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Citizenship Day

When: September 16 - 18, 2009

Place: Washington D.C.

This year, Citizenship Day falls on September 17, a strategic time during the legislative and policy debate in Congress for immigration reform, health reform and workers' rights --- three issues of importance for the Korean American community. As history has taught us, periods of tremendous hardships and instability can pave the road for change. The 1992 Los Angeles Civil Unrest and subsequent anti-immigrant wave that swept Congress awakened Korean Americans on the need to be politically vocal and engaged. Citizenship Day is an extension of these lessons learned and the opportunity for Korean Americans, young and old, first and second generation, to Join us and Korean Americans from across the country for the 2-day celebration in Washington D.C. and let us pave the road for social justice together.

Date: September 16-18, 2009
Location: Washington D.C.
Registration Deadline: August 7, 2009
Participation Fee: $250 (includes transportation, lodging and meals)
Towalk the halls of Congress with one voice for social change.

DREAMathon

When: Saturday, August 29, 2009 (2:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.)

Place: Corner of Lincoln and Peterson

Purpose: To raise awareness about the DREAM Act among youth and community members, and to get their support for the DREAM Act. All of the money raised in this event will go towards the DREAM Scholarship. THe top three runners will receive a prize and a meal is provided following the marathon!

DREAMathon - Come run/walk 1.5 miles with FYSH! Please contact the youth staff at 773-293-4051 for more information. Thank you.

For more information you can contact:

Chan Kho Kim - (773) 574-3962 or chankhokim24@gmail.com

Karn Saetang - (773) 293-4051 or karn@chicagokrcc.org

Asian American Town Hall Meeting

When: August 22, 2009 (Saturday), 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Place: Salvation Army Church 5020 N. Pulaski Rd Chicago 60630

Immigration reform, health care and education policies will deeply impact the Asian American community. Our voice is critical to the discussion on these issues, and builds the larger movement. Asian Americans will gather together to share our stories and present our priorities to Members of Congress before they return to Washington D.C.

DREAM Scholarship

Judy Kim and Mike Kwak were awarded 2009 DREAM Scholarship! Congratulations!

Workplace Justice Campaign

Know your rights at your workplaces. If you have any questions about your rights in your workplaces or feel that you are discriminated because of your gender, immigrant status, and any other reasons, feel free to contact Young Sun Song at 773.588.9158 or email to youngsun@chicagokrcc.org.

KRCC is offering free legal clinic on Wednesday. If you need legal consultation, contact Young Sun Song at 773.588.9158 or email to youngsun@chicagokrcc.org.

Workplace Justice Campaign Korean American Survey

Workplace Justice Campaign Know Your Rights booklet

2009 Summer Youth Empowerment Program (SYEP)

Congrautlations to KRCC's 2009 SYEP participants for successfully completing of their 6 week long program, SYEP participants will be performing on Sat. 8/7/09 at the 2009 K-fest (2:15pm - 2:45pm). Please come support them!

FYSH COFFEE HOUSE

Coffee House - Over 70 community members attended FYSH's Coffee House held on 8/5/09 (Wed.). Program included: learning about the DREAM Act, DREAM Act postcard petition signing, talent show, and baggos tournament. Members donated the $460.00 they raised during the Coffee House to 2010 DREAM Scholarship fund.

When: August 5, 2009 (Wed.), 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Place: KRCC 2701A W. Peterson Ave.

The purpose of this event is to learn about the Dream Act, fundraise for the Dream Scholarship, hangout, and have fun! Talent show will be held in the main room at 4:00. Each participant will have to pay a fee of $3 in order to enter. THere is a maximum of 4 people per act unless a larger group is requested. The winner will be decided by the audience. The winning act will be awarded a prize. ANY AND ALL ACTS ACCEPTED.

Celebration of Citizenship

When: July 2, 2009, 6 p.m.

Place: Hanul Family Alliance 1166 S. Elmhurst St. Mt. Prospect, IL

70 immigrants including 50 Korean Americans came together to celebrate being U.S. citizens at Hanul Family alliance in Mt. Prospect. In his testimonial, Yoo Sungjoon stressed the importance of ESL program and New American Initiative Program through which he got his citizenship, asking for continued financial support for those programs.

Daily Herald Coverage of the event