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AALDEF Theatre Party – Allegiance, Oct. 29

Letter from Executive Director of AALDEF Margaret Fung:

Dear Friend:

Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 29 for a special benefit preview of George Takei’s new musical on Broadway, Allegiance.  George will join us for a Q&A after the performance, so you don’t want to miss this wonderful AALDEF event!

Allegiance is a multi-generational tale about family, freedom, love, and loss as Japanese Americans were incarcerated in camps during World War II.  It is inspired by the true-life experience of its star, George Takei, the recipient of AALDEF’s 1992 Justice in Action award and a beloved actor (Star Trek), social justice activist, and social media icon.  The musical also features Tony Award winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) and Telly Leung (Rent, Glee).  Allegiance had its premiere in 2012 at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.  It will be the first time in thirteen years that an Asian-led cast has been on Broadway since the revival of Flower Drum Song.

Join us to catch a sneak peek of this new Broadway show before it opens on November 8.  We have a limited number of orchestra and front mezzanine seats at a specially discounted price of $125 per ticket (box office price $142).  Rear mezzanine and balcony tickets can also be purchased for $75 and $65.  

Buy your tickets today by calling 212.966.5932 x212 or emailing events@aaldef.org.  There is a maximum of 4 tickets per person.  Reservations are final only after payment has been received, and we cannot provide ticket refunds or exchanges.  We have a limited number of tickets, so be sure to purchase your tickets before our event is sold out!

Thanks so much for your continued support of AALDEF, and I look forward to seeing you at our Allegiance theater party on Oct. 29!

Regards,

Margaret Fung
Executive Director

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Press Release: NAPABA Commends White House Plans to Reunite Filipino American WWII Veterans with Their Families

For Immediate Release
July 17, 2015

For More Information, Contact:
Brett Schuster, Communications Manager
202-775-9555, bschuster@napaba.org

WASHINGTON – The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the White House for announcing plans on Wednesday for a parole program that would allow Filipino American World War II veterans to be reunited with their families. This program was announced as part of a Visa Modernization Task Force report.

“NAPABA commends the Administration for improving our immigration system and for honoring the sacrifices many Filipino veterans have made for our country,” said George C. Chen, president of NAPABA. “This action has been long overdue as these World War II veterans have waited decades to be reunited with their families, including their children.”  

During World War II, more than 260,000 Filipino soldiers fought for the United States and were promised citizenship and benefits in honor of their service. After finally being granted eligibility for citizenship decades after their wartime service, these veterans were able to petition for family members to immigrate to the United States. However, family visa backlogs have kept many of these families separated for more than 20 years.

For more information, the media may contact Brett Schuster, NAPABA communications manager, at 202-775-9555 or bschuster@napaba.org.

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. NAPABA represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and approximately 70 national, state, and local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members include solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal services and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government.

NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of the federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes the professional development of people of color in the legal profession.

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KALCA Government Panel, July 23

KALCA will be hosting a Government Career Panel on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. It will be held at the New York City Campaign Finance Board (100 Church Street, 12th Floor).

Our panelists include:

  • Daniel Cho – Director of Candidate Services, NYC Campaign Finance Board
  • Kevin D. Kim – Commissioner, NYS Liquor Authority
  • Seunghwan Kim – Assistant Comptroller, NYC Bureau of Law & Adjustment
  • Linda Sun – Global New York Trade Manager, Empire State Development

Please RSVP to info@kalca.org if you wish to attend. We would love to see you there!

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APAICS New York Regional Leadership Academy

Regional Leadership Academy Training & Policy Summit

October 2-3, 2015
Google
New York, NY

Are you considering running for public office? Join us in New York City to learn what it takes to get elected and be a public servant- from starting your campaign, developing your message and building relations with media, to serving your constituents.

The APAICS (Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies) Regional Leadership is a two-day leadership and political training program for Asian American and Pacific Islanders seeking to run for public office, current elected officials, and community stakeholders. The program includes interactive leadership and political training, networking opportunities and policy round-table discussions.

Day 1 – Leadership & Political Training

Training sessions may include the following:

  • Campaign Planning
  • Fundraising 101
  • Media Training
  • Ethics Training
  • How to serve the AAPI community while in office
  • Special Guest Speakers

Day 2 – Policy Summit 

Policy round tables bring together leaders in government, corporate sector and the community to discuss current issues impacting the AAPI community in the local region. Discussion topics will be announced closer to date. Past sessions have included policy discussions on education, economic development, energy and health.

Registration is complimentary. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!!!

For questions about the APAICS Regional Training Academy, please contact Amy Watanabe at leadershipacademy@apaics.org or call 202-296-9200.

Hosted by: Google 

Sponsors:

  • Walmart
  • StateFarm 
  • National Education Association 
  • California Teachers Association 
  • Southwest Airlines (Southwest Airlines is the official airline of the APAICS Regional Leadership Academy)
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Do You Want to Serve on the Board of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association?

Dear MBBA Members, Supporters, Friends and Colleagues:

The Nominating Committee of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (“MBBA”) is currently seeking candidates for the following positions for the 2015-2016 term:

  • VP of Programs
  • Recording Secretary
  • Board of Directors

Please note that officers are required to serve a term of one year and board of directors to serve a term of three years. If you are interested in being considered for any of these offices, please complete that attached application identifying the specific position(s) sought and provide a copy of your resume or CV and any other supporting materials to nominations@mbbanyc.org by Tuesday, July 21, 2015. After your submission is reviewed, you will be informed if you have been selected to interview with the Nominating Committee.

Each candidate must be a member in good standing to serve as an officer or board member of the Association. If you are not a current member, please complete the attached MBBA Membership application and submit payment via mail or submit payment online at www.mbbanyc.org. You must be an active member to be a viable candidate for consideration. To confirm whether you are a member in good standing of the MBBA, please contact VP of Membership, Tyear Middleton at vpmembership@mbbanyc.org.

Should have any questions regarding service on the board or as an officer, please contact the Nominating Committee at nominations@mbbanyc.org. For descriptions of officer and director roles, please email info@mbbanyc.org.

Thank you for your continued support of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.

Respectfully,

The Nominating Committee of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association

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