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LGBT/Pride Week

June is LGBT pride month. We have a variety of queer AAPI's, friends, families and allies posting about their experiences. Thanks to Be DeGuzman, one of APAP's 2009 Unsung Heroes, for coordinating this special week of posts.

To help with our upcoming hate crimes/Vincent Chin week (June 21) or Pacific Islander week (Aug), please let us know. If you have a topic you or your agency would like to coordinate, email us.

Items tagged: chinese american

Dolly Gee Confirmed for U.S. District Court

Happy Holidays! Apologies for the light posting. It'll be slow for the next few days, but we'll be back and posting regularly the first week in January. Until then, here's a press release that just came out from California Senator Barbara Boxer's office. It was her office who first recommended Dolly Gee for the office.

SENATE CONFIRMS LOS ANGELES ATTORNEY DOLLY GEE FOR U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Boxer Recommended Gee’s Nomination to the White House


Judy Chu raises funds for re-election campaign

Over 800 supporters attended a crowded Chinatown restaurant in downtown Los Angeles last night to help Congressmember Judy Chu win her first re-election campaign in 2010. The campaign didn't say how much they raised, but I am sure it was a good amount as tickets were going for at least $150 each.


Judy Chu opens East L.A. district office

Congresswoman Judy Chu, in Collaboration With L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina and Centro Maravilla Service Center cordially Invite You to the Grand Opening of Congresswoman Chu’s East Los Angeles District Office and Centro Maravilla Service Center’s Open House

 


Chris Lu, Cabinet Secretary, Talks about being Asian American in the White House

Cross-posted: Reappropriate


Jacqueline Nguyen and Edward Chen nominations move forward

This past week, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to confirm the nominations of Judges Edward Chen and Jacqueline Nguyen to serve on the federal bench. If both are approved by the full Senate, it would be historic steps. San Francisco U.S. Magistrate Judge Chen would be the first Asian American federal judge to serve in the Northern California federal courts while Judge Nguyen would be the first Vietnamese American to serve on the federal bench.


Tim Hwang, 17-year old elected official

At Asian Pacific Americans for Progress, we like to profile up-and-coming politicians. We recently got this introduction from 17-year old Tim Hwang in Maryland. Congratulations on your success so far, Tim, and we look forward to tracking your rise.


Poll Finds Asians Overwhelmingly Backed Liu... D'uh

When the New York Times published this article about the recent primary in Gotham city, "Poll finds Asians overwhelmingly backed Liu," they were merely stating the obvious. Anyone who has done any election work, knows that people are often partial to members of their own tribe.


Margaret Chin's historic victory, a news roundup

Congratulations again to all our progressive Asian American winners yesterday.  There are a lot of news reports on each of the races. Here are some of the top reports on Margaret Chin who will be representing New York City Council District 1.

Chin Wins City Council Primary (Tribeca Tribune)


California apologizes to Chinese Americans for past discrimination

An Interview With California State Assemblyman Paul Fong

by Special Guest Blogger Emily Lin (edited by Philip Chin)


Judy Chu Wins!

UPDATED (July 15, 2009): Judy Chu wins the general election.  Click here for more details.