Please join us for a networking Holiday Get Together with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Regional Networkat 5:30 PM at King Buffet. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 3rd at https://form.jotform.com/243225874196060

Join us for a Community Engagement event in Los Angeles with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Regional Network on December 11 at Emerson College of Los Angeles.  Check in starts at 1:30pm; program starts at 2pm. Attendees will hear from Biden-Harris Administration on various programs and resources available to our community. Topics will include small business opportunities, the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to fostering community work. I’m especially excited to highlight that Eddie Yen, Executive Officers of the Board of Supervisors, will be one of the County officials speaking at the event. 

There will be resource tabling opportunity. Please email [email protected] if interested.

After the event, we’ll rejoin folks for a holiday networking dinner at 5:30 PM at King Buffet, providing a setting to continue conversations and make new connections. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 3rd using this link: 2024 Holiday Get Together - AAPI Gala

Join us we celebrate the Los Angeles Management Council’s 2024 honorees: Lisa M. Garrett, Sheryl Spiller, and Fred Hungerford.

You’re Invited! join us at the 25th Annual APA Community Holiday Toy Drive & Reception to help us raise $45,000 to provide over 2,000 toys to support children in low-income families in the Los Angeles region.

Can’t make it to the reception? Please consider making a donation to the APA Community Toy Drive. Any amount — large or small — will help tremendously in our goal to bring holiday cheer to as many families as possible.

Join Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) for FACE's Holiday Reception & 2025 Donor Advisory Board Installation.

This special evening will include the installation of the new Donor Advisory Board and a recognition ceremony honoring Edward Yen, Executive Officer of the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and former President of LACAAEA, for his outstanding service as Board Chair of FACE.

We are also pleased to announce that County Assessor Jeff Prang who has been invited to speak at the event. Assessor Prang has been a key partner of FACE, most recently serving on the Honorary Committee for our 27th Annual Homeownership Fair.

LACAAEA has proudly partnered with FACE and the County’s African American Employees Association on numerous initiatives. A notable collaboration includes FACE's annual Homeownership Fairs, which provide critical information and resources to County residents seeking homeownership assistance.

Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC) gives a voice and a face to Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities. We seek to help break down the service and cultural barriers faced by APIs with disabilities, to provide knowledge to APIs with disabilities and their families, and to create a community network for empowerment and independence.

Key to our mission is the development of the next generation of leaders — youth with disabilities.

The County of Los Angeles Indian American Professional Association (COLAIAPA) proudly Invites you and your family/friends to attend the grand Diwali (“Festival of Lights”) celebration. All members and non-members are invited to this event. Please refer to the flyer for the details. There will be cultural activities including dance (Bollywood/cultural), food and drinks. We have many executive members from the County joining us in this event. Let's make this event memorable as always. Please feel free to visit COLAIAPA for the event details and last year event pics in case you have not attended this event before. Please register asap as we have limited space in the center. Please feel free to forward to other County employees and friends. 

On Saturday, November 16th, join Alzheimer’s Los Angeles and The Lindal Production for a special screening and panel discussion of the short film 'Fragmented.' This emotional story follows an Asian American family as the wife cares for her husband with late-stage dementia. Selected by multiple film festivals, including the prestigious Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (VC Film Fest), Fragmented promises to be a moving experience. Reserve your seats now! The event will be held at the San Gabriel City Council Chamber, 425 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776 

Date: November 14th
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams – CLICK HERE TO JOIN

We each know someone who thinks, learns, or processes the world uniquely. Embracing this diversity, ISD’s Office of Major Programs and Initiatives invites you to a powerful session: "There Is No 'RIGHT' Way to Learn or Think…Let’s Talk About Neurodiversity."

Join us for an engaging discussion on how neurodiverse individuals uniquely experience the world. This training challenges the notion of a “right” way to think and encourages embracing all ways of thinking and learning as strengths, not deficits.

Be part of the conversation! Broaden your understanding and learn how we can all contribute to a more inclusive workplace. Let’s celebrate neurodiversity and work together toward a workplace that recognizes and supports every individual’s unique potential.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your perspective!

The Democracy Center will celebrate the most important civic action you can take—the right to vote. Bring the whole family out for a full day of art-making activities, live performances, events, and fun. Our community resource fair will connect you to important services from the county and local organizations.  Live Performances starting at 4pm.

And, of course, you’ll be able to vote on-site. You can cast your vote at the Vote Center or bring your completed mail-in ballot and drop it off. Forgot to register? You can register to vote that day and cast a provisional ballot. We’ll even have mock voting opportunities for kids in your family.

Los Angeles County Official Vote Center Hours of Operation

10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Early Voting Period November 2–4, 2024
7a.m.–8 p.m. | Election Day November 5, 2024

Proceeds will benefit future scholarship recipients as 2024 recipients are recognized.

Enjoy cocktails at 6pm with dinner to start at 7pm.

Entertainment: Fashion show featuring designs from Los Angeles based Filipino American Designer Carl Andrada.

Junior New System, an internationally acclaimed all-male hip hop dance group from the Philippines.

Join other special guests as we celebrate our 11 th year of achievements while supporting the men and women in Law Enforcement.

NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

In an era where AI is transforming everything from how we communicate to how we vote, this program brings together Dave Lescher, cofounder of CalMatters; Ted Schilowitz, a noted futurist; and John Bwarie of Stratiscope for a conversation about the intersection of democracy and AI. The panel will dive into burning questions, examine whether governments should take legislative action to monitor the technology’s growth, and ask the big question: How will this revolution shape the future of democracy?

