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AALDEF Spring & Summer Internships 2011 - Apply Now!

Wed, 01/05/2011 - 14:51

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is the first organization on the East Coast to protect and promote the legal rights of Asian Americans through litigation, legal advocacy, and community education.  For more information about AALDEF, please visit our website at


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Eugene Lee named one of top lawyers

Wed, 11/24/2010 - 08:25

Great news. Eugene Lee, one of APAP's founding board members, has just been honored for the awesome voting rights work that he does over at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center.


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You can help determine the political future of AAPIs -- but only two weeks left to sign up!

Fri, 01/29/2010 - 16:18

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) and other Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations are encouraging qualified AAPIs to apply for the new redistricting commission established by Proposition 11.  The 14-person citizens commission will draw new maps for state legislative and Board of Equalization districts in 2011.  How the new maps are drawn will determine whether AAPI communities are kept together or split unfairly. 


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Ramey Ko: What's in a Name?

Mon, 04/27/2009 - 17:38

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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.


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Remember Betty Brown: Donate to Our Voting Rights Fund

Mon, 04/20/2009 - 21:38

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.


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Betty Brown's Apology - Sincere or CYA?

Sun, 04/12/2009 - 20:13
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Official Betty Brown Apology - Sincere or CYA?

Fri, 04/10/2009 - 20:44

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


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