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Hello to all of you out there. I attended the MAFA 2010 Conference a few weekends ago, and during the intermission of the VSHOW, my 7 yr old son surprised me and did a quick little dance when right in the middle of the impromptu dance-off. I'm just wondering if anybody out there might have happened to catch any video or pictures of him dancing (It only lasted a few seconds). If so, I'd love to maybe get them somehow!
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The problem with so-called "positive stereotypes" is that they perpetuate the Model Minority Myth, which dictates that Asian Americans are the model minority that all other minority groups should follow because we "made it." Because Asian Americans have "succeeded," then therefore there is no excuse for other minorities to not succeed and there isn't nothing systemically holding them back from doing so. This is of course not true.
And some of the "positive stereotypes" you mention them still have dangerous implications to them, especially the "exotic pilipina." Do you know that Pilipinas are the country's number one export? And look at the results that pop up when you Google "Filipina." Of course, Pilipinas aren't mere victims, and there are some who do relish in their sexual independence. But for those Pilipinas who do not want to be seen as hypersexualized beings, when stereotypes like this are so prevalent, this exotic stereotype can be harmful. Being stereotyped as an entertainer isn't much better to me, in my opinion. Again, there's nothing wrong with liking singing and dancing.
It's just important to remember that the "truth" to these stereotypes is no mere accident, nor is it a matter of Pilipinas/os "naturally" being like this. So many Pilipinas are nurses because the US built nursing schools all over the Philippines to deliberately train Pilipinas to become nurses not for their own country, but for the US. You can still take pride in nursing, singing, dancing, your good looks, etc., but not take pride in the fact that these attributes are generalized across an entire community.
I agree about Clottey's quality. He's a strong fighter with a good uppercut. He shouldn't be taken lightly. But still, it should be fairly easy for Pacquiao if he takes it seriously.
Whether it was watching his videos with my family, dancing to his music at a party, or just belting out his songs in the car, a lot of my best memories growing up involved his music.
By the way, we all know his classics from his solo and Jackson 5 days, but I just wanted to share with you one of the best remixes from the past 5 years. It features one of his songs. And frankly, I'll take any excuse to hear him again! Haha! Get ready to start dancing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk0ClOGHoXc
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Count on Mr. JM to throw that Heat/Lakers bit in there... as well as the video of Pacquiao belting off the classic tunes of Glenn Medeiros.
On topic, I do feel that Tito Manny's fight against Clottey is going to be a lot better than people expect. Though he's not as good as Mayweather, Clottey is a quick, accurate counterpuncher who could give Pacman some trouble. Still, unless he manages to catch the champ off guard and knock him out early, I'm sure that Pacquiao takes this one home.
Hey guys,
Thank you all for your appraisal and support! Mine name is Cris Eleazar, aka 'Chi.' FIND, Inc. is an internationally-known, student led organization similar to organizations such as MAFA, SCPASA, and ECAASU. We seek to unite collegiate Filipino and Asian organizations in the East Coast. All are welcome to attend, even if you are a nonmember school within the districts, in high-school, or from 'DZ'.
To respond to previous comments, FIND's member organizations are from schools in 7 Districts. DI is the Boston area, D2 is the CT/RI area, D3 is North jersey, metro NY, and long island, D4 is upstate ny, D5 is south jersey/PA/DE, D6 is DC/MD/north VA, and D7 is south VA. TO explain it on the very basic level, in the Fall we have our Dialogue, a workshops based conference were delegates are assigned to workshops and EXPERIENCE the material through...dialogue. In the spring, we have our Conference, which is speaker-based. Several speakers are selected and delegates decide where they want to go throughout the day.
There are several details that I could mention here, but this is already a lengthy comment. If you would like to discuss this further, please e-mail me at celeazar@ramapo.edu!
Again, your support and appraisal is greatly appreciated! Maraming salamat!
-Chi
That's the best rebuttal to Mayweathers' stupid argument that I've seen. Good job! We all know Mayweather was trying to create something out of nothing to avoid the fight.
In reference to a good point made by Jenny1993, I want to add that, in a way, the matter of having a level playing field is related to the whole Pacquiao/Mayweather affair. Mayweather questions why Pacquiao has been so successful. And because of that, he wants Pacquiao and himself to have to follow certain drug rules that don't apply to other professional boxers. But I agree with Pacquiao. It's a matter of Pacquiao wanting to be treated like everyone else in professional boxing and not just give in to Mayweather's demands. Especially when there's been no proof of Pacquiao cheating.
