AUDIO STREAM Cultural Shift of Learning to Say "I Love You" Ongoing NPR Story Corps For many, immigrating to a new country represents a chance to start over, to explore work or cultural opportunities that didn't exist back home. But the move can also allow a new approach to daily life -- and the way a husband and wife interact. Hee-sook Lee came to the United States from South Korea 43 years ago. As a child, she had seen very little affection or tenderness in her home. Lee decided she wanted her marriage to be different from what was customary in Korea. Speaking with her daughter, Joyce Lee, Hee-sook describes the ideas she had back in 1963, and the way she went about getting what she wanted: a responsive husband. "I wanted to be a happy, sweet couple," Hee-sook says. Her husband, also newly arrived from South Korea in those days, had ideas about affection that were slow to change. But for Hee-sook, it was just a matter of steadfastly saying, "I love you." The rest, she says, got better with practice. Hee-sook and her husband have now been married for nearly 40 years. They are currently working as missionaries in Asia. Hee-sook and Joyce Lee spoke at a StoryCorps booth in Los Angeles. StoryCorps is the oral history project collecting stories around the nation, as friends and family members interview each other in a mobile recording booth. Copies of the conversations go to the Library of Congress -- and excerpts are played on Morning Edition each Friday. Listen to it recording

TV SERIES Minoriteam Sundays, midnight (EST/PST) Comedy Central, Time Warner Channel 45 www.comedycentral.com Minoriteam joined Adult Swim's lineup Sunday, March 19th at midnight (EST/PST). The series -- created by Adam de la Pena, Todd James and Peter Girardi -- tells the story of a group of superheroes who use racial stereotypes to fight racial stereotypes. The team's leader, Dr. Wang, is an Asian, wheelchair-bound mathematical genius with a freakishly large brain. He speaks with a heavy Chinese accent and is in the laundry business. Non-Stop is the alter ego of Dave Raj, an Indian, former professional skateboarder turned convenience store clerk who is incapable of being killed by firearms. After having been shot 235 times during various attempted robberies, his skin is saturated with lead, which serves as a bulletproof armor of sorts; when necessary, his skateboard morphs into a flying carpet. The New York Times article: "Ethnic Superheroes Right Wrongs, One Slur at a Time".

VIGIL Silent Vigil for Victims and Families Wednesday, March 22 from 5:00 - 5:30pm Weeping Beech Park Bowne Street off of 37th Avenue Flushing, New York Grace Meng: 718) 939 - 0195 or 917) 533 - 2079 Assemblyman Jimmy Meng (22nd Assembly District, State of New York - Albany) and YMCA have organized a "Silent Community Vigil" in memory of the victims and families of the fatal car accident, all of whom were Asian-American, which occurred on Friday, March 17th, 2006, in which four people were tragically killed as they traveled in a minivan to a YMCA-sponsored swim competition in Buffalo, New York. The "Silent Community Vigil" will be held on Wednesday, March 22nd from 5:00 - 5:30pm in the Weeping Beech Park located on Bowne Street off of 37th Avenue. The park is situated across the street from the side entrance of the Flushing YMCA. The public is welcome to come and participate in the vigil.

CONFERENCE Korean American Student Conference (KASCON) 20 Thursday, March 23rd - Sunday March 26th Princeton University Harrison Conference Center & Hotel Princeton Forrestal Center 900 Scudders Mill Road Plainsboro, New Jersey www.kascon20.org The Korean American Students Conference (KASCON) is an annual colloquium designed to inspire open discussion on the state and evolution of the Korean American community. Founded in 1987 at Princeton University, KASCON will return home to celebrate its 20 year anniversary. Since its inception, KASCON has grown into the largest ethnic student conference in the country. This high level of participation has provided students with the rare opportunity to connect with thousands of their peers from across the globe and to engage in dialogue with distinguished speakers. KASCON brings together student leaders from all across the nation and the world. During its 19 year history, it has hosted more than 12,000 students from over 200 colleges and universities. KASCON 20 expects nearly 700 students to attend the conference this year. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss pressing issues with prominent leaders in various fields. By providing the necessary resources, we hope to inspire the next generation of Korean Americans to be active members of American society. I will be speaking at KASCON as one of the members of a panel discussion regarding community service. -ubn

NETWORKING LUNCH NAAAP-NY Sunday Networking Brunch at Fusia Asian Cuisine National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-NY) Sunday, March 26th, 12:30pm Fusia Asian Cuisine 677C Lexington Avenue on 56th Street New York City $18.00 members, $23.00 non-members www.naaapny.org | sally@naaapny.org NAAAP-NY invites you to Fusia for great food and great conversation. Seating will be assigned, so, whether you come alone or with friends, you are guaranteed to meet Asian American professionals who share your background of academic and professional achievement. You never know whom you will meet, so bring your business cards! Fusia is graciously offering, from their extensive menu specializing in a fusion of Asian cuisines, a special three course meal with premium loose leaf tea for this NAAAP-NY Sunday Networking Brunch. Fusia prides itself on its healthy cooking and quality service. Taste a little bit of Thailand, Malaysia and China in Midtown Manhattan. In 2005, while in his 30s, Steven Chin left his job as a systems analyst at Bear Stearns to open Fusia. Support your fellow Asian American professional as he pursues his dream of entrepreneurship! This event is open to all professionals, members and non-members, who wish to meet Asian American professionals.

