Chinese for Affirmative Action is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, 2019! Join us as we kick off a year-long celebration with Movement Forward: 50 Years of Asian Americans in the Media, a town hall looking at how we’ve gone…

On August 25, 2017 CAA and other Chinatown organizations and community leaders organized a vigil in the wake of Charlottesville and murder of Health Heyer. Over 300 people showed up to take a stand against white supremacy, bigotry and xenophobia.…

CAA is pleased to recognize a long time and respected community partner, Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC). Founded in 2007, AROC is a grassroots organization working to empower the Arab community on immigrant and civil rights, and against war,…

CAA is honored to recognize Chris Ahn, Larry Mock, and Ron Wallace for decades of volunteer service and commitment to civil rights, including pro bono work to redesign and renovate the CAA headquarters in San Francisco Chinatown. For over 30…

The Celebration of Justice is CAA’s largest annual fundraiser and brings together friends and supporters for a night of celebration and renewing our commitment to social justice. Over 400 guests attend this special event each year, including public officials and…

We are excited to announce that CAA has returned to our Chinatown headquarters at 17 Walter U. Lum Place. After renovations to improve accessibility, modernize facilities, and upgrade the community room, we are returning to a space that will continue…

The Celebration of Justice is CAA’s largest annual fundraiser and brings together community leaders, activists, corporate supporters, and friends for a night of celebration and renewing our commitment to social justice. Over 400 guests attend this special event each year,…

The meeting will feature a moderated panel discussion featuring CAA staff and allies who are working at the leading edge of community issues and shifting the narrative on what it means to be Chinese American and Asian American. Featuring: Andrew…

As there are in the rest of the City, there are important issues facing San Francisco Chinatown. But too often Chinatown residents are not provided the same opportunities to participate in the elections and public policy decisions that affect their…

Advocating for fair and inclusive immigration reform, fighting to keep City College of San Francisco open, providing hundreds of newcomer immigrants with job assistance — these are a few of the activities that CAA has been busy with in the new year. Come…

CAA is pleased to co-present a fascinating documentary, 9-MAN, at this year’s CAAMFest. The film explores the gritty Chinese-only street-ball game that was born in the alleys and parking lots of local 1930s Chinatowns. The screening will be at…

Purchase Your Tickets After hosting generations of wedding banquets, family reunions, and community events for organizations like Chinese for Affirmative Action, the beloved Empress of China restaurant in San Francisco will be closing its doors at the end of next…