Tenzin Passang was born August 2, 1985, and flew to the United States in November 2008 for freedom and opportunity. His parents live in a Tibetan Refugee Camp in South India, with nine children. They mortgaged all their belongings to make the Tenzin’s trip to America happen. He was their hope for a brighter economic future for their family. Upon arriving in California, like every other newly immigrated Tibetan, he applied for Political Asylum.

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 REAL TALK STORYBOARD

 "One Place, One Night No. 2" Movie Dialogues – Movie Night, Friday August 22nd, 2014 @ Community Health for Asian Americans, 268 Grand Avenue, Oakland. All are welcome! Snacks will be served and donations accepted.

 Oakland Health Fair – Health Options for Immigrant Youth and Immigrant Families. August 27th 4-6pm at Laney College Theatre – 900 Fallon Street, Oakland.  Rsvp at bit.ly/immhealth27 #health4all Contact Information:  Lucia Lin, Bay Area Organizer-California Immigrant Policy Center Llin@caimmigrant.org 

 Harvest Moon Festival

Saturday, September 6th
7pm
Oakland Asian Cultural Center 

 On 18 April 2014, an avalanche on Mt. Everest near Everest Base Camp killed sixteen Sherpa guides. CHAA’s partner, ACHA-Himalayan Sisterhood is hosting a benefit event for the widows and children of the deceased Sherpa guides.

The thirteenth annual Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace, will be held Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the North end of Aquatic Park (bottom of Addison Street). Hundreds of people will decorate lantern shades, to be floated on the lagoon at dusk.

 In early August, local and national groups along with the Climate Justice Alliance  will host the Our Power National Convening, which will culminate to the Our Power Day of Action on August 9th!

 Please join us for a PhotoVoice Exhibit showcasing photos from SEAYL’s Tobacco Prevention Project in addition to photos from Tenderloin’s youth organizations.  Feel free to advertise this event with youth and friends that may be interested in attending. 

 You can find more information on our Facebook event page: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/907669922582903/

"Really proud to have a poem of mine represent my homeland, Tonga, at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Always in wonder about these games growing up but I’m not an athlete, so I’m humbled to participate as a poet.

Read more “When We Tell” by Loa Niumeitolu featured on BBC Radio Scotland ›