asian american institute milestone benefit book

HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY | APRIL 17, 2012

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© 2012 Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL

Allstate is proud to sponsor theAsian American Institute’s

20th Anniversary Milestone Benefit.

People come first. Everything else is second.

That’s Allstate’s Stand.®

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April 17, 2012

Dear Friends,

The Asian American Institute (AAI), a member of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, welcomes you to the 2012 Milestone Awards Benefit. This year marks an important year for us as we celebrate 20 years of advocacy in Chicago and across the Midwest. We are pleased to continue our tradition of acknowledging the Asian American organizations that exhibit exceptional leadership.

AAI organized the Pan Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) campaign for coalition building with organizations across the city that are committed to civic engagement in their respective communities. This year, AAI is recognizing these 12 partners for their perseverance and dedication to promoting justice for a strong and united voice.

The PAVE partners being recognized tonight are: Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment, Cambodian Association of Illinois, Chinese American Service League, Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Hamdard Center, Indo-American Center, Korean American Community Services, Korean American Resource and Cultural Center, Lao American Organization of Elgin, Lao American Community Services and Muslim Women Resource Center.

We are grateful for our sponsors, whose support enables us to accomplish our ambitious agenda. We want to thank our Milestone Sponsor: Allstate; Groundbreaking Sponsor: Southwest Airlines; Pioneer Sponsors: Aon, Exelon and Prudential; and Landmark Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, BP America, Inc., BMO Harris Bank, Nielsen and State Farm.

We also want to extend our appreciation to the board of directors, corporations, organizations, host committee members and individuals who generously support our work.

Thank you for joining us in celebration of our great achievements over last 20 years—imagine the potential for the next 20!

Warmest Regards,

Tuyet M. Le Michael P. ChuExecutive Director President, Board of Directors

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Asian American Institute is deeply grateful for the following

corporations and organizations who made generous contributions to support the 20th Anniversary Milestone Benefit:

Milestone Level—$25,000

Allstate Insurance Company

Groundbreaking Level—$15,000

Southwest Airlines

Pioneer Level: $10,000

Aon

Exelon Corporation

Prudential

Landmark Level—$5,000

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

BMO Harris Bank

BP America, Inc.

State Farm

Nielsen

Advocate Level—$2,500

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

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HOST COMMITTEEAAI thanks the following host committee for helping to make our 20th An-

niversary Milestone Benefit a great success:

Aurora Austriaco

Jennifer Chen

Michael Chu

Jafer Hasnain

Jean Kim

Ngoan Le

Sharon K. Legenza

Juju Lien

Eric Mah

Bart Moy

David Namkung

Radhika Sharma-Gordon

Joanna Su

FOUNDATIONS AND GRANT SUPPORT

Asian American Justice Center

Alphawood Foundation

Wallace H. Coulter Foundation

Ishida-Winifred Foundation

The Joyce Foundation

Field Foundation

Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy

Woods Fund of Chicago

Illinois Campaign for Accountable Redistricting

IN-KIND DONATIONS

AmeriCorps VISTA

Bridgeview Bank

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging / Title V Program

Taproot Foundation

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ALLSTATE—MILESTONE LEVELThe Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan.

Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES—GROUNDBREAKING LEVELSouthwest Airlines was incorporated in Texas and commenced Customer Service on June 18, 1971, with three Boeing 737 aircraft serving three Texas cities—Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Today, Southwest operates more than 550 Boeing 737 aircraft among 72 cities. Southwest topped the monthly domestic originating passenger rankings for the first time in May 2003. Yearend results for 2010 marked Southwest’s 38th consecutive year of profitability. Southwest became a major airline in 1989 when it exceeded the billion-dollar revenue mark. Southwest is the United States’ most successful low fare, high-frequency, point-to-point carrier. Southwest operates more than 3,300 flights a day coast to coast, and is the largest U.S. carrier based on domestic passengers boarded as of March 31, 2011 (as measured by the U.S. Department of Transportation). On May 2, 2011, Southwest acquired Orlando-based AirTran Airways and expects to complete the integration of the two airlines during the next several years.

AON—PIONEER LEVELAon plc (NYSE: AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and

human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 61,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in more than 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon is named repeatedly as the world’s best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon’s global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

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PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL—PIONEER LEVELPrudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin

America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit http://www.news.prudential.com/.

