Ding Ding Studio & Silicon Valley Innovation Channel

12/03/2024

On November 28th, Minh Thanh Tran, a Vietnamese community leader, organized a Thanksgiving lunch for the lonely people in the Vietnamese community in San Jose. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving together. This annual event is a joint effort of donors and volunteers.

On November 28th, Minh Thanh Tran, a Vietnamese community leader, organized a Thanksgiving lunch for the lonely people in the Vietnamese community in San Jose. Over

11/27/2024

Since its foundation, Ding Ding TV organized events such as the Silicon Valley Food & Art Festival and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Forum and Festival; produced shows Innovation Dialog and Battle Silicon, and created and hosted community events Celebrate Lunar New Year Together and Asian American Stories Video Contest. Since 2016, Ding Ding TV hosted the Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley four times each year. Its goal is to empower the next generation in civic engagement and civic leadership in the Asian American communities while creating a national network of civic-minded organizations and leaders to work in unity.

Over the years, Ding Ding TV Created 3,000+ videos on YouTube covering Asian American stories, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship, sent out 1,000+ newsletters in both English and Chinese, reaching over 30,000 subscribers weekly, published one million+ pieces of online content with more than 100,000 followers across social media platforms, and organized 500+ events in collaboration with over 800 AAPI organizations nationwide.

In 2021, Diana Ding launched a non-profit extension of Ding Ding TV – Silicon Valley Community Media. It is a new chapter as Ding Ding TV continues its mission to empower and unify AAPI and ethnic leaders, giving them a platform to share the rich stories and contributions of Asian Americans in the United States and around the world.

In 2022, Silicon Valley Community Media partnered with Hollywood award-winning filmmaker Tony Shyu to produce a groundbreaking documentary, “Builders of Silicon Dream.” This powerful documentary highlights the profound impact that AAPI founders and tech pioneers have had on technology and society, not only in Silicon Valley but globally. The documentary will air on PBS.

11/26/2024

Watch the new trailer for Asian American Stories 2025 - My Gift to America!

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11/25/2024

Dear friends,

Thank you for participating in Ding Ding TV’s 15th Anniversary celebration. Your presence and unwavering support truly warmed my heart.

Our journey would not have been possible without your encouragement and support. Together, we have been able to share and amplify Asian American stories, fostering understanding and unity within our communities and beyond.

Your support inspires us to keep going. Every story we share helps bring people closer, celebrate our differences, and make a real impact. Thank you for being with us on this journey and believing in our dream of a strong, connected community. Let us continue to build a brighter and more inclusive future, one story at a time.

On Friday, November 15th, over 100 people gathered to celebrate Ding Ding TV’s 15th anniversary. Founded in 2009 by Diana Ding, Ding Ding TV is the leading voice f

11/20/2024

11/20/2024

Last Friday over 100 people gathered at Ding Ding TV studio to celebrate Ding Ding TV's 15th anniversary.

Watch Diana's Thank You speech from the event

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11/19/2024

Ding Ding TV Interview – Innovation Dialog with County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg – Guaranteed Income: A Bold Solution?

Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg joins the show to discuss the concept of guaranteed income, a program providing targeted groups of people a specific amount of money over a set period to help stabilize their financial situation.

Ellenberg, who represents District 4, emphasizes her commitment to the community, especially those facing financial or social challenges, such as former foster youth, people engaged in the justice system, and those in need of health assistance.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg joins the show to discuss the concept of guaranteed income, a program providing targeted groups of people a specific am

11/15/2024

In her latest column Gerrye takes us to the The International Performing Arts of America (IPAA) group's annual gala dance festival that was held at the California Theater in downtown San Jose.

Gerrye also attended the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)'s annual dinner held in South San Francisco. At the event, OCA honored community leaders, who included Abigail Hing Wen, Russell Jeung, Connie Young Yu and David Mineta.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PENINSULA SCENE By Gerrye Wong October 27, 2024 The International Performing Arts of America group held their annual gala dance f

11/14/2024

The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment.



Through all these issues, November 5 shattered public assumptions that an increasingly multiracial America necessarily means an increasingly progressive one, said political, immigration and economic experts at a Friday, November 8 Ethnic Media Services briefing on election insights.

A story by Selen Ozturk for Ethnic Media Services

By Selen Ozturk for Ethnic Media Services The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the envir

11/13/2024

In 2009, I founded Ding Ding TV. For over 15 years, it has been the voice of Silicon Valley Asian American community.

