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February 9, 2026

Community Update on UESF Strike (2/9/26)

中文 We want to share an update about United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). What’s Happening UESF is striking, starting Monday February 9th. The strike is the result of ongoing contract negotiations…
February 4, 2026

February News: Some wins… and challenges ahead!

As immigration enforcement continues to terrorize communities in Minnesota and elsewhere, everyday people have joined advocates to push back against unchecked ICE and Department of Homeland Security powers. At CAA, we thank those who answered our email to block federal…
December 19, 2025

Give a gift this Winter Solstice! 冬至快乐！

One of the highlights of our year is when we get to break bread with our community for the Winter Solstice (冬至) — or in this case, make some tasty, savory tang yuan! Staff members and volunteers arrived early on…
July 14, 2025

Celebration of Justice 56 — thanks for your support!

Chinese for Affirmative Action’s 56th Anniversary Celebration of Justice gala is officially in the books. Thank you to our amazing attendees for celebrating with us. This was our first time hosting our Celebration of Justice event at Yank Sing Rincon…
May 20, 2025

Trump isn’t slowing down — but neither are we!

When Trump attacks our communities, we fight back!  From Trump’s horrendous revival of the Alien Enemies Act to his attacks on international students, this administration is not slowing down — but neither are we! In the first months of Trump’s…
March 11, 2025

Born in the USA: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Citizenship

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) and San Francisco Chinatown partners present “Born in the USA: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Citizenship” — a weeklong series of events to honor the 127th Anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case US v. Wong Kim Ark, which affirmed birthright citizenship for all born on United States soil. 
February 18, 2025

We’re Fighting Trump’s Attacks Everyday — Here’s How

President Donald Trump’s actions of the last four weeks have been disastrous for immigrants, for people of color, for our country, and for our planet. We are not surprised but angry. From starting mass deportations and shuttering the U.S. Department…
January 28, 2025

Happy Lunar New Year!

Welcome to the Year of the Snake! The snake, with its ability to shed skin and start anew, signifies a year of transformation, wisdom, and progress. It can be a very auspicious year — if we remember some key lessons:…
November 8, 2024

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.…
August 23, 2024

You helped us win this summer 🏅🏆

When you support CAA this election year, you’re fighting for democracy. This summer, CAA already won big — from advocacy for equitable internet access to securing City funding for immigrant services! Together, we’ll continue to be victorious this November with…