ACJ June 23 gathering

American Citizens for Justice is organizing a small gathering to remember Vincent Chin on Thursday, June 23.

Asian-American Advocates Speak Out in Favor of Gun Control As Dems Hold Sit-In - NBC News

My article for NBC Asian America

"We are deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans continue to choose special interests over public health and safety, but this is only the beginning of NCAPA's advocacy on gun control," NCAPA National Director Christopher Kang told NBC News. "More than 20 of our national AAPI organizations have joined this debate, representing the voices of nearly four in every five Asian American voters who support stricter gun laws. Although we did not prevail last night, we will not stop until we do."

Asian-American Advocates Speak Out in Favor of Gun Control As Dems Hold Sit-In - NBC News

Essay: Finding the Courage to Cross the Street Again After Orlando - NBC News

My essay for NBC Asian America, remembering Vincent Chin, Joseph Ileto, Stockton School Shooting, and Orlando.

I remember the courage it took to take my children to Chinese summer camp the next morning. What if our visibly minority summer camp was targeted next? Is going to Chinese summer camp an act of bravery or an act of foolishness?

Essay: Finding the Courage to Cross the Street Again After Orlando - NBC News

Remembering Vincent Chin 34 years later

Powerful video: "Jubilee Project: Voices" is part of "NBC Asian America Presents...," a new video channel that will feature documentaries centered around themes and voices found in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

ft. Phil Yu Angry Asian Man, Tanzila Ahmed #GoodMuslimBadMuslim, Jenny Yang, etc

Voices: Who Is Vincent Chin? - NBC News

ACJ June 23 gathering

American Citizens for Justice is organizing a small gathering to remember Vincent Chin on Thursday, June 23.

Hundreds March in Support of Dylan Yang, Teen Convicted of Murder - NBC News

"This movement was truly organic and grassroots. We came together not as professional titles holders but as concerned citizens first and fellow Hmong Americans with one vision for justice," Hmong-American activist and comedian Tou Ger Bennett Xiong told NBC News."Our message about bullying, violence prevention, and racial justice was heard and echoed across the country."

Hundreds March in Support of Dylan Yang, Teen Convicted of Murder - NBC News

Louisiana Repeals 142-Year-Old Law, Makes Voting Easier for Naturalized Citizens - NBC News

"This law [RS 18:105(B) and (C)] dates back to 1874, It is outdated and appears to be the only one of its kind in the United States... This is a huge victory for our API [Asian and Pacific Islander] and Latino communities here in Louisiana,"

Louisiana Repeals 142-Year-Old Law, Makes Voting Easier for Naturalized Citizens - NBC News

Advocates Call for Training in County Where Sikh Man Falsely Accused of Terrorism - NBC News

"What happened to these two men is unconscionable. We intend to work closely with local authorities on their training procedures and response protocols to ensure that history isn't repeated,"

Advocates Call for Training in County Where Sikh Man Falsely Accused of Terrorism - NBC News