WASHINGTON – The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) – composed of Asian American Institute, Asian American Justice Center, Asian Law Caucus and Asian Pacific American Legal Center – applauds President Barack Obama’s support of marriage equality for all couples, whether same-sex, different-sex, or transgender. “President Obama’s support for marriage equality is…

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have helped make America what it is today. Their histories recall bitter hardships and proud accomplishments — from the laborers who connected our coasts one-and-a-half centuries ago, to…

ASIA has a new resource under the General Health section of our Health Care & Health Policy resource page!  Did you know that Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, along with other foreign-born Americans, are at higher risk for chronic hepatitis B, which can lead to liver failure and liver cancer?  Read up on Hepatitis B:…

We give a lot of attention to knowing where our food comes from, but do we give as much thought to how it gets to us?  “Check, Please!” is a report by the Chinese Progressive Association that documents the health and working conditions in San Francisco Chinatown Restaurants.  The report reveals that many restaurant workers…

Do you have a teen that is interested in technology?  Invite them to attend University of Akron’s third annual IT Career Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from June 18 to 22, 2012.  The camp will be held in the Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing in the Polsky Building. Geared toward current high school…

ASIA has a new resource under the Health Reform section of our Health Care & Health Policy resource page!  How Does the Affordable Care Act Benefit Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders? offers a side-by-side table of AAPI health issues and how the ACA addresses them.

Register for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum‘s webinar: “The Health Care Law and You: How does the ACA help Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders?”, set for Thursday, May 10, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST. Administration officials who will elaborate on the recently released report from the HHS Office of…

Check out this powerful infographic from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on breaking the Asian & Pacific Islander ‘model minority’ myth.

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is hosting a series of FREE legal advice clinics in the Cleveland area over the next few weeks.  Please attend if you are in need of civil legal advice! Questions?  Contact Legal Aid at 888-817-3777. May 5, 2012: 9:45am – 11:45am Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, 13944 Euclid Avenue…

New on our Citizenship and Immigration Resources page: Use these Federal Trade Commission (FTC) resources to spot and avoid scams against immigrants, and find the right kind of help.  Resources available in English, Español, 中文, 한국어, and kreyòl ayisyen: in english en español 中文 한국어 자료 an kreyòl ayisyen

POLLSTER CELINDA LAKE TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE AND BRIEFING ON TUESDAY TO ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF MAJOR NEW POLL ON ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS Kicking-off AAPI Heritage Month, Community Leaders to Urge Candidates to Address Important Issues, Citing New Research About the Nation’s Fastest Growing Racial Group WASHINGTON – Pollster Celinda Lake will hold a news conference…

ASIA is pleased to announce that it has received funding from Northeast Ohio Literacy Corps for a Community Health Promotions (CHP) Services AmeriCorps member. Serving as either a direct service provider or volunteer coordinator, the AmeriCorps member will help ASIA advance health literacy among its clients. The AmeriCorps Member will begin his or her service…

Calling all language access advocates!  The Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and the National Senior Citizens Law Center encourage you to provide comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on its plan to provide meaningful access to language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency.  The deadline for submitting comments…

There’s still time to apply for a Housing Services AmeriCorps VISTA position with ASIA by Monday, May 14, 2012!  Click here to check out responsibilities, eligibility, and stipend information for the position, then contact Susan Wong ( susan.wong@asiaohio.org ) or Kitty Leung ( kitty.leung@asiaohio.org ) at (216) 881-0330 to apply. #### ASIA is pleased to…

ASIA is pleased to announce that we are now a partner of Ohio Proud!  Created in 1993, Ohio Proud is the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s marketing program that identifies and promotes food and agricultural products that are made in Ohio and grown in Ohio.  Check out the 1st issue of their quarterly newsletter, Ohio Proud…

Foundations Commit $1 Million to Support Asian American Pacific Islanders The U.S. Department of Education has announced a $1 million commitment from the Ford, Kresge, and W.K. Kellogg foundations in support of new programs designed to improve the quality of life in Asian American Pacific Islander communities. The commitment was announced at the White House…

For Immediate Release April 13, 2012 Contacts: Morna Ha, NAKASEC, mha@nakasec.org | 202-299-9540 Dae Joong Yoon, KRC, djyoon@krcla.org | 323-937-3718 Sik Son, KRCC, sohnsik@chicagokrcc.org | 773-293-4050   20 Years after 4.29 (Sa-I-Gu): From Civil Unrest to Civic Action NAKASEC, KRCC & KRC Promote Community Organizing and Civic Participation On the eve of the 20th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Civil Unrest, the National Korean American…

April Issue Highlights: Indian Americans Constitute 1% of US Population; 1 Million have Voting Rights Indian Americans Rising in US Politics Plus The Regular Features:  India Quiz, Community News, Humor, Riddles, Immigration and much more…

ASIA has two new resources on its Citizenship & Immigration Resources page: Yearbook of Immigration Statistics – Access Department of Homeland Security data on persons who became American citizens by year of naturalization, country of birth, state of residence, and other characteristics. Annual Flow Reports – Department of Homeland Security reports on trend and characteristics…

