January 27, 2010
Join us! We will discuss our work to engage with certain API Christian congregations in the San Gabriel Valley, our work within the Buddhist communities in Los Angeles, and collaborating with California Faith for Equality. A light dinner will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: January 27th, 2010 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) | 3200 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Jonipher Kwong & Alex Fukui | contact@apiequalityla.org | (323) 860-7348
January 14, 2010
Join us! This committee engages in planning our participation in parades as well our presence and outreach at community events, festivals, protests, demonstrations, etc. It is also responsible for reaching out to new community leaders, organizations, and celebrities. A light meal will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: January 14, 2010 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: KIWA, 3465 W. 8th St., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90005 [View on Google Maps]
Contact: Eileen Ma & Genevieve Tan | contact@apiequalityla.org | (323) 860-7348
January 12, 2010
Join us in celebrating the recent passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act! The act adds sexual orientation, gender and disability as protected classes under the federal hate crime statute. API Equality-LA Co-chair Marshall Wong will also share the most recent statistics on hate crime in Los Angeles County with a special emphasis on homophobic, anti-trans, and anti-Asian crimes. Also, meet API Equality-LA’s new community organizer Brian Nguyen who started on the job in November!
When: Tuesday, January 12th | Dinner at 6:45pm followed by the meeting from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (The Community Room) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | (ROOF parking accessible on Lucas Ave.) | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: contact@apiequalityla.org | (323) 860-7348
January 1, 2010
The New Year brings us new hope. We’re proud to begin 2010 by presenting Alan Chan as our January Activist of the Month!
What is one sound that characterizes you?
This is a weird question since sounds aren’t very descriptive but I’d say a futuristic Jetson’s sound. I love gadgets.http://www.findsounds.com/types.html
Where are you right now?
I’m at my CIS 461: Network Security class at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
What is one thing about you that surprises people?
I’ve attended every Vote for Equality canvass since they started a month after Prop 8 passed, talking to registered voters across LA about marriage equality.
What committee are you involved with in API Equality?
I am involved with the media/website committee.
How did you get involved?
A socially-conscious friend made me sign up for the mailing list at Christopher Street West Pride Festival.
Why is it important to continue this fight for marriage equality?
Civil rights applies to everyone and not just the privileged.
Facebook or Twitter?
Both but if I had to pick one, Twitter
Coffee or tea?
Tea
