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12/06/2023

On Nov.16th, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 met with Silicon Valley community leaders. The event was hosted by Dr. Ken Fong.

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Michelle Wu was elected mayor in 2021, winning with 64% of the vote, becoming the first woman, first person of color, and first Asian American elected to serve as the mayor of Boston.

On Nov.16th, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu met with Silicon Valley community leaders. The event was hosted by Dr. Ken Fong. Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. First

11/29/2023

How do you make a documentary? How do you cut over 20 hours of footage into an attention-grabbing trailer?

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Diana Ding talks to Tony Shyu, the director and the producer of the documentary "Builders of The Silicon Dream". Tony Shyu is a noted award-winning director, whose previous documentary about Anti-Asian sentiment caused by COVID-19, “The Race Epidemic,” won numerous Best Documentary feature film awards and was released nationwide on PBS Sept 1.

"Builders of The Silicon Dream" screened in Cupertino in May.

Interview is available in Chinese.

How do you make a documentary? How do you cut over 20 hours of footage into an attention-grabbing trailer? Diana Ding talks to Tony Shyu, the director and the produc

11/28/2023

Participate in Asian American Stories Video Competition as a contestant. Deadline for the 1-minute video submission is March 15th 2024.

The Theme of 2023 Asian American Stories is: “All of Us Belong Right Here”.

Learn more at the following link and please feel free to share:
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During the recent COVID-19 epidemic, hate crimes against AAPI have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. Because of this, Silicon Valley Community Media (Ding Ding TV) and other organizations have created and published a video “All of Us Belong Right Here” to emphasize the strength of America is our diversity. Thus, the theme of the 2023 Video and Essay Contest will be All of Us Belong Right Here.

There will be two categories of contestants:

1. Youth Contestants for ages 12 – 18yrs of age
2. Adult Contestants for 18 years old and above

11/23/2023

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the United States of America Ambassador Marko Djuric visited the Silicon Valley Central Chamber to discuss investments and economic developments in Silicon Valley.

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Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the United States Marko Djuric visited the Silicon Valley Central Chamber to discuss investments and economic developments in

11/22/2023

Ding Ding TV interviews Shi Yongxin, Abbot, Shaolin Temple, and the 13th successor

On Nov. 4th, Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA hosted 16th Anniversary Celebration Open House at the Fremont Culture Center.

Diana Ding interviewed the Venerable Shi Yongxin, Abbott of Shaolin Temple, China.

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Shi Yongxin is the current abbot of the Shaolin Temple. He is the thirteenth successor after Shi Xingzheng. At the age of 22, he became the heir-apparent to the abbotship of Shaolin. A Dharma gathering was held between August 19 and 20, 1999, in the Shaolin Monastery, Songshan, China, for Yongxin to formally take the position of the abbot. He is the Chairman of the Henan Province Buddhists Association, Vice Chairman of the Buddhist Association of China, and a representative of the Ninth National People’s Congress.

On Nov. 4th, Shaolin Temple USA hosted 16th Anniversary Celebration Open House at the Fremont Culture Center. The celebration included a Buddhist Prayer Ceremon

11/21/2023

AAPI Equity Alliance Releases 2023 Report on The State of Hate in Los Angeles

In 2021, Los Angeles County saw a 23 percent increase in hate crimes from 2020, reaching an all-time high since 2002, according to The State of Hate in Los Angeles, a new report released today by AAPI Equity Alliance (AAPI Equity). The report highlights the first year of work by the Los Angeles County grantees of California’s Stop The Hate program.

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In the new report, AAPI Equity examines:

the long history of hate in Los Angeles,
causes and contributors to hate,
strategies to prevent hate and mitigate the adverse outcomes of hate, and
challenges in stemming the tide of hate.

In 2021, Los Angeles County saw a 23 percent increase in hate crimes from 2020, reaching an all-time high since 2002, according to The State of Hate in Los Angeles,

11/16/2023

On November 6th, “A Conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen” was held at San Jose City Hall Rotunda. The event was moderated by Cathy Park Hong and organized by Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN)

Watch Ding Ding TV's report from the event.

