Boston
Occupy Wall Street: A Revolt Against the Rich
Hundreds of people have occupied a park near Wall St. Occupation for two weeks. Protesters hope to bring some "Arab Spring" spirit to the U.S. and counteract the Tea Party and right-wing trend in the U.S. Occupy Wall Street has sparked over fifty efforts in other cities that include occupations and marches (most are listed in occupytogether.
Victory for Boston Asian American Voting Rights!
Press Release from CPA Boston
After two years of lobbying and advocacy, the bill for Chinese and Vietnamese bilingual ballots in the City of Boston has been passed by both houses of the Massachusetts Legislature. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Deval Patrick, who has promised to sign the bill. It would take in affect in January 2011.
Two Hundred Call for Arizona Boycott at Fenway
API Movement and AARW, along with a number of other organizations threw up a 200 strong picket line outside Fenway Park before a Red Sox- Arizona Diamond Backs game on June 15th. The informational picket called for Major League Baseball (MLB) to remove the All Star game from Arizona next year in light of their newly oppressive laws against immigrants, particularly SB1070. 30% of MLB players are Latino and the MLB Players Union- who are agaiinst the AZ Law.
Boston Book Party for New Reader - Asian American Studies Now
Asian American Studies Now truly represents the enormous changes occurring in Asian American communities and the world, changes that require a reconsideration of how the interdisciplinary field of Asian American studies is defined and taught. Co-authored by API Movement member Tom Chen and Jean Wu of Tufts University, this comprehensive anthology summarizes and defines the current shape of this rapidly changing field, addressing topics such as transnationalism, U.S.
Boston Book Party for New Reader - Asian American Studies Now
Asian American Studies Now truly represents the enormous changes occurring in Asian American communities and the world, changes that require a reconsideration of how the interdisciplinary field of Asian American studies is defined and taught. This comprehensive anthology summarizes and defines the current shape of this rapidly changing field, addressing topics such as transnationalism, U.S. imperialism, multiracial identity, racism, immigration, citizenship, social justice, and pedagogy.
"A Little Peace" Dessert Tasting to Benefit API Movement and Other Groups
If you’re in the Boston area, We’re one of four groups working and baking together again in our fourth year for “A Little Peace: A Dessert Tasting” to help fundraise for social justice organizations. We support each other and build community with nurturing and sweet things so that we can build a stronger effort for a better and more progressive society.
CPA Boston Wins Step in the Fight for Bilingual Ballot
Mike Liu
Chinese American Citizens Deserve Full Voting Rights Commentary
reprinted from the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) Boston commentary in the Boston Globe
by Suzanne Lee and Har-Yee Wong
The City of Boston provided a fully translated Chinese bilingual ballot for the first time this spring, and the state is already poised to take it away.
Chinese American Citizens Deserve Full Voting Rights
edited reprint from the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) Boston newsletter
Briefing and Discussion about Immigration Reform
Come learn about the status of reform and what you can do!
with Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) from Washington D.C.
Karen Narasaki, Executive Director of AAJC
Michael Liu of IAAS and API Movement will present an IAAS summary of local survey on immigrant rights
Vietnamese Community Center - Library Room
42 Charles St.
Dorchester MA (Fields Corner - Red Line)
* Directions below
