This year, API organizations across the state came together to advocate for environmental, immigration, and housing justice. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Leadership Development
Asian American Racial Justice Toolkit National Launch
Please join us for the launch of our Asian American Racial Justice Toolkit as we host an online webinar to introduce the toolkit to our friends and allies! Continue reading
How APEN members made climate history in the halls of power
Here’s the secret behind how we WON equitable statewide climate policies. Continue reading
Celebrate Lipo & Support a Renewable Energy Future
Last month, the White House honored APEN leader Lipo Chanthanasak as a Champion of Change for his work fighting for a renewable energy future in Richmond.
Join us in celebrating Lipo and APEN’s Laotian members for their leadership in blazing a path for local renewable energy and generating community power!
This event will include dinner, a short program, and ways you can support renwable energy for all!
APEN Leader Christina Saeteurn wins Sargent Shriver Grant
Congratulations to APEN leader Christina Saeteurn for winning the congratulations on winning the 2012 Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty award from the Marguerite Casey Foundation! Continue reading
How Asian Americans Will Restore Balance to California
by Roger Kim, Executive Director, re-blogged from Huffington Post
Although Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) comprise the fastest growing group in the country , the data only captures a slice of our communities’ contributions to California. It is individuals and their stories that better reflect the growing impact of APIs on the future and direction of this great state. Continue reading
Back to School: APEN Academy
The first class of the APEN Academy celebrated their graduation on October 6 with a big BBQ with friends and family in Nichol Park in Richmond.
Launched on July 21, APEN ran an 8-week academy to strengthen the leadership and organizing skills of APEN members in Oakland and Richmond. About 25 leaders are attending the academy, but the numbers are growing each week! Workshops were interpreted in Mien, Khmu, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Vivian Huang, Local Campaign Director says:
“Its been so inspiring to see our members engaging on complex issues, supporting each other in the learning process and contributing sharp analysis based on their personal histories and life experiences. It’s strengthening APEN’s leadership as a whole and fostering connections across the different ethnic communities we organize in.”