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April 5, 2021
Cynthia Choi at a Friday, March 19 press conference with California Governor Gavin Newsom, condemning anti-Asian hate. (
March 2021 Highlights

These are challenging times for our communities, but CAA continues to build on our core strategies to advocate, to serve, to engage, and to build coalitions that will bring positive change to the lives of many. Please view some monthly…

March 3, 2021
Sassana Yee of Communities of One leads rally participants in prayer at the San Francisco Day of Action in Civic Center Plaza
Sassana Yee of Communities of One leads rally participants in prayer at the San Francisco Day of Action in Civic Center Plaza. (Image Credit: TC Chang for CAA)
February 2021 Highlights

This is a critical moment to resist anti-Asian hate and bigotry and stand together for immigrant justice and multiracial solidarity. Read on to learn more about what our team, our friends, and our allies are doing to keep our communities…

February 5, 2021
CAA Calls on the Biden Administration to End Racial Profiling

Gang Chen is the latest example of the federal government’s coordinated efforts that has targeted Chinese American scientists and researchers based on their ancestry rather than suspected criminal activity through the DOJ’s China Initiative

February 2, 2021
Winter 2020-21 Highlights

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…

January 21, 2021
How CAA Fights for Immigrant Justice: 2021 Priorities

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.

December 31, 2020
CAA team
A Year-End Message from Cyn and Vin

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.

December 18, 2020
Hospitality and Vocational Training Program: 2020-21 Virtual Graduation
Hospitality and Vocational Training Program: 2020-21 Virtual Graduation
During the Pandemic, CAA and HVT Program Helps Immigrants Navigate Job Market

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.

December 10, 2020
Moving Forward Together: 2020 Year in Review
Together This Year: 2020 Highlights

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.

December 4, 2020
CAA Shows Support for Chinese American Professor Targeted by Federal Government

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.

November 30, 2020
Pollworkers staff the ballot drop-off station in Chinatown's Portsmouth Square on Election Day, where for the first time 1,600+ voters were able to submit their ballots this year.
Pollworkers staff the ballot drop-off station in Chinatown's Portsmouth Square on Election Day, where for the first time 1,600+ voters were able to submit their ballots this year.
November 2020 Highlights

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.

November 11, 2020
A Victory Against Trumpism: A Message from Our Leadership team

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:

November 5, 2020
Graphic that says, "Thank You!" with a photo of people at a rally holding Prop 16 signs.
Building Upon Prop 16 | A Letter from Executive Director 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.

November 2, 2020
October 2020 CAA Highlights

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.