The Work Ahead
The Work Ahead
‘A Social Media Post is Not the News’: Meet Kennis from CAA’s Chinese Digital Engagement Program
As a digital engagement advocate at CAA, Kennis monitors Chinese-language social media spaces to see what people are discussing — and to track disinformation.
‘I saw firsthand how difficult it is to be an immigrant:” Meet Anthony Huang from CAA’s Economic Justice Program
Anthony Huang is a community advocate in CAA’s Economic Justice Program, which helps immigrants navigate employment in San Francisco. Clients come to Anthony to get guidance on crafting resumes, applying for jobs online, preparing for interviews, and connecting with prospective…
CAA’s Statement on the 2024 Election
With the results of the national election this week, many Americans are forced to confront a difficult truth about who we are as a country, the devastating power of fear and bigotry, and the enduring legacy of exclusion and oppression.…
San Francisco to Receive $10 Million To Expand Broadband Access For Underserved Communities
The $10 million investment will provide essential infrastructure to connect residents in Chinatown, Bayview and Tenderloin neighborhoods as part of a $32 million package to expand internet access to Fremont, Oakland, and San Francisco.
CAA’S Statement in Response to the Chaotic Disclosure of SFUSD’s School Closure List
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has officially made public the list of possible school closures and the process has been nothing short of chaotic.
City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees Election Questionnaire
CAA invited all candidates running for CCSF Board of Trustees to respond to our questions about how they will make CCSF a better school for immigrants, adult learners, and people who do not speak English.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.