TV SERIES PREMIERE Cooleyville Tuesdays, Starting March 28th, 7:00 - 9:00pm AZN TV, Time Warner Channel 848 www.cooleyville.tv | www.azntv.com Welcome to Cooleyville, where East meets West and it ain't always pretty. The animated series will premiere on AZN-TV on Wednesday April 12th, 8:30pm. For those of you in the Los Angeles area, they are having a free screening of a few episodes of the show on Tuesday March 28th, 7:00 - 9:00pm at the David Henry Hwang Theater (East West Players), 120 Judge John Asio Street, Los Angeles. There will be a Q&A session with the shows co-creators. RSVP to natalie.lundstrom@azntv.com if you are interested. A day in the life of a young Asian American teenager Peter Lee, a typical high school student who lives with his eccentric extended family in quiet suburbia. Along with a bossy cousin, and the arrival of his older sister and new Canadian brother-in-law, this comedic animation illustrates issues of Asian American youth. An episode entitled "There's No Place Like Home" has Peter coming home from school one day to find even more relatives, including his FOB cousin and his "banana" sister, moving in with the rest of his extended family. Hilarity ensues.

SEMINAR Grants for Dance New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Asian American Arts Alliance (AAAA) Wednesday March 29th, 3:30 - 6:00pm New York Foundation for the Arts 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th floor near Spring Street New York City kkuwabara@aaartsalliance.org Asian American Arts Alliance is pleased to announce a grants seminar with another major New York funder. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) presents information about their BUILD program, which awards operating grants for small and mid-sized dance companies in New York. Guidelines are available at NYFA's website. Attendees will also receive training on how to find additional grant opportunities through their powerful database, NYFA Source. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP asap to Kelly Kuwabara at kkuwabara@aaartsalliance.org or 212) 941 - 9208. Priority to Alliance members.

ROCK PERFORMANCE Big Phony's Big Move to NYC Tuesday, April 4th, 8:00pm Piano's 158 Ludlow at Stanton Street New York City www.bigphonymusic.com | www.myspace.com/bigphony Big Phony has made the big move back to New York City from Los Angeles and is having his first show at Piano's. Come out for the good company, great beer, and music. Indie Singer/Songwriter "Big Phony" was born and raised in New York City. Currently he resides and splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City. Big Phony's music / lifestyle in one way or another has been influenced by the likes of singer-songwriters such as Elliott Smith, Aimee Mann, Nick Drake, and of bands like The Beatles, Radiohead, and Milli Vanilli.

A special concert is being put on at the Crash Mansion by Vudoo Soul. As his full-fledged concert, with a full ensemble of Berklee musicians as his band, percussion section, and background singers Vudoo will be performing more than an hour's worth of Vudoo Soul music, both New and Classic. Major record labels looking to sign Vudoo will be coming, so go out and support him. I've seen him at the Knitting Factory, and I have to say he is an amazing performer live. -ubn

ROCK PERFORMANCE Vudoo Soul Concert April, 11th, 8:00pm Crash Mansion 199 Bowery and Spring Street New York City $10 www.vudoosoul.com | www.xanga.com/vudoosoul www.myspace.com/vudoosoul Born in the hella tight Bay Area of California, Vudoo Soul pursued a musical career shortly after a life-changing experience at his first Alicia Keys concert. Inspired by the star and musical influences such as Stevie Wonder), Vudoo Soul purchased a digital piano, taught himself to play and write his own music. Since then, Vudoo Soul has performed in front of thousands of audience members as the headlining act at events including the New York City Chinese New Year Parade, the Japanese Nissei Festival (CA), and Silkscreens, Boston's Asian American Film Festival. He performed to a sold-out Boston concert hosted by Harvard's Black Student Union. Out of 20 competitive acts, Vudoo Soul was the audience-chosen favorite and was crowned the "2004 Winner of the Apollo Night." The fresh sound of his voice recently lead him competing in New York's Annual Blackberry Soul 2005 competition, winning not only the title and grand prize, but also the respect and street credibility amongst the R&B community. Vudoo Soul quickly built himself a "see-it-to-believe-it" reputation: audiences were left wide-eyed after seeing him perform, unprepared for the booming voice of soul that deceives his appearance. With a voice that is strongly reminiscent of old-school Michael Jackson and 70's Stevie Wonder, fellow musicians and friends all agree on the captivating uniqueness and emotion in his tone: "There really isn't anyone else who sounds like Vu." At the same time, his style of music maintains a strong pop sensibility, engaging a universal appreciation among audiences, regardless of generation or ethnicity. With current involvements like the Kuumba Gospel Choir and Berklee College of Music, Vudoo Soul has just begun. With a movement of avid supporters growing with every show, Vudoo Soul is rapidly unlocking an unfathomable potential. "I never imagined a voice like that coming out of a body like yours." —American Idol judge Randy Jackson, Voting Thumbs-up for Vudoo Soul

