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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.

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Asian American Candidates Win in Local Elections

Cross-posted: Reappropriate


Help elect Mark Keam for VA Delegate

APAP PAC-endorsed candidate Mark Keam's election for Virginia Delegate in the 35th District is tomorrow. For those who are not able to trek to his VA HQ today and tomorrow, you can support him by phonebanking from home or work. Please email/contact Nick Below.

 


Mark Keam Fundraiser, This Tuesday in DC

Make History -- Help Elect the First APA to the VA State Assembly. Come to the Mark Keam Reception at K St Lounge (1301 K ST NW). Dem Candidate for VA House of Delegates. Special Guest: Yul Kwon, Winner of  "Survivor: Cook Islands"

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009
7-9pm (*Open Bar until 8:00 p.m.; *Light Appetizers will be served)

Please Join Hosts: Mike Collins, Irene Lin, Junelle Cavero, Irene Bueno, K Street Lounge, The AAA Fund & The AAA Fund for Young Professionals


Republican Sasha Gong stereotypes Asian American voters

Here's a crazy post over at Bluecommonwealth.com, Bizarre Comments by Republican Opponent of Cherniele Herring.


Eric Byler and Annabel Park's 9500 Liberty, an update

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Here's an update on former APAP Board Members Eric Byler and Annabel Park's upcoming documentary on the battle over immigration in Northern Virginia, 9500 Liberty.  Eric and Annabel have been leading on this issue for the past few years and it's great to see their film coming out at such an important time in the debate. Let them know if you're interested in booking their film.