• CAPAA statement on the passing of Alan Sugiyama

    01/04/2017
    “A champion fighter for social justice and equity, Alan Sugiyama helped define the Asian American civil rights movement in Seattle in the late 1960s and 1970s. From education, to the media, and government, he fought to ensure Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were included in all aspects of our community. As a student leader, the first Asian American elected to the Seattle School Board, and chair and a member of the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, he held administrators, police chiefs, and mayors accountable to serving the unique needs of our communities. “Al was a visionary in… Read more

  • 2017 Ethnic Legislative Reception (2/7)

    12/29/2016
    The Commissions on Asian Pacific American, African American, and Hispanic Affairs and the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs invite the public to attend the 2017 Ethnic Legislative Reception. The event will be an opportunity for community members to meet the governor, state legislators, and appointed officials as well as board members and representatives from the ethnic commissions and the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. 2017 Ethnic Legislative Reception Date: February 7, 2017Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Program begins at 6:00 p.m.)Location: Columbia Room, Legislative Building (… Read more

  • Newsletter for December 13, 2016

    12/13/2016
    CAPAA Public Board Meeting on January 21 CAPAA will be holding a public board meeting on January 21, 2017 at the General Administration Building in Olympia. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities. There will also be time for members of the community to provide public comment and voice their concerns to the Commission. View more details. 2017 Legislative Ethnic Reception Save the date for the 2017 Legislative Ethnic Reception on Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Columbia Room in Olympia. Join CAPAA for an… Read more

  • Newsletter for November 3, 2016

    11/04/2016
    Next Public Board Meeting November 19, 2016 City of Seattle, Japanese Cultural and Community Center View more details. Get out and vote! We are less than a week away from Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Make sure to postmark your ballot by November 8 or drop it at a ballot drop box by 8:00 p.m. Visit MyVote to view a personalized online voters guide to easily find information about the candidates and measures that appear on your ballot. View more information. Spokane Community Forum The Commissions on African American, Asian Pacific American, and Hispanic Affairs are hosting a… Read more