EXELON CORPORATION—PIONEER LEVELExelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) is the nation’s leading competitive energy provider, with

approximately $33 billion in annual revenues. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon has operations and business activities in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Exelon is the largest competitive U.S. power generator, with approximately 35,000 megawatts of owned capacity comprising one of the nation’s cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets. The company’s Constellation business unit provides energy products and services to approximately 100,000 business and public sector customers and approximately 1 million residential customers. Exelon’s utilities deliver electricity and natural gas to approximately 6.6 million customers in central Maryland (BGE), northern Illinois (ComEd) and southeastern Pennsylvania (PECO).

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER—HELEN ZIA Helen Zia is an award-winning author, journalist, activist and Fulbright Scholar. In 1983, after the racist killers of Vincent Chin went unpunished with a sentence of probation, Helen was one of the lead organizers in the national civil rights campaign for justice and was a co-founder of American Citizens for Justice.

Helen is the author of the book, Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People,

which is about the contemporary struggles of Asian American communities to be full participants in this American democracy, regardless of ethnicity, race, class, gender or sexual orientation. She is Contributing Editor to Ms. Magazine, where she was formerly Executive Editor.

A second generation Chinese American, Helen has been outspoken on social justice issues ranging from human rights and peace to women’s rights and countering hate violence and homophobia. Helen is a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of British Columbia and she received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Law School of the City University of New York. She currently serves on the board of Equality Now, Women’s Media Center.

In 2008, she was one of 79 people in North America who carried the Olympic Torch in San Francisco and her commentaries about China, activism and the Olympics appeared worldwide. Her work on the landmark 1980s civil rights campaign against anti-Asian violence is documented in the Academy Award nominated film, “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” She was profiled in Bill Moyers’ PBS documentary, “Becoming American: The Chinese Experience.”

Helen is a graduate of Princeton University’s first coeducational class. After college she attended medical school but quit after completing two years; then went to work as a construction laborer, an autoworker, and a community organizer, after which she discovered her life’s work as a writer.

EMCEE—JOANIE LUMThroughout her 20-year career, FOX Chicago News reporter, Joanie Lum, interviewed numerous newsmakers including His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his 1996, 1999 and 2007 Chicago visits. She was part of the team that earned the 2008 Chicago Emmy Award for Spot News for coverage of the NIU shootings, as well as the 2005 National Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage within a Newscast for ’Farewell to the Pope.’ She was also honored with

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two Emmy Awards for her work on the 2003 and 2004 Chicago Marathon broadcasts. A journalism graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Lum is a past president of the Asian American Journalists Association’s Chicago chapter and is currently an advisory board member of the Chinese American Service League, Inc.

ENTERTAINMENT—FUNKADESIFunkadesi is a dynamic ensemble of musicians that integrate East Indian music (Hindi film, folk and classical) with reggae, funk and Afro-Caribbean grooves. This award-winning band received critical acclaim from mainstream press in Toronto, London, New York and Chicago. Funkadesi is also featured in respected media of the Indian community.

The band members’ cultural backgrounds are as diverse as their music, including Indian American, Jamaican, African American, European American and Latino heritages. The excitement that Funkadesi creates captures the attention of a rapidly growing multicultural fan base, both in the greater Chicago area and across North America. The diverse repertoire of the band enables them to headline in settings as varied as mainstream Chicago and New York dance nightclubs, university concerts, specialized cultural concerts, and private parties.

Funkadesi was recently featured on a Putumayo compilation of Bob Marley songs. The band also has numerous critically-acclaimed CDs, a self-titled EP on compact disc, and is featured on a compilation of Chicago’s best music entitled, Chicago Rapid Transit Grooves, by NoVo Records. The members of Funkadesi are multi-faceted musical and cultural educators.

Special Thanks to Our 20th Anniversary Video IntervieweesJafer Hasnain

Grace HouKevin Kumashiro

Ngoan LeEric Mah

Chris Zala

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ABOUT AAIThis year, Asian American Institute celebrates 20 years of advancing equity through aggregation and empowerment of Asian American communities to:

� engage in the democratic process � advocate for laws and policies that promote social, political and

economic equity � increase public awareness and understanding of Asian

American issues � foster leadership development

AAI projects a united voice on the most pressing issues of concern to Asian Americans in metropolitan Chicago. Its staff and board work closely with a broad network of established community leaders and emerging activists who have bridged ethnic and cultural differences to find solutions to shared concerns.

