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Sacramento County District Attorney’s Town Hall was Hosted at APAPA Headquarters
By APAPA HQ Sacramento, CA – Yesterday evening, October 25, the Sacramento County District Attorney Candidates’ Forum, was held by Asian Resources Inc. (ARI), the OCA Sacramento Chapter – Asian Pacific American
APAPA Receives a Clean Audit
By C.C Yin As the founder of the Asian Pacific Islanders American Public Affairs Association (APAPA), I strongly invested in the future of this organization, and I am very grateful for the
APAPA Welcomes Henry Chang as National Executive Director Leading 20th Anniversary Commemoration
SACRAMENTO – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) announces the appointment of Henry Chang as the National Executive Director for the nonprofit organization as it prepares to commemorate its 20th
APAPA Announces Five New Members of its National Governing Board
Sacramento, August 20 – Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs is delighted to announce the addition of five accomplished members to the APAPA National Governing Board: Joe Johal, Simon Pang, Dr. Alvin Cheung,
Award Recipients Announced for APAPA’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) will mark a milestone anniversary by celebrating leaders who have empowered and advanced Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The
Voter FAQ
When is the election?Election Day in California is September 14, 2021. Can you explain the ballot?There are two questions on the ballot. The first is whether to recall Gov. Newsom, and the
APAPA Highlights May – July 2021
Davis Chapter The APAPA Davis Chapter board members spoke at Yolo County’s American Rescue Plan Hearing regarding the need to address COVID-19 racist attacks on AAPI families and small businesses. They advocated
APAPA Joins Other AAPI Organizations in Urging Case Against Dr.Anming Hu to Be Dropped
Sacramento, CA – A group of national organizations urged the case against Dr. Anming Hu be dropped after his trial ended in a mistrial this week. Hu is the first-ever professor tried
The Digital Divide: A Persistent Challenge for the AAPI Community
It’s been over a year since the pandemic upended the lives of people across the world. For many of us across the United States, it has been a year of migrating more
APAPA Backs Plan to Address Inequities and Hate Violence Impacting API Community
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) joins with a statewide coalition of over 150 community organizations in supporting the $210 million API Equity Budget proposal, sponsored
President Biden Signs the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) expresses its gratitude to President Biden for signing the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act on Thursday, in response to the rise
Confronting COVID-19 Related Harassment in Schools
During the COVID-19 pandemic, false information about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders led to the increase of hate incidents towards the community. According Stop AAPI Hate, over 6,600 hate incidents were reported
Stop AAPI Hate Report
Sacramento, CA – A national coalition addressing anti-Asian racism released a new report today (May 6, 2021) on the thousands of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders over the past
Senate Passes Bill to Fight Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
Sacramento, CA – APAPA applauds the bipartisan 94-1 Senate vote that would strengthen federal efforts in addressing hate crimes directed towards Asian Americans. Since the pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020,
An Important Step Forward – Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
Sacramento, CA – APAPA commends members of the jury for rendering a timely, unanimous, and just verdict on former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, for the second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter
San Francisco Hotline for Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers
Sacramento, CA – On Friday, April 16, the San Francisco Chinese community leaders announced a new anonymous hotline that will allow Mandarin and Cantonese speakers to report important information about crimes by
APAPA to Distribute Yellow Whistles at Nationwide Events
Sacramento, CA – In the wake of rising violence and harassment targeting the Asian community, APAPA and other AAPI organizations across the nation, have joined together to support The Yellow Whistle™ Project,
President Biden Announces Actions to Anti-Asian Violence
Sacramento, CA – Today, President Biden is announcing new actions to respond to the increase in acts of anti-Asian violence, and to advance safety, inclusion, and belonging for all Asian American, Native
Governor Newsom Nominates Assemblymember Rob Bonta
Sacramento, CA – Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) applauds Governor Newsom for nominating Assemblymember Rob Bonta to become the next California Attorney General. In January, APAPA joined a broad
APAPA Expresses Condolences for the Lives Lost in Georgia Shootings
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) is deeply saddened and hurt by the recent tragedy that took place in Georgia on March 16, 2021. It is
APAPA Applauds Support for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Sacramento, CA – APAPA applauds U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) for supporting and co-sponsoring U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono’s (D-HI) proposed legislation for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that would force the U.S.