CALL FOR CNN STORY SUBJECTS CNN Looking for Asian American Students Applying to Ivy League Universities Susan.Chun@cnn.com A producer with CNN in New York City is currently working on a story on the admissions process for ivy and upper tier schools and is looking to profile an Asian American student who is actively trying to get into an Ivy league university. Some believe it is harder for Asian Americans than Caucasians and other minorities to get into these universities. Statistics show that for Caucasians and other minorities, every 1 in 10 students are admitted into these universities, while for Asians Americans, 1 in 20 are admitted. Is there an unspoken quota? They are looking for students who are trying to differentiate themselves on their applications, whether it's extracirricular activities such as sports, hobbies, volunteer work or anything else more extreme, in order to make themselves stand out to the admissions offices. Please contact Susan Chun at Susan.Chun@cnn.com if you have a good story and would like to tell her about it or know of anybody who might make a good subject.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Litigation Law Firm Seeks Associates rsaferstein@jmfnylaw.com Midtown Litigation Boutique seeks two Associates with two and four years experience respectively. Strong litigation experience and an interest in complex litigation is required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. E-mail resume and salary requirement to rsaferstein@jmfnylaw.com.

CALL FOR MENTORS Unni-Hyung Mentoring Program Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) www.kafsc.org | cpark@kafsc.org The Unni-Hyung Mentoring Program is a community-based one-on-one mentoring program for Korean American youth from ages 7 to 18. It is also a part of Korean American Family Service Center. This program, which pairs youth and young professionals, is designed to help youth develop healthy self-identities by engaging youths in activities that promote positive self-esteem and by providing them a supportive network for youth as they adjust to a new language and culture. Many mentors utilize their weekend to spend time with their mentees. A few examples of their activities include playing sports and visiting parks and museums. In addition, group activities with other mentors and mentees in the program are scheduled twice a year. Each mentor meets with his/her match twice (4 hours total) per month for a year, and mentor/youth relationships are monitored to ensure a safe and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Most of our mentees are recent immigrants or second-generation Korean Americans residing in the Queens area. Korean American youth lack role models or adult figures with whom they can share quality time. Most parents of these children are first-generation immigrants who work long hours. Therefore, youth are limited in their ability to explore the new culture and take part in activities that influence youth development. The application process has 4 steps. They are: Application Interview Background Check/ Reference Check Mentor Training

CALL FOR RESEARCH SUBJECTS SUNY Professor seeks NYC-Area Asian Americans (Ages 25-35) for Study aafresearch@yahoo.com SUNY Professor looking to interview Asian American children of Korean / Chinese / Taiwanese immigrant parents (ages 25-35) for research study on family, gender and culture. Participants must be: Between the ages of 25-35 Born in the U.S. or immigrated to the U.S. before elementary school age Raised / lived in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area for at least three years. People with less experience working for racial/ ethnic organizations or activist groups preferred. LGBT (lesbian/ gay/ bi-sexual/ trans-sexual) OR Asian Americans married and/ or with children are especially welcome! Your participation is strictly confidential and voluntary. The interview generally lasts 1 - 1.5 hours long and will be scheduled at a time and place in the NY-NJ metropolitan area that is most convenient for you. You are free to answer any question you'd like, to withdraw your consent and/ or to discontinue participation at any time without penalty. More information on the study will be sent to you. The research website is currently under construction but will be posted in the near future: www.albany.edu/ ~ aychung/aafresearch. Participants will be compensated $15 (OR a $15 Barnes & Noble gift card) as token of appreciation.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Asian American Anthology Postmarked no later than December 31, 2006 (early submissions are very much appreciated and strongly urged). annemariefowler@hotmail.com Call for tangible, earthy, edgy poetry by Asian American female ethnic writers to include poets with Middle Eastern heritage and Pacific Islanders. Editor thrilled by vibrant, diverse voices and subjects, special surprises in approaching the page, and how you beat the drum of language. Decisions will be made and notifications sent by the end of June 2007. Please do not request status until after 15 July 2007. No email submissions will be accepted. However, questions about this project can be emailed to: a. Please indicate "Anthology" in the subject line to avoid deletion of your email. Please use the following submission guidelines: Send up to three poems. The manuscript should total no more than seven pages. Each poem must be 20 lines or more. Poems should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font on white paper. All margins should be set at 1.25. Please include your name, address, phone number, and a working emailaddress on EACH poem submitted. The email address is very important so that we can correspond if necessary. Include a biography of no more than 50 words on a separate page. (Biographies are subject to revision by editor for space considerations.) Include a short statement of your heritage as an Asian American poet. Be sure to include a stamped self-addressed envelope for response. Submissions without the required SASE cannot be considered. If you are living abroad,please be sure that your SASE has return U.S. postage. Simultaneous submissions will not be accepted. All work must be original, written in English, and unpublished unless submittingpreviously published work by special invitation. Translations not accepted for this anthology. Please mail submissions to: Asian American Anthology, c/o Anne Marie Fowler, P.O. Box 9543, Cheyenne, WY 82003