MLK Quote

Washington, D.C.–The misleading quote on the recently-dedicated Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in this capital will be corrected and completed by January next year, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis told the MLK family February 10, Politico newspaper reported. Currently, the quote states: “I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness.”

Actually, MLK’s remarks in 1968 were: “Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter.” When he was the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program director, Frank Odo noted in an interview that Asian Americans and other minorities owed a lot to the civil rights movement.

SAALT Survey

Takoma Park, Maryland–On March 1-30, South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC), will conduct a survey of South Asian taxi drivers in D.C. Metro Area to better understand their needs and what safety issues they face. It needs 10-15 volunteers to survey drivers. Proficiency in a South Asian language is preferred, but not required. Over 1,100 South Asian taxi drivers comprise more than 15% of the total taxi/limousine force in D.C. To volunteer, email Sadiya Abjani at Sadiya@saalt.org.

Foreclosure Workshop

Rockville, Maryland–Now, you have the right to report foreclosure complaints and request an Independent Foreclosure Review by an independent consultant. The Maryland Asian American Homeownership Counseling, Inc. is holding a workshop at 12320 Parklawn Dr. #239, Rockville, MD 20852. Choose one from the following available date:

March 3, Sat, 10 am-12 pm; March 6, Tue, 6 pm-8 pm; March 8, Thu, 6 pm-8 pm; March 10, Sat, 10 am-12 pm; March 13, Tue, 6 pm-8 pm; March 16, Fri, 6 pm-8 pm; March 19, Mon, 6 pm-8 pm or March 21, Wed, 6 pm-8 pm. Languages are available in English, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish.

Media Scholarship

Oakland, California–The New American Media (NAM) Weekly Newsletter has reported that the Oakland Athletics Community Fund will award one 2012-2013 scholarship worth $3,000 to an undergraduate with journalism or broadcast as his or her major. For details, visit www.oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/community/bill_king_scholarship. Deadline to apply: May 31.

OCAW Book

New Orleans, Louisiana–The Organization of Chinese American Women (OCAW) will publish a book identifying Outstanding Chinese American Women. This book will also include a brief history of OCAW. It has been funded by a grant and will be edited by Mrs. Pauline Tsui and Dr. Lunching Chiao.

One City

Washington, D.C.–On February 11, Mayor Vincent C. Gray held the One City Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. OAPIA supported this event by coordinating the outreach, registration, and language access needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Over 1,700 residents took part in discussing issues that face the District in improving the quality of life for all residents.