“When police are unable to communicate clearly with people with limited English skills, it’s easy to create misunderstandings, delays, and even unnecessary conflict,” community member Anny Zhang told the SF Police Commission. www.sfpublicpress.org/police-inter...

CAA is proud to honor Patricia M. Fong for a lifetime of advancing racial and social justice for AAPI communities. Through her philanthropy, civic leadership, journalism, and public service, Pattie has played a vital role in preserving and uplifting Chinese American history and community voices.

CAA is proud to honor Allan E. Low—dubbed the “pro bono hero of San Francisco Chinatown”—for decades of tireless legal work defending immigrant communities, protecting low-income tenants, and shaping nearly every major development in Chinatown with equity at the center.

From preparing our food to cleaning the clothes on our backs, working-class people are the heart of SF's Chinatown. This May Day, we rallied alongside @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social and other advocates to demand leaders invest in our communities — not ICE's terror campaign or Trump's violent wars.

Ballots are mailing out today! Remember: changes to the USPS's definition of postmarking may impact your ballot. Sent it out ASAP! CAA's voter guide: caasf.org/2026/04/caa-...

#MayDay in Chinatown! Being at this intergenerational and multilingual rally lifted my spirits. Check out all the great signs including #YesOnD! Thanks to all the organizers incl Chinese Progressive Association, @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social, @asianlawcaucus.org, and several tenants unions!

Hey San Francisco— it's time to take the city back for the people! A vote YES on D is a vote for small businesses, working families, and seniors. Learn more: https://caasf.org/2026/04/caa-2026-primary-election-voter-guide-san-francisco/

🦁 Lion dances, 🍜 night markets, 🎥 film screenings,🥟 food pop-ups, and a 🏆 5K run. Check out 100+ events across San Francisco this May for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For events: apasf.org #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #APAHM

Join CAA’s workshop with Kaye Liang from CPA. Whether you’re dealing with unfair wages, workplace safety, or discrimination, know that you have protections under California law regardless of your immigration status. Please RSVP is REQUIRED by completing this form: bit.ly/3P8DmrO

CAA is hosting a virtual multilingual forum for SF's Board of Education candidates! Interpretation will be available in both Cantonese in Spanish. Help us spread the word to our multilingual community ❤️

This Immigrant Day of Action, CAA went up to the State Capitol in Sacramento to advocate for: 🎙️ language access in remote court hearings ❤️‍🩹 resources for survivors of anti-Asian hate ✊ AB 1242: addressing systemic disparity for individuals with limited English proficiency

We are so excited to announce our honorees for our 57th annual Celebration of Justice! Register for COJ57: caasf.org/2026-coj/ This year, we’re honoring:

CAA's Vincent Pan speaks to the Chronicle about the acquisition of a historic building in Chinatown: "Chinatown’s success is linked to downtown’s success," Pan said, "it’s important to make sure the revitalization efforts for both neighborhoods are in sync." www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...

International Workers Day (May Day) is on Friday, May 1! Come join local Chinatown groups in Portsmouth Square to rally for the working people, and the right to healthcare, food, housing, and education! 💥

With a change to USPS’s postmarking policy, concerns about voter suppression, and post office delays, we encourage you to share this video with your Mandarin-language communities! 新修订的第608.11条正式确立一项新原则：邮戳日期不再等同于你将信件投入邮筒的那一天，而是邮件抵达处理中心并被处理的日期。 鉴于邮局的延误以及对选民压制的担忧，我们建议您在即将到来的选举周期中采取以下措施。

With a change to USPS’s postmarking policy, concerns about voter suppression, and post office delays, we encourage you to share this video out with your Cantonese-language communities! 新修订的第608.11条正式确立一项新原则：邮戳日期不再等同于你将信件投入邮筒的那一天，而是邮件抵达处理中心并被处理的日期。 鉴于邮局的延误以及对选民压制的担忧，我们建议您在即将到来的选举周期中采取以下措施。

Will changes to USPS impact your voting ballot this year? 📬💥 We've got some tips to make sure your ballot makes it on time this election cycle!

Wong Kim Ark and the importance of learning our history. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/u...

"In 1965, my parents immigrated to the US from South Korea. They found a home in Koreatown, and it was there that my siblings and I were born. Because of birthright citizenship, all three of us were recognized as U.S. citizens from the moment we entered the world." www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Thank you to everyone who came out to our poster-making gathering before the No Kings march last weekend! We are always inspired by the courage & persistence of our communities ✊

This morning, SCOTUS ⚖️ hears oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case. You can tune in at 7am PT/10 am ET: bit.ly/4tr51CZ CAA is sending Norman Wong, a descendant of Wong Kim Ark to ✊ rally & to defend birthright citizenship in front of SCOTUS. Follow here: www.youtube.com/live/XRayQ22...

On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara — a pivotal case for birthright citizenship and the future of the 14th Amendment. Join us and advocates from across the country as we rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.

As the 128th anniversary of United States v. Wong Kim Ark approaches, the case of birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court.

Before the No Kings March, we’ll be hosting a 🪧 sign-making gathering 🪧All materials will be provided, just bring your energy and creativity. 📍Meet in front of Harborview Restaurant, 4 Embarcadero Center ⏰10:30 am - 11:30 am 👥 Look for Andy Wong, Chinese for Affirmative Action

ICE has been deployed to airports nationwide. As of March 25, ICE agents have not been deployed to San Francisco Bay Area airports including SFO, OAK, SJC. We encourage all travelers to learn about their rights and be prepared before flying! caasf.org/2026/03/if-i...