MISSIONThe Asian American Institute’s mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing education, research and coalition building.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident Michael ChuVice President Bart MoyVice President Jennifer ChenTreasurer Jafer HasnainSecretary Radhika Sharma-GordonDirectors Aurora Austriaco Sharon K. Legenza Jean Kim

STAFFTuyet Le Executive DirectorPatrick Kennedy Director of Finance and OperationsKathleen Fernicola Policy DirectorAlice Lee-Osborne Director of Resource DevelopmentCharouay Messing Office ManagerBryan Hara Leadership CoordinatorAndy Kang Senior Staff AttorneyKrisna Abhay Senior Community OrganizerViveka Ray-Mazumder Community Organizer

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Rebecca Wheeler Special Events and Corporate Relations ManagerRekha Radhakrishnan Communications CoordinatorStien van der Ploeg Executive Office AssistantJennifer Okray AmeriCorps VISTA, Media & Communications

AssociateHerb Iverson AmeriCorps VISTA, Community Organizing

AssociateKatherine Rivera Uniting America Leader—AmeriCorpsSatish Turakhia Title V, Administrative AssistantEssie Johnson Title V, Administrative Assistant

FOUNDING BOARD AND ADVISORY COUNCIL

Founding BoardFounding OfficersNgoan Le, Co-chairBill Taki, Co-chairYvonne Lau, Vice ChairRichard Yamada, TreasurerJack Jerak, SecretaryPhilip Wong

Governing Board MembersL. Thomas BaldwinJuanita Salvador-BurrisTariq Butt, M.D.Richard DennisBernard P. EdelmanRoger FongRalph FujimotoC.B. Tom GarciaGeorge C. Huang, CPA

Moin Khan Robert KumakiJohn Y.E. LeeDavid LiuAshraf ManjiCalvin ManshioWilliam MukaiSandra OtakaCharles PowellAshish K. SenSteven B. SilvermanPing TomShig WakamatsuG.H. WangSandra YamateJoseph YiWilliam Yoshino

Advisory CouncilNadja AndreevNancy ChenPhilip ChenShinae ChunRoss Masao HaranoAnn KalayilRamzanali Kapdia

Lynn KawamotoPat MatsumotoBarton M. MoyKyung Sun Noh, M.D.Teresita Bulan SagunYounus SulemanChristine I. Takada

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20-YEAR HISTORYAAI was established in 1992 by a group of visionary Chicago community activists, academicians and business leaders in response to the growing need to build a Pan-Asian policy agenda among Chicago’s diverse Asian American communities.

Asian Americans began to reside in Chicago as early as the late 1800s. Prior to 1970, the majority of AAs living in Chicago were Japanese, Chinese and Filipino. As a result of the 1965 immigration law, the Asian American population increased rapidly, and by 1990, there were 292,421 Asian Americans in Illinois. This population became increasingly diverse in terms of ethnicity, immigration history and socio-economic status. At that time, while there were several ethnic-specific social service agencies serving the needs of Asian Americans, the community did not have an organization that was dedicated to Pan-Asian policy advocacy. The need for a Pan-Asian policy voice became more urgent as the Asian American population continued to grow.

Thus, the Asian American Institute was founded to help the Asian American community build positive interracial and interethnic relations, develop and advocate for a cohesive Pan-Asian policy agenda, and counter systemic discrimination.

AAI FUTUREOne of the central beliefs of AAI’s mission is to advocate on behalf of

a diverse growing Asian American community, and empower members to exercise their political will. In an election year this mission feels more critical than ever and AAI, as a Pan-Asian voice for the community, continues to encourage

civic engagement at all levels.

“Our community in the ’90s will continue to grow. But we can’t even identify ourselves...because of the language barrier.”

—John Lee

AAI founding member

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This is done through programs designed for people age 16 to senior; teaching them what civic engagement looks like, and how poll turnout makes a difference.

As Census data rolled out over the last 12–18 months, the ethnic portrait of Illinois and Chicago became more distinct. Asian Americans continue to grow as a force in the city and state, and that increase means an even greater need for our voices to be heard. Beyond political representation, AAI believes

having Asian Americans in office at every level, improves the chances

of having the community’s needs heard and addressed. With this in mind, we are excited to be partnered with so many committed organizations and look forward to the future where

together, we are united, moving forward!

AAI TIMELINE

1992 1993 1994

The Asian American Institute incorporates and holds its first community leadership meeting.

Organizes first all-day conference on education and political empowerment

Presents the first AAI Film Festival, which premiers Praying with Anger by M. Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense). The opening is held at the Chicago Historical Society and features actress Lauren Tom as Mistress of Ceremonies.

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ASIAN AMERICAN CENTER FOR ADVANCING JUSTICE The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) is a leading Asian American civil rights and social justice organization comprising four equal and independent affiliates: the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) Asian American Institute (AAI), and Asian Law Caucus (ALC). Its mission is to promote a fair and equitable society for all by working for civil and human rights and empowering Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities.