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On November 6th, "A Conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen" was held at San Jose City Hall Rotunda. The event was moderated by Cathy Park Hong and organized by The Dias

11/15/2023

Diana WeiPing Ding spoke to Sunita Sohrabji of Ethnic Media Services about this week's meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC).

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Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Dec. 4, 2013. Lintao Zhang photo

11/10/2023

Malia Cohen 郭嫻 (California State Controller) shares why she champions Asian American Stories Video Competition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE4okX1VvYQ

Malia Cohen, California State Controller, Champions for Asian American Storieshttps://www.aastories.org/

11/09/2023

In her latest column Gerrye writes about Asian American Cancer Support Network (AACSN), a non profit volunteer-driven organization.

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AACSN's mission is to become a community resource network for Asians, Asian-Americans, and Pacific Islanders affected by cancer in the Bay Area. While their organization is centered around Asian Americans, AACSN programs are available to everyone.

As the organization transitions out of the pandemic, it is raising funds to once again provide much needed services to help families in cancer crisis.

AACSN will host "Hatwalk 23" on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Santa Clara Marriott’s California Ballroom.

HATS OFF TO CANCER AWARENESS By Gerrye Wong November 2, 2023   All of us at one time or another in our lives have come in contact with someone who

11/08/2023

On November 3rd, Diana Ding (Founder and Chair) and Hong Nguyen-Phuong (Chair, Partners) visited Vietnamese American Community Center and Vietnamese American Service Center in San Jose to introduce Asian American Stories Video Competition.

Quyen Vuong (Co-founder and Executive Director of International Children Assistance Network – International Children Assistance Network - ICAN ) introduced Diana and Hong to the Vietnamese community.

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On November 3rd, Diana Ding (Founder and Chair) and Hong Nguyen-Phuong (Chair, Partners) visited Vietnamese American Community Center and Vietnamese American Service

11/03/2023

On October 29th, Silicon Valley Central Chamber organized Diwali Festival and Concert at the India Community Center in Milpitas.

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The attendees enjoyed food trucks, browsing retail booths, arts, music, performances, jump houses, comedy, diya decorating, and much more to celebrate Diwali. The event closed the day with a Diwali concert, Bollywood and Bhangra dance party with live dhol with Ishmeet Narula and Mausaki Café Series.

On October 29th, Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce organized Diwali Festival and Concert at the India Community Center at Milpitas. The attendees enjoyed

11/02/2023

Luna Mexicana (Oakland Ballet Company) is one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Mu***os events. Like the celebration that inspires it, Luna Mexicana is a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and – most of all – celebration of family.

Watch Ding Ding TV’s report from the event including interviews with Graham Lustig (the Artistic Director) and Lan Shaw (President, Board of Directors).

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Luna Mexicana is one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Mu***os events. Like the celebration that inspires it, Luna Mexicana is a beautiful

11/01/2023

The website for Asian American Stories Video competition launched.

https://www.aastories.org/

Visit the website to learn how you can join our efforts and why Maeley Tom champions the competition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nR85C0NyzU

Godmother of Asian Americans, Maeley Tom, Champions for Asian American Storieshttps://www.aastories.org/

10/25/2023

CASPA 2023 Annual Conference and Dinner Banquet was held on October 7th, at Santa Clara Convention Center. The topic of the conference was Empower AI – How Semiconductors Shape the Future of the World.

Ding Ding TV reported from the event.

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Interviews include:

Jensen Huang (Co-founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, NVIDIA )
John Y. Chen (Corporate Vice President of Technology and Foundry Management, NVIDIA)
Chloe Jian Ma (Vice President, China GTM, ARM)
Cliff Young (Google )
Steven Woo (Rambus Inc. )
Bin Fan (Chief architect and Founding engineer, Alluxio )
David Kantle (MLPERF Founder and Director)

CASPA 2023 Annual Conference and Dinner Banquet was held on October 7th, at Santa Clara Convention Center. The topic of the conference was Empower AI - How Semicondu

10/24/2023

On October 9th, Ding Ding TV, US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley & SVCA Foundation held Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley. The topic of the forum was “What is the next for Asian Americans after universities discriminate against us?”

