Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which many of you supported (thank you!), gave redress to Japanese Americans who were citizens and legal permanent residents when they were interned during World War II, but Japanese Latin Americans (JLAs) were excluded.
The APAICS Legislative Leaders Academy, in partnership with the Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), is a leadership development program for mid-senior level legislative staffers (Legislative Correspondent or Legislative Assistant level) of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage. The program will provide participants the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, deepen their confidence, strengthen … Read more
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