9.23.2009

advancing justice conference, october 29-30

Heads up. Mark your calendars for the Advancing Justice Conference, an inaugural national civil rights and social justice conference happening October 29-30 at The Center at Cathedral Plaza in Los Angeles.

The conference aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders in one place to address a broad range of issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. It serves as a unique forum where researchers, advocates, direct service providers and other leaders can meet face-to-face, talk about their common challenges and find ways to work collaboratively. Some basic info:
Advancing Justice Conference

October 29-30, 2009

The Center at Cathedral Plaza
555 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90012-2707

The Advancing Justice Conference aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders in one place to address a broad range of issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Taking place over two days, the conference covers a variety of issues including: immigration reform and enforcement, immigrant integration, human rights, civil rights and national security, health care, Census 2010, redistricting, low-wage workers, hate crimes, and LGBT rights. It also includes presentations on corporate and foundation fundraising, new media, community organizing, board and commission participation, capacity building, and intergroup collaboration.

Early bird registration has been extended to Friday, October 2, 2009.
For more information, including schedule, registration and travel information, visit the conference website here. The Advancing Justice Conference is a joint project by the Asian American Institute (Chicago), Asian American Justice Center (Washington, D.C.), Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco) and Asian Pacific American Legal Center (Los Angeles).

If you're planning on attending the conference, I'll be taking part in one of the panel discussions, Don't be Left Behind: Get the Buzz on Integrating New Media Techniques into Your Work, with Ted Fang, Keith Kamisugi and moderator Peter Swing. Hope to see you there.

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