During these 15 years, we have:

Created 3,000+ videos on YouTube covering Asian American stories, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship.
Sent out 1,000+ newsletters in both English and Chinese, reaching over 30,000 subscribers weekly.
Published 1 million+ pieces of online content with more than 100,000 followers across social media platforms.
500+ events organized in collaboration with over 800 AAPI organizations nationwide.

Over the next few weeks, we will share Ding Ding TV's achievements with our community. It took hard work and dedication to make this possible. But our community played a vital role so thank you for your continued support!

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11/05/2024

Ding Ding TV Report – Get Out The Vote Rally! Vote Evan Low !

On Sunday, November 3rd, Get Out The Vote Rally in support of Evan Low was held in Palo Alto. Evan Low is running for Congress.

11/04/2024

On Wednesday, October 30th, hundreds of people gathered at the Sunset Rec Center at a rally in a show of support for Mark Farrell, who is running for the Mayor of San Francisco.

Addressing the crowd, Farrell stressed his commitment to tackling San Francisco’s most difficult challenges with proven experience and tenacity. He shared his vision for a more prosperous and safer city.

On Wednesday, October 30th, hundreds of people gathered at the Sunset Rec Center at a rally in a show of support for Mark Farrell, who is running for the Mayor of Sa

11/03/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris penned an op-ed in the World Journal outlining how her vision for a New Way Forward will deliver for Chinese Americans.

Content is also available in Chinese.

"For generations, people of Chinese heritage have played a vital role in shaping and strengthening America’s story. In the 1800s, Chinese settlers arrived to mine gold and built the transcontinental railroad—literally helping to connect this nation. Since then, Chinese Americans have served honorably in our military, advanced civil rights, driven innovation, and dedicated themselves to public service.

Yet for too long, individuals of Chinese descent have faced exclusion. Xenophobic laws in the late 19th and early 20th centuries restricted Chinese immigrants from full participation in housing, employment, and education. Chinatowns were burned, and residents were violently driven from their homes. The Chinese Exclusion Act remains one of the darkest chapters in our history.

In her exclusive submission on January 1, Ms. Hogan highlighted the Chinese community's concerns about gun control and border security, as well as her commitment to

10/31/2024

November 5, 2024, General Election: Make a Plan to Vote and Voter Resources

Join California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and the Elections Division for a virtual information session to learn about key voter resources.

• Important Dates to Remember
• Your Rights as a Voter
• Voter Registration and Election Day Information
• Options for Returning your Ballot, Vote by Mail, Vote Centers, and Polling Places
• Voter Accessibility Resources
• Ballot Tracking
• Elections Security and Trusted Sources of Information

Join California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and the Elections Division for a virtual information session to learn about key voter resources. •

10/30/2024

Ding Ding TV Report – Community Leaders Support Betty Duong for Santa Clara County Supervisor 2024

An attorney, experienced county leader, mom and the daughter of immigrants – Betty Duong is a lifelong resident of San Jose. From humble beginnings in East San Jose, Betty faced many challenges throughout her life and now serves the community that raised her. Betty is running for Santa Clara County Supervisor to leverage her experience and passion to champion the issues that matter most to her community.

An attorney, experienced county leader, mom and the daughter of immigrants - Betty Duong is a lifelong resident of San Jose. From humble beginnings in East San Jose,

10/29/2024

Official Voter Information Guide – What You Need To Know About The Propositions

PROP 2 AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $10 billion in general obligation bonds for repair, up

10/25/2024

At the Ethnic Media Conference, Expo and Awards Diana Ding interviewed Christina Chow, reporter for KTSF Television

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10/24/2024

On Oct.19th at the Sunnyvale AMC Dine-In 12 “Builders of the Silicon Dream” screened at the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest. This compelling documentary shines a spotlight on the untold stories of Asian American pioneers who played a pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley.

The screening of “Builders of the Silicon Dream” included a Q&A with the director of the documentary Tony Shyu, the producer Diana Ding and Anna Mok, President, Chairperson and Co-Founder of Ascend Leadership. The panel was moderated by Gerrye Wong, community leader and advocate.

Through their incredible journeys as immigrants, they overcame challenges, embraced innovation, and ultimately found their own version of the American Dream in the tech industry. Their perseverance, vision, and groundbreaking achievements are not only inspiring but also a vital part of the AAPI narrative. This documentary has been three years in the making and is produced by Silicon Valley Community Media, the non-profit arm of Ding Ding TV, and Himalaya Entertainment.

On Oct.19th at the Sunnyvale AMC Dine-In 12 "Builders of the Silicon Dream" screened at the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Fest. This compelling documentary shine