Taiwan’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
A Peek into Taiwan Elections 2024 and a Preview of the Path Ahead for the US Elections
February 3rd, 2024TACL 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
LYF Camp 2023 Recap: The Greatest Show
August 12th, 2023From June 19th to June 24th of 2023, TACL LYF held its 40th annual youth summer camp in Northern California at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds. This year’s summer camp had 135 campers with over 30 staff members. Coming back from Covid, the demand for these in-person connections is higher than ever. As a result, TACL
A Month of Taiwanese American Heritage and AAPI Celebrations
June 14th, 2023May, a month of commemorating and celebrating the diverse cultures within the Asian American and Pacific Island communities, passed by with a blink of an eye with no shortage of opportunities to bring together and spotlight the many AAPI identities. The programs of TACL were no different, as different chapters found their own way to
TACLFam Retreat in the Mile High City – Spring 2023 Convention in Denver
June 2nd, 2023More than a month has flown by since the #taclfam got together in Denver, Colorado for our Spring Convention & Retreat for 2023. Yes, a retreat version of convention! This time around, the National Board of Taiwanese American Citizens League hosted all chapters and programs within TACL for a reunion that was unlike any other
One-on-One Interview with Li-Pei Wu, Founding Chairman of TACL
March 28th, 2023One-on-One Interview with Li-Pei Wu, Founding Chairman of TACL and Author of Two Countries: My Taiwanese American Immigrant Story Born in 1934, Li-pei Wu and his family faced extreme economic hardships during Japan’s 50-year occupation of Taiwan. At the end of World War II, Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang (KMT) took control of the island