Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) and Taiwanese American Professionals Los Angeles (TAP-LA) are deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at the 99 Ranch Market in Westwood that claimed the lives of three individuals and injured several others. We mourn alongside the families, friends, and neighbors affected by this heartbreaking event and extend our deepest condolences

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Growing up, I noticed more and more of my peers telling me they were diagnosed with ADHD. I did not quite understand it at the time, other than the fact that they received more testing time and were placed in a separate room. Coming from an Asian household, I was raised to face challenges directly

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We are heartbroken by the devastation caused by Typhoon Ragasa in Taiwan. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those impacted by this disaster. As of Thursday morning, at least 15 lives have been lost, with dozens more injured and many still missing. The city of Hualien has been especially affected, as

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From Taiwan to the U.S.: Why We Stand with Peaceful Protesters and Defend Democracy At the Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL), we know that democracy is not a guarantee; it is a promise that must be defended, questioned, and renewed by every generation. Today, we are witnessing a moment in the United States when that

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Earlier this month, TACL held its Spring Retreat in Long Beach, CA which brought together 85 board members and alumni from across the country for a meaningful and energizing weekend.  The retreat kicked-off with a TAPpy hour at The Bungalow Long Beach, co-hosted with TAP-LA and TAP-OC, where attendees reconnected and built new relationships overlooking

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The Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold-out gala at The Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, bringing together over 160 program leaders, alumni, community members, and civic leaders from across the country. Masters of ceremonies Erica Brozovsky and Tiffany Chang highlighted TACL’s legacy of community building and leadership

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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

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Last 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

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To 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,

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There’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

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