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During the COVID era for the past three years, there is a huge impact of student’s learning mode in their academic and extracurricular activities, as well as the college admissions.

Despite the major win over the Harvard lawsuits for the admission against well qualified Asian American applicants, what are our next steps? If we ever face this situation or dilemma again how should we act or respond? We all know the discrimination from Harvard is simply a fact , if they still adopt the so called affirmative action method to evaluate the qualified applicants, how should we as parents or students reason?

Speakers included:
o Jeff Tang; SVCA Foundation
o Marian Chavey: US China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Chapter President
o Kenny Xu: The author of School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them
o Diana Ding: The founder & CEO of Ding Ding TV
o Peter Ho: Senior Director of BD FLEX College Prep

On October 9 th, Ding Ding TV, US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley & SVCA Foundation held Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley. The topic of the forum w

10/20/2023

IPAA’s 6th International Performing Arts Festival

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IPAA’s 6th International Performing Arts Festival was held on October 8th, at California Theater in San Jose. This festival brings together dancers, choreographers, musicians, singers, and audiences alike to celebrate and showcase the art of dance and music. It provides the opportunity to showcase the beauty of different cultures coming together through the universal language of art.

Several women leaders were in attendance at the event including California State Treasurer Fiona Ma's Office, Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano, Mayor of Santa Clara Lisa Gillmor, Mayor of Cupertino Hung Wei, Cupertino City Council Member, Vice Mayor of Saratoga Yan Zhao, Vice Mayor of San Jose Rosemary Kamei for San Jose City Council District 1, and Mountain View City Council Member Margaret Abe-Koga.

IPAA’s 6th International Performing Arts Festival was held on October 8th, at California Theater in San Jose. This festival brings together dancers, choreographers

10/19/2023

California Community Colleges Celebrates 7th Annual Undocumented Student Action Week with Advocacy, Education, and Support Beginning Oct. 16

Undocumented Student Week of Action (USAW) returns Oct. 16-20 with virtual and in-person workshops, webinars and more activities as students, faculty, staff, and administrators mobilize to advocate for and support the needs of undocumented students.

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New Chancellor emphasizes dedication to undocumented student population with this year’s theme: “Creating Belonging for Undocumented Students” Undocumented

10/18/2023

This weekend, Silicon Valley Community Media, Ding Ding TV participated in Santa Clara Parade of Champions. Our float featured a message "Asian American Stories and All of us belong here". It served as a way to promote the message of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make the float ready and who participated with us in the parade!

Special Thanks to:

California State Library
Dr. Ken Fong
National Asian American United
QiFengTang, Qi Vogue
NWCAA North Western Chinese American Organization
Korean American Organization, KOTRA

Some of the participants in the parade included:

Michelle Ahl
Jane Huang
Karen Xiao
Sarah Han
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Alex Liu
Helen Yang
Spring Du
Michelle Ahl
Vivian Kong
Tony Ni
Joshua Ni
Chloe Ni
Spring Du
Helen
湾区菜农群 群主 Diane Wang
美国加州房地产及贷款Broker-Hellen Tang
湾区菜农群Scarlet Wong
湾区菜农群 Diane Wang
Xiumei Chu
Xiaoyan Chen
Jing Wang
Anne Lu
Aiping Liu
情愫（Karen） 大西北同乡会

By Joel Wong (Chief Editor, Ding Ding TV) The Santa Clara Parade of Champions took place on October 7th, kicking off with a pancake breakfast at 8am followed by t

10/09/2023

On October 9th, Ding Ding TV, US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley & SVCA Foundation Proudly Presents…

What is the next for Asian Americans after universities universities discriminate against us?

http://www.dingdingtv.com/?p=96069

Date:

Monday, October 9th, 2023

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Venue:

Ding Ding TV
3350 Scott Blvd, Building 54
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Free Parking

During the COVID era for the past three years, there is a huge impact of student’s learning mode in their academic and extracurricular activities, as well as the college admissions. Despite the major win over the Harvard lawsuits for the admission against well qualified Asian American applicants, what are our next steps? If we ever face this situation or dilemma again how should we act or respond? We all know the discrimination from Harvard is simply a fact , if they still adopt the so called affirmative action method to evaluate the qualified applicants, how should we as parents or students reason?

