The Work Ahead
The Work Ahead
The Lau v Nichols 50th Anniversary Community Convening
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM PTUC Law San Francisco Auditorium, 128 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 In 2024, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Lau…CAA Justice Walk (3/15, 3/16)
San Francisco’s Chinatown is a living community of residents, immigrants, youth, seniors, restaurants, shops, and home to many non-profit and advocacy organizations like Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA). This spring, join us for CAA’s Justice Walk – a walking tour…Winter 2024 Newsletter: We’re Fighting for Us
As we start this election year, we’re reminded of the immense challenges ahead for our Chinese diasporic communities. Already, politicians and mainstream media have taken this opportunity to spread anti-Asian hatred, online and beyond. This kind of fear-mongering hits home.…Prop F Will Not Address San Francisco’s Addiction Crisis
Chinese for Affirmative Action opposes San Francisco Proposition F, which mandates screening and treatment for drugs for individuals receiving public assistance.San Francisco Coalition Releases Report on the State of Community Safety for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities
The Coalition for Community Safety and Justice (CCSJ) released today an impact report highlighting its work building community safety, healing, and cross-racial solidarity in San Francisco.2024 CAA Voter Guide
CAA's 2024 Voter Guide is Here! The California Presidential Primary Election is on March 5, 2024. In San Francisco, there are a number of important issues on the ballot.OUR ISSUE AREAS
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Effective immigrant rights work means providing full access to critical legal services as well as robust advocacy to protect the dignity and fair treatment of all immigrants.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
A just society requires all individuals to have sustainable employment and economic opportunities that grow shared community wealth and equity.
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
Public policy should reflect the reality that we live in a multi-lingual society by supporting multi-lingual education and ensuring all have access to public services regardless of their English proficiency.
EDUCATION EQUITY
Equity in our pre-K to higher education systems means racially diverse classrooms and programs that are universally accessible, high-quality, and tuition and cost free.
CENSUS 2020
An accurate and complete Census count protects the political representation and fair share of public resources for communities of color and immigrants who are and have been disenfranchised.
COMMUNITY SAFETY & JUSTICE
Racial profiling, national security scapegoating, and mass incarceration must be replaced with systems that humanize and protect the safety of all people.