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  • 03/09/2016
    The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) are hosting a 2016 Legislative Session Report Back event on Thursday, April 7. The event will take place at Asian Counseling and Referral Service from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and light refreshments will be provided. You will have an opportunity to hear an overview of the 2016 Legislative Session and policy changes that directly impacts Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the state of Washington. The event will be interactive and attendees… Read more
  • 03/09/2016
    On April 15, Gov. Inslee will host his Race and Equity Summit, bringing together groups and activists to discuss collaborative efforts on ensuring every Washingtonian has an equal and fair opportunity for success in our state. KCTS host Enrique Cerna will keynote the summit at Cascadia College in Bothell, and attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple tracks of sessions, including policing, youth engagement, and leadership. See below for the full event schedule. Event Details Friday, April 15, 2016 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Cascadia College 18345 Campus Way Northeast, Bothell, WA… Read more
  • 03/03/2016
    People can depend on the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) not just for navigating the regulatory systems, but also for services that will actually help people start and operate a small business. There are many prerequisites to open a business in Washington and for people whose first language is not English, the endeavor can be particularly difficult—especially when the official website dedicated to providing such services is solely in English. ORIA does, however, provide different language translations of their “Small Business Guide” in Korean, Vietnamese,… Read more
  • 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