Comments on: The Silent Fight Masters

By: jaehwan

jaehwan — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:54:20 +0000

Thanks, man. I just posted about it here.

It’s not over though. Lawson Inada is speaking this week.

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The Fighting 44s » Blog Archive » Mr. Chin and Mr. Choy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:46:05 +0000

[...] my last long 44s piece, I’ve mentioned the aura that surrounds some of these warrior activists from the 60’s, [...]

By: minorTruths

minorTruths — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:09:38 +0000

Very nice piece. I have to check out those readings. Living an authentic life is difficult. It definitely entails being true to yourself and acquiring growth building, mind shifting, self evaluating, social active experiences. But I think the point where the authentic life turns into authentic leadership is when one confronts him or her self and recognizes that life is about far more than one own’s journey. It is a self sacrificing concept for a greater purpose and a greater common good that ties in nicely with the whole idea of social capitalism. I think you have captured this notion very nicely in your piece.

Corporate social responsibility is a concept that’s been around for a while but definitely gaining more support and appeal in the business world. The world works much more beautifully when businesses act ethically and genuinely practice social responsiblity improving the world and envirnoment around them.

Hope to hear how the event went down.

By: jaehwan

jaehwan — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:24:46 +0000

You read it too, skrips! Awesome! Yes, that social capital thing is amazing, isn’t it? It makes so much sense, but yet we don’t think about it very much.

By the way, I met most of my activism crew through the existing networks, and we still work with those existing networks. In fact, I’m proud to say that Portland Japanese American Citizens League is a significant sponsor for this event, despite the bad blood between Frank Chin and the JACL. Is this not awesome???

With the right philosophy, effort, and networks, I think we can accomplish anything.

Have fun in the motherland!

By: nskripchun

nskripchun — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:44:26 +0000

My favorite concept from Putnam’s book is the idea of “social capital” - the intangible benefits that comes from a close, cooperative community and strong families. I think a big part of Asian American activism is taking advantage of the “social capital” already within our respective communities as well as creating more of it - more chances for people to interact, more community events, etc.

I wish I could go to the event! But I’ll be thinking of you guys when I’m up in the motherland on my trip.