Month: May 2012

Participate in South Asian Health Survey, Enter Drawing to Win $250 Apple Certificate

Calling all South Asian community members!  You are invited to participate in a University of California, San Francisco study on the health behaviors of the U.S. South Asian population.  Fill…

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Asian American Civil Rights Groups Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative Action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 24, 2012 Ujala Sehgal, AALDEF, 646-207-1497, usehgal@aaldef.org Rachanee Srisavasdi, Advancing Justice, 213-241-0227, rsrisavasdi@apalc.org Click here to view this press release as a web page. Asian American…

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Economic Policy Institute: Asian Americans continue to suffer most from long-term unemployment

Supplement Click for Supplement Contact Phoebe Silag or Karen Conner news@epi.org 202-775-8810 Asian Americans continue to suffer most from long-term unemployment The latest data on Asian American unemployment, released today…

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May 28, 2010: ASIA Closed for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, ASIA’s Akron and Cleveland offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 28, 2010.  A happy holiday to all!

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National Campaign Aims to End Hepatitis B in High-Risk Asian American and Pacific Islander Populations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beverly Quintana Communications Assistant, AAPCHO (510) 272-9536 x112 bquintana@aapcho.org National Campaign Aims to End Hepatitis B in High-Risk Asian American and Pacific Islander Populations OAKLAND, May…

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OSU Statement Against Asian/Asian American Hate Crimes

May 2012 Dear The Ohio State University Community, We the undersigned issue this public statement to strongly condemn the recent hate crimes and speech on and near the OSU campus. …

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ESOL Classes Summer 2012 Schedule

Good news!  ASIA will continue ESOL classes throughout the summer in partnership with Project Learn of Summit County.  Click here or below for our summer 2012 schedule:

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Open Letter to Akron's Refugee Communities

The following is an open letter to Akron’s refugee communities.  Please read and distribute widely to all concerned individuals. PDF versions in other languages: Open Letter to Akron’s Refugee Communities…

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Princeton Prize in Race Relations Awards Ceremony

The Cleveland Committee of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations invites the community to an awards ceremony honoring three Cleveland-area students on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Tudor Arms…

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ASIA's HAPI Fresh Produce Now Available at 5 Farmers' Markets!

Health, locally-grown ethnic produce grown by participants in ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Program are now available at 5 farmers’ markets! Shaker Square Market, 13209 Shaker Square, Shaker Square Shopping Center, Saturdays…

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ASIA Discount Card Program – New Vendors for May 2012

ASIA’s Discount Card Program has new vendors!  Check out our new card for an updated list of all participating businesses and restaurant menus. From February 15, 2012 – February 14,…

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ASIA distributes food & clothing to Cleveland, Lakewood refugee families

For immediate release May 16, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org ASIA distributes food & clothing to Cleveland, Lakewood refugee families CLEVELAND – Asian Services In Action (ASIA)…

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美国华裔医学科学家协会 (NSMS-CAA) 2012 年全球公开招聘

美国华裔医学科学家协会 (NSMS-CAA) 高端人才交流 2012 JOB OPPORTUNITIES HTTP://WWW.NSMS-CAA.ORG 2012 年全球公开招聘: 请点击这里.

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Open Global Village Festival Planning Meeting at Lock 3 – May 17, 2012

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Asian American Center for Advancing Justice Applauds President Obama

  WASHINGTON – The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) – composed of Asian American Institute, Asian American Justice Center, Asian Law Caucus and Asian Pacific American Legal…

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Presidential Proclamation – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2012

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have helped make…

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New Resource: Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know

ASIA has a new resource under the General Health section of our Health Care & Health Policy resource page!  Did you know that Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, along with…

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Check, Please! Health and Working Conditions in San Francisco Chinatown Restaurants

We give a lot of attention to knowing where our food comes from, but do we give as much thought to how it gets to us?  “Check, Please!” is a…

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Free Summer IT Career Camp for High School Students

Do you have a teen that is interested in technology?  Invite them to attend University of Akron’s third annual IT Career Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from June…

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New Resource: How Does the ACA Benefit Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders?

ASIA has a new resource under the Health Reform section of our Health Care & Health Policy resource page!  How Does the Affordable Care Act Benefit Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders?…

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Webinar: How the ACA helps Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

Register for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum‘s webinar: “The Health Care Law and You: How does the ACA help Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders?”, set…

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Infographic: Breaking the Model Minority Myth

Check out this powerful infographic from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on breaking the Asian & Pacific Islander ‘model minority’ myth.

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McGregor Foundation awards $10,850 to ASIA's Senior Success Project

For immediate release May 3, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org McGregor Foundation awards $10,850 to ASIA’s Senior Success Project AKRON – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA,…

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FREE Legal Advice Clinics in Cleveland Area

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is hosting a series of FREE legal advice clinics in the Cleveland area over the next few weeks.  Please attend if you are in…

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New Resource: Avoid Scams Against Immigrants

New on our Citizenship and Immigration Resources page: Use these Federal Trade Commission (FTC) resources to spot and avoid scams against immigrants, and find the right kind of help.  Resources…

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