Asian American lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals have an added layer of stigma to consider. They may need to also weigh in the possibility that their cultural values include Confucian-based ideas of the importance of furthering the family lineage. Such populations may wrestle with multiple oppressed identities (e.g., less privileged status in society). Therefore, the added layers that Asian American LGBTQ individuals can complicate the coming out process.
The posting below appeared on Facebook earlier this month to promote a discussion about Asian American LGBT issues:
"Who's a Michi Fu fan?? Come join Michi Fu Phd for the Cultural Intersections Talkback THIS Saturday, 8/13 after the show, SUN SISTERS - a new play by Vasanti Saxena to discuss Asian and American cultural clashes and intergenerational family dynamics. Show starts at 8 p.m. www.companyofangels.org
Company of Angels companyofangels.org
Company of Angels presents Company of Angels presents SUN SISTERS A new play by Vasanti Saxena Directed by Lui Sanchez A daughter’s homecoming. A mother’s secrets. SUN SISTERS explores the clash between unspoken desires and cultural traditions as one woman’s illness forces her to examine her life’..."
I was honored to take part in a post-show Q&A featuring the producer, playwright, and cast members where audience members asked candid questions regarding some of the sensitive topics raised by the play. Hopefully you'll be able to watch this show in a city near you one day soon.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Dance for charity
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to join me in making a difference for LGBT minority youth in the greater DC area. Did you know that LGBT youth have the highest rates of suicide? The numbers are even more staggering for Asian American youth who have the added stigma of patriarchal values, repression of emotional/sexual expression, etc. It doesn't have to be this way.
The American Psychological Association's Divisions 45 (Ethnic Minority) and 35(1) Black Women are co-coordinating THE annual dance during the APA to benefit The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) http://www.smyal.org/. This organization is the premier Washington, DC metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth. Founded in 1984, SMYAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The dance takes place on 8/6/2011 (Saturday) from 8-1am at the Grand Ballroom South of the Renaissance. Online tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/182019. In return for your generosity, you'll enjoy a LIVE set from the acclaimed world-music band Funkadesi (Come and see why they've been voted as best world music band and personally mentioned by President Obama. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amAT_t05yJg). Door prizes are going to the first 60 ticket purchasers and dance souvenirs will be gifted to the first 60 to arrive at the dance.
Won't be in DC or not a fan of dancing? Feel free to purchase a ticket in your name to gift to a student or to the cause. Simply designate that this is a GIFT in the "notes" section and I'm certain good things will come your way for your act of kindness.
Thank you in advance for being part of the solution so that countless LGBTQ young people don't have to endure horrific bullying and harassment on a day-to-day basis, which we all know can have a devastating impact on their self-esteem and emotional health. This event is open to the public so please feel free to pass along this message.
Truly,
Dr. Michi Fu
You are cordially invited to join me in making a difference for LGBT minority youth in the greater DC area. Did you know that LGBT youth have the highest rates of suicide? The numbers are even more staggering for Asian American youth who have the added stigma of patriarchal values, repression of emotional/sexual expression, etc. It doesn't have to be this way.
The American Psychological Association's Divisions 45 (Ethnic Minority) and 35(1) Black Women are co-coordinating THE annual dance during the APA to benefit The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) http://www.smyal.org/. This organization is the premier Washington, DC metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth. Founded in 1984, SMYAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The dance takes place on 8/6/2011 (Saturday) from 8-1am at the Grand Ballroom South of the Renaissance. Online tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/182019. In return for your generosity, you'll enjoy a LIVE set from the acclaimed world-music band Funkadesi (Come and see why they've been voted as best world music band and personally mentioned by President Obama. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amAT_t05yJg). Door prizes are going to the first 60 ticket purchasers and dance souvenirs will be gifted to the first 60 to arrive at the dance.
Won't be in DC or not a fan of dancing? Feel free to purchase a ticket in your name to gift to a student or to the cause. Simply designate that this is a GIFT in the "notes" section and I'm certain good things will come your way for your act of kindness.
Thank you in advance for being part of the solution so that countless LGBTQ young people don't have to endure horrific bullying and harassment on a day-to-day basis, which we all know can have a devastating impact on their self-esteem and emotional health. This event is open to the public so please feel free to pass along this message.
Truly,
Dr. Michi Fu