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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) Fall 2010 Newsletter!

Check out the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) Fall 2010 Newsletter!


Ramey Ko named Municipal Judge in Austin

Congratulations to APAP Board member, Ramey Ko. He's just been appointed by the Austin city council as a Municipal Judge for the city. According to Ramey, he may be the first Asian American judge in the state's capital and most progressive city. Here's his bio:


AAA-Fund Health Care Blogathon Winners Announced

Cross-posted from AAA-Fund:

The votes are now in, and we are proud to announce AAA-Fund’s 2009 Blogathon winners!

Before going further, we congratulate all of our finalists for their insight and eloquence:  Cameron Feng, Jenny Jiang, Rose Wei, Micah Weinberg.


Betty Brown and Ramey Ko: together again

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Remember Texas state representative Betty Brown?  She's the Republican who suggested that Asian Americans should consider changing our names so it would be easier for others to pronounce. Anyway, the Austin Chronicle has just come out with their annual Best of Austin issue and Betty has made the list along with APAP board member and bff, Ramey Ko. Here are the details:


Asian American Democrats Meet in Texas

Please join Asian American Democrats of Texas for a reception welcoming the Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus of the Democratic National Committee to Texas.

Meet local Asian American Democrats, our elected officials, and our national representatives and find out what the state and national parties are doing for you.

Complimentary appetizers

Please call 512.326.0222 or send an e-mail to mail@aadt.us to RSVP or learn about volunteer opportunities. Please visit www.aadt.us for more information.


30 Under 30: Ramey Ko

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Ramey Ko: What's in a Name?

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In his own words: APAP Board member and OCA-Greater Houston Chapter member Ramey Ko speaks out about his encounter with Betty Brown:

I recently found myself unexpectedly at the center of a national controversy.


Judy Chu, Your Neighbor in the 32nd District


Remember Betty Brown: Donate to Our Voting Rights Fund

Texas state Rep. Betty Brown's comments on Asian American names were just the tip of the iceberg on the issue of voting rights for Texans.


Betty Brown's Apology - Sincere or CYA?

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