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Asian American Culinary Fundraiser, “East West Eats,” Returns with Region’s Top Chefs
The Asian American Journalists Association San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is once again partnering with some of the top Asian American chefs from the region to bring back the elegant culinary event, East West Eats: An Evening with the Bay Area’s Best Chefs. The culinary fundraiser will feature Master Chef and food consultant Martin Yan,…
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Coalition of Asian American Government Employees Workshop
The Coalition of Asian American Government Employees (CAAGE): “The Mission of CAAGE is to provide mutual support and pertinent activates that enhance and promote the talents and strengths of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in public service to better serve our City and Communities.” Oftentimes, the biggest obstacle to overcome in the workplace is yourself. Become…
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AAJA, UNITY Statement on Roxana Saberi
AAJA and UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc., jointly released the following statement on April 19 (cross-posted on FreeRoxana.net): We are deeply troubled by the news that American journalist Roxana Saberi has been found guilty of espionage by an Iranian court and sentenced to eight years in prison. We continue to believe in her innocence and…
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API Wellness Center’s ‘Bloom’ Fundraiser
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center’s signature fundraiser and the 5th Annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: a spring gathering featuring entertainment, delectable bites from SF’s top restaurants, amazing Silent Auction deals and community awards. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6-9pm Galleria at San Francisco Design Center 101 Henry Adams St. San Francisco,…
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South Bay APA Heritage Month Celebration
Asian Americans for Community Involvement invites you to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Friday, May 1, from 6:00 to 8:30pm., at Motif Lounge, 389 South First St., San Jose. Hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. This event is free of charge. Please RSVP online by filling out this form. We also ask that you…
Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Assemblymember Paul Fong, City of Campbell Vice-Mayor Evan Low, City of Cupertino Councilmember Gilbert Wong, City of Mountain View Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga, City of Palo Alto Councilmember Yiaway Yeh, Motif Lounge, San Jose City Councilmember Ash Kalra, San Jose City Councilmember Madison Nguyen, SJ-Evergreen Comm. College Trustee Randy Okamura -
Asian Law Caucus Marks 25th Anniversary of Historic Civil Rights Decision with Launch of Fred Korematsu Institute
In honor of a man who became a civil rights icon for defying the mass internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, the Asian Law Caucus will officially launch the Fred T. Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education at the organization’s annual event on Thursday, April 30, in San Francisco. (I serve on…
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API Wellness, GAPA Fundraiser with George Takei
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center is pleased to invite you to an intimate fundraiser with George Takei, on April 19, 2009. George Takei will be in town to serve as Grand Marshall of San Francisco’s 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival, and has graciously offered to attend this special event co-hosted by A&PI Wellness Center and…
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Reps. Honda and Gutierrez to Host National “Family Unity” Immigration Event in San Jose; Asian immigrant voices to be highlighted
On April 18th, San Jose’s faith-based communities join a national effort—spanning 20 major U.S. cities—to document the harm caused to citizens across our nation in the absence of comprehensive immigration reform. This will be the first event of the tour to highlight voices of the Asian Pacific Islander community, and other diasporic communities. “These testimonials…
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