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May 20th, 2009

Judy Chu Wins!

Posted by rko

Most material reposted from APA for Progress:

In the special election to replace recently appointed Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in Congress in California’s 32nd Congressional District, California Board of Equalization Member and APAP PAC endorsed candidate Judy Chu has won the Democratic primary. With 75% of the precincts in, Chu leads her closest Democratic opponent, State Senator Gil Cedillo, by 3,300 votes, leading California political blog Calitics to call the race for her.

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May 19th, 2009

Vote for Judy Chu in the Special Election in California!

Posted by rko

Today, Tuesday, May 19, is the special election to fill the US Congressional seat left vacant by Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis.  If you or someone you know lives in the district, Judy Chu needs your vote!

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May 14th, 2009

National AAPI Week of Service - May 24-31

Posted by rko

As many of y’all know, May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. While a significant part of this month is celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of the Asian Pacific American community, it’s also an important opportunity for our community to continue contributing to our communities all over the country. To that end, a group fo AAPI organizers including Brian Wang, Lisa Hasegawa of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, and Parag Mehta, recent member of the Presidential Transition Team, have started a special project - a National AAPI Week of Service from May 24 - 31st. This is a terrific opportunity to demonstrate our community’s contributions. As a central online space to post and organize events, they’ve created www.AAPImomentum.org. Go below the fold for more info from Brian.

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May 9th, 2009

Austin’s Asian Occasion: APA Heritage Celebration to benefit MOWAM

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Austin’s Asian Occasion: APA Heritage Celebration to benefit MOWAM
Location: Austin Long Center
Link out: Click here
Description:
The Asian American Cultural Center Presents
The Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
Saturday, May 23, 2009
3:00-5:00pm (the pre-show begins at 2pm)
The Long Center (directions: http://www.tinyurl.com/austinlongcenter )

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May 9th, 2009

APA Heritage Night: A Reflection on our Culture & Role in Politics

Posted by Eugenia

Title: APA Heritage Night: A Reflection on our Culture & Role in Politics
Location: Café Asia, 1550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va (near Rosslyn metro station)
Description:
APA Heritage Night: A Reflection on our Culture & Role in Politics
Presented By The Arlington Young Democrats’ Asian American Caucus & The Asian American Action- Fund - Virginia Chapter

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May 9th, 2009

Fourth Annual Fiesta Asia Street Fair

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Fourth Annual Fiesta Asia Street Fair
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd St. and 6th St.
Description:
Fiesta Asia is the annual National Asian Heritage Festival in Washington, DC presented by the Asia Heritage Foundation. Mark your calendars for this month-long celebration commemorating the rich and diverse heritage of the US Asian community.

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May 9th, 2009

Vincent Who? Film Debut in Virginia on May 28

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Film Debut in Virginia: Vincent Who?
Location: Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA
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Description: Film Debut in Virginia: Vincent Who?
Co-Hosted with APAs for Progress
http://www.vincentchin.net/

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May 9th, 2009

Asian American Literature for Youth of All Ages Reading

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Asian American Literature for Youth of All Ages
Location: Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA
Description: Asian American Literature for Youth of All Ages

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