2021 is upon us, and Chinese for Affirmative Action looks forward to strengthening ties with local activists, elected officials, and organizations and forging a more equitable, more inclusive path toward racial justice. See below to find out what else is…
CAA continues to prioritize the needs of low-income, limited-English proficient community members, ensuring access to trusted and free immigration legal services and resources. We will advocate for policies to protect the dignity and fair treatment of all immigrants.
2020 has been a difficult year for so many. With the pandemic, economic downturn, and high-stakes elections all at once, it was a perfect storm. But with your support, CAA rose to the occasion, and then some.
On Thursday, December 10, CAA held a virtual graduation event for the sixteen participants in the Hospitality and Vocational Training (HVT) Program’s2020-21 cohort.
Between an economic crisis, a global pandemic, and a historical election season up and down the ballot, CAA was called upon to help our community move forward — and our team stepped up to meet the moment.
This fall, CAA signed on to an amicus brief in support of Professor Feng “Franklin” Tao, an engineering professor at the University of Kansas who has been accused by the United States government of fraud.
From local and national elections to critical court rulings, as well as ongoing direct services and community engagement, this month has been a whirlwind of activity for our team at Chinese for Affirmative Action.
Last week’s election was a test of our democracy, and ultimately the will of the people prevailed — from CAA Co-Executive Directors Cynthia Choi and Vincent Pan:
Vincent Pan, Co-Chair on the Yes for Prop 16 Campaign, on the outcome of the 2020 election, what we accomplished, and how we can build upon this movement.
The CAA Voter Guide, the Prop 16 Unity Rally, Chinese-language voter outreach in swing states and more, this month at Chinese for Affirmative Action.
Insufficient language access makes it near impossible for non-English speakers in California to collect on unemployment benefits during the current economic crisis.
Hundreds of AAPI leaders and organizations have joined us in endorsing Yes on Prop 16, demonstrating the increasing momentum around and groundswell of support for economic justice, educational equity, and opportunity for all.
CAA, along with the Chinatown Community Development Center and SRO Families United Collaborative, successfully advocated for a ballot drop-off location in Chinatown. Beginning on Saturday, October 31, the ballot drop-off station in Portsmouth Square will be open daily though Election…