My yellow-hued skin almond-shaped eyes long, dark hair My skin that covers my body protecting my from injury and harm My face that differs from others and yet the skin can only protect from so much My ethnicity that has shaped who I am scapegoated blamed for a global pandemic One that I have noContinue reading “The Target on Me”
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I am Tired
People of the Global Majority (PGM): a term that describes people who identify as non-white. I am tired. I am tired of fighting tired of marching tired of signing petitions I am tired of being the only person of the global majority in the room tired of advocating for people of the global majority voicesContinue reading “I am Tired”
SAVE THE DATE – Mandarin Roundtable, 3/3 and 3/17
You’re invited join informal conversations in Mandarin twice a month. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Wednesday March 3, 2021 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 17, 2021 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19, until further notice, meetings are heldContinue reading “SAVE THE DATE – Mandarin Roundtable, 3/3 and 3/17”
CAFAM online film screening
Dear CAFAM Members, We are excited to be co-hosting the online viewing of this remarkable film by a Chinese artist. You can view it online by going to the ticketing link listed below, and you can also join in the live discussion with the artist and filmmakers on Saturday, 9/12, at 8 pm. This isContinue reading “CAFAM online film screening”
September Mandarin Roundtables
Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Due to Covid-19, please note that the following meetings are taking place via Zoom until further notice. For Zoom details, please email Viveca KwanContinue reading “September Mandarin Roundtables”
Mandarin Roundtable August Dates & History
August Dates are held Wednesdays on ZOOM. For details, email Viveca Kwan at vtkwan@gmail.com. August 12, 12-1:00pm August 26, 12-1:00pm The Mandarin Roundtable has had a longstanding presence in the Greater Portland area for over 10 years as a Chinese language conversational forum. It is enjoyed by many new and faithful attendees who meet andContinue reading “Mandarin Roundtable August Dates & History”
CAFAM Newsletter, July 2020
Dear CAFAM Community: We invite you to take a look at the latest CAFAM newsletter for updates, news and events, including: CAFAM Board’s COVID-19 Update PBS Special Recap feat. Portland’s Toy Len Goon Cooking with Chris! ….. and much more! While there is much to share, we also want to hear from YOU! So, pleaseContinue reading “CAFAM Newsletter, July 2020”
Upcoming Mandarin Roundtable, July 22nd
Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Wednesday, July 22nd, from 12pm-1pm Due to Covid-19, please note that the following meetings are now taking place via Zoom until further notice. ForContinue reading “Upcoming Mandarin Roundtable, July 22nd”
Mandarin Roundtable June 10th and 24th
Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Dates and times of upcoming meetings: – Wednesday June 10th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Wednesday June 24th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Continue reading “Mandarin Roundtable June 10th and 24th”
Language Table Reminder February 12th and 26th
Dear CAFAM members, This month, February 12th and 26th, from 12pm-1pm, the Mandarin roundtable will be held at The Language Exchange, 75 Market Street, Suite 305 (3rd floor) in downtown Portland. These roundtables are open to all interested — members and non-members of CAFAM, students and non-students of The Language Exchange — and to allContinue reading “Language Table Reminder February 12th and 26th”