TaiwaneseAmerican.org
TaiwaneseAmerican.org is a web portal site highlighting many of the interesting people, events and organizations that make up Taiwanese America. Founded in 2006, it is both a volunteer-driven website and a non-profit organization.
Mission
To connect, inform and promote the people, events and organizations that represent the next generation of the Taiwanese American community.
Vision
To create an allied community for Americans of Taiwanese heritage by intersecting the diverse paths and passions of all our people.
About
TaiwaneseAmerican.org was founded in 2006 by Ho Chie (蔡浩哲). The site aims to connect and promote those who identify with the Taiwanese identity, heritage, or culture, establishing a niche within the broader Asian Pacific American and mainstream communities.
The organization highlights the unique experiences of Taiwanese Americans while preserving and archiving an evolving history and legacy.
Programs and Content
The site covers a wide range of topics relevant to the Taiwanese American community:
- Stories and Interviews — Profiles of Taiwanese American individuals
- Perspectives — Opinion pieces and community commentary
- Arts & Entertainment — Coverage of Taiwanese American artists and creatives
- Community Organizations — Directory and profiles of Taiwanese American organizations
- Food & Travel — Taiwanese cuisine and travel content
- Social Issues & Politics — Analysis of issues affecting the community
- Taiwanese American Memoir Book Club — Annual book club featuring Taiwanese American memoirs
- Creative Writing Prizes — Writing competitions for Taiwanese American writers
- Parenting Resources — Content for Taiwanese American parents
Notable Coverage
The site has covered numerous Taiwanese American figures and events, including:
- Gene Luen Yang — Award-winning comic artist of Taiwanese descent, author of American Born Chinese
- Kelvin Yu — Actor and former Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) camper, known for Master of None
- Warren Hsu Leonard — Taiwan-born writer who contributed to Disney’s American Born Chinese adaptation
- Grace Lin — Children’s book author of Taiwanese descent
Relationship with TAHS
TaiwaneseAmerican.org and the Taiwanese American Historical Society (TAHS) are separate organizations with complementary missions. TaiwaneseAmerican.org focuses on contemporary community connections and storytelling, while TAHS focuses specifically on historical documentation and archival work.