By: Alex Wang The Livermore Rodeo is an annual tradition dating back to the early 1900s. Last Saturday, I had the wonderful opportunity of walking in its parade, as one of the supporters of Catherine Baker, the local assemblywoman. The Rodeo has …
Read More »In the Steps of Our Fathers: Intolerance in the Land of the Free
By: Cherri Wang America began as a nation of newcomers and immigrants. Yet despite the origins of this country, discrimination is still prevalent throughout. As a Chinese-American, I have experienced all of the stereotypical and racist remarks. It surprises me that after …
Read More »Food For Thought: Five Ways to Talk About Food
By: Angela Luo Literally—We whine during fourth period that lunch is so far away. We comment on not having had breakfast that morning because we were running late, and then we scrap together our friends’ leftover snacks for a makeshift breakfast. …
Read More »How to Start From Scratch
By: Cherri Wang Global Leadership Initiative (GLI) began a few years ago as a small organization compiled of students ready to positively impact society. It was difficult to start completely from scratch and fundraise without experience since most members were unfamiliar with …
Read More »Dublin Chinese Association Youth Music Concert
By: Jerry Lai On Jan 4, 2015, Global Leadership Initiative helped out with Dublin Chinese Association (DCA), who hosted their first ever music performance. The show, hosted at the Trinity Church in Pleasanton, started at 3:00 PM in the afternoon and ended …
Read More »Volunteering for the Friends of the Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Talent Show
By: Jerry Lai On March 14, 2015, I, along with seven other individuals representing Global Leadership Initiative (GLI), had the amazing opportunity to attend Friends of Children with Special Needs’ first annual “Special Needs Got Talent”, in the Santa Clara Convention Center …
Read More »Tis the Season of Getting, Giving, and Giving Back
By: Angela Luo There is a greater joy to Christmas than materialistic gifts can give. It is a joy that stems from the heart, that inspires souls, one that can be given to anyone and by everyone. This is the joy that …
Read More »GLI Math Club
By: Angela Luo – Math Madness: High school students help younger peers gear up for upcoming math competition in Pleasanton, California – Every Saturday afternoon, around 20 middle school students gather in a small classroom to put their math skills to the …
Read More »Interview with Dublin Mayor Candidate
By: Max Zhuang Max Zhuang: Why did you decide to be involved in politics and what are you running for? David Haubert: I will be running for Mayor of Dublin and my involvement started when I first moved to Dublin. My daughter …
Read More »Dinner with the Secretary of State
By: Max Zhuang On Dec 5, 2014, Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) held a celebratory dinner for its youth volunteers at “Chinese Cuisine”. Many young Asian Americans, mostly high school students, gathered to celebrate their accomplishments in voter registration …
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