Serve the People

Serve the People: The Asian American Movement in New York charts a history of Asian American activism, organizing, and cultural production in the 1970s, the first exhibition to focus on New York as a center of this national phenomenon. Through posters, leaflets, newspapers, film, and music, Serve the People shows how Asian American identity was shaped by reclaimed histories, revolutionary politics, feminist awareness, third worldism, and community organizing. The culture created by young activists and artists in the movement embodied their ideals, speaking to the excitement and urgency of the time.

Chinese protest ABC, Disney and Jimmy Kimmel

On Saturday November 9, 2013 in Times Square from noon until 2PM there was a protest against ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show.

Protesters did not like use of comedy to bring up a dark subject that they took personally. They are so hurt and even afraid of passive aggressive violence from other members of society.

There is an old American Proverb that goes like:

Out of the mouths of babes (oft times come gems).

Children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. For example: Mr. and Mrs. Doyle were quietly bickering in the kitchen when their seven-year-old daughter came in and said, "You guys should get counseling." After a surprised pause, Mrs. Doyle remarked, "out of the mouths of babes." Child: Don't eat so much candy, Mommy. Candy is bad for your teeth. Mother: out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems.

Kilowatt performance for 2013 New York Marathon

Kilowatt performing for 2013 NYC Marathon

The Kilowatt band has been performing for runners of New York City Marathon for a few years now.

Last year, Super Storm Sandy abruptly cancelled New York Marathon. This year, Kilowatt is back in action.

Ruinism by Gabriel Biderman; Night Photographer

Thank You so Much!

I won a raffle for a huge print by Gabriel Biderman. I first met Gabe at BH Event Space. I attended his class twice.  His night photography seminar was very interesting. There are so many definitions of time. Such as Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight. In his presentation, Gabriel also went into details about camera setting and equipment to be used for night photography. He became one of my favorite instructors. What a coincidence it was to win raffle for his print.

2013 Japan Block Party

Master of Ceremonies

Great weather today but uneven lighting conditions at today's event. Clear sky creates areas that are both too dark and too light on subjects. Images can also suffer color cast if one side is lit by direct sunlight while other portions of image are in shade because color temperature of  shade about 40% higher than sunlight.

30th Anniversary OANNY Video

Produced, shot and edited video 30th Anniversary Okinawa American Association of New York (OAANY) celebration which featured special guest who flew in perform at the event.

Project involved renting camera equipment from Downtown Community Television (DCTV), working with performers and staff, shooting the live event, editing video, creating DVD labels, disc duplication, boxing of materials and final delivery to OAANY for sale to its members.

Guest dancers from Okinawa and others:

1. Head Master of Tamagusuku Ryu/Shosetsu Michiko no Kai from Okinawa.
2. Miyuki Oshiro、Master
3. Kazumi Matsubara, Master
4. Washington D.C. area Momoe Onna, Master
5. Special guest dancer: Ben Naoya Higa, Master from Tamagusuku Ryu Shosetsu kai from Los Angeles, CA
6. Mitsuko Nishi
7. Ai Nakasone

About OAANY 

To cultivate mutual friendship among the Okinawans and their families who live mainly in the five states in metropolitan area, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, and the American public who have an interest in Okinawan culture and heritage.

• Conducts classes, seminars and workshops to promote educational opportunities in Okinawan history, culture and performing arts.
• Provides scholarship to the young generation in order to promote higher education.

Walk to Feed Hungry NYC raises >$15K USD

Reverend TK Nakagai

2012 Walk to feed hungry Event raised over $15,000 USD.