CAA | Immigrant Voting and the Movement for Inclusion in San Francisco “Immigrant Voting and the Movement for Inclusion in San Francisco” was released by Chinese for Affirmative Action in partnership with the Immigrant Parent Voting Collaborative. This report provides an overview of the fight to win immigrant voting legislation in San Francisco, a law also known as “noncitizen voting,” and the effects noncitizen voting has had on immigrant empowerment. The report shares how the program affected immigrants in San Francisco, the barriers they face in exercising their voting rights, and best practices community organizers have used to try to overcome those barriers. Read the report below, and access the executive summary as well as report appendices in multiple languages including Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese on their website. 23-CAA-ImmigrationVotingReport-F2
APIAHF | In-language Vaccine Fact Cards APIAHF created fact sheets on receiving the influenza (flu) vaccination during flu season in the United States. Translated into 33 different AA and NH/PI languages, this resource answers common questions and answers regarding flu to help you stay protected this year. Visit the resource website here! APIAHF and Vaccinate Your Family have created fact sheets on paying for vaccines and receiving the flu vaccination. Translated into 30 different AA and NHPI languages, this resource educates community members on paying for vaccines depending on insurance type and about the influenza vaccination. APIAHF and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) have created fact cards for those who may be unsure of their rights to a COVID-19 vaccination. Translated into 26 different AA and NH/PI languages, this resource educates community members on the benefits of getting vaccinated and encourages them to receive their free COVID-19 vaccinations regardless of immigration status, health insurance coverage, and/or Social Security identification. Vaccine Updates from the CDC
2020: Let’s Vote Together/2020：一起投票吧！ Check out this video made by the Chinese Progressive Association of Boston’s 2020 CYI summer interns about why it’s important to vote this election and how to do it. This year you can apply to vote by mail or vote early!
COVID-19: Breaking the Chain of Infection – UCLA Fielding School The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us in Los Angeles, California, and the world. There’s a lot of information out there, but it can be complex and confusing. The following pages outline helpful facts and tips. We are still learning about the virus so, as we get new information, the recommendations on what to do may change and theses page will be updated. View the page here: https://ph.ucla.edu/news/fsph-news/covid-19-breaking-chain-infection Click here to view this information: en Español, 한국어로, Tiếng Việt, 中文（简体），中文（繁體), Հայերեն
Important Chinese Terminology to Know When Addressing Anti-Blackness Addressed to the Chinese American community, this PDF includes important Chinese terminology to know when addressing anti-Blackness such as useful translations for Chinese speaking individuals and how to explain the murder of George Floyd committed by the police, the model minority, and intersectionality. Access the PDF here
APANO | COVID-19 Resource Hub Since mid-March, APANO has shifted and re-aligned their work to address and advocate for community needs during these challenging times. They have tried to respond to the most pressing needs by hearing from our community, while also leaning into our core area of advocacy work to shape our collective response to COVID-19. The resources on APANO website include: Guide to COVID-19 Resources including food, mental health, general updates, and more Resources and agencies related to housing, food, legal aid, financial services, and others for WA County Resources in multiple languages for current health advisories on COVID-19 Courage During COVID is a series of stories of APIs in Oregon showing courage in this time APANO’s Small Business Support and Advising Program Oregon Worker Relief Fund Visit the APANO COVID-19 Resource Hub here