The affiliates of Advancing Justice come together to build a stronger, more cohesive regional and national civil and human rights infrastructure for the Asian Americans.

AAI TIMELINE

1995 1996 1997

Releases its first publication, Asian American Political Empowerment in Illinois, which documents political efforts by the Asian Pacific American community.

Lobbies for the passage of the Accupuncture Practice Act of 1996.

Joins with other organizations in a press conference protesting the inaccurate portrayals of Asian Pacific Americans related to political fundraising.

Advocates for and receives official apology from the Chicago Tribune over a defamatory sports column that demeaned the Indo-American community.

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NATIONAL AFFILIATES WITH THE ASIAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE Asian American Justice Center (AAJC)—Washington, DC. AAJC is a national organization dedicated to advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and building a fair and equitable society for all through public education, public policy, community organizing and litigation.

Asian Law Caucus (ALC)—San Francisco, CA. ALC is the nation’s oldest legal organization defending the civil rights of Asians and Pacific Islanders, particularly low-income, immigrant and underserved communities.

Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC)—Los Angeles & Orange County, CA. APALC is the nation’s largest legal organization serving Asians and Pacific Islanders, through direct legal services, impact litigation, policy advocacy and leadership development.

ADVANCING JUSTICE CONFERENCEAdvancing Justice Conference is a national civil rights and social justice conference that aims to unite a diverse group of stakeholders in one place to address a broad range of issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. It serves as a unique forum where researchers, advocates, direct service providers and other leaders can meet face-to-face, talk about their common challenges and find ways to work collaboratively. This year’s theme is “AAPI Communities on the Rise.” The goal is to draw attention to emerging AAPI communities, and determine how ideas and best practices from older, more institutionalized AAPI communities translates to the different social and political landscapes in the Midwest, as well as, other areas of the U.S. with lower AAPI density. The conference is designed around four tracks: Civil and Human Rights,

AAI TIMELINE

1998 1999 2000

Joins with other APA organizations to lobby for the nomination of Bill Lann Lee as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, and the confirmation of Paul Igasaki as a commissioner at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Publishes “Preliminary Findings on the State of Asian American Employment in the Public and Private Sectors.”

Collaborates with national and local community and government agencies to promote APA participants in Census 2000.

Holds first Milestone Awards Benefit to honor the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.

Publishes “A Comprehensive Guide to the Asian American Community of the Greater Chicago Area.”

AAI is recognized by the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County State’s Attorney for its efforts in alerting the community about attacks on Asian American women in the summer of 2000.

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Immigrant Integration and Civic Engagement, Capacity Building and Community Organizing, and Leadership Development. AJC is a joint project of Advancing Justice members and is held annually, with each partner hosting at its respective city. This year, AAI will host the conference on September 27–28 in Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

20TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE BENEFIT RECOGNIZED PARTNERSAs the Asian American community in Chicago and the Midwest evolves the Asian American Institute continues to seek partnerships with organizations that respond to the diverse needs of the community. Tonight, AAI gives special thanks to the following PAVE partners for their dedication to promoting justice and civic engagement:

Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment AFIRE’s mission is to build the capacity of Filipino American community to effect constructive social change through grassroots education, action, research, and services. AFIRE takes inspiration from the United Nation’s “recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.”

Cambodian Association of IllinoisCambodian Association of Illinois enables refugees and immigrants from Cambodia residing in Illinois, especially those in metropolitan Chicago, to become self-sufficient , productive participants in American society while preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage and community.

Chinese American Service LeagueA grass-roots hub within the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese American Service

AAI TIMELINE

2001 2002 2003

Forms coalition with other Asian Pacific American organizations to work on redistricting, which gains the attention of policy makers and media for their efforts.

Executive Director receives Community Leadership Award from Illinois State Treasurer, is named in Today’s Chicago Women’s 100 Women Making a Difference list, and is featured on News 2 Chicago as a

“Hometown Hero.”

Moves to new and bigger offices and celebrates 10th Anniversary!

Compiles results of candidate survey for Asian American Coalition and compiled poll monitoring report regarnding the implementation of section 203 for Language Assistance for Chinese Voters.

Conducts workshop on immigrant empowerment at statewide summit.

Serves on Advisory Council to state legislature Joint Task Force on Immigrants.

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AAI TIMELINE

2004 2005 2006

Co-sponsores US Senate debates, broadcast on ABC 7 and CCHR/LEAP conference on Asian Americans in the Midwest.

First Asian American Leadership Forum held.

AAI joins the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium as its Chicago affiliate.

