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The Work Ahead

July 13, 2026
Monthly Community Service Days: July, August, September 2026

Community Service Days at CAA – a 1-day immigration and employment services either drop-in or make an appointment.

June 12, 2026
Chinese American Civil Rights Icon Wong Kim Ark to Be Commemorated with New San Francisco Chinatown Mural and Plaque Dedication Ceremony on June 26

CHSA Museum will honor Chinatown native whose legacy established the principle for birthright citizenship in the U.S. during a community celebration event. 

June 18, 2026
CAA Immigrant Rights Workshop: 2026 Immigration Updates (June)

There are so many changes on the immigration front. Join us to learn the latest policy changes including the *new* green card policy memo — in Cantonese!

June 9, 2026
Celebration of Justice 57 – thanks for your support!

Chinese for Affirmative Action’s 57th Anniversary Celebration of Justice gala was an incredible success.

April 30, 2026
CAA 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide – San Francisco

The California Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. In San Francisco, there are a number of important issues on the ballot. To help you make an informed decision, CAA is proud to share the following local ballot propositions.…

April 24, 2026
April News: CAA goes to the Supreme Court!

On a hot and sunny day in Washington, D.C., hundreds of Black, Latine, and Asian Americans gathered in front of the Supreme Court, as the Justices inside heard oral arguments concerning the future of birthright citizenship. CAA arranged for Norman…

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.