What is SEL/ Social Emotional Learning? Will this change the admission process? Have you ever heard of the personality index? In order to provide our parents and students have a better picture and understanding of this and all related issues or topics, the Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, Ding Ding TV and SVCA Foundation form a focus group discussion seminar about the above topic, please join us to learn more or the latest trends of the college admission.

Speakers include:
o Jeff Tang; SVCA Foundation
o Marian Chavey: US China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Chapter President
o Kenny Xu: The author of School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them
o Diana Ding: The founder & CEO of Ding Ding TV
o Peter Ho: Senior Director of BD at FLEX College Prep

Seminar Topics:

· The Latest Trends: of college admissions/ personality index
· The impact and consequence of Harvard lawsuit against the Asian American Applicants
· Social Emotional Learning Model
· Book Signing

Free Admission / Event Hotline: 510-673-2219

For more information contact:event hotline:

408-244-8883 or 408-220-3099

10/08/2023

On October 9th, Ding Ding TV, US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley & SVCA Foundation Proudly Presents…

What is the next for Asian Americans after universities discriminate against us?

http://www.dingdingtv.com/?p=96069

Date:

Monday, October 9th, 2023

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Venue:

Ding Ding TV
3350 Scott Blvd, Building 54
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Free Parking

During the COVID era for the past three years, there is a huge impact of student’s learning mode in their academic and extracurricular activities, as well as the college admissions. Despite the major win over the Harvard lawsuits for the admission against well qualified Asian American applicants, what are our next steps? If we ever face this situation or dilemma again how should we act or respond? We all know the discrimination from Harvard is simply a fact , if they still adopt the so called affirmative action method to evaluate the qualified applicants, how should we as parents or students reason?

What is SEL/ Social Emotional Learning? Will this change the admission process? Have you ever heard of the personality index? In order to provide our parents and students have a better picture and understanding of this and all related issues or topics, the Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, Ding Ding TV and SVCA Foundation form a focus group discussion seminar about the above topic, please join us to learn more or the latest trends of the college admission.

Speakers include:
o Jeff Tang; SVCA Foundation
o Marian Chavey: US China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Chapter President
o Kenny Xu: The author of School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them
o Diana Ding: The founder & CEO of Ding Ding TV
o Peter Ho: Senior Director of BD at FLEX College Prep

Seminar Topics:

· The Latest Trends: of college admissions/ personality index
· The impact and consequence of Harvard lawsuit against the Asian American Applicants
· Social Emotional Learning Model
· Book Signing

Free Admission / Event Hotline: 510-673-2219

For more information contact:event hotline:

408-244-8883 or 408-220-3099

On October 9 th, Ding Ding TV, US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley & SVCA Foundation Proudly Presents... What is the next for Asian Americans after univer

10/05/2023

Come join us on Saturday, October 7th for the 54th Santa Clara Parade of Champions! The parade starts at 11:00am.

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Come one come all to join us! Wear your traditional costume, the more diverse, the more fun! We’ll walk one mile of fun and song. All of Us Belong Right Here!

There’s hardly anything more American than a Parade of Champions. For the first time ever, Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley will happen outdoors on a moving trailer, at the 54th City of Santa Clara Parade of Champions!

Asian American Stories (AAS) will have our own trailer and float. Diverse Asian American communities will parade in their traditional costumes.

There’s hardly anything more American than a Parade of Champions. On Saturday, October 7, 2023 for the first time ever, Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley wil

10/04/2023

On September 27, Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor presented the 2023 State of City and the District and Citywide Community Awards, at the Mission City Center Performing Arts Center.

