Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Election (Hong Kong, 2005) Running Time: 100 Minutes With the Wo Shing Society, Hong Kong’s oldest triad, on the verge of electing a new chairman, the stage is set for an all-out battle between the two leading contenders, the highly respected Lok (Simon Yam) and the hotheaded loose cannon known as Big D (Tony Leung … Read more
This talk explores the growing influence of Asian Americans in the electorate, highlighting both the challenges they face in exercising their voting rights and the legal protections available through the Voting Rights Act. It covers key cases and advocacy efforts aimed at ensuring language assistance and defending against voter disenfranchisement, with a focus on the critical role of local activists in promoting Asian American political participation.
Both Margaret Chin and Rocky Chin (not related) have been activists in the Asian and ethnic communities of New York for close to 30 years. Margaret was associated with LaGuardia Community College and is a member of the Asian American Higher Education Council (AAHEC). Both are running in the 1st District of New York City … Read more