• Education Roundtable Community Feedback

    02/12/2016
    On January 30, 2016, an Education Roundtable was held by the Commissions on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Hispanic Affairs, and African American Affairs, along with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The two and a half hour long event was held at El Centro de la Raza in Seattle. Check out photos from the Roundtable here! The purpose of the event was to address school disciplinary procedures and the disproportionate effect it has on students of color. Each representative presented data and shared stories relevant to what education and school discipline look… Read more

  • CAPAA Welcomes 2016 Fellows

    01/22/2016
    The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation are pleased to announce the selection of two 2016 Fellows: Bronson Purcell and Seungkyul Joseph Park. Bronson Purcell Bronson Purcell is a senior in his fourth year at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Born and raised on the island of O‘ahu in Hawai‘i, his personal, cultural, and political identity as a young Native Hawaiian of mixed descent holds great meaning for himself. Political science is his declared major. Most of his academic background consists of literature, law… Read more

  • Column: Improving education, health and opportunity for APIs

    01/04/2016
    Chair Ty Tufono and Vice Chair Lisa Dickinson submitted a guest column to the International Examiner updating constituents about CAPAA’s priorities for 2016 to improve education, health and opportunity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Below is an excerpt: Whether it’s college tuition, health care access, or immigrant and refugee services, these issues will be among many discussed when your state representatives and senators convene in Olympia for the 60-day legislative session on January 11. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs serves as a bridge between our diverse… Read more

  • Newsletter for December 7, 2015

    12/07/2015
    The following newsletter was sent out on December 7, 2015: CAPAA seeking applicants for Fellowship CAPAA and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation invites future leaders to apply to their Fellowship program. This program provides the opportunity to make significant contributions to the state while earning academic credit, exploring career options, and gaining valuable professional experience. View details to apply. Next public board meeting January 16, 2016 Location to be announced. View more details. Upcoming Community Events & Opportunities Grant… Read more