Diana Ding, the founder of Silicon Valley Community Media and Ding Ding TV, won the only Citywide Community Award.

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Diana said in her speech: "This award is a recognition of not just my efforts, but the hard work of all Asian Americans, ethnic medias and the dedication of many organizations and individuals who have supported me along the way. Thank you to Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Santa Clara council members for this recognition. Thank you to City of Santa Clara for being my home and supporting me for decades."

On September 27, Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor presented the 2023 State of City and the District and Citywide Community Awards, at the Mission City Center Performin

10/03/2023

Diversity and Strength in Display – Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley at the Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Come join us on Saturday, October 7th!

http://www.dingdingtv.com/?p=95955

Come one come all to join us! Wear your traditional costume, the more diverse, the more fun! We’ll walk one mile of fun and song. All of Us Belong Right Here!

There’s hardly anything more American than a Parade of Champions. For the first time ever, Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley will happen outdoors on a moving trailer, at the 54th City of Santa Clara Parade of Champions!

Asian American Stories (AAS) will have our own trailer and float. Diverse Asian American communities will parade in their traditional costumes. AAS Co-Chair Joel Wong will interview Re-Elect Mayor Lisa Gillmor and more.

There’s hardly anything more American than a Parade of Champions. On Saturday, October 7, 2023 for the first time ever, Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley wil

09/28/2023

Honored to receive the 2023 Citywide Community Award! Thank you Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Santa Clara council members for this recognition. As they say in Africa, "It takes a village to raise a child." In my case, it took 10 villages to raise Ding Ding TV and support all the events and initiatives we've organized over the years. From Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Festival to Celebrate Lunar New Years Together, from Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley to Asian Americans Stories Video Contest and more - these are all testaments to the power of diverse communities working together.

This award is a recognition of not just my efforts, but of the hard work and dedication of the many organizations and individuals who have supported me along the way. Thank you to the Silicon Valley Central Chamber, Cupertino Rotary, Media Services, US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, US Chinese Women Association, North-West Folks Association, Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, Asian American United, and many more.

As my friend Ana Vargas-Smith said, "It's a positive sign that community and small business still matters in Silicon Valley!" I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Santa Clara, for being my home and for supporting me for decades. And a special shoutout to my dear friends who have been with me every step of the way.

09/28/2023

Outreach at Children Moon Festival at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center Trung Tâm Văn Hóa Việt-Mỹ was held on Sept. 23rd in San Jose.

Thank you to our kind hosts for the invite!

Watch Ding Ding TV's report from the event.

http://www.dingdingtv.com/?p=95905

Outreach at Children Moon Festival at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center held on Sept. 23rd in San Jose.

09/27/2023

On Friday, September 22nd, Florence Fang hosted "Fly Me To the Moon" Festival at the Flintstones House. Diana Ding moderated the event.

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"Fly Me To The Moon" Festival hosted by Florence Fang was held at the Flintstones House on September 22nd. The event was moderated by Diana Ding.

09/26/2023

What should we do when hate crime happens? How can we protect our families and our elders? How can we report a crime and hate crimes?

Diana Ding of Ding Ding TV interviewed District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe about the topic.

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What should we do when hate crime happens? How can we protect our families and our elders? How can we report a crime and hate crimes? Diana Ding of Ding Ding TV inte

09/22/2023

How can startups survive tough times? According to Steve Hoffman (entrepreneur mentor of Ding Ding TV), they must innovate or die.

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Steve Hoffman (Steve Hoffman ) is the Captain & CEO of Founders Space Page - Entrepreneurs Startups Investors , one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines.

Hoffman is also a venture investor, serial entrepreneur, and author of several award-winning books. These include “Make Elephants Fly” (published by Hachette), “Surviving a Startup” (published by HarperCollins), and “The Five Forces” (published by BenBella).

In the latest episode of "Founders Space - Startup Supercharge" Steve Hoffman talks about what a startup must do in order to survive in tough times! Steve Hoffman