THE DISPLACED: REFUGEE WRITERS ON REFUGEE LIVES Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen called on 17 fellow refugee writers from across the globe to shed light on their experiences. The result is The Displaced, a powerful dispatch…

CAA is a proud member of Communities United for Health and Justice (CUHJ). In its tenth year of grassroots community movement building, CUHJ is hosting the Fifth Annual People’s Summit! Join us on Saturday, April 27th to connect with neighbors,…

As part of our immigrant rights program, we are teaming up with Chinese Progressive Association to engage Limited-English Proficient community members with a workshop at Excelsior Works in San Francisco District 11 featuring: Know Your Rights Information Immigration Policies and…

CAA will be present and in support of Justice for Jerome. Details taken from Facebook post: April 19, 2019 marks one year since the detainment and torture of Jerome Aba, a Moro youth peace advocate from Mindanao, Philippines, at San…

A panel discussion and reception as part of Chinese for Affirmative Action’s 50th anniversary year. Program 4:00 to 5:30 / Panel Discussion followed by Q&A 5:45 to 7:00 / Reception Featured Speakers Kit Dai, Dean, City College of San Francisco…

Register now for Movement Forward: 50 Years of Asian Americans in the Media happening this Thursday 9/27 starting 5:30 pm at the Chinese Cultural Center! This free town hall event celebrates the achievements of many foundational pioneers of Asian American…

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…