APAP Calendar

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: organization of chinese americans

10,000 Strong for Healthcare Reform in DC

Pedestrians passing by Union Square Park early on Thursday morning a week and a half ago would have noticed three buses idling on the north side of the park. Gathering outside were 140 New Yorkers, from 13 year old Danielle Curre to retired animator Ron Crawford. They held handmade signs and wore small blue buttons.


Get on the Bus for Health Care: Asian-Americans Travel to DC this Thursday for National Rally

So many things happening this week in health care! First, an incredible poll in the New York Times shows that most people support the  public option and are willing to pay higher taxes to make it happen. Check out the New York Times/CBS News poll


Anna Sui and Koi Suwannagate Shirts - Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month?

Nordstrom's Version of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month


Official Betty Brown Apology - Sincere or CYA?

Statement from State Representative Betty Brown
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Contact: Jordan Berry – 903.288.7581