In January 2016, TAP-Atlanta invited the TACL family to the deep south for our semi-annual convention to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend and to DREAM BIG, their theme for the weekend.To highlight our weekend of learning and fun, here are some pictures to help us recap: 1. LEADERSHIP: We learned that to be a
RECAP: 2016 JANUARY TACL CONVENTION
April 4th, 2016Lunar New Year Festival – Music, Identity, and Culture
March 3rd, 2016On Saturday, February 20, 2016, Kimberley Chen (陳芳語), Soft Lipa (蛋堡), Kina Grannis, and the Far East Movement all took the stage at Terminal 5 in New York City. For four hours, the performers took turns playing their hits (and rocking some covers), to a crowd of over a thousand people in an amazing night
To 紅包 or not to 紅包 ?
February 4th, 2016Born and Raised in America I’m pretty positive I’m not the only one who gets confused about what exactly to do on Lunar New Year. I’ve never experienced what it was like in Taiwan or Hong Kong during the holiday. The only things I knew about were the things I learned from my parents and
Making the Taiwanese American Voice Heard
January 3rd, 2016In the simplest terms, a democracy is a government by the people. While many may feel that politics has become too complicated and distant from their daily lives, it is important to remember that there is one simple way to be heard: VOTE. “…we must play an active part in shaping our government, and keep
Propel Your Career to the Next Level with TAP-Boston’s New Program
January 3rd, 2016In August 2015, TAP-Boston decided it was time to put an end to the quarter-life crisis – or at least try to. In the past, our professional development programming has addressed skill development and networking, but we noticed another professional problem that we were not addressing: there were members who were not satisfied in their
Miss Asian American Stephanie Lin
November 4th, 2015On the auspicious day of August 8, 2015, Stephanie Lin was crowned Miss Asian America at the pageant held in San Francisco. As a member of our TAP family, Stephanie graciously gives us an insider look into her achievement and what she hopes to accomplish as the first Taiwanese American to earn this title. Think
Event Spotlight: 2015 National Convention in NYC
October 1st, 2015TACL’s 2015 National Convention took place in New York over Labor Day weekend – hosted by TAP-NY (current Board and alumni), and it was a fun-filled TACL Family get-together with too many stories and #FOMO moments for those who missed it. Thanks to all the programs & chapters & friends of TACL who came out:
Chapter Update: Meet TAP-Austin & Erica Liu
September 30th, 2015At the National Convention in New York earlier this month, TAP-Austin was voted in by their peer TAPs and is now an official TAP Chapter. Congratulations and welcome to our newest family member! Please remember to “like” TAP-ATX’s Facebook page. TACL conducted a short interview with Erica Liu, TAP-Austin’s Founding President to learn a little more
TACL LYF Camp Q&A
September 4th, 2015TACL-LYF Camp is a 6 day 5 night summer youth leadership camp held every June in the San Francisco Bay Area for Taiwanese American youth in grades 5 through 12. TACL-LYF’s primary objectives are to deepen the campers’ understanding of their unique cultural heritage, to cultivate their leadership and communication skills, and to connect them
Program Update: PIP 2015
June 25th, 2015The TACL Political Internship Program or PIP, is an 8-week program in Washington, DC where college students gain hands-on experience in the political process. PIP focuses on identity development and community impact in addition to building leadership and networking skills. In addition to full-time placements, interns attend workshops throughout the summer, have a one-on-one mentorship,