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The Work Ahead

October 29, 2026
How anti-immigration disinformation is deepening divisions across Asian American communities

Fear-based narratives are spreading through Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Vietnamese media ecosystems. This report makes the case for greater investment in trusted sources.

October 28, 2026
CAA Press Statement
San Francisco NAACP, Chinese for Affirmative Action Condemn Hate Speech and Violence in Schools; Call for SFUSD Action to Match Statement

San Francisco’s NAACP and CAA condemn hate speech and violence in our schools and communities.

October 21, 2026
Take Action: Tell the U.S. Census to count AAPI communities!

Trump is trying to erase people of color and immigrants from the 2030 Census — and we need your help to stop him. If his proposed Census changes go through, they will dilute Asian American and Pacific Islander political power…

October 29, 2026
CAA Immigrant Rights Workshop: Stop the Scams

From online cons to everyday fraud, the grift is everywhere. Join CAA, the Mayor’s Office for Victims’ Rights, and Stop Scams SF to learn how to spot the scams, protect yourself, and keep your money out of someone else’s pockets.

September 29, 2026
September Newsletter: Celebrating Vietnamese, ethnic studies, & don’t forget to VOTE!

Between challenges to ethnic studies and a battle over tech’s influence in District 10, now is the time to ask for the San Francisco we deserve.

September 16, 2026
Raise your voice for better buses!

Our city needs a welcoming transit system to thrive. That is why, in a first of its kind project, Chinese for Affirmative Action and the Coalition for Community Safety and Justice organized community members to audit safety conditions on Muni.…

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.

Chinese digital engagement

Pioneering Chinese digital engagement work to counter disinformation and advance progressive narratives across WeChat and other Chinese digital platforms.

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.