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APAP Stands in Solidarity with APALA on the American Jobs Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2011
Contact:                Caroline Fan, 202-508-3734
 
Asian Pacific American Groups on the American Jobs Act
 


APAP SF Bay Area Mixer with KAYA

Join progressive folks from Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) and KAYA: Filipino Americans for Progress for a drink (pre-Advancing Justice Conference) as we celebrate Asian and Filipino American progressives this election 2011.

Wednesday, October 26

7-9PM

Hukilau San Francisco

5 Masonic Ave

San Francisco

RSVP on facebook

 


Filipino American Community Mayor's Forum 2011 San Francisco

Filipino American Community Mayor's Forum 2011
San Francisco
by Erin Jerri Pangilinan - National Communications Director

Rally for Exploited Filipino Teachers of Prince George County

This information comes to us via Jo Quiambao of the Filipino advocacy group, Katarungan.

There will be a rally TODAY (8/9/11) from 2 - 5pm in front of the White House to support the Filipino teachers of Prince George County that have had their wages stolen and are now faced with deportation.


Celebrating LGBT Pride & AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrating LGBT Pride & AAPI Heritage Month

Cross-posted at White House Blog

Posted by Hector Vargas on May 25, 2011 at 09:07 AM EDT


SAVE THE DATE! - 2010 AAPI House Party - May 2nd ** UPDATED **

On Sunday, May 2nd, please join Asian Pacific Americans for Progress as we host our annual State of Asian Pacific America House Party. We are pleased to announce that Kalpen Modi, Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, Congressmembers Mike Honda (CA-15) and Judy Chu (CA-32) and other noted guests, will be joining us, via conference call, for the nationwide event.


Profile of Mario Salazar, Obama Regional Field Director

Back in 2008, the Asian American community in Philadelphia did a bang up job of organizing voters on behalf of Obama. One of the friendly faces in the Chinatown office back then was Mario Salazar, a friend and ally of APAP. Mario is now working for the Obama 2012 campaign in the pivotal state of Nevada where the Asian American vote is even more critical. Here's a profile of the new Regional Field Director.


Weekly Web Chat Series with the White House Initiative

 


Georgia State Capitol 2012 Asian Pacific American Legislative Day

Just got this note from our friend, Tricia Sung, with OCA-Georgia. A coalition of groups in Atlanta are sponsoring another Legislative Day on Thursday, February 9th. It's a full day of programs that looks great. If you're in the area, come on out.


CAPAL seeking applicants

CAPAL Internship and Scholarship Early Decision Application Deadline, 2/1 

 

The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is currently accepting Internship and Scholarship applications for 2012.