Persistent Stereotypes About Asian Americans – (source: asian-nation.com)

One is that all Asian Americans are the same. That is, many people are either unable or unwilling to distinguish between different Asian ethnicities -- Korean American from a Japanese American, Filipino American from an Indonesian American, etc. This becomes a problem when people generalize certain beliefs or stereotypes about one or a few Asian Americans to the entire Asian American population. The result is that important differences between Asian ethnic groups are minimized or ignored altogether, sometimes leading to disastrous results.

The second stereotype is that all Asian Americans are foreigners. Although more than half of all Asians in the U.S. were born outside the U.S., many non-Asians simply assume that every Asian they see, meet, or hear about is a foreigner. Many can't recognize that many Asian American families have been U.S. citizens for several generations. As a result, because all Asian Americans are perceived as foreigners, it becomes easier to think of us as not fully American and then to deny us the same rights that other Americans take for granted. Yes, that means prejudice and discrimination in its many forms.

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Vietnamese AmericansThe Many Faces of Asian Americans …

Meeting City Church Name Alternate Name Language Ethnic GroupKenosha Korean United Methodist Church Korean KoreanMequon Chinese Christian Church Chinese Chinese

Milwaukee Chinese Christian Church of Milwaukee 米城中華基督教會 Mandarin, Cantonese Chinese

Milwaukee Chinese Community Baptist Church 華人基督教會 Cantonese ChineseMilwaukee Faith in Christ Hmong Alliance Church Hmong, Hmoob Hmong, HmoobMilwaukee Grace Hmong Alliance Church Hmong Alliance Church Hmong, Hmoob Hmong, HmoobMilwaukee Hmong Christian Community United Methodist Church Hmong United Methodist, Southside Hmong HmongMilwaukee Hmong First Baptist Church Hmong, Hmoob Hmong, HmoobMilwaukee Korean Baptist Church - Milwaukee Korean KoreanMilwaukee Korean Church of Milwaukee Korean KoreanMilwaukee Korean New Life Church Korean KoreanMilwaukee Korean Presbyterian Church Korean KoreanMilwaukee Lao Christian Church Laotian LaotianMilwaukee New Hope Hmong Methodist Hmong, Hmoob Hmong, HmoobMilwaukee New Life Hmong Alliance Church Hmong, Hmoob Hmong, HmoobRacine Korean Church of Racine Korean KoreanWauwatosa St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Mandarin Chinese

Source: http://www.ethnicchurch.com/State.aspx?state=WI

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St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church7809 Harwood Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53213-2523

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Welcome to Chinese Ministry at St. John’sAs part of the confessional Lutheran church, St. John’s Chinese Ministry is a faithful ministry to Chinese people in the precious, saving truths of Scripture and the blessings of God's amazing grace. The eternal gospel has drawn Chinese speaking people from the greater Milwaukee area to our worship service in Chinese where they enjoy the blessings of fellowship opportunities for growing Christian faith. Chinese Ministry at St John’s is not an independent group or organization in America. We are affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodWELS). Through our Chinese ministry we offer worship services in Chinese, Bible study in Chinese, children’s Bible classes, discipleship and Christian leadership training for Chinese. Our Chinese ministry also provides counseling for people in cross-cultural marriages and families. For more information, please Email Pastor Yu or call 414-258-7831.

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New Home Hmong Methodist Church, Milwaukee

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Test your Asian IQ – just an idea if there is room, I have the multiple choice form but this has the answers …

Remember, this quiz is only meant to be a light-hearted satire on Asian American culture -- don't take it too seriously and just have fun.

Which of the following numbers is considered the luckiest?The correct answer is 168. While you may have heard that 8 is considered lucky, the meaning also depends on the numbers before and after it. In Chinese, the pronunciation of 168 sounds a lot like "the success is rolling in," whereas 8 by itself just means "success." 58 means "won't be successful," which is very unlucky indeed

Which of the following numbers is considered the unluckiest?The correct answer is 74. In Chinese, 74 sounds a lot like "will die" (another very unlucky thing to happen).

In your mother's opinion, which is the best profession for you?The answer is definitely not "Whatever makes you happy." Preferably, it is whatever makes the most money and has the best potential for bragging to your relatives. While your mom may be reasonably satisfied with a lawyer, accountant or engineer in the family, you would be the apple of her eye if you were a doctor.

Which profession is considered the worst?Without a doubt, being an artist is the worst. Choosing to be an artist is definitely frowned upon. It is okay for a hobby, but not a profession ("Ai yah, why not computers? Your cousin is studying computers . . ."). Being an artist is even worse than being unemployed. How could your parents possibly explain to your grandmother that you paint for a living? At least if you were unemployed, you could still look for a job.

If you brought a date home, who would your parents disapprove of the most?Unfortunately, many older Asians and those living in Asia still hold xenophobic prejudices based on skin colour. To them, dark skin=BAD while light skin=GOOD. Therefore, according to this absurd reasoning, a Black person is the worst possible date. The best possible date from this list would probably be the Asian gangster -- Asian=GOOD. Plus, gambling is a national past-time. A Caucasian would be frowned upon, as would a sloppy dresser, since appearance is paramount. Your gay lover wouldn't be a problem because your parents would just think s/he is your friend.

If you dropped by your Chinese friend's house, what should you do if they ask if you would like some tea?The correct answer is to decline. If you were invited to their house, you could accept the offer. However, if you just dropped by, this is unadviseable. Unlike other cultures where it is considered an insult to refuse something offered to you, a Chinese person would think that it is better to not impose on one's host.

What is a "banana?" A banana is a North American born Asian (yellow on the outside, white on the inside).

Which of the following is the most prestigious car to own?In this case, owning something foreign is the best. Therefore, a Mercedes Benz is the most prestigious car to own. A Cadillac is North American (considered to be of inferior quality); an Acura is Japanese (not foreign enough); and a Mustang is just too big for us to reach the pedals and the steering wheel.

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