Boston, April 2, 2014, — Leverett Wing, well-known political leader and community mobilizer, will be honored by the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus this Thursday, April 3. Gov. Patrick, Leverett Wing（fourth from left）and community leaders at Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration in May 2013 in Quincy School.
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Four Candidates in Bay Area Discuss SCA-5 on DingDing TV
By David Li, bostonese.com (with contributions from members of SVCA) San Francisco, March 27, 2014, — On the same day when state Senator Leland Yee was arrested by FBI, three Asian American candidates George Yang, Kansen Chu, Peter Kuo, and Barry Chang appeared on DingDing TV Wednesday night. Senator Leland Yee voted for Senate Constition… Continue reading Four Candidates in Bay Area Discuss SCA-5 on DingDing TV
Honoring Mandela, UN Celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
By Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General This year, the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for the first time following the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. This sad reality is also a reminder of his courageous struggle against apartheid and his inspiring victory over the racist forces that… Continue reading Honoring Mandela, UN Celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The First Lady’s Journal from China: Our Official Visit Begins
Note: This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to China with young people in the U.S. You can read all of the First Lady’s posts at WhiteHouse.gov/First-Lady-China-Trip. After a long flight from Washington, D.C. – one that took around 20 hours – my mother, my daughters,… Continue reading The First Lady’s Journal from China: Our Official Visit Begins
Michelle Obama Arrives in Beijing on First Day of Spring
(from ecns.cn)Beijing, March 20, 2014, –After a long journey from Washington, US first lady Michelle Obama landed in Beijing on Thursday evening, starting her long-awaited trip to China with a big smile and a wave.
Statement Explains Why SCA-5 Was Sent back to the CA Senate Today
SACRAMENTO, March 17, 2014 -—Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and Senator Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) released a joint statement regarding the return of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 5 to its house of origin at the request of the author, and the creation of a bicameral commission on issues surrounding recruitment, admissions, and retention… Continue reading Statement Explains Why SCA-5 Was Sent back to the CA Senate Today
BayHelix Releases Statement “Vehemently Opposing” SCA-5
Decades ago, many of our members came to the United States attracted by the belief that this is the land where “all men are created equal” and her citizens and residents are endowed with certain unalienable rights including the rights to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” At that time, we were fortunately given… Continue reading BayHelix Releases Statement “Vehemently Opposing” SCA-5
George Yang’s Response to UCLA Chancellor Gene Block
By George Yang, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor (Link to Gene Block’s original letter: chancellor.ucla.edu/updates/the-impact-of-proposition-209-and-our-duty-to-our-students) “Nearly two decades have passed since Californians voted to end affirmative action in admission to public colleges and universities. Today it is clear that we have suffered for it.” It is “Clear” because you declare so. George Yang(left) talks with Charlie… Continue reading George Yang’s Response to UCLA Chancellor Gene Block
Notes from SCA-5 Meeting with Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan
By Crystal Lu Sacramento, CA, March 14, 2013, –About 20 representatives of Chinese Americans from Tri-Valley, mostly from San Ramon, met with Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan today. We had an interactive, delightful conversation.
Cupertino City Council to Hold Special Meeting and Hold on SCA-5 Is Requested by Senators
March 11, 2014, SACRAMENTO – Senators Ted Lieu, (D-Redondo Beach), Carol Liu (D- La Cañada/Flintridge) and Leland Yee (San Francisco/San Mateo) today requested Assembly Speaker John Pérez hold Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 (SCA-5) to allow more time to discuss its potential impacts with stakeholders and the Asian Pacific Islander community. State Senator Ted Lieu (from… Continue reading Cupertino City Council to Hold Special Meeting and Hold on SCA-5 Is Requested by Senators