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CAA 2009 Membership Meeting with SF Supervisors Chiu, Chu, and Mar
[ February 4, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] San Francisco Supervisors David Chiu, Eric Mar, and Carmen Chu joined CAA on February 2 to discuss how to be effective advocates for language diversity and immigrant rights, as well as marriage equality and local hiring. See photos and highlights. Continue reading
Chinese American picked to lead S.F. supes (San Francisco Chronicle)
Three Chinese Americans are elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and one becomes the first-ever Chinese American board president. The article includes a quote from CAA Executive Director Vincent Pan. Continue reading
Chinatown Rallies Community to Vote on Election Day (CAA Press Advisory)
Chinatown leaders and former Mayor Willie Brown are holding a rally this Sunday, November 2, 2008 to stir up political passion and get out the vote in the Asian Pacific American communities. The line-up of speakers will attest to the importance of voting and provide informational materials to ensure every registered voter can participate on November 4th. Continue reading
CAA Recommendations for the November 4, 2008 General Election
CAA Recommendations for the November 4, 2008 General Election
California
No on 4 – Prop 4 jeopardizes teen safety and threatens choice for women.
Yes on 5 – Prop 5 reforms drug laws and rehabilitates nonviolent offenders.
No on 6 – Prop 6 unfairly criminalizes immigrants and youth.
No on 8 – Prop 8 eliminates the fundamental right to marry [...]
A third of Asian American vote still undecided (San Francisco Chronicle)
Almost one third of the fast-growing Asian American electorate remains undecided in choosing a presidential candidate, placing the group among the key independent voters coveted by both the McCain and Obama campaigns, according to a new national survey. Christina Wong, CAA’s director of community initiatives, comments on this essential swing voting bloc. Continue reading
Nine Candidates Meet at City College Board of Trustees Candidate Forum Today (Media Advisory)
A broad coalition of community groups representing civil rights, immigrant and service advocates are convening a candidate forum for the City College Board of Trustees race today, October 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Chinese Cultural Center. Continue reading
“And Justice for All” – A Joint Fundraiser to Defeat California Propositions 4, 6, 8 and 9, Sapphire Restaurant & Lounge
[ October 16, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Chinese for Affirmative Action joins the Equal Justice Society, the Ella Baker Center, and the ACLU of Northern California for a joint party and fundraiser to defeat Propositions 4, 6, 8 and 9. Learn more about these initiatives, and support the broad-based efforts to ensure justice and equality for all Californians. Continue reading
Community members and officials come together to support Proposition A (Sing Tao)
As Election Day nears, Chinese American community members, including CAA Director of Community Initiatives Christina Wong, gathered at Chinese Hospital to state their support for Proposition A, which would provide bond funding to retrofit San Francisco General Hospital. Continue reading
District Three Supervisor Candidates Debate in Chinese (AsianWeek)
On October 2, six candidates for district three supervisor debated the issues at a forum hosted by CAA and over a dozen other groups. The forum marked the first time that English was not the primary language spoken at a District 3 supervisor’s candidate forum. Continue reading
Public Invited to San Francisco School Board Candidates Forum an Opportunity to Ask Candidates Their Priorities tor City’s Public Schools (Press Release)
Community groups representing youth, families, teachers and education advocates are inviting residents to meet the candidates running for the San Francisco Board of Education on Tuesday, October 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Everett Middle School. Continue reading
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