Kaywan and Ryan got most of it covered. We welcome anyone interested to come join us during our get togethers! If you are interested in becoming an affiliated school or want more information on it please let me know! We have two gatherings each year; Dialogue, which is in the Fall, and Conference, which is in the Spring! It's always an amazing time at both gatherings.
Great post, Ricky!
These events within the UC system are definitely upsetting, and I hope the UC Regents as well as administration find just ways in which to deal with them. The UC system, which prizes diversity and access, and which states a commitment to integrity, excellence, accountability and respect (as stated on their statement of ethical values), needs to take the action necessary to rightfully serve their students as well as make the offending students responsible for their actions. It seems that the students within the UC system needs to unite more than ever in the face of these hate crimes and acts of racism.
i think disagreement is awesome, different flavors are what makes life interesting. growing up i actually occupied the polar opposite ideology i currently have and had a friend i disagreed with as well. thankfully our debates never headed down the shouting/name calling matches that can typically be seen with passionate folks on the left and right and i appreciated his validation of my perspectives. haha honestly i do sometimes deteriorate to a more childish state of mind when really heated, but i try and hope to give the respect i was afforded to others as well.
I think Ryne and Kaywan pretty much have it covered. The seven districts of FIND stretch from Maine down to Virginia, with the eighth district for delegates outside of those states and for the non-member schools, but I'll defer to someone associated with them to confirm. But yeah, if you'd like to attend, FIND has two events each year - the "Dialogue" in the Fall, and the "Conference" in the Spring. I would say check them out if you get the chance... The more the merrier! =)
I agree, this is a fantastic discussion going on about this topic!
Thank you, Ricky & Jenny, for agreeing to disagree and for bringing out some very important issues into the discussion.
Yep, they'll definitely take anyone in. When I was an undergrad Purdue University was almost a mainstay at FIND (all the way from Indiana), and a couple years back a good sized delegation from Illinois went to FIND Spring in Maryland.
Glad that BakitWhy can provide space for civilized debate, especially from two different ideologies. Go anywhere else in the mainstream, and yo u will most likely get YouTube-like um.."conversation"
Hmm when I was there (they could explain this better), I saw that schools on the east coast are split into "districts," and they send delegates to the conference. BIG however, they have a district "z"," which have schools outside of the FIND area. Which means guests :). There were a few from Georgia who attended as well. Send reps I say! Awesome conference :)
Is FIND an event that any person from any U.S. University can attend? I would love to send people from my University's Filipino Student Association up there. Perhaps, all of the FSAs here in Texas can send their reps. up there next time!
Good little debate! And a lot to think about! It's obvious that both of you are good people who care. You both just have different views. But it was nice and refreshing that the back and forth was civil and respectful!
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PS. I'm loving the site! I hope there's more debate and discussion.
....Maybe we can agree to disagree! Haha!
It doesn't matter who gets the benefits from affirmative action or what was said by Thurgood Marshall. We are responsible for out own actions and we should have equal opportunity. But Martin Luther King said it far better than I ever could,
"Man is man because he is free to operate within the framework of his destiny. He is free to deliberate, to make decisions, and to choose between alternatives. He is distinguished from animals by his freedom to do evil or to do good and to walk the high road of beauty or tread the low road of ugly degeneracy."
I think we have a difference of opinion. I feel AA is implemented because minorities have faced over 400 years of racial oppression that have impacted the opportunities of multiple groups not because they are an inferior species of human like actual racist programs presuppose. Like what was said in the article, AA beneficiaries are not just whites they were also implemented to give a boost to womyn and also individuals with phsyical disabilities. I can't find the court opinion or quote here but I think it was Justice Thurgood Marshall when speaking of AA who said: you cannot have a man shackled his whole life and then release those shackles and expect him to compete in a marathon. Either way, another component of institutional racism is that it is supposed to subjugate other groups. Even if we were to suppose that AA programs were implemented with the notion of the inferiority of minorities does this still treat them as second class citizens that are denied goods or services and at a structural level does this deny the goods or services to whites?
The notion of a "colorblind" society was exactly the co-opting of the term Racist and Racism by the Right that I was referring to and has been an evolved process beginning by the modern conservative movement from the 80s an onward. By refusing to acknowledge color and difference you do a disservice to the hardships and the difficulties that people and their families have faced (this isn't to say that life hardship is exclusive to people of color).
In Racism and Racist policies issues of power are always involved and are central to the debate, the fact that you believe they are not an important factor that does not need to be addressed does give me something to think about. If issues of power are not important, then why did it take 100 years before people of color saw the equality that was supposed to be given to them through the Civil War Amendments?