The Governor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council is excited to announce the 3rd annual Ohio Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Day, to take place on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.  Click here to register today! Last year nearly 300 AAPIs gathered at…

ASIA has two new resources on its Health Care & Health Policy resource page: “You Have a Right to an Interpreter” – a multilingual poster which health care providers and others can use to inform limited-English proficient (LEP) clients of their right to an interpreter and help them identify their language.  (Remember that ASIA has…

Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is now accepting applications for the 2012 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program.  This fellowship provides a three- to four- month summer stipend to one college-bound or presently college-enrolled Asian American student to work with Asian Services In Action, a comprehensive health and social services organization in Cleveland, Ohio.…

2012 Ohio Mathematics Contest for Grades 4 through 11 Saturday, April 21, 2012 Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio The annual Ohio Mathematics Contest will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Wright State University. The contest is for elementary, middle and high school students in grades 4 through 11. It is organized by the…

A Thoughtful Response to Marion Barry’s Post-Election Statements Against APA Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 7 April 2012 CONTACT: Tom Hayashi, Executive Director, 202 223 5500 | Thayashi@ocanational.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), strongly condemns Marion Barry’s comments as an…

卡内基梅隆大学（CMU）中美创新创业峰会诚邀大家参加将于4月28日-29日举办的创业峰会以及创业大赛！有关峰会的进一步详细信息，请点击这里并登录峰会网站:  http://www.cmusummit.org Greetings from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)!  It is our honor to formally invite you to attend the New Venture Competition at the CMU Summit on US-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CMU Summit), a two-day conference organized by the CMU Chinese community.  Visit the CMU Summit website for more details.

Spread the word to your communities!  Come to ASIA in Akron tomorrow, Tuesday, April 10 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for free legal advice about U.S. naturalization and citizenship. If you have questions about the N-400, please bring copies of your green card, ID, social security card, and every passport you have used in…

Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage (OCHC) will be conducting an Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.  Attendees will have the opportunity to voice to legislators their support of a state health care Exchange that ensures accessible, affordable, quality health care for all Ohioans. Click here to register Ohio…

Registration is now open for two University of Akron Confucius Institute Chinese Summer Camps! Confucius Institute Chinese Summer Camp (click for flyer) UA Lakewood Lakewood, OH July 16-20, 2012 For 7th-12th grade students Register by May 31, 2012 Confucius Institute Chinese Immersion Summer Camp (click for flyer) Jackson High School Massillon, OH July 23-27, 2012…

Join Asian Services In Action’s Community Health Promotions program for a FREE Stress Management Workshop at Canal Way Metro Park (map), Sunday, April 28, 2012! Participants must register in advance for this relaxing day of tai chi, meditation, massage, and yoga.  To register, email Sujata Burgess at sburgess@asiaohio.org with the subject line “Stress Management Workshop”. …

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2012 White House Highlights Bernarda Wong as a Cesar Chavez “Champion of Change” Recognition Part of Administration-Wide Effort to Celebrate Iconic Civil Rights Leader Washington, DC – On Thursday, March 29th, the White House will honor Bernarda Wong as one of ten leaders being…

From the Reformed Church of Highland Park in New Jersey: INDONESIAN CRISIS UPDATE To our shock and dismay, ICE has forcefully deported three of our Indonesian brothers even though they met several of the U.S. government’s criteria for prosecutorial discretion. A fourth, Saul Timisela, continues to receive protection (Sanctuary) within our church building. Of the…

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ASIA has a new mission statement and a formal plan of growth for the next two years!  The new mission statement below can also be found on our homepage, and an updated facts sheet and 2012-2014 strategic plan can be found in our About Us section. Everyone in the ASIA family is excited about the…

ASIA’s information sheet for vulnerable LPRs pursuing U.S. citizenship is now available in नेपाली (Nepali) on our Citizenship and Immigration Resources page! कम्जोर आवेदकहरूको लागि अमे ररकी नािररकता ।

मानक हिन्दी اردو News Release OFCCP News Release: [03/15/2012] Contact Name: Scott Allen or Rhonda Burke Phone Number: (312) 353-6976 Release Number: 12-0403-KAN US Labor Department settles charges of racial discrimination with Iowa City, Iowa-based federal contractor NCS Pearson Agreement includes $100,000 in back wages and interest for 67 Asian applicants WASHINGTON — The U.S.…

A link to multilingual Medicare/Medicaid information from the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) is now available on our Health Care and Policy Resource page.  Translated resources in Español (Spanish), American Sign Language, 中文 (Chinese),  tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), 한국어 (Korean), русский язык (Russian), and Tagalog include: Welcome to Medicare videos Quick Facts about Medicare…

The Ohio Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will hold a FREE Citizenship Day clinic on April 21, 2012 from 9:30am – 12:00pm. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland 1223 West Sixth Street Cleveland, OH 44113 Immigration attorneys, paralegals and interpreters will be on hand to offer FREE assistance in the preparation of…

The Asian Indian Heritage Project (AIHP) is pleased to announce its first community-wide event. Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: India Community Center 12412 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 Mr. Samip Mallick, president of the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) will provide insights into how Asian Indians…