Yen Marshall to Retire From APAPA
Sacramento, CA – Yen Marshall, APAPA National Executive Director, has announced that she will retire from her position at the end of April 2021. Starting on May 1, 2021, she will serve
APAPA Applauds CA Legislature’s Funding Approval to Help Address Surge of AAPI Hate Crimes
Sacramento, CA – APAPA congratulates the efforts of Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, for securing the approval of $1.4 million in state funding. This will bolster
APAPA Calls for Action Condemning Rise in Hate Crimes Against Asian Pacific Islander Americans
Sacramento, CA – The number of hate crimes against the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) community continues to rise at an alarming rate as a result of racist rhetoric surrounding the COVID-19
APAPA Applauds President Joe Biden’s Executive Orders
Sacramento, CA – Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) joins Committee of 100 (C-100), Chinese American for Affirmative Action (CAA), Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Los Angeles (CACA), United Chinese Americans
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sacramento, CA – It is during this time of anguish and despair that Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) would like to remind all Americans to reflect on Martin Luther
APIA Representation Matters
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) joins Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPIs), National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), and many other APIA organizations to urge
APAPA Condemns the Senseless Acts of Violence at the U.S. Capitol
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) released the following statement on the violence that descended on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, when an unruly
APAPA Mourns the Loss of Sacramento’s Asian Pacific Political Trailblazer Georgette Imura
Georgette Imura, a longtime friend and supporter of APAPA, passed away on Dec. 17th leaving a 45-year legacy of championing the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific Islander Americans and fighting civil
Asian Pacific Islander American for California Attorney General
Sacramento, CA – The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) strongly encourages the California Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint an Asian American to serve as the Attorney General of California. There
Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Update:January 14, 2021: Sacramento, CA – California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), today announced that Round 1 for the Small
Urging Biden to Appoint More AAPI
Sacramento, CA – The APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association) organization joins other AAPI organizations and members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in expressing our growing concern
In Memory of Dr. David Park
APAPA is greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. David Park on December 19, 2020. Dr. Park was the Founder of South Baylo University. Established in 1977 in Los Angeles
APAPA Celebrates the Selection of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative
Sacramento, CA – On December 10, President-elect Joseph Biden, appointed Katherine Tai as the next United States Trade Representative (USTR). Tai is noted to be a proven skilled negotiator with cases involving
Protecting Our Country and Our Civil Liberties
Sacramento, CA – APAPA was founded to empower the American API community in an open and inclusive system of government. We are shocked and disappointed that someone took advantage of our organization’s
Governor Newsom Appoints Angie Wei, The First Asian American Legislative Affairs Secretary Cabinet Appointment
Sacramento, CA – APAPA congratulates the California Governor, Gavin Newsom, for helping Asian Americans break another glass ceiling in the California state government by appointing Angie Wei as his Legislative Affairs Secretary
APAPA’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Previous Next Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This year, we are especially thankful for our leaders and supporters who have never stopped believing in our mission of empowering, inspiring, and engaging the API community
USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Scholarship Opportunity
Sacramento, CA – We are proud to announce that APAPA has partnered with University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy to provide training and education services to students
Kamala Harris, a role model for all generations
By becoming the Vice President elect of the United States of America, Kamala Harris has achieved three historic firsts. She will be America’s first woman Vice President, and she will be the
APAPA Congratulates President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr, and Vice President-Elect Kamala D. Harris
Sacramento, CA — APAPA congratulates President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., and the Vice President-Elect, Kamala D. Harris. Joe Biden ran and won on a platform to unite our country, Kamala Harris also made
APAPA Denounces False Narrative of Newsweek Article
Sacramento, CA — Newsweek published an article on October 26, 2020 by Didi Kirsten Tatlow where she claimed that the magazine “has identified about 600 groups (businesses, universities and think tanks, social
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Momentous Legislation to Advance Racial Justice
Sacramento, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, making California the first state in the nation to implement a law to study and create proposals on reparations
Rep. Grace Meng’s H.Res.908
APAPA is grateful for Representative Grace Meng’s leadership in introducing #HRes908, a resolution that condemns all forms of anti-Asian bigotry related to COVID-19. Rep. Grace Meng’s #HRes908 is a step in the
California Wildfire Relief Fund – Community Fundraiser
Sacramento, CA – Nearly 30 years ago, we had a vision for our property, the Yin Ranch, as a beautiful place for our family and the community. We still do – we
APAPA Congratulates Senator Kamala Harris
Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Presumptive Presidential Candidate Joe Biden announced that he selected U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as his Vice Presidential Candidate. “I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked [Kamala
AB 979 Support Letter
Assembly Bill 979 (Holden) – Corporations: board of directors: underrepresented communities– SUPPORT Dear Chairman Bradford, We, the undersigned API community organizations, are pleased to support Assembly Bill 979 which amends the Corporations
