Author Archives: Leo

Joint Community Forum on Inclusive Justice: Addressing Hate and Upholding Civil Rights for People with Disabilities

September 14, 2024 | The California Civil Rights Council and the Commission on the State of Hate is hosting a joint community forum on Thursday, September 26th in the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and virtually by Zoom. Speakers will include: Eric Harris, Dr. Karen Nakamura, and Greg deGiere! Members of the public will have the opportunity to make comments after the presentations.

United Against Hate Week Launch Press Conference

September 14, 2024 | We’d like to invite you to join us for the kickoff press conference for UAHW on Friday, September 20 at 1 PM PT at the Watts Historic Train Station in Los Angeles! Speakers will share why this week of action is so critical to protecting Californians and fostering inclusive communities, while spreading messages of hope and vigilance in the fight against hate. If you can’t attend in person, you can catch the livestream on LA vs Hate’s Instagram page.  Speakers will include: Kiran Bhalla, Holly J. Mitchell, Robin Toma, and Kevin Kish, Patrice O’Neill.

The Commonwealth Club of California: United Against Hate Day

September 14, 2024 | The Commonwealth Club of California: United Against Hate Day is happening on September 23, 2024, at The Commonwealth Club in San Fransisco from 2:15-3 pm PST!  AYR is speaking at the Commonwealth Club of California with producer Michelle Meow on the “Navigating Our Differences through Civic Engagement” panel alongside Bay Area elected leaders and CUAV during the United Against Hate Day Summit. Join us for a free half-day summit marking United Against Hate Day, part of United Against Hate Week. The week is a call for local civic action to stop the hate and biases that threaten the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities. The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation’s oldest and largest public affairs forum. Register here for in-person or virtual tickets.

Historic Summit Tunnel, China Wall, and Gold Country Chinese Heritage Sites Tours

September 14, 2024 | Dear Friends! Join Anna Eng and David Lei on Sunday Sept 22nd: All day tour of Historic Summit Tunnels, China Wall, the difficult to find Chinese Catfish Pond, Golden Drift Museum, Chinese Cemetery in Dutch Flat, and if time permits, possibly visit Bloomers Cut.
The trip is free! Unfortunately, registration is required so we have an idea of how many people are coming.  To reserve your spot, please fill-out the registration Form completely by Sep 15th so we can send you updated information.  Sorry for the short notice, but our trips do fill up quickly so Reserve your spot ASAP.  Folks should plan on driving their own cars and arrange their own carpools.  We will help connect people if possible.

RSVP for the Upcoming Virtual ACTCC Meeting

September 13, 2024 | Please join us at the next quarterly Coalition meeting on September 13th! Due to technical difficulties and the recent COVID surge, we are hosting this upcoming quarterly meeting on Zoom. Thank you for understanding and we hope to see you virtually on September 13th. Community members are encouraged to attend. In addition, please note that live Spanish language interpretation will be available. The meeting agenda can be viewed here in English and Spanish.

Young Asian Girl in her World

By Gabriella Drake | My art is about connecting my childhood with vibrant colors that have since dulled in my memory. This piece illustrates a young Asian girl and her look alike doll enjoying tea from a toy cup. Growing up in an American household, I didn’t understand that tea was part of Asian culture, but a party drink that calls for speaking in British accents and raising our pinkies. Revisiting this memory with the knowledge of my birth culture, allowing me to add new life to my childhood. My connection and acceptance of my past has been a long journey, one that I proudly document through my art.

Community Research Briefing: Mobilizing Young AAPI Voters in Orange County

August 29, 2024 | Join us to learn more about which messages and strategies can mobilize low-propensity Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth voters!

Hosted by Asian American Futures, AAPI Next Generation Leadership Institute (501c3 to AAPI Victory Fund), and VietRISE, this briefing will share findings from the research that is informing our ‘OC Votes Family Style’ initiative to mobilize young AAPI voters in Orange County, who make up a growing, significant voting bloc in Orange County.

Hope to see you there! RSVP here.