January 26, 2011
Join us! We will discuss our work to engage API Christian and Buddhist congregations and to collaborate with the statewide coalition, California Faith for Equality. A light dinner will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Thursday, January 26, 2011
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Alex H. Fukui & Ezra Evangelista | contact@apiequalityla.org
January 20, 2011
In the first of hopefully several meetings with leaders from the Asian Pacific Islander Community, the Chief of Police Charlie Beck has decentralized all Community Forums to encourage a more intimate and meaningful exchange of ideas. The first evening of of dialogue of emerging community issues will be held in the community of San Fernando Valley.
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Thursday, January 20, 2011
Where: 10535 Zelzah Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344 | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Operations-Valley Bureau | (818) 644-8090
January 16, 2011
Join Liberty Hill for a rich discussion among your peers and women who are working to advance LGBTQ rights in Los Angeles and beyond! Learn about the work they are doing, their accomplishments and share your thoughts on advancing equality.
This event will feature:
ARI GUTIERREZ, Co-Chair and Co-Founder of Liberty Hill grantee, Latino Equality Alliance, and Founding Board Member of HONOR PAC.
EILEEN MA, Campaign Director for Liberty Hill grantee, Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance, Community Collaborator for the Queer Youth Fund, and former Steering Committee member of API Equality-LA.
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Sunday, January 16, 2011
Where: Home of Sylvia Patton in Mar Vista (Address provided upon RSVP)
Questions/Comments: Jennifer Gregg | jgregg@libertyhill.org | (310) 453-3611 x117
January 11, 2011
Join us for our general coalition meeting! We will have updates about recent legislative actions, such as the repeal of DADT and the stalling of the Dream Act. We also will be revealing some of our 2011 plans! As a light dinner will be provided, PLEASE RSVP!
When: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Brian Nguyen | contact@apiequalityla.org
January 10, 2011
Join us! We write grants to obtain funding for API Equality-LA’s work. We also organize fundraising events (e.g. house parties, Bingo nights, restaurant mixers, etc). A light dinner will be provided, so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Monday, January 10, 2011
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Yvonne Teruya & Steven Truong | contact@apiequalityla.org
January 6, 2011
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: 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Thursday, January 6, 2011
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Genevieve Tan & Mimi Saidane | contact@apiequalityla.org
January 5, 2011
Join us! This committee develops relationships with Asian journalists, places articles in ethnic media, and produces content for our website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. A light meal will be provided so PLEASE RSVP!
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) | 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 | [View on Google Maps]
Questions/Comments: Noel Alumit & Michelle Soliman | contact@apiequalityla.org
January 4, 2011
This month, API Equality-LA is launching its exciting API Photo Contest! Snap pictures during the holidays at exotic locations wearing your API Equality-LA T-Shirt and explain to us why this location is important to you, or why LGBT equality is important to you. The winner of the contest will get fabulous prizes. Hurry, this contest ends Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
Rules: For official rules and entry, click here.
Deadline: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Questions/Entry Submission: contact@apiequalityla.org | (213) 290-5535
