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CAA Secures Census Policy to Aid Hard-to-Count Communities
After months of negotiation, CAA helped win a policy change from the US Census Bureau that will provide in-language outreach in hard-to-count communities in the 2010 Census. The policy change stipulates that census advance letters – notifications sent to each household alerting them of the upcoming census questionnaire – would be provided [...]
CAA interviewed for California Endowment Newsletter on Census 2010
“Center Scene,” a newsletter of the California Endowment, writes about current California-wide efforts to include hard-to-count communities in the 2010 Census. Vincent Pan, CAA Executive Director, talks about particular efforts to reach immigrant and newcomer communities, and the role nonprofits play in effective outreach. Continue reading
SF Takes Action Against Census Practices that Could Cost City Federal Funds (KRON 4)
As the 2010 Census approaches, civil rights activists and city officials are concerned about a new procedure that they say will marginalize immigrant and minority communities and hurt diverse cities such as San Francisco. Continue reading
VIDEO: 2010 Census Roundtable (KTSF 26)
The 2010 Census begins next April, but community groups and public officials are already working to make sure that historically undercounted populations like immigrants and limited-English speakers are not left out in the process. Video from original KTSF broadcast 8/18/2009. Continue reading
San Francisco Commits Money to the 2010 Census
Through the advocacy efforts of Chinese for Affirmative Action, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently passed a resolution to make the 2010 Census a policy priority. Continue reading
Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2010 Census Count: Strategies for Funders
[ July 21, 2009; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Executive Director Vincent Pan and fellow community leaders will present a panel on how funders can help ensure an accurate count in the 2010 Census. This panel discussion is presented by the Northern California Grantmakers and the Joint Affinity Groups and is open to NCG members and fund-members of Asian American Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, [...]
Participation Urged for 2010 Census (Sing Tao Daily)
The US Census that occurs every ten years officially begins in 2010, and federal Census officials are encouraging everyone’s participation, regardless of immigration status, because the Census count will determine government funding for cities and even affect how businesses operate. Census officials are emphasizing that all information collected through the Census will be kept confidential and never shared. Continue reading
Roundtable Discussion on Ethnic Media’s Role in the 2010 Census
[ May 5, 2009; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] 2010 Census will count every single individual living in the United States. Some of the most difficult individuals to count are immigrants and minorities. Ethnic media will be an important intermediary for the 2010 Census count. Please join us to hear from 2010 Census officials as well as to share your views about how to reach your community. Continue reading
Asian American Lawmakers in California Charge UC Admission Change Harmful to Asians (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
As it prepares to turn answer to a California legislative panel, the University of California is defending changes in its new admissions policy that the school says will broaden the eligibility pool for applicants. Critics say it will increase the number of White students at the expense of Asian Pacific Islander students. Continue reading
Nationwide Outreach Begins on 2010 Census (India-West)
“Vincent Pan, executive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action, pointed out that local and state governments, unlike in 2000, are suffering from the economy and will not be able to help spend significant funds to supplement federal efforts.” Continue reading
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