AAI is honored to receive the Ernest M. Pon Award from the National Association for Ethnic Studies.

As part of CBC, AAI assists in organizing an event at the Chicago Board of Elections to encourage civic participation in the Chinese American Community.

After its letter to the editor is printed in the online Chicago Tribune, AAI organizes a meeting with Chicago Tribune writers and editors. They agree to continue a mutal exchange with the community.

League nurtured families and individuals of all ages and backgrounds for more than 30 years. We provide child services, elder services, employment training services, and family counseling, and housing and financial education to all who walk through our doors, offering vital physical, economic, mental, and social support to some 17,000 clients each year.

Chinese Mutual Aid AssociationChinese Mutual Aid Association is a community-based social services agency. CMAA’s mission is to serve the needs, promote the interests, and enhance the well-being of Chinese and other immigrants and refugees in the Chicagoland area, and to foster their participation in and assimilation into American society.

Coalition for a Better Chinese American CommunityThe Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC) is a project of eight major service organizations in the Chicago community. CBCAC’s mission is to empower Chinese American communities in Greater Chicago through organizing, civic participation, education and coalition-building.

Hamdard CenterThe Hamdard Center is a multilingual, multi-cultural social & health service agency dedicated to serving the South Asian, Middle Eastern and Bosnian communities in Illinois. Its mission is to promote physical and emotional health and psychological well being of the individuals and families by offering hope, help and healing.

Indo-American CenterIAC’s mission is to promote the well-being of South Asian immigrants through services that facilitate their adjustment, integration and friendship with the wider society, nurture their sense of community, and foster appreciation for their culture and heritage.

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Korean American Community ServicesKorean American Community Services’ mission is to celebrate Korean American ethnicity and empower all members of the community by providing educational, health and wellness, legal and social services.

Korean American Resource and Cultural CenterIn 1994, a group of low-income, immigrant Korean American youth began to meet regularly to discuss issues facing their growing community. Recognizing the need for a space where community members could develop needed programs, the Korean American Resource & Cultural Center (KRCC) opened its doors on March 1995. KRCC’s mission is to empower the Korean American community through education, social service, organizing/advocacy and culture.

Lao American Organization of ElginLao American Organization of Elgin (LAOE) was formally established in 1996. Prior to 1996, community leaders supported the Lao American community of Elgin through various programs and activities dating back to the 1960s. We are proud to be a service organization with the mission to provide services and assistance to help our community develop and achieve success.

Lao American Community Services The Lao American Community Services is organized to assist refugees and immigrants from Laos residing in Illinois, especially those in metropolitan Chicago, to become self-sufficient, productive participants in American society while preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage, identity, and their sense of belonging to a community.

Muslim Women Resource CenterMuslim Women Resource Center’s mission is to assist immigrant and refugee Muslim women overcome cultural and language barriers, and prepare them with appropriate Occupational skills to become self sufficient and ready to enter the job market.

AAI TIMELINE

2007 2008 2009

After three years of unremitting advocacy, AAI and the Association of Asian Construction Enterprises convince the City of Chicago to re-include Asian American contractors as a presumptive minority group.

Asian American Institute organizes a testimony before the Illinois State Board of Education.

AAI formed the Education Workgroup to work on education reforms, and expands it to include teachers, youth workers, and parents.

AAI helps register a record number of new voters (more than 1,600 in the Chinatown-Bridgeport area).

Turns out 3,000 new votres on Election Day.

Conducted poll watching.

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AAI PROGRAMSMather High School Civics Program As part of its youth civic engagement work, AAI launched a pilot program at Mather High School in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago. AAI Youth Organizer, Viveka Ray-Mazumder, leads the after school class—formally a program for students interested in law—and engages the diverse multi-lingual classroom of 14-year-olds on a variety of issues surrounding Asian American identity and activism. One of the many ways she engages students is to have them role play real-life scenarios they encounter, and connect that to solutions they uncover and discuss together. The class embraces new media as a way to encourage interaction with each other, utilizing both Twitter and a Tumblr blog to discuss articles and events relevant to youth civic engagement.

The program at Mather will continue through mid-May, with the second half of the course focusing on helping students craft public service announcements about voting, the DREAM Act and a variety of other civic issues that affect them. Additionally, students were involved with hands-on exit polling and poll monitoring for the March 20th Illinois Primary elections, which was an opportunity to experience how they can impact their communities through voting. AAI believes the strength of this pilot program indicates inclusion of more schools in the fall of 2012 through utilizing the expertise of past Impact Fellow Program alumni and Asian American university student groups.

