymous
Greetings from Washington DC! While many college students diligently bake their brains in booze (and simultaneously scald their skin on distant beaches), I have been spending my spring break as a participant in the 2006 JACL/OCA* DC Leadership Conference. The past five days have been an intense whirlwind of formal presentations on significant APA issues, inspirational stories of civil rights advocacy, and social networking. The conference enhanced my knowledge of the political, legal, and social framework of the current (and future) civil rights movement for Asian Americans. I met many amazing individuals and look forward to a reunion in the near future!
In addition to the cognitive and relational value of the DC Leadership Conference, I was able to explore the issue of Asian American Identity and Advocacy in America. As this semester unfolds, I will integrate my newfound knowledge and personal experiences into my blogs… Please enjoy!
*JACL is an acronym for the Japanese American Citizens League. You can learn more about the JACL at www.jacl.org. If you are interested in joining this amazing organization, please contact me ASAP at hanasolk@muohio.edu!!!
* OCA is an acronym for the Organization of Chinese Americans. You can learn more about the OCA at www.ocanatl.org.
Greetings from Washington DC! While many college students diligently bake their brains in booze (and simultaneously scald their skin on distant beaches), I have been spending my spring break as a participant in the 2006 JACL/OCA* DC Leadership Conference. The past five days have been an intense whirlwind of formal presentations on significant APA issues, inspirational stories of civil rights advocacy, and social networking. The conference enhanced my knowledge of the political, legal, and social framework of the current (and future) civil rights movement for Asian Americans. I met many amazing individuals and look forward to a reunion in the near future!
In addition to the cognitive and relational value of the DC Leadership Conference, I was able to explore the issue of Asian American Identity and Advocacy in America. As this semester unfolds, I will integrate my newfound knowledge and personal experiences into my blogs… Please enjoy!
*JACL is an acronym for the Japanese American Citizens League. You can learn more about the JACL at www.jacl.org. If you are interested in joining this amazing organization, please contact me ASAP at hanasolk@muohio.edu!!!
* OCA is an acronym for the Organization of Chinese Americans. You can learn more about the OCA at www.ocanatl.org.
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