Following the panel will be an interactive breakout session for further discussion about AI and what we might want to see in an AI Bill of Rights.

This program is copresented by the Democracy Center and CalMatters.

On Tuesday, October 24th, the Chinese American Museum will host our Annual Commemoration of the Los Angeles Chinese Massacre of 1871.

Since 2010, FCAM has dedicated this day in remembrance of this solemn moment in American history. On the evening of October 24, 1871, a racially motivated mob of 500 Angelenos stormed into a predominantly Chinese neighborhood, assaulting residents and looting homes and businesses. The violence tragically claimed the lives of 18 victims including a young boy. Although eight perpetuators were convicted for their involvement in the attacks, the convictions were overturned a year later. 

Join us online or in-person at 7:00pm PDT, as we commemorate the lives lost during this historical tragedy while serving as a safe space for the reflection of contemporary issues involving race and xenophobia. FCAM Board Chair, Dr. Gay Yuen, will lead our annual candlelight vigil, followed by the traditional Chinese bowing ceremony to honor the victims of the massacre. The program will also feature remarks from keynote speaker Paula Yoo, author of award-winning book, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin. Yoo will be reflecting on our history of racial violence and discrimination and how we can learn from the past to navigate today’s tense social climate.  

Registration is required beforehand, for both in-person and virtual attendees. 

For in-person attendees:
The commemoration will be held at the historic Pico House located at 424 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Parking can be found throughout El Pueblo Monument, with the closest lot located at 615 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Parking fees may be due upon arrival. The check-in table will open at 6:15 PM. This program will take place both indoors and outdoors, so please dress accordingly.

For virtual attendees:
Please note that we will be using the Zoom platform. A zoom link to access the virtual program will be sent closer to the event date. Please email [email protected] if you run into any issues or do not receive the zoom link prior to the event.

API RISE was established with a mission to support formerly incarcerated Asian Pacific Islanders as they reintegrate into society. Having personally experienced this journey, this work holds a special place in my heart, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see our organization grow into a community rooted in hope and resilience. Every day, we’re dedicated to providing the practical and emotional support needed for individuals to rebuild their lives after incarceration. 

Over the past decade, thousands of API sisters, brothers, and siblings have been supported by API RISE thanks to the generosity and commitment from partners like you. The evening reception will feature inspiring stories, cultural performances, and an opportunity to build with leaders in our community who share our dedication to making a meaningful impact.

What better way to look at the state of democracy than through laughter? Join us for an evening of provocative standup and improv comedy. Featured performers include Aparna Nancharla, Luke Mones, Milan Patel, RosaLee Mayeux, and Chelcye Perry. 

For guests 21+. IDs will be checked at the door.  

The Chinese American Museum proudly announces:

The 28th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala

“Uniting Hearts and Sharing Dreams”

Thursday, September 19, 2024

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites – 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA

For more information or any inquires contact [email protected] or (213) 485 – 8484

The beautiful Autumn Fall Season is around the corner. The Vietnamese Employee Association of LA County cordially invites all county associations’ Presidents and their members to join us in celebration and Homeless Charity Fundraiser event. It will be an evening of fun networking, singing/dancing, good food, and fun. All proceeds will benefit the Union Homeless Mission. Your participation is voluntary and greatly appreciated.

The Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) was first conceptualized in 1990 as part of the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department’s Festivals Program, an arts program designed to address the multicultural constituency of the city. 

Organized by about 100 artists and community leaders, the first FPAC took place at Los Angeles City College on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1992, where 3,000 participants braved the aftermath of the L.A. riots that occurred the week before. Since then, FPAC has only grown stronger and bigger, moving to Cabrillo Beach in 1994, then to Pt. Fermin Park in 2001 and to Echo Park in 2017.

On Sunday, September 8th, the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation is partnering with the League of California Cities API Caucus and co-hosting with Alhambra City Councilmember Jeff Maloney on a special screening of the award-winning documentary, The Race Epidemic. The Race Epidemic is a PBS Distributed, award-winning documentary which explores racism, xenophobia, hate and violence that marginalized groups have faced throughout the history of America.

Our popular traditional FISH FRY returns!

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Hacienda Heights Community Center

1234 Valencia Ave

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

FREE admission

(We encourage you to bring a dish or dessert, enough to share with 10+)

LACAAEA has held the Fish Fry event for over 40 years starting out at Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey, where LACAAEA members would fish and cook the fish on a propane stove sharing their catch with their friends and family who would join them later in the day. Over the years, LACAAEA moved the event indoors and bought fresh fish from Asian supermarkets. We also added seafood stew to our main dish offerings and encouraged attendees to bring dishes from their culture. It became a multicultural event. Later we moved the event to Dockweiler Youth Center gradually moving east to Whittier Narrows Park and now to Hacienda Heights Community Center, a County park in the east San Gabriel Valley, with a kitchen. Last year, we had an incredible turn out of over 250 members and their family!

This event is a friends and family event so it's FREE to attend. All that we ask is that you RSVP (below) by September 5, 2024, so we can get an accurate headcount for the amount of seafood stew (aka cioppino) and the fried fish that will be prepared by our chef extraordinaire, Peter Luong (Compliance Analyst for DPW and LACAAEA's VP of Program and Events). Come hungry, invite your family, friends, and colleagues. Also, we encourage everyone to bring a side dish, entrée, or dessert large enough to share with ten or more people.

There will be kids activities indoors, and a basketball court, playground and walking path at the surrounding outdoor park. We will also have resource tables for the County departments to share information about their programs to outreach to the community about their services.

This is a great opportunity to come together as ONE family and enjoy some delicious food. We hope to see you there!