AAI TIMELINE

2010 2011 2012

AAI is featured on ABC7’s 2010 edition of its Emmy Award-winning program Asian Influences, titled

“Influencing Change,” which explored how CHicago’s Pan-Asian American community is striving to accomplish social change.

AAI is featured on the WTTW show

“Chicago Tonight” in programs about Illinois redistricting.

The Asian American community leaders and members turn out in historic numbers to a momentous event—1,000 Asian Americans attended the first-ever Asian American-focused Mayoral Candidates’ Forum. It is attended by four of the five leading candidates for mayor.

Publishes 4th revised edition of the compass.

AAI hosts first press conference, focusing on Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act.

Record attendance at Asian American Leadership Forum—193 people.

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Asian American Leadership Program—AALFAAI, in partnership with Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, The University of Illinois Chicago’s Asian American Studies Program and Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, and The National Association of Asian American Professionals Chicago chapter recently held its 8th annual Asian American Leadership Forum at Loyola University on February 11th. The event drew a record-breaking 193 attendees from across the Midwest, including a variety of public and private sector organizations. They focused on learning from each other to make an impact in their community. The forum was organized along four major tracks: Professional Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Academic and Student Organizing, and Legal Advocacy. Attendees focused on engaging specific issues during breakout sessions, shared knowledge across all four tracks, and attended a networking reception after the event. Panelists drew from a variety of fields, and included staff members from the Asian American Justice Center. Ultimately, the tracks focused on crafting tangible goals for future work in the region, including gathering volunteers for upcoming elections, identifying potential nonprofit board members, and raising

the visibility of AAI’s work through social media interaction.

Impact Fellows Program—IFPAAI is executing its 5th iteration of the Impact Fellows Program in 2012. It launches in mid-June to bring together a diverse student body age 17–22, and provides an educational and professional immersion into Asian American identity and issues. The program is two weeks of intensive curriculum to introduce national and local issues that affect the Asian American community, and then explores and assess students’ personal skills and areas for growth. Examples of workshops include: APA Cultural Identity and Leadership, Student Organizing on High School and College Campuses, Decision Making Skills and Effective Communication Styles.

The remaining four weeks are devoted to working with a community based

organization to develop tangible skills and learn about the professional challenges and rewards of working in the nonprofit community. Ultimately, students put together a final group project that reflects their experience and growth.

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Voting RightsIn the midst of a busy election year, AAI took charge on implementing Asian Indian language assistance for Cook County voters, as now required by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act. In addition to ensuring Cook County saw its first Hindi-translated ballot in 2012, as part of its Voting Rights Initiative, AAI worked in partnership with the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute, the Indo-American Center, the Muslim Women Resource Center, the Indian-American Bar Association and Hamdard Center to form advisory committees with the Cook County Clerk’s Office and the Chicago Board of Elections. Through these committees, AAI led efforts to find translators, verify the accuracy of translated materials, recruit bilingual election judges, and successfully pushed for more precincts in Chicago to get Asian Indian language assistance. This work culminated on the March 20 Primary, for which AAI had 25 poll watchers across 61 precincts verifying that voters’ rights were protected, and assistance under Section 203 was implemented effectively. Poll watchers identified gaps in language assistance coverage and ensured problems were corrected throughout the day.

AAI advocated for the Asian American community during Chicago’s highly-contentious ward redistricting process. It testified at numerous public hearings, met with City Council members, and fought to have well-known Asian American neighborhoods respected by new ward lines, while pushing for greater transparency in the process.

In partnership with its Advancing Justice affiliates, AAI produced, “Help Asian Americans Protect Their Voting Rights: A Guide to Ensure Language Assistance During Elections,” a voting rights manual designed to serve as a resource to community advocates nation-wide. As this busy year progresses, AAI will continue to advise election officials on language assistance issues, prepare for a vigorous poll watching operation on Election Day and educate the community on Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act, which guarantees all voters the right to use a helper of their choice in the voting booth if they have difficulty voting in English.

Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment—PAVEIn 2012, the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment group is comprised of: Cambodian Association of Illinois, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Vietnamese Association of Illinois, Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Indo-American Center, Muslim Women Resource Center, Association of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment, Hamdard Center, Lao American Organization of Elgin, Lao American Community Services, Korean American Resource and Cultural Center, and Korean American Community Services. Each commits to prioritize civic engagement through a combination of Get Out the Vote work and a specific legislative agenda. In November 2011, AAI

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helped convene the North Side Community Forum with Chicago’s first Asian American Alderman, Ameya Pawar, which focused on redistricting and the margin of victory that voters can provide in close races. This educational forum laid the groundwork with partner organizations for turning out voters during elections.

