Reflection: APSA’s Pass the Mic: Reclaim Your Roots

On April 27th at UC Irvine, there was an inspiring culmination of creative energy and social activism through spoken word, Hip Hop, and workshops. We are UC Irvine alumni, so it always feels homey to be back on the old “breeding” grounds where we as Uncultivated Rabbits frolicked over two years ago. Stephanie and I were there to represent forWord. An interesting fact is that Stephanie is also an alumnus of APSA. Generations bridged!

So we performed alongside a good friend of ours who we have known since he was a freshman, Nghiem Le, of Uncultivated Rabbits. He got jokes for days and also ran a workshop inspired by Sarah Kay.
Hoodini and King! came from the Valley to share with us some Hip Hop. The current ASUCI president, Traci Ishigo, facilitated a workshop about how to promote activism through art. Last but not least, Andy of APSA hosted the entire night and it is all thanks to him and the APSA board for organizing this to get all our minds thinking critically!
APSA currently have a set of events this month to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! So if you are near UC Irvine, please be sure to check them out and reclaim or discover your roots! The next event is THIS FRIDAY which is APSA’s 3rd Annual Talent-Art Show: ACYD: ALWAYS CHASE YOUR DREAMS.

This event is absolutely FREE! They are also taking donations for Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches, which seeks to diversify the bone marrow registry for underrepresented groups, particularly APIs.

THERE ARE NO TICKETS. Seating is open at the Student Terrace so make sure you come early to get a good view of the stage!

SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES AND PERFORMERS
- dumbfoundead
- Karen Song
- DANakaDAN (afterschoolspecial)
- Andy Chi-an Chen
More info can be found here: http://clubs.uci.edu/apsa/Home.html

- Eddy M. Gana Jr.
[ Posted on 5.23.12 / 8 notes ]
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forWord Feature TONIGHT: “Pass the Mic: Reclaim Your Roots” at UC Irvine

The Asian Pacific Student Association (APSA) is presenting an annual spoken word and hip hop showcase/workshop event called, “ Pass the Mic: Reclaim Your Roots.” Through a fusion of spoken word pieces and hip hop, we hope that participants and the audience will be reminded of their roots and we hope to give them a space where they can reclaim their identity as Asian Pacific Islanders or People of Color. In addition, we look forward to collaborating with spoken word and hiphop artists from different areas of California. This event is free and APSA invites all students and the community to come out to witness the raw power of self-expression.

In addition we will also have a mini workshop on how to get into spoken word and hip-hop by our special guests and collaboration with Uncultivated Rabbits and Hip Hop Congress.

Special Guests: forWord, Hoodini and King, and many more!

GOING DOWN TONIGHT, APSA of UCI has invited us back to our alma mater! Stephanie and Eddy will be holding it down for forWord. We will be sharing the stage with the one and only spoken word organization that brought us altogether, Uncultivated Rabbits. Previously from APAAC earlier this year, Hoodini and King are back to show y’all their love for Hip Hop!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/374572835915410/

Free event at the UCI Cross-Cultural Center from 8 to 10 PM!

[ Posted on 4.27.12 / 1 note ]
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Last forWord Events for April!

04.27.12
Pass the Mic: Reclaim Your Roots
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Student Association
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
Show starts at 8pm

04.28.12
Spring Social Mixer
Sponsored by the California Medical Association’s Ethnic Medical Organization Section and Orange County Medical Association
17322 Murphy Ave.
Irvine, CA
Event starts at 6pm

Let’s end NaPoWriMo with a BANG!

[ Posted on 4.23.12 / 2 notes ]
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