APAPA – Tri-Valley Chapter Helps Combat COVID-19
In early March, once the Tri-Valley Chapter recognized the dire needs of medical supplies such as PPE and hand sanitizers for our local medical agencies, the immediate action we took was to
Congress Must Make Progress on Universal Broadband. Our Post-COVID-19 Recovery Depends on It
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the events that have followed have reminded us of the inequities that persist in our society. Sadly, public health data suggests that racial and ethnic minorities are
A Pledge to Fight Hate Crimes Together
In recent months, social media has been filled with malicious allegations and misinformation against Chinese people over fears of the COVID-19 coronavirus. On February 25, 2020, more than 70 Jewish organizations from
APAPA – Ohio State Chapter Activities (June & July)
As part of a national campaign to show solidarity with all communities impacted by the pandemic, and to honor the over 15,000 Chinese workers who helped build the first Transcontinental Railroad 151
APAPA – Albany Chapter’s Internship Updates
Despite of the raging pandemic in NY State, the Greater Capital District Albany area is lucky that we entered phased re-opening in June. The Albany Chapter cautiously proceed with a streamlined but
APAPA Mourns the Passing of Judge Michael Kwan
Sacramento, CA – The APAPA family was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Judge Michael Kwan on July 21, 2020. He was the first Chinese American judge for the State
APIA to Be Included in Assembly Bill 979
Sacramento, CA – When California State Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) first introduced Assembly Bill 979 (AB 979), which would require companies whose principal executive offices are located in California, to impose strict
APAPA Mourns the Passing of A Civil Rights Giant
(John Robert Lewis Feb 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) APAPA joins our country in mourning the passing of John Robert Lewis, a Civil Rights Giant who was a contemporary and a follower
An Open Letter to the Vacaville Unified School District Board
On the evening of July 7, 2020, during the Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD) hearing on whether to reopen classes for the 2020-2021 school year, a woman testified that VUSD schools should
Inclusive Leadership in the Midst of COVID-19
In the age of the coronavirus, people in leadership are being called to step up and navigate our institutions and organizations through uncertainty. In Arianna Huffington’s 2020 article “The Eye of the
AAPI Youth Leadership in the Context of Affirmative Action
Truthfully, I have been inspired by our youth who have recently spoken out in support of affirmative action and Black Lives Matter in various forums, open letters, and protests. Their courage and
The Next Generation of Leaders Is Not Silent
2020 has laid bare the most striking inequalities and injustices in our system. We have seen how the pandemic has impacted the most marginalized and underprivileged in our society, and are now
A Hmong American Finds His Way into Public Service
I serve as a Field Representative for Assemblymember Jim Frazier overseeing Contra Costa County, Sacramento County and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta of AD11. As a previous Intern and current Board Member of
Diversity: A Key Aspect in Healthcare and Policy
Racial and ethnic minorities receive lower-quality health care than white people–even when insurance status, income, age, and severity of conditions are comparable.1 Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color [BIPOC] are less likely
How Black Lives Matter Demonstrates the Power of Community-led Activism
The death of George Floyd at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer has sparked demonstrations across the nation led by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. In response to the
Building Solidarity for Racial Justice
As 2020 has laid bare the extensive cracks in our societal foundation, the need for structural change comes into focus more than ever. Racial injustice and anti-Blackness in particular is grounded in
Why We Should Care About Other Communities of Color
I recently finished my first year of college and although I don’t remember much of General Chemistry, I do remember a lot from my Race and Ethnic Relations class that left a
Leaders Have to Develop Their Skills
I believe that leadership is derived from passion, and commitment from leaders leads to success. A personal trait and background that propels leaders to success is passion for a cause or issue
What it Takes to Be a Racial Minority Leader?
Among our racial minority groups, Asians are the most unequal. They are unequal because they have the highest wealth inequality among themselves. Black Americans have the second highest. Of all the few
Increasing Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
Sacramento, CA – The rise in hate crimes against Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) has dramatically increased over the past four months wherein California 800 incidents have been reported since the
Breaking Out of Our Complacency
Asian Americans are often touted as the “Model Minority.” According to popular beliefs, we are the fastest growing, best-educated, most prosperous and successful ethnic group in the U.S. We also look after
APAPA Supports ACA-5 and Affirmative Action
With racial polarization at astounding heights and frustrated Americans taking to the streets, now is the time for Californians to stand up and address historical and systemic racial, ethnic and gender inequalities.
APAPA Supports ACA-5 and Higher Education for All
After careful deliberation, the National Governing Board of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) has voted unanimously to support the California Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 5 (ACA-5).
APAPA Stands in Solidarity with the African American Community
We are outraged by the wrongful slaying of a black man at the knee of a white police officer in Minneapolis. We stand in solidarity with fellow Americans in expressing our anger over the apparent execution of a fellow human being in front of our eyes.
5th Annual APAPA National Leadership Retreat
For the past five years, APAPA has been highlighting and celebrating the hard work, passion and commitment of their leaders. This year, the “Ignite Leadership,” celebration was held at the beautiful Yin Ranch over a warm, autumn weekend in September.
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