MEDIA ADVISORY - September 14, 2009
CONTACT:
AJ Durrani 713.702.2377
Mini Timmaraju 832.452.7038

Asian American Democrats of Texas (AADT) Reception
for Democratic National Committee AAPI Caucus a “Big Success”

AUSTIN, TX – Utilizing its recognized role as the sole representative political organization of Asian Americans in this state, the Asian American Democrats of Texas (AADT) gave a Texas-sized welcome to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on September 10 in Austin. Caucus members attending the reception included Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, Keith Umemoto, Chair of the DNC Credentials Committee, Jadine Nielsen, Russell Okata, and Jennifer Vanderheide, Chief of Staff to DNC Vice Chair Rep. Mike Honda. Noting AADT’s remarkable success in organizing Asian Americans in Texas politics, Chair Leong-Hong observed, “In order for AAPIs to be truly included at all levels of government, whether appointed or elected, the first step is getting involved with groups such as AADT. AADT’s impressive organization at the state and local level is a model for the rest of the country.”

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Cross-posted from Asian Pacific Americans for Progress:

About four hours ago, I arrived at the Pittsburgh airport, ready for a weekend of education, networking, and activism known as Netroots Nation 2009. Begun just a few years ago under the moniker Yearly Kos, Netroots Nation is now the premiere annual convention in the country for online progressive activism. It’s an event that has given everyday people, young and old, the opportunity to make their voices heard. Because of the success of the organizing model that has transformed American politics in the last few years, including the election of President Barack Obama, a guy like me who started blogging at his parents’ kitchen table in Texas now has the opportunity to speak about the issues facing our country directly with US Senators, White House advisers, and more.

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

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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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A Nation-Wide Conversation on the State of AAPI w/ Konrad Ng and other special guests

Sunday, May 31, 2009
4 pm EST/1 pm PST

Consider hosting a party. It’s easy. Just gather 12-20 friends, family members or co-workers and call into our conference call. You can even provide snacks or make it a potluck. After hearing from our special guests on the call, we encourage you to engage in a conversation with your guests to discuss what issues are important to you, write up a report and post it on the APAP website with pictures. This will become a record of the issues that AAPI’s around the country are talking about. We’ll even submit our report to the Obama administration.

Email Patrice for details or to sign up your house party!

More details at APA for Progress.

As you know, May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Every year, there are wonderful events that take place around the country to celebrate the history, culture, and heritage of AAPIs.  To help provide a central source of information on events in your area, Asian Americans for Obama is inviting you to send us information on any AAPI Heritage Month events for posting on our online calendar and website.  Just e-mail the following information to events@asianamericansforobama.com:

Name of Event
Location (Address, City, State)
Date and Time
Brief Description of Event (Cost?  RSVP required?  Volunteers, performers, exhibitors needed? Etc.)
Contact Person with Contact Information

And then check back regularly with the Calendar at Asian Americans for Obama to see what events are happening in your area.  We look forward to hearing from you!