AAI convenes PAVE meetings on a monthly basis in anticipation of the general election, and to build the foundation for an Asian American Caucus—a body composed of community leaders and elected officials who meet on a regularly to discuss the needs of the community. AAI anticipates officially launching the Caucus on May 8 in Springfield as part of the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights-organized mass advocacy day, and convening the first official session in the summer of 2012. PAVE’s work will culminate with the general election in November where it seeks to turn out record Asian American voters in key races across the state.

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2010 CENSUS DATA & FACTS REGARDING ASIAN AMERICANSAsian Americans are one of the fastest growing communities in Illinois today. According to the 2010 Census, the diverse population increased to a total of 668,694 and now comprises around 5 % of the state’s population. Contrary to persistent stereotypes of Asian Americans as “perpetual foreigners,” most Asian immigrants possess a strong desire to become citizens and fully integrate into American society.

� Asian Americans have a higher naturalization rate than other immigrant groups (55%). In Illinois, more than half of Asian American immigrants are naturalized citizens, compared to 44% of the general immigrant population.

� Three out of five foreign-born Asians in Illinois entered the U.S. within the last 20 years.

� More than 70% of the foreign-born Asian Indians entered the U.S. within the last 20 years.

� Over half of the foreign born Filipinos Illinoisans entered the U.S. within the last two decades.

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CHICAGO AREA POLITICAL TIMELINE

2000JUDICIAL

Sandra Otaka became the first Asian American judge appointed to the Cook County Circuit Court

Pamela Shu ran for judge in Cook County’s 9th Subcircuit —unsuccessful

Rena Van Tine appointed as Associate Judge, becoming the first Indian American female judge in the country

ELECTORAL Lourdes Mon ran unopposed for Cook County Water Reclamation District in the primaries

Lourdes Mon ran for Cook County Water Reclamation District—unsuccessful

Jody Wadhwa (D) ran for 57th District State Representative (Northern Suburbs)—unsuccessful

2001ELECTORAL

Matt DeLeon (D) ran for Northfield Township Trustee (northern suburbs)—unsuccessful

Usha Kamaria elected Niles Trustee

Steve Kim (R) ran for Northfield Township Trustee (northern suburbs)—unsuccessful

Peter Moy elected Mayor of Lincolnwood

Pete Patel elected Schaumburg Township Trustee

Pramod Shah elected Collector for Niles Township

Christopher Wong elected 25th Ward Republican Committeeman

2002JUDICIAL

Ken Moy ran for 2nd District Appellate Court—unsuccessful

Sandra Otaka elected in the 9th Judicial Subcircuit, first Asian American to be elected in Cook County

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ELECTORAL Shaun Aranha (D) ran for 41st District State Representative (western suburbs)—unsuccessful

Perry Moy (R) elected to McHenry County Board

Christopher Wong (R) ran for 5th District State Representative (Chinatown)—unsuccessful

APPOINTMENTS Tariq Malhance, City Comptroller

Gary Yamashiroya becomes the first Asian American Commander in the Chicago Police Department (17th District)

2003JUDICIAL

Sanjay Tailor sworn in as a Cook County Circuit Court Associate Judge on April 22

ELECTORAL Mark Chao elected to School District 69 Board (Skokie and Morton Grove)

APPOINTMENTS Tariq Butt re-appointed to Chicago Board of Education

Ross Harano, Managing Director, Illinois Trade Office

Grace Hou, Assistant Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services

Ram Kamath, Illinois Department of Central Management Services

2004ELECTORAL

Chirinjeev Kathuria (R) ran for U.S. Senate—unsuccessful (primary)

Perry Moy (R) ran for State Representative 63rd District—won primary, lost general

APPOINTMENTS Jimmy Lee and Rudy Pamintuan appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission for the White House Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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2005JUDICIAL

Israel Desierto was appointed as Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, becoming the first Filipino American Judge in Illinois

ELECTORAL Aurora Austriaco (D) ran for Park Ridge Village Trustee—unsuccessful

Sirtag Ahmed ran for Lincolnwood Village Trustee—unsuccessful

Jerry Clarito (D) ran for Skokie Park District Commissioner—successful

Adeline Fajardo ran for Glendale Heights Trustee—unsuccessful

Anjana Hansen elected Evanston Alderman

Aileen Keating ran for Lincolnwood Village Trustee—unsuccessful

Moin (Moon) Khan (R) elected DuPage County Trustee

D.C. Modi elected Niles Township Collector

Rohit Pandya (D) ran for Skokie Park District Commissioner—unsuccessful

Pramod Shah (D) elected Niles Township Trustee

Mir Shamsuddin elected Skokie Board of Education

Richard Tani elected to Mount Prospect Library Board

Robert Tolentino ran for Glendale Heights Village President—unsuccessful

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APPOINTMENTS Charles Dulay, Police Commander 23rd District became the first Filipino American Commander

