Voting translations in Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, Khmer, Tagalog, Korean, Nepali, and Japanese are now available and downloadable on our website. Some of the topics addressed in these PDFs include: important voter registration deadlines, how to vote by mail and request a ballot, and more!
These translations were made possible by Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Lowell, Bayanihan Association of America, Chinese Association of Western MA, Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association, Bhutanese Society of Western MA, and JB Line, Inc. Special thanks to our Research and Public Policy Intern, Lily Tang, for getting the grant to fund these translations!
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A Message From AAC's Executive Team
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"As students are back in school either physically or remotely, all of us are challenged by new ways of living and coping as a result of this pandemic called COVID-19."
- Vira Douangmany Cage, Chairperson
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"Although many things may have not gone the way we planned this year, our community has demonstrated resilience and unity through the pandemic."
- Philjay Solar, Secretary
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"We are fighting on so many fronts: a global pandemic, an increased in racial attacks toward Asian-Americans, and fighting inequality and social injustice."
- Bora Chiemruom, Treasurer
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"Although this year has presented new challenges to the AAPI community and our work, we’ve been able to accomplish more than ever."
- Jenny Chiang, Executive Director
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The deadline to fill out the 2020 Census has been changed to October 5th. There's a possibility that the date might change again, but let's not wait until the very last day! AAPIs have been undercounted for decades, putting our families, communities, and neighborhoods at a disadvantage. We must make sure the billion dollars in federal funding will be properly allocated to our communities by filling out the census.
To learn more about it directly affects the Asian American Pacific Islander community click here. Fill out the Census at www.my2020census.gov.
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Federal Election Deadlines
- Massachusetts General Election: November 3, 2020
- Early Voting: October 17 - October 30, 2020
- Voter Registration deadline: October 24, 2020 8:00PM EDT
- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: October 28, 2020 12:00PM EDT
- Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: November 3, 2020 8:00PM EDT
The election is in 30 days! For more information about voting, including translated materials and helpful links, click here.
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Online Census Presentation w/ MIRA
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Civil Rights Convos Series
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We kicked off our Civil Rights Convos Series with Helena Berbano on Tuesday, September 22nd, where she discussed the several ways you can get involved in the community. Click here to watch!
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Thursday, October 1st, we had our Southeast Asian & Black Liberation talk with Director and Co-Executive Director of Freedom Inc., Zon Moua and M. Adams.
Click here to watch!
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Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition Workshop Series
They are looking to recruit youth participants (ages 13-19) in a year-long service learning project about mental health in the Asian American community. They'll be hosting introductory learning / discussion workshops on Fridays in October, starting Friday (10/2) at 3PM EST.
Asian American Pacific Islander Mentorship Program
This program hopes to address the lack of diverse teachers in our communities by bringing together Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) educators at all levels to support one another. The program will run from October 2020 through May 2021.
6th Annual Asian Health Symposium, Navigating Change: Building Community Resilience through Community-Prioritized Research
Chinatown is experiencing development, economic pressure, and change. Learn how the community is navigating these challenges and fostering resilience to improve access to community health and well-being. The event will be held on October 7, 14, and 21 from 12PM-1PM EST via Zoom
The Asian American Women’s Political Initiative (AAWPI) 2021 State House Internship Program
Deadline to apply is October 9, 2020 at 11:59PM EST
This program is accepting applicants, and we are looking for Asian American women who are passionate about community activism!
8th Annual CelebrAsians Survivor Fashion Benefit: Embodying HERstory
Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 6-8PM EST
CelebrAsians raises funds towards peer-led support initiatives, breast and cervical cancer education and outreach, and programs that foster intergenerational community and cultural connection among the women we serve.
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