Updates

December 4, 2020

The Robert J Dole Courthouse in Kansas City, MI where a federal court judge declined to dismiss the charges against Dr. Tao.

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.

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.

November 2, 2020

Sharon Hilliard, the former EDD Director

CAA Demands Language Access for Immigrant Communities

Insufficient language access makes it near impossible for non-English speakers in California to collect on unemployment benefits during the current economic crisis.

October 23, 2020

Headline: Vote Yes on Prop 16. A young, female-presenting AAPI student l types happily on their laptop.

AAPI Elected Officials, Organizations Rally Behind Prop 16

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.

October 22, 2020

New Ballot Drop-Off Station in Chinatown

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…

October 16, 2020