While Randall Park may have a shot at the White House on HBO’s “Veep,” HBO may have a more progressive view on Asian American political representation than is actually the case. Asian Americans have been quick to enter and ascend the ranks of business, law, and medicine, but have been seemingly slower to rise in elected office. Is the political arena the “Final Frontier” for APIAs (Asian and Pacific Islander Americans)? What’s keeping APIAs from seeking out the White House, and political office in general? Numbers? Birthers? Tiger Moms?
*We had a distinguished panel for an exploration of this topic and turned out to be a lively evening of conversation and debate.
Date and Time: Oct. 20th (Mon) 7:00 pm
Venue: Community Room – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA, 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Speakers:
+ Keynote: State Controller – John Chiang
+ Superior Court of Los Angeles Country Judge – Hon. Holly Fujie
+ Vice Chair of the Board of Equalization – Michelle Steel
+ West Covina Council Member – James Toma
+ Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation founder – Ron Wong
Sponsors:
APALF
AAAYA
Asian Inter-Ivy
LiTE
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