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 ConferenceFor 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).
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.
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.