2006ELECTORAL Aurora Abella-Austriaco (D) ran for Maine Township Trustee—unsuccessful

Sirtag Ahmed ran for Lincolnwood Trustee—unsuccessful

Naisy Dolar elected to Local School Council of Decatur Classical School

Tammy Duckworth (D) ran for US Representative 6th District—unsuccessful

Ngoan Le elected to Local School Council of Rogers School

Patricia Moy (R) elected Downers Grove Committeeman

Perry Moy (R) ran for re-election to the McHenry County Board - unsuccessful

APPOINTMENTS Tammy Duckworth, Director of Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs

2007JUDICIAL

Maria Kuriakose Ciesil and Neera Walsh were appointed as Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

ELECTORAL Junaid Afeef ran for Hoffman Estates Trustee—unsuccessful

Salman Aftab ran for 50th Ward Alderman—defeated in general election

Naisy Dolar ran for 50th Ward Alderman—defeated in run-off election

Abdul Ghani ran for Oak Brook Village President—unsuccessful

Hidayat Khan ran for Elgin City Council—unsuccessful

Fred Lu ran for Naperville District 203 School Board—unsuccessful

Billy Moy ran for 25th Ward Republican Committeeman—unsuccessful

Mohammed Farooq Patel ran for Hoffman Estates Trustee—unsuccessful

Moin Saiyed elected Oak Brook Trustee

Sukpreet Singh elected Bloomingdale Library Trustee

2008ELECTORAL

Aurora Abella-Austriaco (D) ran for 65th District State Representative—unsuccessful

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Jonathan Bedi (D) ran for 5th District State Senator (Primary)—unsuccessful

Paul Chadha (D) ran for 26th District State Representative (Primary)—unsuccessful

Abdul Ghani (D) ran for 21st District State Senator—unsuccessful

Jimmy Lee (R) ran for 11th District US Representative (Primary)—unsuccessful

Ben Wong elected to Local School Council of Decatur Classical School

APPOINTMENTS Tina Tchen,White House Director for Public Engagement

Lucy Moy-Bartosik appointed as the Commander of the 20th District, becoming Chicago’s first Asian American Police Commander

2009JUDICIAL

Pamela Leeming was appointed Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to fill a vacancy, becoming the first Asian American to serve as a judge of the full Cook County circuit and is the first known Pakistani American judge in the U.S.

ELECTORAL Jerry Huang ran for Naperville School Board District 204—unsuccessful

Yuming Huang ran for Naperville School Board District 204—unsuccessful

Sandy Kim elected to College of DuPage Board of Trustees

Mark Moy elected Oak Brook Trustee

Pramod Shah elected Skokie Board of Trustees

APPOINTMENTS Theodore Chung, General Counsel, State of Illinois

Tammy Duckworth, Director of Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs

Michelle Saddler, Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services

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2010JUDICIAL

Pamela Leeming ran for 11th Subcircuit Judge—unsuccessful

Ken Moy ran for 2nd District Appellate Court—unsuccessful

Linda Pauel ran for Cook County Circuit Judge—unsuccessful

Ketki Steffen was appointed Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County

ELECTORAL Hamilton Chang (R) ran for State Representative 17th District -unsuccessful (general)

David Ho (D) ran for State Representative 81st District-unsuccessful (primary)

Steve Kim (R) ran for Illinois Attorney General—unsuccessful (general)

Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) ran for State Comptroller—unsuccessful (primary)

Ashvin Lad (R) ran for State Representative 5th District—unsuccessful (primary)

Ben Lowe ran for US Representative 6th District—unsuccessful

APPOINTMENTS Grace Hong-Duffin, Acting Secretary of Illinois Department of Human Services

Michelle Saddler, Chief of Staff for Governor Pat Quinn (later returned to her previous position as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services)

Unmi Song, White House Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

2011

ELECTORAL Ameya Pawar elected alderman for 47th Ward; becomes first Asian American alderman in Chicago and first Asian American ever elected to a local office

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Indian American Bar Association of Chicago

is proud to be a partner of

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and support on the occasion of the

20th Anniversary Milestone Benefit

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The Korean American Association of Chicago

Congratulations to AAI 20th Anniversary

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congratulates the

Asian American Institute

on its 20th Anniversary!

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