APAP: Vincent Chin 30: Standing Up Then and Now

From Curtis Chin and the good folks at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress:

Please join Asian Pacific Americans for Progress and our local partners for a nationwide Google Hangout* with leading civil rights leaders from around the country. 

Saturday, June 23, 20122 pm EST/11 am PST/8 am HST Viewing parties across the country

In 1982, Vincent Chin was the victim of a hate crime murder in Detroit. Thirty years later, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to face discrimination and bullying. In fact, more than half of Asian Americans report being bullied in the high school class room, the highest of any racial group. In light of recent tragedies like the suicide of Pvt. Danny Chen and the continuing effects of 9/11, what can Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do to stand up against racism and discrimination?

On the 30th anniversary of Vincent's death, please join us for a one-hour panel discussion with leading voices from the nonprofit, legal and judicial communities as we address these timely issues.

Viewing Parties in over 20 citiesSo far, we have commitments for viewing parties in over twenty cities. Participating cities include:Albany * Atlanta * Austin * Boston * Chicago * Cleveland * Denver * Detroit * Houston * Los Angeles * Lowell, MA * Minneapolis * Morgantown, WV * New York * Philadelphia * Raleigh * Sacramento * San Francisco * Seattle * Washington, DC * Wichita and more

If you'd like to join or host a party, please let us know. Your party can be as few as 10 people or as many as 200. All you need is a location with a good internet connection and comfortable seating. 

Here's How You Can Help!There are lots of ways for you to get involved:1.) volunteer to serve on a local planning committee2.) get your organization to cosponsor the local viewing party closest to you3.) spread the word to all your friends, family, fellow activists and more4.) if your city doesn't have anything planned yet, volunteer to organize a view party in your area5.) join APAP so we can continue with these programs:

For more information on Google Hangout, please check out this link:http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1261833Feel free to email us for more information. Contact us at apafp@apaforprogress.org.

In solidarity,

Curtis ChinAsian Pacific Americans for Progress

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