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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: state comptroller

Two Asian American candidates pursue statewide office in Illinois

For the past few election cycles, the Asian American community in Illinois has been looking for a candidate who can win and give voice to their concerns. In 2010, the'll have two options: Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi who is running for State Comptroller and Republican Steve Kim who just announced his run for State Attorney General. They both face competitive primaries next February 2nd.


Raja Krishnamoorthi pushes for more government transparency

Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is running for Illinois State Comptroller, recently announced that if he were elected he would enact measures to make state government more open and accountable to the media and voters.


Krishnamoorthi Hires Obama Advisors, Hopes to Fill Void in Illinois

With the recent passing of Judge Sandra Otaka in Illinois, the local Asian American community has lost a valuable friend and member.