LEAP: The State of Asian America: Trajectory of Civic and Political Engagement

Please save the date for a limited series of roundtable discussions about the release of LEAP’s 5th public policy report: The State of Asian America: Trajectory of Civic and Political Engagement.

What: An engaging panel with writers to discuss findings from the report, discuss the issues, and Q&APanelists:
-Paul Ong, UC Los Angeles (editor)
-Taeku Lee, UC Berkeley
-Richard Hung, UMass Boston
-Yen Le Espiritu, UC San Diego
-Jerry Kang, UC Los Angeles
-Pei-te Lien, UC Santa Barbara
-Julie Park, UC Los Angeles
-Claire Jean Kim, UC Irvine
-Terry Ao, Asian American Justice Center
-Marlene Kim, UMass Boston
*Each roundtable will have 3-4 of the above writers present

Who: Anyone interested in learning more about the increasingly powerful voice of Asian American voters and the future possibilities of Asian American civic engagement in this nation

Where:
Washington, D.C. September 30
New York October 1
Boston October 2
Los Angeles October 7S
an Francisco October 8
Seattle October 9
Chicago October10

*Please call 213-485-1422 for more details on the event near you!

About the Report: Nationally renowned educators in the field of Asian American Studies have come together to put forth the possibilities for the future of Asian American civic engagement in America. Especially important to recognize in this color-conscious election year, the report touches on issues such as the civic participation of immigrants and Asian American college students, the role of the internet in increasing Asian American civic engagement, and how civic engagement might serve as a pathway to political party identification.

About LEAP:LEAP is a national organization founded in 1982 with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Americans through leadership, empowerment, and policy. With original programs in leadership training, public policy research, and community education, LEAP raises the impact and visibility of Asian Pacific Americans in all sectors.

Buying the Book:Can’t make it to a roundtable? You can still order a copy of the book by calling 213-485-1422 or emailing leap@leap.org.