
Asian Pacific American Legal Center Today, LGBT rights are up for a vote in 3 states, and tomorrow marks 1 year since Prop 8 passed. APALC is a long-time supporter of marriage equality, as part of the long-term struggle for social justice for all.
Source: www.apaforprogress.org
APAP is a national network of progressive Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and allies. We're looking to expand our network and grow our organization.

Asian American Civil Rights Groups Applaud Signing of Federal Hate Crimes Legislation Measure adds categories to hate crimes protection and expands federal involvement LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, D.C...

Asian Pacific American Legal Center BIG THANKS to everyone who volunteered at or attended the 1st-ever Advancing Justice Conference! Keep an eye on the website (www.advancingjustice.org) for videos from the 2009 conference & details re the 2010 conference in Washington, DC!

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After some 13 years, federal hate crimes laws have finally been expanded to include those who are LGBT or disabled. Local heroes, the Ileto family, have long championed this bill in memory of Joseph Ileto, who died in a hate crime shooting 10 years ago. http://www.apaforprogress.org/asian-amer ican-civil-rights-groups-applaud-signing -federal-hate-crimes-legislation

Survey shows strong support for universal healthcare reform Los Angeles – Two new reports released today by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) showed that get-out-the-vote campaigns conducted during the 2008 General Election contributed to a record number of Asian American voters in L...

Asian Pacific American Legal Center ONE day 'til the Advancing Justice Conference! CA attorneys -- MCLE credits available both days! Advance registration ends in ONE hour (noon PST) today -- after that, register onsite but fees will go up.
Source: www.advancingjustice.org
UPDATED: The last day to register for the conference and to purchase keynote lunch or networking reception tickets is Wednesday, October 28. Online registration will end at noon PST on Wednesday, October ...

Asian Pacific American Legal Center 2 days until the Advancing Justice Conference! Individual tickets are now available ($45) for the Keynote Lunch with U.S.Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez on Friday, 10/30/09,12:30pm. Also, advance purchase for the conference ends at 12pm PST on Wednesday, 10/28/09.
Source: www.advancingjustice.org
UPDATED: The last day to register for the conference and to purchase keynote lunch or networking reception tickets is Wednesday, October 28. Online registration will end at noon PST on Wednesday, October ...

Asian Pacific American Legal Center API voters turned out in record numbers and strongly favored Barack Obama in November 2008 -- as well as responded extremely well to targeted GOTV outreach. Read more about APALC new reports on API voters in the Los Angeles Times or on our website (www.apalc.org)!
Asian Americans in L.A. County voted in record numbers in 2008, supported Obama | L.A. NOW | Los Ang
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Asian Americans in Los Angeles County turned out in record numbers for the 2008 general election thanks to a mobilization campaign targeting this fast-growing but underrepresented community, according to a new survey released today. Turnout for Asian American voters in...

Asian Pacific American Legal Center Just 4 more days before the 1st national Asian American/Pacific Islander civil rights conference! One of the highlights will be the screening of "A Village Called Versailles."
Source: www.advancingjustice.org
In a New Orleans neighborhood called Versailles, a tight-knit group of Vietnamese Americans overcame obstacles to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, only to have their homes threatened by a new government-imposed toxic landfill. ...

Asian Pacific American Legal Center Only one more week until the inaugural Advancing Justice Conference! Check out the schedule of great speakers & panels. It's not too late to register!
Source: www.advancingjustice.org
The Advancing Justice Conference has four primary tracks. Each track will feature a workshop during the five workshop sessions throughout the conference.

Asian Pacific American Legal Center Come hear the newly-confirmed Asst Atty General for Civil Rights! Tom Perez will keynote the Advancing Justice Conference on Fri, 10/30, in L.A.! http://www.advancingjustice.org/keynote
Source: www.advancingjustice.org
Tom Perez is a nationally recognized civil rights lawyer and consumer advocate who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Asian Pacific American Legal Center Big THANK YOU to all the APALC fans and supporters for making our Anniversary Dinner a huge success! Our 26 years of achievement would not have been possible without your support.

Asian Pacific American Legal Center APALC is celebrating its 26th Anniversary tonight!

Asian Pacific American Legal Center Register now for Advancing Justice on 10/29 & 10/30! Early bird rates end tomorrow (Friday)!
Source: www.advancingjustice.org
This panel will focus on trends in corporate funding, what types of partnerships corporate funders are looking for from nonprofit organizations in this challenging funding environment, and how nonprofits can best position themselves for corporate funding now and in the future.