SFPD’s complicity in ICE’s abuses violates San Francisco’s Sanctuary Ordinance as well as SFPD’s own policies. Join the FREE SF Coalition for a rally this Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 pm in front of SFPD headquarters (1245 3rd Street, San Francisco) to demand accountability. buff.ly/p442Acx

CAA is part of San Francisco’s Rapid Response Network and this is SFRRN's statement: We are closely monitoring reports of a recent incident at SFO. While details are still being confirmed, our priority is ensuring community members are informed, supported, and connected to trusted legal resources.

Birthright Citizenship & The 14th Amendment: A Re-Enactment of the Landmark Wong Kim Ark Case 🗓️ April 15, 2026, 5-6:30 pm 📍 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco 👥 In-person and virtual options 🔗 events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ndhi...

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on #birthrightcitizenship in Trump v. Barbara on April 1. Join ALC, MoveOn & partners for a webinar & digital rally on March 26 to hear what’s at stake & how civil rights defenders can take action. RSVP: bit.ly/defendbirthright3-26

Free and affordable high-speed fiber internet is coming to Chinatown! This English/Chinese-language workshop will provide updates for local residents about timelines and construction.

CAA is proud to a member of the Coalition for Community Safety and Justice, which just released “Stronger Together: Building Safety Through Solidarity.” This annual impact report shows how we nearly doubled our impact, reaching 15,000+ individuals in the last year. Read more at ccsjsf.org.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Leadership Circle Appreciation Reception! We enjoyed sharing stories about our work and our respective journeys to CAA while dining over delicious food. We will always be so thankful to have such a strong community supporting this important work!

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) is hiring! Salaries and more information are available on the website: https://caasf.org/jobs #advocacy #hiring #jobs #internship #nonprofit #nonprofitjobs

We had a great time sharing immigration and community resources at Chinatown's annual Flower Market with the Chinese Culture Center this year! What a beautiful, loud celebration of joy and culture! 新年快乐！

The SF Board of Supervisors just drew a clear line – no ICE enforcement action on city property. Thank you to SFBOS, especially Supervisor Chyanne Chen and Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, for protecting our immigrant communities. www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...

Come learn about new sanctuary protections secured by United Educators of San Francisco, updates to bilingual and newcomer programs at SFUSD, and the launch of a new Mandarin Immersion K–8 school! 欢迎参与我们讲座，一齐来了解新的庇护保护措施、联合校区的双语及新移民学生服务，以及即将设立的全新华语沉浸式学校。

JOB ALERT! CAA's summer fellowship applications are now OPEN. This job is only open to graduate students in policy and related fields. To apply: bit.ly/3O3SW79 📅 May 26 - August 7, hybrid + in person in SF Bay Area 💲$1,150/week ⏲️ 40 hours per week for 10 weeks 🚨 Deadline: Open until filled

Happy New Year! 春节快乐！The year of the fire horse is the year we gallop towards change 🐎🔥 If you make your own hongbao for the Spring Festival, send us a picture! We'd love to share our community's expressions of joy 🧧

Happy Lunar New Year! If you're around San Francisco, join the celebration: apasf.org All events are free, family-friendly, and community-led!

Join CAA, Chinese Cultural Center and Edge on the Square in celebrating love, humor, and the courage to carry on at the 2026 Flower Market Art Zone: 🗓️ Feb 14-15 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm 📍 600 Block of Grant Avenue, Chinatown 🔗 cccsf.us/makeyourownluck

Our 57th Celebration of Justice will be hosted on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Registration opens in March. In the meantime, reach out to [email protected] with any questions. We hope to see you there!

旧金山联合教育工作者协会 (UESF) 已宣布将于 2 月 9 日星期一开始举行全面罢工。CAA 整理了一份面向学生和家庭的资源清单，提供英文和中文版本。 mp.weixin.qq.com/s/3qBCBnU0S4...

The United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) have announced a general strike beginning today, 2/9/26. CAA has gathered a list of resources available to students and families in English and Chinese. https://caasf.org/2026/02/community-update-on-uesf-strike-2-9-26/

At CAA, we managed to halt a revival of the harmful and racist "China Initiative" and added to the growing chorus of people that are pushing back against abuses of power. The road ahead is challenging, but we will persist. https://caasf.org/2026/02/february-news-some-wins-and-challenges-ahead/

Community advocacy works! Together, with the Language Access Network, we made it known that language access saves lives, and were able to delay potentially harmful revisions to SFPD's DGOs. We're looking forward to working together to create language access policies that we can all feel proud of!

We urge the SF Police Commission to require SFPD to address language access concerns and to vote NO on the current Come to Police Comm Mtg Wed Feb 4, 5:30pm Police Comm. Mtg RE: DGO 5.20 Lang Access City Hall, Rm 400 Info: [email protected]

The Senate is expected to vote on another $10 billion to fund ICE after ICE agents unjustifiably shot & murdered Americans. Use our easy email form to tell your Senators to #DefundICE! secure.ngpvan.com/-vWbC7fbB0ur...

Every American deserves access to federal services and programs in a language they can understand. CAPAC Chair @meng.house.gov, @chu.house.gov, @repdangoldman.bsky.social and @vargas.house.gov introduced a bill to protect essential multilingual services under threat by the Trump administration.

🚨 CA State Bill Alert: AB 1537 🚨 If passed, AB 1537 would 🚫 prohibit local police from moonlighting for ICE or DHS and 📣 require officers to report any immigration-enforcement job offers to their department heads. 👀 Stay tuned—this is one to watch!

As we watch what’s unfolding in Minneapolis, we must be prepared for how to respond here in San Francisco. Join us for a critical Cantonese workshop on ICE encounters: 🗓 Thursday, January 29 ⏰ 12:30 – 2:00 PM 📍 CAA Workshop 👉 Please RSVP by January 27: bit.ly/CantoWorkshop1