The illustrious city of Washington D.C. opened its doors for a weekend to remember as the #TACLfam gathered for our Fall Convention, hosted by TAP-DC. Our theme for this year centered around leadership and “TACLing You”. With such a diverse group of community members, leaders and advocates from across the country, we were able to
Fall Convention 2024 – “TACLing You”
October 12th, 2024Dealing with Anger, Guilt, and Resentment: 10 Takeaways
September 4th, 2024Last month, we made strides in supporting mental health within the Taiwanese American community by hosting our first event, “Dealing with Anger, Guilt, and Resentment.” Partnering with Anise Health, a provider of holistic mental health services for the Asian community, this virtual workshop addressed the complex emotions many community members face, especially those rooted in
TACLing the Multitudes of Taiwanese American Women in Leadership: A Virtual Fireside Recap
March 28th, 2024To celebrate Women’s History Month, Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) hosted an inaugural virtual fireside chat as part of the national women’s initiative on March 20, 2024, featuring a powerful panel of Taiwanese American women leaders in the TACL network. This engaging fireside chat delved into their experiences navigating cultural bridges, asserting themselves as leaders,
Let the Good Times Roll – Spring 2024 Convention Retreat Recap in New Orleans
March 15th, 2024There’s no better time of the year than when the #taclfam gets together. This time, the destination for our 2024 Spring Convention Retreat was none other than the historic city of New Orleans. Bustling with good food and amazing music, Taiwanese American Citizens League hosted our 13 programs within TACL for another amazing reunion during
A Peek into Taiwan Elections 2024 and a Preview of the Path Ahead for the US Elections
February 3rd, 2024Taiwan’s elections just wrapped up, and as a young democracy with its first elections held in 1996, Taiwan has shown the best of what a democracy can be. Even without absentee ballots, the election was still able to get over 70% voter turnout – a simply amazing stat. Many Taiwanese nationals living overseas flew back
TACL 2023 Taiwan Trip – Bonding in Our Home Away from Home
December 22nd, 2023What a long time coming since the last invitation for TACL to visit Taiwan by the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC)! Sadly, TACL has not had an opportunity to coordinate for a trip since 2019 due to the pandemic. Majority of the attendees on this trip from TACL, TAP, LYF, and LID have only heard
TAP-NY Foodie Members Get Cultural in TAP-NY Cooking Workshops
December 19th, 2023Every month, TAP-NY hosts cooking workshops that invites their members to learn a Taiwanese dish and get hands-on in creating it themselves There’s nothing quite like cooking delicious traditional, homemade dishes that not only bring you the sense of nostalgia of childhood eats, but also share the experience with others in the community. These monthly
A Call for Ceasefire to the Israeli-Hamas Conflict
November 2nd, 2023TACL has been watching the escalation of conflict in the Middle East with great concern. As an organization that represents many Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans, we are not unfamiliar with the complexities inherent in a long-standing regional conflict. Nevertheless, our work is always in support of furthering democracy and standing up against hate in the
Fall Convention 2023: The Multiverse of Identities
October 12th, 2023The vibrant city of San Francisco played host to an unforgettable weekend as the #TACLfam gathered for our annual fall convention, hosted by TAP-SF. This year, the convention’s theme, “The Multiverse of Identities,” promised a unique exploration of the diverse experiences and backgrounds that make up the Taiwanese American community. Continue reading for a quick
Remembering the Taiwanese-Americans of 9/11
September 11th, 2023On this 9/11 anniversary, we remember seven Taiwanese-Americans dedicated to their communities, careers, and their families. This blog aims to share with the Taiwanese American community a little bit about each of the seven Taiwanese Americans and honor their memory, as well as an in-depth editorial about one of the victims from the perspective of