When Trump attacks our communities, we fight back! From Trump’s horrendous revival of the Alien Enemies Act to his attacks on international students, this administration is not slowing down — but neither are we! In the first months of Trump’s…
Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) and San Francisco Chinatown partners present “Born in the USA: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Citizenship” — a weeklong series of events to honor the 127th Anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case…
Thank you to those of you who came out to Salesforce Tower ‘Ohana Floor for our Leadership Circle Appreciation Reception. We were blessed to have beautiful weather and clear skies to enjoy the panoramic sunset vistas. It was wonderful to…
President Donald Trump’s actions of the last four weeks have been disastrous for immigrants, for people of color, for our country, and for our planet. We are not surprised but angry. From starting mass deportations and shuttering the U.S. Department…
The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to uphold San Francisco’s long-standing commitment to sanctuary city ordinance.
Welcome to the Year of the Snake! The snake, with its ability to shed skin and start anew, signifies a year of transformation, wisdom, and progress. It can be a very auspicious year — if we remember some key lessons:…
Help us protect birthright Citizenship! Urge Congress to take swift legislative action to protect birthright citizenship and ensure that federal benefits remain accessible to all eligible U.S. citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
As we prepare for the incoming administration, CAA is compiling this list of resources for Chinese and other immigrant communities in English and Chinese. In-language forthcoming. Stay tuned!
As a digital engagement advocate at CAA, Kennis monitors Chinese-language social media spaces to see what people are discussing — and to track disinformation.
Anthony Huang is a community advocate in CAA’s Economic Justice Program, which helps immigrants navigate employment in San Francisco. Clients come to Anthony to get guidance on crafting resumes, applying for jobs online, preparing for interviews, and connecting with prospective…
With the results of the national election this week, many Americans are forced to confront a difficult truth about who we are as a country, the devastating power of fear and bigotry, and the enduring legacy of exclusion and oppression.…
CAA invited all candidates running for CCSF Board of Trustees to respond to our questions about how they will make CCSF a better school for immigrants, adult learners, and people who do not speak English.
Meet Xiaojun Jiang From CAA’s Economic Justice Program. At CAA, she helps Chinese immigrant clients search for jobs.