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September 28, 2023
Ruling Makes Immigrant Voting Permanent in San Francisco!

We achieved a historic victory on August 8th when the California Court of Appeals ruled that immigrant parent voting in San Francisco is constitutional under state law.

September 26, 2023
Breaking Barriers to the Ballot Box: Expanding Language Access for California Voters

The report, the first of its kind, provides a roadmap to ensure that all voters, regardless of their English language proficiency, can vote fairly and equally. 

September 21, 2023
Campaign Launch: Stop the Blame

Today, Chinese for Affirmative Action and Stop AAPI Hate are launching Stop The Blame, a new campaign to address anti-Asian scapegoating in the United States.

September 19, 2023
National Asian American Coalition Letter Led By Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) & Stop AAPI Hate

We, the undersigned 52 Asian American and allied organizations, write to you with a sense of urgency and a shared commitment to safeguarding the principles of justice, equality, and privacy in our nation.

August 16, 2023
CAA Summer Newsletter

This summer was filled with disappointment, hope, and progress. It’s moments like these that remind us of the power in our communities, and the need to celebrate victories as well.

June 29, 2023
Affirmative Action Resources: Responding to the Supreme Court Decision

We must remember that this doesn’t end with affirmative action. It ends when we all arrive at justice and freedom together — all our communities together.

June 29, 2023
What’s Next For Affirmative Action? Reacting to the SCOTUS Decision (Instagram LIVE) 6/30

CAA Affirmative Action Series: What’s Next For Affirmative Action? Reacting to the SCOTUS Decision (Instagram LIVE) 6/30, 3pm PT/6pm ET

June 15, 2023
Sally Chen speaking in front of the Supreme Court on the day the court considered 2 affirmative action cases involving Harvard and UNC.
TAKE ACTION:  It’s not too late — stand up for affirmative action now!

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on affirmative action in college admissions later this month, and with a conservative supermajority, things may seem bleak. Education should allow students to follow their dreams, celebrate their identities, and…

June 14, 2023
CAA Affirmative Action Series: INSTAGRAM LIVE

What will the Supreme Court affirmative action cases mean for diversity and representation? Join us for an INSTAGRAM LIVE on June 21, 4pm PT / 7pm ET at @CAASanFrancisco. Stand-up comic Jes Tom is joining CAA’s Sally Chen for some…

May 30, 2023
Audience for Youth Safety Town Hall
Our Commitment to School and Student Safety

The pandemic has left too many young people in San Francisco feeling isolated and unsafe. To hear directly from young people and community members, CAA recently organized a Youth Safety Town Hall.

April 18, 2023
Two people holding up a large stickie with writing
Above: Marco Guillen, CARACEN SF and Crystal Van, CAA Photo Credit: Joyce Xi
CAA Convenes California’s First Immigrant Voting Strategy Session

A vibrant democracy requires all voices to be heard in the electoral process – including immigrants who live, work, and raise their families in California.

April 6, 2023
Chinatown Lantern Stories
CAA Newsletter | Spring Roundup 2023

Bigotry and intolerance continue to be on the rise across the country. Of great alarm is not only extremist rhetoric rooted in white supremacy, but legislative proposals to ban gender-affirming care, erase African American history, and demonize all concerns related…